Arnell Ignacio

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Arevalo and the surname or paternal family name is Ignacio.

Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio^[2] (born March 4, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino Television Presenter, game show host, comedian, actor, news anchor, singer-songwriter, and public official.

Arnell Ignacio
Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
Incumbent
Assumed office August 10, 2022
President	Bongbong Marcos
Preceded by	Hans Leo Cadacdac
Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
In office January 25, 2018 – February 26, 2019
President	Rodrigo Duterte
Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
In office July 7, 2016 – January 25, 2018
President	Rodrigo Duterte
Personal details
Born	Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio (1964-03-04) March 4, 1964 (age 58) Philippines
Spouse	Frannie Ignacio ​ (m. 2004)​ ^[1]
Children	1
Occupation	Actor, singer, comedian, host

Ignacio has hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o Kahon, GoBingo, Katok Mga Misis, and K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge, and occasional hosts for Wil Time Bigtime. He also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions.^[3]

In 2004, he declined offers to run for Quezon City councilor and vice mayor as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay.^[4]

In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).^[5] He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator.^[6] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.^[7][8] In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.^[9]

Ignacio is openly gay.^[10]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Network	Role
	Chibugan Na!	RPN	Host
	Actually, Yun Na!	RPN	Host
	Family Kuarta o Kahon	RPN	Host
1995–1998	Katok Mga Misis	GMA Network	Host
	Ober Da Bakod	GMA Network
1996–1999; 2008	GoBingo	GMA Network	Host
	Golympics	GMA Network	Host
	Brunch	GMA Network	Co-host
	Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw	GMA Network
	Comedy Central Market	GMA Network	Host
	Text Game Show	GMA Network
	Cooking.Com	RPN	Host
2002–2004	K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge	GMA Network	Host
2004–2005	MTB: Ang Saya-Saya	ABS-CBN	Host
	Wowowee	ABS-CBN	Himself
2006–2007	Now Na!	QTV	Host
	Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge	ABC	Co-host
	Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back	ABC	Co-host
2006	I Luv NY	GMA Network
2007	Stars on Ice	Q	Host
2007	Mga Mata ni Anghelita	GMA Network	Manager / Madam
	All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge	GMA Network	Host
2009	Daisy Siete: Kambalilong	GMA Network	Various
	Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders	Q	Guest appearance
2009–2010	Sana Ngayong Pasko	GMA Network	Wanda
	Wil Time Bigtime	TV5	Host
	The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto	TV5
	Game 'N Go	TV5	Host
	The Amazing Race Philippines	TV5	Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice.
	Solved na Solved	TV5	Host
	The Singing Bee	ABS-CBN	Himself/Guest
	Sunday PinaSaya	GMA Network	Melody
	Dear Uge	GMA Network
	Digong Hotline 8888	PTV	Host
	Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	Himself
	The Boobay and Tekla Show	GMA Network	Himself
	Arnelli in da Haus	IBC	Host

Film

Year	Title	Producer	Role
	Isang Araw Lang	Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International^[11]	Main Cast
	Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot	Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International^[11]	Main Cast

Radio

• Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez)
• No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ)
• PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
• Manila sa Umaga! (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
• LOL: Labor of Love (DZMM) (with Rica Lazo)
• OMJ: Oh My Job! (DZBB) (with Tuesday Sagun-Niu and Bea Binene)

Awards

• Winner, Best Game Show Host – PMPC Star Awards for Television (1997 & 2006)
  • Go Bingo (GMA Network)
  • Now Na! (QTV 11)
• Winner, Best Talent Show Hosts – PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
  • Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (with Lucy Torres-Gomez & Dominic Ochoa, ABC 5 "Now TV5")

Personal life

Ignacio had Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years before they got married on March 10, 2004.^[4] However, they got separated in the same year. As of 2015, he had plans to file an annulment.^[12] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia.^[13] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,^[1] but broke up almost two months later.^[14]

References

1. "Comedian Arnell Ignacio engaged". Rappler. June 8, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
2. "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
3. "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
4. Salterio, Leah (February 22, 2004). "Arnel, Frannie to wed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
5. Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
6. Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
7. "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
8. Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
9. "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
10. Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
11. . Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
12. Regondola, Glenn (May 20, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
13. Salteriio, Leah (June 19, 2021). "The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
14. Rula, Gorgy (August 1, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.

External links

• Arnel's Magnanimity
• Arnel Ignacio at IMDb