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Randy Santiago
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr. He graduated from De La Salle University.
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| Birth name | Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago |
| Born | November 26, 1960 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1982[1]–present |
As an actor, Santiago has acted in movies such as Paikot-ikot, released in 1990, Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! (2000), in which he portrayed Tiburcio, and Taray at Teroy (1988). As a film producer, he has produced movies such as "JR", released in 1983, and "Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato" (1982).
Personal life
Randy is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi.[2]
Randy is almost never seen in public without sunglasses due to lazy eye. Santiago mentioned in an interview in Magandang Buhay that his eyelid condition was a result of a cyst on his left eyelid which first appeared when he was in second grade.[3]
Randy is married to Marilou Coronel and have three children: Raphael (born 1991), Ryan (1993–2017) and Raiko (born 2002).
Other ventures
In addition to his acting career, he is also the owner of Ratsky Bar, a restaurant chain with branches throughout the Philippines and the Middle East.
Filmography
Film
| Year/Date | Title | Character/Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Additional | Regal Entertainment |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Director | Heaven's Best Entertainment |
| Kaleidoscope World | Additional | ||
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Additional | Star Cinema |
| My Cactus Heart | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2010 | Dalaw | Additional | Star Cinema |
| Till My Heartaches End | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| Cinco | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| Here Comes the Bride | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2009 | I Love You, Goodbye | Additional | Star Cinema |
| T2 | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| You Changed My Life | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Additional | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | I've Fallen for You | Additional | Star Cinema |
| You Got Me! | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2006 | First Day High | Additional | Star Cinema |
| All About Love | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2002 | Mano Po | Additional | Regal Films |
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! | Tiburcio | |
| 1996 | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | cameo appearance | |
| Wanted Perfect Mother | cameo appearance | ||
| 1990 | Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Prof. Jason Eyestyle | |
| Paikot-ikot | Rocky | ||
| 1988 | Taray at Teroy | Terry | Regal Films |
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Einstein | FPJ Productions |
Television
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | Sing Galing! | Host | TV5 |
| 2018 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself/Occasional Guest Singvestigator | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2021 | It's Showtime | Himself/Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 3) hurado | |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Noel "Doc" Domingo | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | TBA | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Guest Footage | |
| 2014 | Tunay Na Buhay | Himself/Guest | |
| 2013 | It's Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | ABS-CBN |
| Wowowillie | Host | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Sarap Diva | Guest | GMA Network |
| Lorenzo's Time | ABS-CBN | ||
| Wansapanataym: Pinay's Big Sister | Daddy | ||
| Toda Max | Baby Manoling[4] | ||
| 2011–2012 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Himself/Main Host | |
| 2010 | Diva | George del Rosario | GMA Network |
| Pepito Manaloto | Various | ||
| 2009 | Are You the Next Big Star? | Judge | |
| Show Me Da Manny | Various | ||
| Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | ABS-CBN | |
| Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | TV5 | |
| 2008 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Judge | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–2009 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Wag Kukurap | Various | |
| O-Ha! | Various | ABC (now TV5) | |
| 2005–2006 | My Juan And Only | Harry | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2005 | Star Circle Quest | Judge | |
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Host | |
| 2002 | Wansapanataym: Zorotsky | ||
| 1998–present | ASAP | Occasional Performer | |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host | |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Himself | |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Rabbit Owner | |
| 1993–1995 | Ober Da Bakod | Mike | GMA Network |
| SST: Salo Salo Together | Host | ||
| 1987 | Shades | Host | |
| 1986–1993 | Lunch Date | Host |
Television (as director/producer)
| Year | Title | Lead cast | Network |
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| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Solenn Heussaff, Jaclyn Jose, Gardo Versoza | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wowowin | Willie Revillame | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Zanjoe Marudo, John Prats, Jayson Gainza | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog | Keanna Reeves, Pokwang | |
| 1994 | Salo-Salo Together (SST) | Randy Santiago, Liezl Martinez, Dennis Padilla | GMA Network |
Discography
Albums
- First (Sunshine Records, released on October 22, 1988)[5]
- Scandal Eyes Live! (Sunshine Records, released on July 1, 1989)[6]
- Siguro (Sunshine Records) (1989)
- Naglalambing (Viva Records, 1992)
- True Love (Alpha Music, 1995)
- Pakita Mo (Star Music, 2000)
- Beinte Na Hihirit Pa All Hits Live! (Vicor Music Corporation, 2006)
Songs
- "Hindi Magbabago"
- "Babaero" (1988)[7]
- "Siguro"
- "Umiinit Umaapoy Lumiliyab"
- "Nais"
- "Naglalambing"
- "Pagod ng Puso"
- "'Di Ako Papayag"
- "Pobreng Manliligaw"
- "Tabi Tayo"
- "True Love"
- "Basta't Ika'y Maging Akin"
- "Huwag Kang Paloloko"
- "Senorita"
- "Ikaw Lamang, Wala Nang Iba"
- "Laman ng Kalsada"
- "Eto Na Naman" (Original By Gary V.)
- "Curtain of Your Heart"
- "I'll Sing to You"
- "Tayo Pa Rin"
- "Pakita Mo"
- "Nandiyan Na si Cardo" (2018)[8]
- "Dance & Sing (Basta May Social Distancing)" (2020)
Awards and recognition
- Celebrity Inductee Winner, 10th Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2015
References
- ^ Nigado, JC (September 15, 1987). "Randy's shades of dishonesty". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 11. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
When he was first launched as a solo singer in Pops Fernandez's concert, Heading for the Star, at the Folk Arts Theater in Dec. 1983...
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie O. (January 28, 1989). "Fat chance". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ Selim, Chandral. "Randy Santiago finally talks about his mysterious left eye". starcinema.abs-cbn.com.
- ^ . www.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Randy launches 'First' album". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. October 22, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Randy launches second album in mini-concert today". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. July 1, 1989. p. 26. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ Molina, Tony (May 4, 1988). "Regal's tv monopoly". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14.
RANDY SANTIAGO'S single, Babaero has finally hit the market and radio airlines. To follow shortly is the singer's debut album which contains his two chartbusters Di Magbabago and Para sa Iyo.
- ^ "Mga kalaban magtago na kayo dahil 'Nandiyan Na Si Cardo'" [Bad guys hid now because "Nandiyan Na Si Cardo" (lit. Cardo is now here)] (in Filipino). Dreamscape Entertainment. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
External links
- Randy Santiago Official Website
- Randy Santiago at IMDb