Peter Musñgi
Peter A. Musñgi (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmusŋɪ]),[2] also known as Peter Rabbit,[3] is a Filipino voice over artist, radio DJ and news anchor, best known as the current voice-over artist in radio, television, film and new media, and chief operating officer (COO) of the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation, most notably being the voice-over or announcer of ABS-CBN (1986–2020), Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live (2020–present) and Star Cinema film trailers, and as narrator of the network's various shows such as TV Patrol, It's Showtime, and ASAP Natin 'To.[4]
Peter Musñgi | |
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| Born | Peter A. Musñgi |
| Other names | Peter Rabbit |
| Education | University of the East Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Employer | ABS-CBN |
| Agent | ABS-CBN Corporation (1972; 1986–present) |
| Notable credit(s) | N/A (Station ID) Teka Muna (2013–2018) Pasada sa TeleRadyo/630 (2018–2023) ABS-CBN (1986–2020)/Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live (2020–present) DZMM MOR Entertainment TeleRadyo Star Cinema film trailers Narrator of various ABS-CBN shows (i.e. TV Patrol and It's Showtime) |
| Children | 3 |
Education
Musñgi finished his last two years of high school at La Sallete Seminary in Isabela.[5] Musñgi graduated from the University of the East with a degree in business administration, major in accounting, in 1972.[5][6] A year later, he passed the CPA Board Exam.[6] At the Ateneo de Manila University, he earned his Master of Business Administration degree.[2]
Career
As a high school student, Musñgi served as a DJ for a local pop radio station where a relative was the manager.[6] Following his stint as a radio personality, he was tapped to provide voice as announcer in commercials and film trailers.[4]
He became known to the wider public when he accidentally sang the nursery rhyme, "Little Peter Rabbit" over the radio which caught the attention of actress and radio personality, Helen Vela. This performance led to Musñgi being dubbed as “Peter Rabbit”.[4]
Musñgi first joined ABS-CBN in 1972, as an announcer for the media conglomerate's radio station 101.0 DZYK FM, learning how to play a prepared and approved list of songs as well as doing time check and voiceovers for the station ID. He was one of many unemployed after ABS-CBN was shut down following the declaration of Martial Law by President Ferdinand Marcos on 23 September 1972. He later worked for various other AM radio stations.[5]
When the People Power Revolution overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos in 1986, Musñgi rejoined ABS-CBN where he became the conglomerate's main voiceover since then, notably being the voiceover or announcer of the television channel of the same name, its successor Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live.[4] From 1988 to 1994, he was also station manager of DZMM and DWRR.[2] He is a key person in ABS-CBN's Manila Radio Division and ABS-CBN Sports.[4]
In 1997, he became the chief operating officer of ABS-CBN in addition to being its voiceover and announcer.
Style
In his childhood, Musñgi had already developed an interest in creating his own voice. He said that in his home province, there were no television yet and he would often listen to the radio. Musñgi said that he initially imitated the voices he heard on the radio before developing his own voice-over style. He also read newspapers aloud as part of honing his voice. He has once cited Joonee Gamboa as one of his inspirations in developing his own style.[4]
Filmography
Radio
| Year | Title | Notes | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | Teka Muna | Co-host with Pat-P Daza | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 |
| 2018–2020 | Pasada Sais Trenta | ||
| 2023–present | Pasada | Co-host with Rica Lazo | DWPM Radyo 630 |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes | Television |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Pasada Sais Trenta | Co-host with Pat-P Daza | DZMM TeleRadyo |
| 2020–2023 | Pasada sa TeleRadyo | Co-host with Rica Lazo | TeleRadyo |
| 2023–present | Pasada | TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
References
- ^ "Peter Musngi's natal birth chart, horoscope, astrology forecast". myastro.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
- ^ a b c . Bloomberg. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Navasero, Mandy (November 6, 2014). "Sought-after speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "How Peter Musngi became the 'voice' of ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). February 7, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ a b c "'The voice of ABS-CBN' recalls the first time he saw the station shut down". ANCX. ABS-CBN. May 11, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "UE Alumnus and 'Voice of ABS-CBN' is Yearend Commencement Rites Speaker". UE News. University of the East. April 17, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2017.