Arnell Ignacio
Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[1] (born March 4, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino game show host, comedian, actor, news anchor, and singer-songwriter. 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.[2]
Arnell Ignacio | |
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Born | Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio March 4, 1964 Metro Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actor, singer, comedian, host |
Years active | 1994–present |
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).[3] 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.[4] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.[5]
Filmography
Television
Film
Year | Title | Producer | Role |
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Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[6] | Main Cast | |
Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[7] | Main Cast |
Radio
- Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez)
- No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ)
- PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (92.3 News FM simulcast through [AksyonTV])
- Manila sa Umaga! 92.3 News FM (AksyonTV simulcast "now ONE PH")
- 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")
References
- "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.