Betong Sumaya
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| Betong Sumaya | |
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| Birth name | Alberto S. Sumaya Jr. |
| Born | November 21, 1975 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
| Medium | Television |
| Alma mater | San Isidro Elementary School
Antipolo National High School Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
Alberto "Betong" S. Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Filipino and a minor in mass communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.[1]
Sumaya participated in the GMA reality show Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown (2011), where he also became the eventual victor. He appears in GMA's longtime-running gag show Bubble Gang.
Television career[]
Betong has numerous roles as Antonietta in various GMA TV shows, CelebriTV, Celebrity Bluff and Wowowin; with Boobay and Donita Nose.
Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown[]
Betong Sumaya was named as the second Celebrity Sole Survivor in the season, Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown. The live announcement was held at the GMA Network Studio hosted by Richard Gutierrez on February 10. Betong made it to the Top 3 along with fellow castaways, Mara Yokohama and Stef Prescott.[2]
Filmography[]
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2003 | The Probe Team | Supervising Producer | GMA Network |
| 2003–2004 | Kay Susan Tayo | Segment Host | |
| 2004–2005 | Lakas Magsasaka | Host | |
| 2005 | Lovely Day | Himself | |
| 2009 | Survivor Philippines: Palau – Reunion Special Surbayboy Philippines: Palau |
Tara | |
| 2009–2010 | The Beat | Segment Host | Q |
| Full Time Moms | Himself | ||
| 2010 | Happy Land | GMA Network | |
| Maynila | Various | ||
| Day Off | Himself | QTV | |
| Eateria | Himself / Segment Host | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Sunnyville | Himself | |
| AHA! | Himself / Segment Host | ||
| Unang Hirit | Segment Host | ||
| Ang Pinaka | Host | GMA News TV | |
| 2011–2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown[3] | Himself / Castaway / Sole Survivor | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Eat Bulaga | Himself / Performer | |
| May Tamang Balita | Himself | GMA News TV | |
| Party Pilipinas | Himself / Performer | GMA Network | |
| Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown Reunion Special |
Himself | ||
| Tunay na Buhay | Himself | ||
| Spooky Valentine: Manikurista | Curie Manikurista | ||
| Bubble Gang | Himself | ||
| Wish Ko Lang | Himself | ||
| Manny Many Prizes | Co-Host | ||
| Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master | Special Guest | ||
| Travel More Fun in the Philippines | Host | GMA News TV | |
| Spooky Nights Presents: Korona | TBA | GMA Network | |
| Tweets For My Sweet | Justin B. | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Celebrity Contestant | ||
| 2012–2013 | Go Negosyo | Guest Host | GMA News TV |
| 2013 | Bayan Ko | Various | |
| Genesis | Lito 'Tolits' Dimagiba | GMA Network | |
| Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Julio | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: The Boy Logro Story | Young Pablo "Boy" Logro | |
| Don't Lose The Money | Himself / Contestant | ||
| 2015 | Once Upon a Kiss | Sebastian Poblador | |
| Sabado Badoo | Host | ||
| Kris TV | Cameo | ABS-CBN | |
| Alamat: Ang Langgam at ang Tipaklong | Tony Tipaklong | GMA Network | |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | ||
| ASOP: A Song of Praise Season 4 | Finalist | UNTV | |
| Because of You | Albert | GMA Network | |
| Dangwa | Antonietta | ||
| 2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Other co-host | |
| Juan Tamad | Tatang Albularyo | ||
| Dear Uge | Antonietta | ||
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Celebrity Contestant Performer | ||
| Laff, Camera, Action! | Host | ||
| Conan, My Beautician | Mimi | ||
| Tsuperhero | Julius | ||
| 2017 | I Heart Davao | Patrick "Tasoy" Alcancez | |
| All-Star Videoke | Host | ||
| 2018 | Haplos | Julius | |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Madam Britney | ||
| Studio 7 | Guest Performer | ||
| Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko | Mokong | ||
| 2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Guest Performer | |
| The Gift | Asi | ||
| 2020 | All-Out Sundays | Himself/ co-host | |
| Centerstage | Himself/ co-host |
TV specials[]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | GMA @ 60: The Heart Of Television | Himself | GMA Network |
| Bubble Gang 15th Anniversary Special | Himself | ||
| 2011 | Party Pilipinas Anniversary Special | Himself | |
| 2012 | Survivor Philippines Celebrity Challenge | Himself/Winner | |
| 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Himself/Presenter | TV5 (Betong's 1st TV5 Appearance) | |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Himself/Cameo | ABS-CBN (Betong's 1st ABS-CBN Appearance) |
| 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Himself/Presenter | TV5 | |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Himself/Cameo | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Countdown To 2015: The GMA New Year Countdown Special | Himself/Co-Host/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Thank You Kapuso: GMA Fans Day 2015: The GMA 65th Anniversary TV Special | Himself/Co-Host/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2015 | ASOP Season 4 Grand Finals Night | Himself/Guest/Performer | UNTV (Betong's 1st UNTV 37 Appearance) |
| 2015 | IMBG: Bubble Gang 20th Anniversary Documentary Special | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Countdown to 2016: The GMA New Year Special | Himself[4][5] | GMA 7 |
| 2016 | 21 Gang Salute: Bubble Gang 21st Anniversary Special | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas Special | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Lipad Sa 2017: The 2017 GMA New Year Countdown Special | Host/Himself | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Bubble Gang Parokya Bente Dos: Bubble Gang 22nd Anniversary Musical Stage Play Special | Himself/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Countdown To 2018: The Kapuso New Year Countdown | Host/Himself | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Bente Tres Oras: Bubble Gang 23nd Anniversary Telemovie Special | Himself/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Countdown To 2019: The Kapuso New Year Countdown | Host | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special | Himself/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2019 | The Scavengers: Bubble Gang 24th Anniversary Telemovie Special | Hulkluban (a parody of the The Incredible Hulk and a play on the word hukluban which means a senile or weak person) | GMA Network |
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Bogart | GMA Films |
| Of All the Things | ????? | Viva Films & GMA Films | |
| 2013 | My Lady Boss | Sponky | Regal Entertainment & GMA Films |
| Ang Huling Henya | Zombie | Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Basement | Bernard | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Macoy † | Regal Films | |
| 2016 | I Love You to Death | Jerry | Regal Films |
| 2017 | Haunted Forest | ????? | Regal Films |
| 2019 | ????? | MichaelAngelo Productions |
Awards and recognitions[]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown | Celebrity Sole Survivor | Won |
| Celebrity Bluff | 500,000 Pesos | Won |
References[]
- ^ "Betong eyes Sole Survivor title and cash prize in Survivor Philippines finals | Showbiz". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "(Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "Celebrity Sole Survivor Betong Sumaya reveals that he will use the P3M prize to pay debts | Showbiz". GMA News. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "Alden Richards and other GMA-7 stars lead 2016 New Year countdown". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 31, 2015. Archived from the original on January 4, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- ^ Macas, Trisha (December 30, 2015). "Kapuso artists all set for GMA's 'Countdown to 2016' at SM MOA". GMA Network. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
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