Ogie Alcasid


Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo and Bubble Gang and a host and main performer of SOP and ASAP. He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.
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Early career

Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted.
His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was Feel Na Feel released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of a comedy show named Small Brothers on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana, ABC's Tropang Trumpo, GMA Network's Bubble Gang, QTV's Ay, Robot!, and a sitcom Show Me Da Manny and Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis.
He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na! in 1995, IBC 13's Fastbreak, a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001 and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA. He was a host on SOP Rules. He got his big break in Hanggang Kailan, his first drama show, and also sang its main theme with Aiza Seguerra. In 1995, he left ABS-CBN for GMA Network. In 2003, he portrayed Juan Flavier on his life story featured on Magpakailanman.
Alcasid became a judge for Pinoy Idol. and hosted such game shows as Da Big Show and Hole in the Wall. In 2013, he left GMA Network for TV5, where his first project under the channel was The Mega and the Songwriter.
In 2016, he returned to his original home network ABS-CBN after his contract with TV5 had expired. He became the judge of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime and of Your Face Sounds Familiar starting with Kids Season 1. He is now one of the icon performers on ASAP Natin 'To and one of the main hosts of It's Showtime.
He later appeared on several GMA Network shows as a guest. He appeared as a guest on Yan Ang Morning!, Sunday PinaSaya, and Eat Bulaga! as a guest judge. He was a special guest in Sarap Diva, hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and the comedy show Bubble Gang, where he was a cast member until 2013 before his transfer to TV5.

Recording career

Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9. He has since released 18 albums, including a Christmas album, a live album, four greatest hits albums and three extended plays. He has received a total of twelve gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.

Discography

Albums

Year of releaseTitleCertification
1989Ogie AlcasidGold
1990Pagkakataon
1991A Step AheadPlatinum
1993On AirDouble Platinum
1994Larawan ng Pasko
1995A Different LightGold
1997Phases
1998Ogie 10th-All the BestPlatinum
2000Now and ThenGold
2001Movie Moments
2002A Better ManDouble Platinum
2002OA sa Hits
2003Mga Kuwento ng Pag-ibig Double Platinum
2004The Songbird and the SongwriterPlatinum
2004I Am a SingerGold
2005Ogie Alcasid Greatest HitsGold
2006Greatest Hits, an Audio-visual Anthology
2006Lumilipad
2007Ogie All the Classics
2008The Great Filipino SongbookGold
2010Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George CansecoGold
2012The Songwriter & the HitmakersGold
2016Ikaw ang Buhay KoTBA
2017NakakalokalTBA

Soundtracks

  • Boy Pick-Up: The Movie
  • I Do Bidoo Bidoo
  • ''Hoy, Love You!''

Singles

  • "Peksman"
  • "Nandito Ako"
  • "Sa Kanya"
  • Pangako"
  • "Ako‘y Iyong Iyo"
  • "Ikaw Sana"
  • "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw"
  • "Pagkakataon"
  • "Kung Mawawala Ka"
  • "Hanggang Ngayon"
  • "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang"
  • "Ikaw Lamang"
  • "Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap"
  • "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"
  • "Dito sa Puso Ko"
  • "Kape Ka Ba?"
  • "Nakakalokal"
  • "'Di Ka Pababayaan"
  • "Ikaw ang Tanging Pag-Ibig Ko"
  • "Tabakonabes?"
  • "Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang"
  • "Beautiful"
  • "Thank You, Pa"
  • "Pasko ng Mga Pinoy"
  • "ILY"
  • "Maga Ako Manas Ako"
  • "Huwag Mo Kong Iwan"
  • "Maligaya Ang Pasko"
  • "Do You Wanna Dance with Me"
  • "Live with Jesus"
  • "Pamilya ang Sakalam"
  • "Jesus Lord We Praise You"
  • "Panginoon Ikaw Lamang"
  • "TOTGA nung Christmas"
  • "Let’s Pray for Healing"
  • "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang "
  • "Mahal Kita Walang Iba "
  • "Please Don't Go Away "
  • "Nandito Ako "
  • "Hanggang Dito Na Lang Ba Tayo?"
  • "IN LAB"
  • "Sige, Laglagan Na!"
  • "Ang Awit Ko Sa'yo"

Extended play

  • Praise and Worship
  • Songs From Home
  • ''Ulit ''

Compilations

Covers

  • "Kung Sakali"
  • "Salawahan"
  • "Sir Duke"
  • "Yakap"

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNote
1988–1989Eat Bulaga!HimselfCo-host
1990–1991Small BrothersHimselfHost
1994–1996Game Na Game Na!HimselfHost
1994–1995Tropang TrumpoHimselfVarious roles
1995–1996; 2017–presentASAPHimselfMain host / Performer
1995–2013; 2025Bubble GangHimselfVarious roles
1997–2010SOPHimselfMain host / Performer
2001–2002; 2024Family Feud PhilippinesHimselfHost ; Guest / Contestant
2002Cyborg Kuro-chanKuro
2003Magpakailanman: Minsan May Isang DoktorJuan FlavierEpisode role
2004Hanggang KailanGeorgeSupporting role
2005Ay, Robot!Douglas
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Mahiwagang BiyulinRodrigoEpisode role
2008Da Big ShowHimselfHost
2008Pinoy IdolHimselfIdol Jury Member
2009–2010Hole in the WallHimselfHost
2010Show Me Da MannyManny Pa-CuteSupporting role
2010Kap's Amazing Stories Kids EditionHimselfGuest host
2010DivaHimselfRecurring role
2010–2013Party PilipinasHimselfMain host / Performer
2011Protégé: The Battle for the Big BreakHimselfJourney host
2011DaldalitaMateo MatiasSupporting role
2012Pare & PareHimselfHost
2012My Daddy DearestBong Adonis / Sampaguita / Bong Adonis CloneLead role
2013Himig Handog P-Pop Love SongsHimselfJudge
2013Magpakailanman: Rolando Niangar StoryRolando NiangarEpisode role
2013Sunday All StarsHimselfMain host / Performer / Judge
2013Tropa Mo Ko UnliHimselfVarious roles
2013The Mega and the SongwriterHimselfHost
2014Confessions of a TorpeChristopher "Tupe" CatacutanLead role
2014Let's Ask PilipinasHimselfHost
2015No Harm No FoulCoach Jawo
2015Happy Truck ng BayanHimselfHost
2016Born to Be a StarHimselfHost
2016Happy Truck HAPPinasHimselfHost
2016HAPPinas Happy HourHimselfHost
2016Bubble Gang: 21 Gang SaluteHimselfGuest / Various roles
2016–presentIt's ShowtimeHimselfTawag ng Tanghalan judge ; Co-host
2017Your Face Sounds Familiar KidsHimselfJudge
2017I Can See Your VoiceHimselfGuest artist
2018Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids season 2HimselfJudge
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: FlyersCarlo MagnoEpisode role
2021Your Face Sounds Familiar season 3HimselfJudge
2024Fast Talk with Boy AbundaHimselfGuest
2025Your Face Sounds Familiar season 4HimselfJudge

Awards

  • Awit Awards Best Produced Record of the Year
  • Awit Awards Best Inspirational/Religious Recording
  • 2001 Gawad Pagkilala kay Ogie Alcasid sa Pamamagitan ng Musika sa Wikang Pilipino mula sa Republika ng Pilipinas Sanggunian ng Wika sa Pambansang Pagpapa-unlad s/Pamamahala ng Komisyon sa Wikang Pilipino
  • 2008 FAMAS Golden Artist Awardee
  • 2008 Gold Record Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, August 31, 2008
  • 2009 Platinum Award for The Greatest Filipino Songbook, April 26, 2009
  • 2008 Aliw Awards "Entertainer of the Year"
  • Winner, PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor
  • 2009 STAR AWARDS FOR MUSIC
  • 2010 Aliw Awards "Best Major Concert by a male performer in the Concert Ogie and the Idols"
  • 2010 PMPC Star Awards for "BEST COMEDY ACTOR "
  • 2011 PMPC Star Awards for "BEST COMEDY ACTOR "
  • 2011 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards - Male Concert Performer of the Year
  • 2012 Empress Award for Best Comedy Actor
  • 2012 Multiple Intelligence for music award
  • 2014 KBP Golden Award Winner For Best Comedy Actor
  • Myx Music Awards 2016 Magna Awardee
  • 2018 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer Of The Year #paMORE
  • 2018 PMPC Star Awards For Best Comedy Actor
  • 2018 CMMA Best Inspirational Song
  • 2019 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards Male Concert Performer of the Year
YearAward giving bodyCategoryRecipient and nomineeResults
2000Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon-
2000Awit AwardsBest Ballad Recording"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won-
2000Awit AwardsSong of the Year"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won-
2000MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest Male Music Video Award"Kung Mawawala Ka"Won-
2000RX 93.1 AwardsOPM Male Artist of the YearHimselfWon-
2001Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon-
2001Awit AwardsSong of the Year"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won-
2001Awit AwardsBest Ballad Recording"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won-
2001Awit AwardsBest Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song Recording"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won-
2001Famas AwardsBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won-
2001MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest Song Music Video Award"Kahit Na"Won-
2001MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest Male Music Video Award"Kahit Na"Won-
2001National Mother's and Father's Day Foundation, Inc.Tanyag Na Ulirang AmaHimselfWon-
2001PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Movie Theme Song of The Year"Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"Won-
2002Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance in Music Lounges, Bars, Clubs and RestaurantsHimselfWon-
2002Awit AwardsAlbum of the Year"A Better Man"Won-
2002Awit AwardsBest Performance by a Male Recording Artist"Ikaw Sana"Won-
2002PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon-
2003Aliw AwardsBest Male Performance In A Concert"OA Sa Hits!"Won-
2003Aliw AwardsEntertainer Of The Year"OA Sa Hits!"Won-
2003Famas AwardsBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Kita"Won-
2003Manila Film FestivalBest Original Movie Theme Song of the Year"Pangarap Ko"Won-
2003MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistHimselfWon-
2003National Press Club Tinig AwardsTop Ten Singers of the PhilippinesHimself-
2003PMPC Star Awards for MoviesBest Movie Theme Song of the Year"Kailangan Kita"Won-
2004Aliw AwardsBest Major Concert "OA @ 15"Won-
2004Awit AwardsBest Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play"Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka"Won-
2004GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Singer/EntertainerHimselfWon-
2004Golden Screen TV AwardsBest Original Song"Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka"Won-
2004Golden Screen TV AwardsBest Male TV Host"S.O.P."Won-
2004National Press Club Tinig AwardsTop Ten Singers of the PhilippinesHimself-
2004PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Male TV Host"S.O.P."Won-
2004PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon-
2005Aliw AwardsEntertainer Of The YearHimselfWon-
2005GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Singer/EntertainerHimselfWon-
2005Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Comedy Gag ShowBubble GangWon-
2006Aliw AwardsBest Major ConcertHimselfWon-
2006Aliw AwardsEntertainer Of The YearHimselfWon-
2006GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Male Entertainer of the YearHimselfWon-
2006MYX Music AwardsFavorite Male ArtistHimself-
2006MYX Music AwardsFavorite Mellow Video"Hello"-
2006PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon-
2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite Collaboration"Hindi Ko Na Kayang Masaktan Pa" with Regine Velasquez-
2008Aliw AwardsBest Major Concert MaleHimselfWon-
2008Aliw AwardsEntertainer of the YearHimselfWon-
2008Awit AwardsBest Movie/TV/Stage Theme Song"Paano kita Iibigin"Won-
2008PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Theme Song Of The YearPano Ba Kita IibiginWon-
2008PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Comedy ActorBubble GangWon-
2022Jeepney TV Fan Favorite AwardsFavorite Musical/Variety Show HostIt's ShowtimeNomitated

Business career

  • Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.
  • He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant
  • He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant
  • He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store
  • Founder of ATEAM 2014–present www.ateam.com.ph

Non-showbiz activities

  • President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers
  • Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission
  • Sagip Foundation Spokesperson
  • Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay
  • National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador
  • Childhope Asia Spokesperson

Personal life

In 1995, Alcasid married Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren, who represented Australia in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines. Together, they have two children, Leila and Sarah. In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and van Eimeren had separated.
On June 7, 2024, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her graduation was attended by her sister, Leila Alcasid, and their mom, Michelle van Eimeren.
On December 22, 2010, he married Regine Velasquez at a resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James, born on November 8, 2011. On April 25, 2024, Nate graduated primary education at Centro Montessori Internationale, Xavierville Ave, Quezon City.
Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services.
Comedienne Ai-Ai De las Alas is his cousin through his mother. He is also the cousin-in-law of Francis Magalona.

Education

Alcasid attended his primary education and secondary education at La Salle Green Hills.
He attended his tertiary education at University of the Philippines, Quezon City campus and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication.