Onemig Bondoc
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Onemig Bondoc is a Filipino
actor
and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like TGIS (Thank God It's Sabado) and its spin-off Growing Up shown on GMA Network
. He later became an ABS-CBN talent, seen on several films and television series of the network, including Ngayong Nandito Ka with Kristine Hermosa
.
Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc was born to businessman Mariano Bondoc, Jr. and Milo Rivera. He is the eldest in a brood of four. He was initially geared in following the footsteps of his father since he had already been helping out and learning what he could from his father's stock brokerage when stardom took him and several thousands by storm. Bondoc spent most of his high school and grade school at La Salle Greenhills. He left the country and finished his high school at Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.
, Ivory Shampoo, Eveready, Del Monte 202, Mister Donut, Ayala Center and Oishi.
co-produced shows like Villa Quintana
and Ober Da Bakod
. However, he only became well known when he joined the teen series Thank God It's Sabado. He was signed to a nine-picture contract by Viva Films
at age 17. His first movie in 1996 with his co-stars from "TGIS", "Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim?" (Are you Afraid of the Dark?), was a breakthrough success. This was followed up with hit films like "Where D' Girls R", "TGIS the Movie" and "Silaw", all of which were done from 1996-1997. On television, Onemig became a regular host of the popular noontime show "Eat Bulaga" before graduating from "TGIS" in 1997 and later moved on to roles in shows like Growing Up (spin-off of T.G.I.S.
), "Ganyan Kita Kamahal" (That's How Much I Love You) and "Tropang Trumpo
" in 1997-98. He was able to work on a movie with his idol Aga Muhlach
and Mikee Cojuangco in the film "Dahil Ba Sa Kanya" (Is It Because of Her?) launched as a romantic leading man in Viva Films' "I'm Sorry My Love" opposite Judy Ann Santos
in 1998. He also played a young man who witnessed the student murders in the suspense film "Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo" (Shout While You Can) in 1999. He did his last film with Viva entitled "My Pledge of Love" again with Judy Ann Santos before moving to ABS-CBN
.
Bondoc made a movie comeback in 2000 via the horror trilogy "Tabi-Tabi Po" of FLT Films where he was paired with another former Viva talent Antoinette Taus. However the movie suffered low sales at the box office. However, he made it up by finally making a box-office success movie called "Trip" with ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema in 2001. He was quickly given a follow-up movie in 2002, "Jologs", which was also a successful hit. He also did other projects like "Attagirl" and "Pangako Sa 'Yo" while working with "Jologs". In 2003, Bondoc played the closet gay Wilson in the youth-oriented series "Buttercup". His last TV series appearance is in 2004 on ABS-CBN's fantaserye "Marina". That same year, he starred with the loveteam of Jericho Rosales
and Kristine Hermosa
in Ngayong Nandito Ka.
.
.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and television host. He was known for his roles in shows like TGIS (Thank God It's Sabado) and its spin-off Growing Up shown on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. He later became an ABS-CBN talent, seen on several films and television series of the network, including Ngayong Nandito Ka with Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
.
Juan Miguel Rivera Bondoc was born to businessman Mariano Bondoc, Jr. and Milo Rivera. He is the eldest in a brood of four. He was initially geared in following the footsteps of his father since he had already been helping out and learning what he could from his father's stock brokerage when stardom took him and several thousands by storm. Bondoc spent most of his high school and grade school at La Salle Greenhills. He left the country and finished his high school at Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.
Commercial Model
Bondoc was discovered at age 13 by Louie Aguinaldo, who became his manager. He made his mark as the youngest lead ever in the popular Close-Up toothpaste advertising campaign by the time he was 14 years old. By the time he entered showbiz, he has done over seventeen TV commercials and print ads for some of the most respectable brands in the market. Some of the brands that he endorsed include JollibeeJollibee
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...
, Ivory Shampoo, Eveready, Del Monte 202, Mister Donut, Ayala Center and Oishi.
The TGIS Years
Onemig entered showbiz in 1995 and was a mainstay in Viva and GMA NetworkGMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
co-produced shows like Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana
Villa Quintana is a Philippine drama series produced by Viva Television and GMA Network top-billed Keempee de Leon and Donna Cruz in the lead characters.-Plot:It is a story of young lovers, Isagani Samonte and Lynnette Quintana....
and Ober Da Bakod
Ober Da Bakod
Ober Da Bakod was a Philippine sitcom produced by Viva Television and co-produced and broadcast by GMA Network from 1992–1997.-Plot:The brothers Mokong and Bubuli have feelings for the rich sisters Honey Grace and Barbie...
. However, he only became well known when he joined the teen series Thank God It's Sabado. He was signed to a nine-picture contract by Viva Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
at age 17. His first movie in 1996 with his co-stars from "TGIS", "Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim?" (Are you Afraid of the Dark?), was a breakthrough success. This was followed up with hit films like "Where D' Girls R", "TGIS the Movie" and "Silaw", all of which were done from 1996-1997. On television, Onemig became a regular host of the popular noontime show "Eat Bulaga" before graduating from "TGIS" in 1997 and later moved on to roles in shows like Growing Up (spin-off of T.G.I.S.
T.G.I.S.
TGIS was a youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from August 12, 1995 to November 27, 1999. During its run, it aired regularly on Saturday. It was produced by GMA Network, and VIVA Television...
), "Ganyan Kita Kamahal" (That's How Much I Love You) and "Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo
Tropang Trumpo was a Filipino gag show, produced by the TV5 and aired from 1994 to 1998.-History:...
" in 1997-98. He was able to work on a movie with his idol Aga Muhlach
Aga Muhlach
Ariel Aquino Muhlach , commonly known as Aga Muhlach, is a 2-time Gawad Urian and FAMAS award-winning Filipino actor and product endorser...
and Mikee Cojuangco in the film "Dahil Ba Sa Kanya" (Is It Because of Her?) launched as a romantic leading man in Viva Films' "I'm Sorry My Love" opposite Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
in 1998. He also played a young man who witnessed the student murders in the suspense film "Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo" (Shout While You Can) in 1999. He did his last film with Viva entitled "My Pledge of Love" again with Judy Ann Santos before moving to ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
.
Move to ABS-CBN
Bondoc signed a five-year contract with the network and had his career managed by ABS-CBN Talent Center (now known as Star Magic). His first TV assignment with ABS-CBN was a one-month episode in the now-defunct drama anthology "Star Drama Theatre". He played various roles in the show ranging from light to heavy ones. Soon after, he became a regular fixture in the Sunday noontime variety show "ASAP" and appeared in the light dramedy "Labs Ko si Babe" opposite Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin. Though he was busy with television, he was not able to do movies for almost a year since he still had an existing movie contract with former mother studio Viva Films. At that time he has severed ties with Viva and as a result, he had to wait till his Viva movie contract expired.Bondoc made a movie comeback in 2000 via the horror trilogy "Tabi-Tabi Po" of FLT Films where he was paired with another former Viva talent Antoinette Taus. However the movie suffered low sales at the box office. However, he made it up by finally making a box-office success movie called "Trip" with ABS-CBN's movie outfit Star Cinema in 2001. He was quickly given a follow-up movie in 2002, "Jologs", which was also a successful hit. He also did other projects like "Attagirl" and "Pangako Sa 'Yo" while working with "Jologs". In 2003, Bondoc played the closet gay Wilson in the youth-oriented series "Buttercup". His last TV series appearance is in 2004 on ABS-CBN's fantaserye "Marina". That same year, he starred with the loveteam of Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
and Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa-Sotto on September 9, 1983 in Quezon City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She is well known for portraying the role of Yna Macaspac in the primetime drama series, Pangako sa 'Yo....
in Ngayong Nandito Ka.
Advocacy
In 2001, Bondoc was named as Official Spokesperson for Youth and Students by the National Youth Commission and Center for Students and Co-Curricular Affairs of the Department of Education.Businesses
During his stay in showbiz, Onemig was able to invest his earnings in real estate and became an investor in his family's businesses. Among his businesses was the Benedictine International School of Quezon CityQuezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
.
Personal life
He is married to Valerie Bariou, a half-French, half-Filipina commercial model. They have one daughter, Armelle. His life story was also featured on TV5's drama anthology "Star Confessions" where he was portrayed by young actor Rodjun CruzRodjun Cruz
Rodjun Cruz is a Filipino actor and dancer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz.-Biography:Rodjun Cruz was a member of the now defunct all-male dancing group Anim-E...
.
TV shows
- Chowtime Na (IBC-13) 2005
- Marina as Binggoy (ABS-CBN) 2004
- Buttercup as Wilson Go(ABS-CBN) 2003
- Pangako Sa 'Yo as Errol Garcia (ABS-CBN) 2002
- Attagirl (ABS-CBN) 2001
- Okatokat (ABS-CBN) 2001
- Star Drama Presents Burn (ABS-CBN) 2000
- Labs Ko si Babe (ABS-CBN) 1999
- Star Drama Theatre (ABS-CBN) 1999
- Ganyan Kita Kamahal (GMA Network) 1998
- Tropang Trumpo (ABC-5) 1998
- Growing Up Jomai/JM Rodriguez (GMA Network) 1997
- Eat Bulaga (GMA Network) 1997
- Ober da Bakod as Bubwit (GMA Network) 1995-1996
- TGIS as Jomai/JM Rodriguez (GMA Network) 1995-1997
- Villa Quintana as Alfon(GMA Network) 1995-1996
External links
- Onemig Bondoc at Telebisyon.net