Lou Veloso
Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948)[1] is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008).[2] As an actor, Veloso has also performed in films such as Kabayo Kids, released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) (1992), and M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989).[3]
Lou Veloso | |
|---|---|
 Veloso in December 2016 | |
| Member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luciano Mariñas Veloso January 7, 1948 Pasay, Rizal, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Aksyon Demokratiko Asenso Manileño (local party; 2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PMP (c. 2019) KABAKA (c. 2015–2016) Liberal (c. 2009–2013) |
| Residence(s) | Manila |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, politician |
Early career
Veloso's first film was Working Girls by VIVA Entertainment in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the late comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996. He also appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.
Senakulo stage play
He is also the founder and musical stage play director of "Martit sa Golgota", a senakulo or passion play, launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year in Manila.[4]
Political career
Veloso was elected councilor of the 6th district of Manila from 1995 to 2004 and from 2007 until 2013. He ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party with Mayor Alfredo Lim but lost to incumbent Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.[5] He ran in 2016 for councilor under KABAKA but lost, placing eighth. He returned to the city council in 2019, successfully running under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP led by Mayor Joseph Estrada. He will seek re-election in 2022 under Asenso Manileño, led by Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, who is running for mayor.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Working Girls | Security guard |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | |
| 1988 | Hamunin ang Bukas... | |
| 1989 | M & M: The Incredible Twins | |
| 1990 | Kabayo Kids | |
| 1993 | Pulis Patola | |
| 2007 | Ang Cute ng Ina Mo | Don Emong Goloid |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 | Ugly Doctor |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | The Fisherman |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Julián Felipe |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Mang Polding |
| 2015 | Da Dog Show | Sergio |
| 2016 | Die Beautiful | Flora |
| 2016 | Seklusyon | Mang Sandoval |
| 2017 | Woke Up Like This | Begger |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Tino |
| 2019 | Mina-Anud | Mario |
| 2020 | D'Ninang | Lolo Medy |
Television
References
- Dumawal, Mario (October 1, 2021). "Ejay Falcon naghain na ng COC para sa pagka-bise gobernador ng Oriental Mindoro" [Ejay Falcon files COC for vice governor of Oriental Mindoro]. TV Patrol (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News Channel. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15.
- Inquirer.net. "Lou Veloso is on a roll". Archived from the original on December 2, 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- Lou Veloso, people.theiapolis.com
- "Senakulo on the street today". The Manila Times. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Erap: No comparison between Isko, Lou Veloso". Rappler. September 24, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- "What's on TV?". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. 4 February 1990. p. 17. Retrieved 16 January 2019.