Buboy Villar
Buboy Villar | |
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.jpg) Villar in 2021 | |
| Born | Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. March 21, 1998 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center |
| Partner | Angillyn Serrano Gorens (2016–2018) |
| Children | 3 |
Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, he was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, Tahanang Pinakamasaya!. Villar is signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle.[1]
Early life
[edit]Robert Tamayo Villar, Jr. was born on March 21, 1998, in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar, Sr.[2] As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together.[3] Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, Vlanz Karollyn. On August 2019, the couple welcomed their son, George Michael.[4] Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of October 2020 they are separated but not divorced.[5][6]
In 2025, Villar revealed that he had a third son with his girlfriend, Khrizza Mae Sampiano.[7]
Career
[edit]His first television appearance was when he auditioned in ABS-CBN's Little Big Star. He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough performance was in Dyesebel in 2008. He has appeared in high-profile films such as Supahpapalicious, Shake, Rattle & Roll X, Ang Panday, and Philippine dramas such as Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, Darna, and Panday Kids. Villar became one of the new hosts of the reformatted Eat Bulaga! after a huge resignation of the original cast due to an alleged internal conflict with TAPE Inc until the production company renamed the show Tahanang Pinakamasaya! on January 6, 2024.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Young Hercules |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Oohn | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Junie | |
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Bugoy |
| Kamoteng Kahoy | Atong | |
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Digo |
| 2011 | Ang Panday 2 | Bugoy |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill | |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Manny Pacquiao |
| Angela Markado | Jun | |
| 2016 | Everything About Her | Boy |
| 2024 | DitO | Joshua |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Little Big Star | Himself (contestant) | |
| Goin' Bulilit | Himself | ||
| Calla Lily | Berto | ||
| 2007 | Super Twins | Ding | |
| Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Nognog | ||
| Impostora | Raul | ||
| Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Oggy Lorenzo / Zaido Kid Green | ||
| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom | Lance | |
| Dysebel | Buboy | ||
| Obra | Butch | ||
| LaLola | Boogie | ||
| 2009 | Zorro | Pepe | |
| 2009–2010 | Darna | Carding | |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Oliver | |
| Jejemom | G-Boy dela Cruz / Sander Jones | ||
| 2010 | Grazilda | Guest | |
| 2011 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | ||
| Machete | Val Ledesma | ||
| Magic Palayok | Isko | ||
| Amaya | Banuk | ||
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Samuel "Samboy" De Jesus | |
| Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | Uno | ||
| 2013–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself (co-host and performer) | |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Basty | |
| Magpakailanman | Episode: "The Kesz Valdez Story" | ||
| 2013 | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | young Benjo | |
| 2014 | Adarna | Jerry | |
| The Half Sisters | Marlon | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Episode: "Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak" | |
| 2016 | Maynila | Krizzy | Episode: "Love Prevails" |
| Dolce Amore | Franco | ||
| Encantadia | Wantuk | ||
| Magpakailanman | Himself | Episode; "Fight for Love" | |
| 2018 | Inday Will Always Love You | Paeng | |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Bogart | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Kidney Spears (winner) | ||
| One of the Baes | Okoy | ||
| 2020 | Makulay ang Buhay | Himself (guest) | |
| 2021 | Owe My Love | Gwaps" Guipit | |
| Magpakailanman | Betong Sumaya | Episode: "The Amazing Story of Betong Sumaya" | |
| 2021–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself (performer)[8] | |
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | Himself (guest host) | ||
| 2022 | False Positive | Malakas | |
| 2022–2024 | Running Man Philippines | Himself (celebrity contestant)[9] | |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman | Himself | Episode: "Luha sa Likod ng Tawa" |
| 2023–present | Bubble Gang | Himself (various roles) | |
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself (host) | |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya | ||
| Black Rider | Odeng | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself (guest) | ||
| 2025 | Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | Wantuk |
Discography
[edit]| Album | Year of release | Track listing |
|---|---|---|
| Oldies But Kiddies
(Mak and the Dudes) |
2007 |
"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34th Metro Manila Film Festival[10] | Best Child Performer | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Won |
| 2009 | 25th Star Awards for Movies | Best Child Performer | Nominated | |
| 35th Metro Manila Film Festival[10] | Best Child Performer | Ang Panday | Won | |
| 40th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[11] | Most Popular Child Actor, Movies & TV | Won | ||
| 2010 | 26th Star Awards for Movies[12] | Best Child Performer | Ang Panday | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Solis, Lolit. "Sparkle stars, nag-shine!". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Buboy Villar Opens Up About Being A Father at 17 Years Old". Toni Talks.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (July 14, 2016). "Buboy Villar admits living with American girlfriend". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Buboy Villar's girlfriend Angillyn Gorens gives birth to baby girl". GMA News and Public Affairs. September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (July 15, 2016). "Buboy Villar is living in with American girlfriend". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ Basina, Carby (June 12, 2024). "Buboy Villar is one 'super proud papa' as daughter receives school awards". GMA Network. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Buboy Villar reveals he has a child with non-showbiz GF". GMA Network. March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Requintina, Robert (June 10, 2021). "'All-Out Sundays' kicks off GMA's 71st anniversary with special episode this Sunday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "Running Man Philippines is off to a good start". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 6, 2010). "Child star Buboy Villar says winning acting awards will not puff up his head". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ Navarro, Mell T. (March 17, 2010). "PMPC Announces Nominees For The 26th Star Awards For Movies".
External links
[edit]- 1998 births
- Living people
- ABS-CBN people
- GMA Network (company) people
- Filipino child singers
- Filipino emigrants to the United States
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Singing talent show winners
- Participants in Philippine reality television series
- Visayan people
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- 21st-century Filipino singers
- Filipino television presenters
- Filipino television variety show hosts
- Singers from Cebu City
- Male actors from Cebu City
- Male actors from Metro Manila
- Filipino sketch comedians
- Comedians from Cebu City
- Bubble Gang cast members