Arnell Ignacio
Arnell Ignacio | |
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Ignacio in 2019. | |
Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office August 10, 2022 | |
President | Bongbong Marcos |
Preceded by | Atty. Hans Leo J. Cacdac |
Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
In office January 25, 2018 – February 26, 2019 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation | |
In office July 7, 2016 – January 25, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Personal details | |
Born | Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio (1964-03-17) March 17, 1964 (age 60) Philippines |
Spouse | Frannie Ignacio (m. 2004) |
Children | 1 |
Occupation | Actor, singer, comedian, host |
Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[2] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
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 ASAP and 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.[3]
In 2004, he declined offers to run for Quezon City councillor and vice mayor as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay.[4]
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).[5] 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 and deputy administrator.[6] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.[7][8] In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.[9]
Ignacio is openly gay.[10]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Network | Role |
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Chibugan Na! | RPN | Host | |
Actually, Yun Na! | Host | ||
Family Kuarta o Kahon | Host | ||
1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis | GMA Network | Host |
Ober Da Bakod | |||
1996–1999; 2008 | GoBingo | Host | |
Golympics | Host | ||
Brunch | Co-host | ||
Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw | |||
Comedy Central Market | Host | ||
Text Game Show | |||
Cooking.Com | RPN | Host | |
2002–2004 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | GMA Network | Host |
2004–2005 | MTB: Ang Saya-Saya | ABS-CBN | Host |
Wowowee | Himself | ||
2006–2007 | Now Na! | QTV | Host |
Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | ABC | Co-host | |
Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back | Co-host | ||
2006 | I Luv NY | GMA Network | Chichi Florence LaRoux |
2007 | Stars on Ice | Q | Host |
2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | GMA Network | Manager / Madam |
All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Host | ||
2009 | Daisy Siete: Kambalilong | Various | |
Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders | Q | Guest appearance | |
2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | GMA Network | Wanda |
Wil Time Bigtime | TV5 | Host | |
The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | |||
Game 'N Go | Host | ||
The Amazing Race Philippines | Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice. | ||
Solved na Solved | Host | ||
The Singing Bee | ABS-CBN | Himself/Guest | |
Sunday PinaSaya | GMA Network | Melody | |
Dear Uge | |||
Digong Hotline 8888 | PTV | Host | |
Magandang Buhay | ABS-CBN | Himself | |
The Boobay and Tekla Show | GMA Network | Himself | |
Arnelli in da Haus | IBC | Host |
Film
Year | Title | Producer | Role |
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Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[11] | Main Cast | |
Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Main Cast |
Radio
- Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez)
- No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ)
- PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
- Manila sa Umaga! (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
- 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")
Personal life
Ignacio had Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years before they got married on March 10, 2004.[4] However, they got separated in the same year. As of 2015, he had plans to file an annulment.[12] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia.[13] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,[1] but broke up almost two months later.[14]
References
- ^ a b "Comedian Arnell Ignacio engaged". Rappler. June 8, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Salterio, Leah (February 22, 2004). "Arnel, Frannie to wed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ Regondola, Glenn (May 20, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Salteriio, Leah (June 19, 2021). "The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (August 1, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
External links
- Arnel's Magnanimity
- Arnel Ignacio at IMDb