Victor Basa
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Victor Basa is a Filipino
model, actor, vj and TV host.
Basa is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sister.
In 2005, Basa gained commercial visibility in the Philippines when he became a model for clothing retailer Penshoppe. In 2006, Basa was invited to sign on with Star Magic
, the talent management agency affiliated with the ABS-CBN
network in the Philippines
.
network: He became a regular host of the weekly Sunday variety show ASAP; appeared in his first recurring primetime supporting role in the soap opera Crazy for You as a love interest of the leading lady portrayed by Toni Gonzaga
; and landed supporting roles in two single-episode stories in Star Magic Presents
.
In 2006, Basa was cast as a regular cast member of Abt Ur Luv (a youth-oriented drama series that will span the entire second season of Star Magic Presents
), where he was cast as fellow Star Magic talent Carla Humphries
's love interest. Basa is a member of ABS-CBN
's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic
.
In 2007, the new MTV Philippines
signed on Basa as one of the channel's new VJs. He currently hosts MTV Timeout.
He was one of the Celebrity Housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
model, actor, vj and TV host.
Basa is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sister.
Modeling career
Basa began his modeling career at the age of 19, where he was discovered at the Mega Young Designer's Competition in 2004 by newspaper editor Joyce Fernandez along with fashion designer Kenneth Chua. He joined the Philippine search for the best model of the world where he was awarded best in swimwear, and then landed on a television ad for a cracker, and endorsing a clothing brand, became a television actor then the Cosmopolitan Bachelor's Bash.In 2005, Basa gained commercial visibility in the Philippines when he became a model for clothing retailer Penshoppe. In 2006, Basa was invited to sign on with Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
, the talent management agency affiliated with the 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 ...
network in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Television career
Soon after signing with Star Magic, Basa quickly began to appear in a number of shows on the ABS-CBNABS-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 ...
network: He became a regular host of the weekly Sunday variety show ASAP; appeared in his first recurring primetime supporting role in the soap opera Crazy for You as a love interest of the leading lady portrayed by Toni Gonzaga
Toni Gonzaga
Celestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
; and landed supporting roles in two single-episode stories in Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
.
In 2006, Basa was cast as a regular cast member of Abt Ur Luv (a youth-oriented drama series that will span the entire second season of Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents
Star Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
), where he was cast as fellow Star Magic talent Carla Humphries
Carla Humphries
Carla Humphries is a commercial model and actress in the Philippines. In her acting roles, she is sometimes credited as Carla Humphries Loren or Carla Loren....
's love interest. Basa is a member of 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 ...
's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
.
In 2007, the new MTV Philippines
MTV Philippines
MTV Philippines was a 24-hour music/entertainment television network owned by All Youth Channels, Inc., with a partnership with MTV Networks Asia Pacific...
signed on Basa as one of the channel's new VJs. He currently hosts MTV Timeout.
He was one of the Celebrity Housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 was the second celebrity edition of the Pinoy Big Brother franchise. It started on October 14, 2007 and ended twelve weeks later on January 5, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum...
.
Television appearances
- Mga Nagbabagang BulaklakMga Nagbabagang BulaklakMga Nagbabagang Bulaklak is a television series that has been airing in the Philippines by TV5 since March 21, 2011. The show stars Sheryl Cruz, Ruffa Gutierrez, Arci Munoz, Carla Humphries, Valerie Concepcion and the Star Factor Finalist Ritz Azul and is directed by Jon Red.TV5’s second teledrama...
(2011) Marco Montemayor - MooMoo and Me (2010) Instructor
- Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoKung Tayo'y MagkakalayoKung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald...
(2010) Hero - Precious Hearts Romances PresentsPrecious Hearts Romances PresentsPrecious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...
: You're Mine, Only MineYou're Mine, Only MineYou're Mine, Only Mine is the seventh installment of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents TV series. Denise Laurel and Will Devaughn was the star.-Plot:...
(2010) Antonio - ShowtimeShowtime (TV show)Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
(2009) Hurado - Pilipinas, Game KNB?Pilipinas, Game KNB?Pilipinas, Game KNB? was a long-running Philippine game show aired on ABS-CBN. Hosted by Edu Manzano, past versions of the show were hosted by Kris Aquino and aired on primetime. It is also aired on The Filipino Channel...
(2009) Contestant - May Bukas PaMay Bukas PaMay Bukas Pa is a Philippine drama series which started long-airing on February 2, 2009 at ABS-CBN. The show's run was extended multiple times until its end run on February 5, 2010.-Production:...
(2009) Father John Delgado - Shall We Dance: Search for the Dance Superstar (2008) ...Himself (CoHost) TV5
- Your Song: Without YouYour Song (TV series)Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....
... John (2008) - Your Song: Kapag Ako Ay NagmahalYour Song (TV series)Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....
... Serge (2008) - I Am KC: Love 2 DanceI Am KCI am Paula is the first drama anthology series of KC Concepcion. It premiered on March 29, 2008 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida Sabado. In this show, KC showcases her different talents in acting.-Bb.Palengke:...
... Cameo Role (2008) - Stars On IceStars on IceStars on Ice is a touring figure skating show produced by IMG. It was originally conceived in 1986 as a vehicle for IMG client Scott Hamilton, who had been released from his contract with Ice Capades, after being told that male skaters do not sell tickets...
... Himself (grand champion) (2007) QTV11 - Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 was the second celebrity edition of the Pinoy Big Brother franchise. It started on October 14, 2007 and ended twelve weeks later on January 5, 2008 at the Araneta Coliseum...
(2007) ...Himself - MTV Timeout (2007)
- Walang KapalitWalang KapalitWalang Kapalit was a Philippine television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It premiered April 23, 2007 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.A riveting story coupled by an equally riveting cast...
(2007) .... Miguel - Star Magic PresentsStar Magic PresentsStar Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
: Abt Ur LuvAbt Ur LuvAbt Ur Luv was a weekly, youth-oriented program broadcast on ABS-CBN. The series began airing in November 2006 and ran through January 2008.-Cast and characters:*Shaina Magdayao as Neri*Carla Humphries as Brenda Smith*Valeen Montenegro as Gwen...
(2006–2007) .... Lester "Stick" Mangubat - Star Magic PresentsStar Magic PresentsStar Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
: Abt Ur Luv:Ur Lyf 2 (2007–2008) .... Lester "Stick" Mangubat - Star Magic PresentsStar Magic PresentsStar Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
: The Game of Love (2006) .... Boggs - Star Magic PresentsStar Magic PresentsStar Magic Presents is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN....
: Deal or No Deal (2006) .... Lenard - Crazy for YouCrazy for YouCrazy for You is a musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team’s 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but interpolates songs from several other productions as well...
(2006) .... Errol - ASAP '08 (2006) .... Himself (Host, performer)
Movies
- Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films, and APT Entertainment and released by Star Cinema....
(2011) - Romeo & Juliet (2010)
- Xenoa 2 : Clash of the Bloods (2008)
- Maling Akala (2008)
Music videos appearances
- Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchiworms (2008)
- Kasi Naman by Nikki Gil from the Hotsilog Album (2006)
Modeling/ Print
- Generation Pink Magazine (August 2006 Cover)
- Cosmopolitan Magazine 2006 Centerfold Bachelors
Commercial endorsements and advertisements
- Penshoppe advertisements (2005–Present)
- Oracare
- Sunsilk Touchflicks TVC (2006)
- Greenwich commercial
- Tropicana commercial
- Magicflakes commercial
Awards
- Best Model Form—MTV Fashionista 2004
- Batti Man of the Year—Chi Chi Man Awards 2007
- Mark Van's Hunk—Mark Van Awards 2007