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{{Short description|Filipino actor and comedian (born 1969)}}
{{Infobox musical artist 2
{{About|a Filipino comedian|other uses|Michael V (disambiguation)}}
|Name = Michael V.
{{Philippine name|Del Valle|Bunagan}}
|Img = Bitoy_in_eatbulaga.jpg
{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2022}}
|Img_capt = ''Michael V.''
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2022}}
|Background = solo_singer
{{Infobox person
|Birth_name = Beethoven del Valle Bunagan
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|Born = {{Birth date and age|1969|12|17}}
| image = Bitoy_in_eatbulaga.jpg
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|Origin = [[Pandacan]], [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| caption = Michael V. on the set of ''[[Eat Bulaga!]]''
|Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Original Pilipino Music|OPM]], [[Rap music|Rap]]/[[Hip-Hop]], [[Novelty]], [[Parody]]
| birth_name = Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan
|Occupation = [[Singer]], [[Actor]], [[Comedian]], [[TV host]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|12|17}}
|Years_active = 1990-present
| birth_place = [[Malate, Manila]], Philippines
|Label = [[EMI]]<br/>[[OctoArts]]<br/>[[Polyeast]]<br/>[[GMA Records]]
| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) -->
|Notable_albums = [[Bubble Gang Anthology]]
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|URL = http://www.igma.tv/profile/michael-v
| nationality =
| alma_mater = [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
| other_names = {{hlist|Michael V.|Bitoy}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian|impersonator|director|composer|singer|rapper|voice artist|vlogger|music producer}}
| years_active = 1991–present
| known_for =
| spouse = {{marriage|Carol Bunagan|1994}}
| children = 4
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Michael V.
| origin = [[Pandacan]], [[Manila]], Philippines
| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop music|Pop]]|[[Original Pilipino Music|OPM]]|[[Pinoy hip hop|rap]]|[[Novelty song|novelty]]|[[Parody music|parody]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[EMI]]|[[OctoArts]]|[[Polyeast]]|[[GMA Music]]}}
| website = [http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/michaelv/overview Michael V's Profile in GMANetwork.com]
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| channels = [https://youtube.com/c/MichaelVBitoyStory Michael V. #BitoyStory]
| genres = {{hlist|Comedy|parodies|motivational|technology review|game review|travel}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| subscribers = 1.32 million
| views = 33.5 million
| associated_acts = {{ubl|[[Eugene Domingo]]|[[Dawn Zulueta]]|[[Dingdong Dantes]]|[[Arthur Solinap]]|[[Ogie Alcasid]]|[[John Feir]]}}
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| silver_year = 2018
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| stats_update = November 23, 2021
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'''Michael V.''' (born December 17, 1969 '''Beethoven del Valle Bunagan'''), also known as "'''Bitoy'''" or "'''Toybits'''", is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] [[comedian]], [[actor]], [[Television director|director]], [[composer]], [[singer]], [[rapper]], [[voice artist]] and [[parodist]], who appears in the [[GMA Network]] show ''[[Bubble Gang]]'', and in his own TV show ''[[Bitoy's Funniest Videos]]''.


'''Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan''' (born December 17, 1969), known professionally as '''Michael V.''' and also known as '''Bitoy''', is a Filipino actor, comedian, and recording artist, who appears in the [[GMA Network]] show ''[[Bubble Gang]]'' and ''[[Pepito Manaloto]]''. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network after he renews exclusive contract on March 11, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/features/100862/comedy-genius-michael-v-reaffirms-ties-with-kapuso-network/story/#:~:text=Michael%20V.%2C%20aka%20Bitoy%2C,Network%20on%20March%2011%2C%202024. | title= Michael V renews another exclusive contract with GMA Network. The contract signing was held on March 11, 2024. | website=[[Rappler]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/features/100862/comedy-genius-michael-v-reaffirms-ties-with-kapuso-network/story/#:~:text=Michael%20V.%2C%20aka%20Bitoy%2C,Network%20on%20March%2011%2C%202024. | title= Michael V renews another exclusive contract with GMA Network. The contract signing was held on March 11, 2024. | website=[[Rappler]] }}</ref>
Known as the [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] of the [[Philippines]] for his "translations" and [[parodies]] of popular Filipino and foreign songs and has also made original songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" (You've Hurt My Heart), and "Hindi Ako Bakla" (I'm Not Fag). The song "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" is closely similar to Yankovic's "[[You Don't Love Me Anymore]]".


Known for his [[literal translation]]s and [[parodies]] of popular Filipino and foreign songs. Michael V. has also made original comedy songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko"<ref>{{Citation|title=Michael V. - Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko| date=August 13, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL4cH-RqBIM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/UL4cH-RqBIM |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=September 2, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> (English: "You Hurt My Heart") and "Hindi Ako Bakla"<ref>{{Citation|title=Michael V {{!}} Hindi Ako Bakla {{!}} Official Music Video| date=July 23, 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSkKpuldUow|language=en|access-date=September 2, 2021|archive-date=September 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902121758/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSkKpuldUow|url-status=live}}</ref> (English: "I'm Not Gay").
==Life and career==
Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]. His father named him after German composer [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], not because they shared almost the same birth date (199 years later), but because his father saw a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss's office and didn't know that "Beethoven" is a surname.


==Early life==
His nickname is not actually derived from his real name, as earlier speculated. It was taken from a TV character played by comedian [[Bentot]]. When Bentot guested in [[Iskul Bukol]], the then high school pupil Beethoven saw it. The next day, he was mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him Bitoy. The nickname stuck to this day.
Michael V. was born as Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan on December 17, 1969, at Clinica dela Rosa in [[Malate, Manila]] to Cesar Felix Bunagan and Melba Balonzo del Valle.<ref name="cesar bunagan">{{cite web|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJY-M6LW|title="Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984," database with images, FamilySearch|website=[[FamilySearch]]|access-date=August 26, 2016|archive-date=October 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018232904/https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJY-M6LW|url-status=live}}</ref> His father named him after German composer [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], upon seeing a copy of Beethoven's [[LP record|LP]] in his boss' office, not knowing that "Beethoven" is a surname.<ref name="Gonzalez">{{cite news|last1=Gonzalez|first1=Bianca|title=The funny accidents in the life of Michael V|url=http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/790265/funny-accidents-life-michael-v|access-date=July 3, 2017|newspaper=The Philippine Star|date=March 25, 2012|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216215300/http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/790265/funny-accidents-life-michael-v|url-status=live}}</ref>


The nickname "Bitoy" was taken from a children's show character played by comedian [[Bentot]]. When Bentot, as Bitoy, guested in ''[[Iskul Bukol]]'', then-high school student Beethoven saw it and began mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him "Bitoy", to which the nickname stuck to this day.<ref name="Gonzalez"/> He finished his secondary education in [[Manila Science High School]]. Michael V. later earned a degree in mass communications from the [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]]. He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest in ''[[Eat Bulaga!]]'',<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Michael V previously joined 'Eat Bulaga' contest; got low mark from judge Ogie Alcasid {{!}} GMA Entertainment|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/21427/michael-v-previously-joined-eat-bulaga-contest-got-low-mark-from-judge-ogie-alcasid/story?amp|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123072205/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/21427/michael-v-previously-joined-eat-bulaga-contest-got-low-mark-from-judge-ogie-alcasid/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> judge [[Ogie Alcasid]] turned him down. Later, Michael V. became a co-host of ''Eat Bulaga!'' and Ogie Alcasid became one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running ''[[Bubble Gang]]'' and ''[[Tropang Trumpo]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=WATCH: Michael V looks back on 'Bubble Gang's song parodies {{!}} GMA Entertainment|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/75044/watch-michael-v-looks-back-on-bubble-gangs-song-parodies/story?amp|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123072208/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/75044/watch-michael-v-looks-back-on-bubble-gangs-song-parodies/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael V. posts throwback photo of '90s TV5 show with Ogie, Gelli, Carmina|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29127/michael-v-posts-throwback-photo-of-90s-tv5-show-with-ogie-gelli-carmina|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=PEP.ph|language=en|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123072200/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29127/michael-v-posts-throwback-photo-of-90s-tv5-show-with-ogie-gelli-carmina|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
In his younger days, he was a very hopeful boy. Spending his days in rooftops of a tenement housing where he lived for almost 20 years, he foresees himself making a difference any way he can.


During the popularity of [[Andrew E.]], the song "[[Humanap Ka ng Panget]]" became wildly popular, the then-unsigned Beethoven composed a [[Answer song|reply song]] entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Kapamilya & Kapuso stars react to Michael V's "Maganda Ang Piliin" throwback post {{!}} GMA Entertainment|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/35712/kapamilya-kapuso-stars-react-to-michael-vs-maganda-ang-piliin-throwback-post/story?amp|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123072411/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/35712/kapamilya-kapuso-stars-react-to-michael-vs-maganda-ang-piliin-throwback-post/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Michael V.'s female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that [[Demo (music)|demo tape]], Michael V.'s "Maganda Ang Piliin" was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contracts. Michael V.'s song and its accompanying album became a hit.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="Gonzalez" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Michael V Is A Genius In Our Midst|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/specials/content/77/michael-v-is-a-genius-in-our-midst/|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=GMA News Online|language=en|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123072901/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/specials/content/77/michael-v-is-a-genius-in-our-midst/|url-status=live}}</ref>
He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest in [[Eat Bulaga]], judge [[Ogie Alcasid]] turned him down. Later, Beethoven became a co-host of [[Eat Bulaga]] and [[Ogie Alcasid]] became one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running [[Bubble Gang]] and the defunct [[Tropang Trumpo]].


Upon entering show business, he and his manager were deciding a [[stage name]] for his career as a rapper. Back then, the most popular Filipino rappers were Andrew E. and [[Francis Magalona|Francis M.]] so they opted for a similar stage name: "Michael V.", after [[Michael Jackson]] and [[Gary Valenciano|Gary V.]], Michael V.'s favorite international and local artists respectively.<ref name="Gonzalez" />
During his early days, he was an extremely shy young man. He was often pessimistic about his life, thinking that he was too dumb to have a future. One day, little did he know that while drunk and singing a certain song, his voice was actually being recorded by his wife.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1259243/bio</ref>


Michael V.'s first feature film appearance was in Regal Films' comedy film, ''Banana Split'' top-billed by [[Joey Marquez]]. He eventually gained prominence when OctoArts Films started to include him alongside [[Vic Sotto]], Ogie Alcasid, [[Francis Magalona]], among others.<ref name="Gonzalez" /><ref name=":2" />
During the popularity of [[Andrew E.]], the song [[Humanap Ka Ng Panget]] became a monster hit. The then unsigned Beethoven composed a reply song entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)". At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Beethoven's female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that demo tape, Beethoven's Maganda Ang Piliin was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contract. Beethoven's song and its accompanying album became a hit.


==Career==
Michael V.'s first movie appearance was in Regal Films' comedy flick, "Banana Split" topbilled by [[Joey Marquez]]. But his star shone more brightly when OctoArts Films started to include him in several comedy flicks that cast him alongside [[Vic Sotto]] ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "D' Sisters", "Lastikman"), [[Ogie Alcasid]] ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "Manolo en Michelle", etc.), [[Francis M]], and many more.
===Television and film career===
Michael V. has won the [[Asian Television Awards]] for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. He joined ''[[MariMar (Philippine TV series)|MariMar]]'' as the voice of the eponymous character's pet dog Fulgoso.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Michael V. will be the voice of canine Fulgoso in "Marimar"|language=en|work=PEP.ph|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/13730/michael-v-will-be-the-voice-of-canine-fulgoso-in-marimar|access-date=November 23, 2021}}</ref> After his voice-acting in MariMar, he played a supporting role in ''[[Codename: Asero]]''. On August 23, 2008, Michael V., after winning Best Comedy Performance Award at the Asian Television Awards for three consecutive years—was officially informed that he will grace the front cover of ''[[Reader's Digest]]'' 5th Annual Humor Special, September issue. Making him the second Filipino whoever landed on the covers of ''Reader's Digest'' next to former President Cory Aquino.<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/115830/Michael-V-graces-Readers-Digest-cover-for-September-issue gmanews.tv/story, Michael V graces Reader's Digest cover for September issue] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204095212/http://www.gmanews.tv/story/115830/Michael-V-graces-Readers-Digest-cover-for-September-issue |date=December 4, 2008 }}, gmanews.tv; accessed November 4, 2015.</ref>


Michael V. also had a comedy movie with longtime friend [[Ogie Alcasid]] called ''[[Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie]]''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/films/films/23/yaya-and-angelina-the-spoiled-brat-movie |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805125113/https://www.gmanetwork.com/films/films/23/yaya-and-angelina-the-spoiled-brat-movie |archive-date=August 5, 2021 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |work=[[GMA Network]]}}</ref> produced by [[GMA Films]] and APT Productions, which was a spinoff of a popular sketch in GMA 7's comedy show, ''[[Bubble Gang]]''. He also hosted a game show on GMA, ''[[Hole in the Wall (Philippine game show)|Hole in the Wall]]'' with Ogie Alcasid in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hole in the Wall returns to GMA Telebabad {{!}} GMA Entertainment|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/6701/url20feed/story?amp|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123115042/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/6701/url20feed/story?amp|url-status=live}}</ref>
This writer and actor has an academic degree in Mass Communications from the [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]]. He finished his secondary education in [[Manila Science High School]].


Michael V. formerly hosted a comedy-talent show called ''[[Bitoy's SHOwwwTIME]]'', which aired from 2009 to 2010 and also hosted ''[[Kap's Amazing Stories]]: Kids Edition'', while original host [[Bong Revilla]] had left the show shortly for re-election as senator. Michael V. also won as a Celebrity Inductee to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in 2009. He had his first sitcom entitled ''[[Pepito Manaloto]]'' currently airing on [[GMA Network]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pepito Manaloto takes a break after 11 years on air|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/05/29/2101477/pepito-manaloto-takes-break-after-11-years-air|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=www.philstar.com|language=en-US|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805121505/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/05/29/2101477/pepito-manaloto-takes-break-after-11-years-air|url-status=live}}</ref>
He has won the [[Asian Television Awards]] for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.


In 2010, Michael V. became [[Nestle]] [[Philippines]]' Laki sa Gatas advocate for [[Nestlé Bear Brand|Bear Brand]] Milk. In the same year, He returned to drama via ''Jillian Namamasko Po!'' which he plays a Santa Claus which he created a doll and gives to a good little child. In 2011, He appeared in ''Bantatay'' which he returns to voice as a dog. It was his 4th GMA Telebabad after ''Marimar'' and ''Codename: Asero'' and ''Jillian Namamasko Po!''.
He recently joined [[MariMar (Philippine TV series)|MariMar]] as the voice of Fulgoso. After his voice-acting in MariMar, he joined the cast of [[Codename: Asero]] which is Bitoy's first soap opera.
In 2016, he conceptualized ''[[Tsuperhero]]'' along with Caesar Cosme.<ref>{{Cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Derrick Monasterio ramdam ba ang pressure na maka-trabaho si Michael V sa 'Tsuperhero?' {{!}} GMA Entertainment|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/25876/exclusive-derrick-monasterio-ramdam-ba-ang-pressure-na-maka-trabaho-si-michael-v-sa-tsuperhero/story?amp|url-status=live|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805124330/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/25876/exclusive-derrick-monasterio-ramdam-ba-ang-pressure-na-maka-trabaho-si-michael-v-sa-tsuperhero/story?amp}}</ref> In the same year, Michael V. leaves [[Eat Bulaga!|''Eat bulaga!'']] as a co-host.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael V explains why he stopped being co-host in Eat Bulaga|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28601/michael-v-shares-thoughts-on-network-transfers-explains-why-he-stopped-being-a-co-host-of-eat-bulaga|url-status=live|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=PEP.ph|language=en|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805120646/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28601/michael-v-shares-thoughts-on-network-transfers-explains-why-he-stopped-being-a-co-host-of-eat-bulaga}}</ref>


Michael V. started his YouTube career in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Policarpio |first=Allan |title=Multihyphenate Michael V now a vlogger, too |date=April 2, 2018 |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/268300/multihyphenate-michael-v-now-vlogger |access-date=2022-04-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2019, he returns to film and make also his directorial debut film ''[[Family History (2019 film)|Family History]]'' produced by [[GMA Pictures]] and Michael V.'s Mic Test Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael V. says 'Family History' sequel is possible|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/798131/michael-v-says-family-history-sequel-is-possible/story/?amp|url-status=live|access-date=August 5, 2021|website=www.gmanetwork.com|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805120136/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/798131/michael-v-says-family-history-sequel-is-possible/story/?amp}}</ref> Following the passing of former director [[Bert de Leon]] in 2021, Michael V. temporarily took charge of the directorial duties for ''[[Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento]]'' in June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael V. to direct 'Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kwento' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/833848/michael-v-to-direct-pepito-manaloto-tuloy-ang-kwento/story/?amp |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=www.gmanetwork.com}}</ref>
On August 23, 2008, Michael V, was officially informed that he will grace the front cover of [[Reader's Digest]] (RD) 5th Annual Humor Special, September issue.<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/115830/Michael-V-graces-Readers-Digest-cover-for-September-issue gmanews.tv/story, Michael V graces Reader's Digest cover for September issue]</ref>


==Personal life==
He also had comedy movie with long time friend [[Ogie Alcasid]] called "Ang Spoiled Brat: The Movie" produced by [[GMA Films]] & APT Productions, inspired from a segment of GMA 7's award-winning gag-show, "[[Bubble Gang]]". Bitoy also hosted a game show on GMA, [[Hole In The Wall]] with fellow comedian and buddy Ogie Alcasid in 2009.
Michael V. and his wife Carol have 4 children. In August 2013, He was hospitalized<ref name="bitoydengue">{{cite news|url=http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/08/michael-v-s-dengue-worsens/|title=Michael V.'s dengue worsens|work=Tempo|access-date=August 24, 2013|archive-date=August 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826214923/http://www.tempo.com.ph/2013/08/michael-v-s-dengue-worsens/|url-status=live}}</ref> for [[dengue fever]], according to a tweet from Ogie Alcasid. Both Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. solicited prayers and platelet donations<ref name="platelet">{{cite news|url=http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/michael-v--has-dengue--needs-platelet-donations-083252992.html|title=Michael V. has dengue, needs platelet donations - Yahoo! OMG! Philippines|work=[[Yahoo!]]|access-date=August 24, 2013|archive-date=August 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820082843/http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/michael-v--has-dengue--needs-platelet-donations-083252992.html|url-status=live}}</ref> over the following days, promising to update fans once the situation gets better. Michael V. then later tweeted that he was recovering from his previous condition, thanking his fans for support.<ref name="mikerecovery">{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/19/13/michael-v-recovers-dengue|title=Michael V recovers from dengue|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]]|access-date=August 24, 2013|archive-date=August 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130823083738/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/19/13/michael-v-recovers-dengue|url-status=live}}</ref>


On July 20, 2020, Michael V. announced in a vlog that he had tested positive for [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Michael V. tests positive for COVID-19 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/747613/michael-v-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story/ |access-date=July 20, 2020 |publisher=GMA News |date=July 20, 2020 |archive-date=July 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720044022/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/747613/michael-v-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 11, Michael V. announced in another vlog that he had already recovered.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Acar, Aedrianne |title=Michael V., naka-recover na sa COVID-19! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/health/67270/michael-v-naka-recover-na-sa-covid-19/story |publisher=GMA Network |date=August 11, 2020 |access-date=August 11, 2020 |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327234527/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/health/67270/michael-v-naka-recover-na-sa-covid-19/story |url-status=live }}</ref>
Currentl, Bitoy hosted a comedy-talent show called [[Bitoy's SHOwwwTIME]] aired from 2009 to present and also hosted [[Kap's Amazing Stories|Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition]] while original host [[Bong Revilla|Sen. Bong Revilla]] had left the show shortly for re-election as senator.


==Filmography==
Bitoy had his first sitcom entitled "[[Pepito Manaloto]]" currently airing on GMA 7 and is also currently co-hosting the long running variety game show, [[Eat Bulaga]].
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Scope="col" |Year
! Scope="col" |Title
! Scope="col" |Role
! Scope="col" |Network
! Scope="col" |Notes
|-
! Scope="row" |1992
|''[[Home Along Da Riles]]''
|{{unknown}}
|[[ABS-CBN]]
| rowspan="7" {{N/A}}
|-
! Scope="row" |1993
|''Haybol Rambol''
|Charlie
| rowspan="1" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
! Scope="row" |1994–1995
|''[[Tropang Trumpo]]''
| rowspan="2" |Himself
|[[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|ABC]]
|-
! Scope="row" |1992–1998
|''Ready, Get Set, Go!''
|[[ABS-CBN]]
|-
! scope="row" |1995–present
|''[[Bubble Gang]]''
|Himself / Various roles
| rowspan="11" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
! Scope="row" |1996
|''Bilibitornat''
| rowspan="2" |Himself / Host
|-
! scope="row" |1997–2000
|''Bitoy's Adventures in Bilibkaba!''
|-
! scope="row" |1999–2000
|''Ooops!''
|Himself
|Also director
|-
! scope="row" |2001
|''Bitoy's World''
|Betong / Etoy / Bebang
| rowspan="12" {{N/A}}
|-
! scope="row" |2002
|''Ready, Text, Go!''
|Himself / Host
|-
! scope="row" |2003–2004
|''Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani''
|Junee Lee
|-
! scope="row" |2004–2009
|''[[Bitoy's Funniest Videos]]''
| rowspan="2" |Himself / Host
|-
! scope="row" |2004–2016; 2019; 2021
|''[[Eat Bulaga!]]''
|-
! scope="row" |2007–2008
|''[[Marimar (2007 TV series)|Marimar]]''
|Fulgoso (Voice)
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2008
|''[[Codename: Asero]]''
|Bodjie X
|-
|''[[Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards]]''
|Himself / Host
|[[Nickelodeon (Philippine TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]
|-
! rowspan="2" Scope="row" |2009–2010
|''[[Hole in the Wall (Philippine game show)|Hole in the Wall]]''
| Yaya and Bianca || rowspan="6" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
| ''[[Bitoy's Showwwtime]]''
| Himself / Host
|-
! Scope="row" |2010
|''[[Diz Iz It!|Diz Iz It]]''
|Himself / Judge
|-
! Scope="row" |2010–2011
|''[[Bantatay]]''
|Teacher (Voice)
|-
! Scope="row" |2010–present
| ''[[Pepito Manaloto]]''
|Pepito Manaloto
| Also director <br /> (since 2021)
|-
! Scope="row" |2012
|''[[Pare & Pare]]''
| rowspan="2" |Himself / Host
| rowspan="10" {{N/A}}
|-
! Scope="row" |2013
|''Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman''
|[[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]
|-
! Scope="row" |2015
|''[[Sabado Badoo]]''
|Himself
| rowspan="7" |[[GMA Network]]
|-
! Scope="row" |2016–2018
| ''[[Lip Sync Battle Philippines]]''
| Himself / Host
|-
! Scope="row" |2017–2022
|''[[Wowowin]]''
|Himself / Kuya Wowie
|-
! Scope="row" |2018
|''[[Sarap, 'Di Ba?|Sarap Diva]]''
| rowspan="2" |Himself
|-
! Scope="row" |2019
|''[[Dear Uge]]''
|-
! rowspan="3" scope="row" |2023
|''[[Voltes V: Legacy]]''
|Octo-1 (voice)
|-
|''[[Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (TV series)|Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis]]''
|Hugo "Utak" Salazar
|-
|''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' || Himself / Guest performer with [[Manilyn Reynes]]
| rowspan="1" |[[Kapamilya Channel]], [[A2Z (TV channel)|A2Z]], [[GTV (Philippine TV network)|GTV]]
|}


==Personal Life==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
Bitoy is married with a non-showbiz woman named Carol and has 3 children. His closest friends are [[Ogie Alcasid]], [[Vic Sotto]], [[Bayani Agbayani]] and the late [[Francis Magalona]].
|-
!scope="col" |Year
!scope="col" |Title
!scope="col" |Role
!scope="col" |Note
|-
!scope="row" |1991
|''Banana Split''
| rowspan="4" {{Unknown}}
| rowspan="25" {{N/A}}
|-
!scope="row" |1992
|''Ano Ba Yan''
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |1993
|''Ano Ba Yan 2''
|-
|''Mama's Boys''
|-
! rowspan="3" scope="row" |1994
|''[[O-Ha! Ako Pa?|O-Ha! Ako Pa!]]''
|Jack
|-
|''Biboy Banal: Pagganti ko, tapos kayo!''
|Ching
|-
|''Manolo en Michelle''
| rowspan="2" {{Unknown}}
|-
!scope="row" |1995
|''Isko Adventures in Animasia''
|-
!scope="row" |1996
|''[[Rubberman (film)|Rubberman]]''
|Bitoy
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |1997
|''Halik ng Bampira''
|{{Unknown}}
|-
|''Bitoy Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin''
|Bitoy
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |1998
|''[[Anting-anting]]''
|{{Unknown}}
|-
|''Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko''
|Miguel
|-
!scope="row" |1999
|''D' Sisters:Nuns of the Above''
|Michael
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2002
|''Kwentong Kayumanggi''
|Narrator
|-
|''[[Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse]]''
|Joey
|-
!scope="row" |2003
|''[[Lastikman (2003 film)|Lastikman]]''
|Junee Lee
|-
!scope="row" |2004
|''[[Enteng Kabisote: OK Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend|Enteng Kabisote: Okay Ka Fairy Ko, The Legend]]''
|Itim
|-
!scope="row" |2006
|''Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Goes on and on and on''
|{{Unknown}}
|-
!scope="row" |2007
|''Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa''
|Didoy
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2008
|''[[Urduja (film)|Urduja]]''
|KutKut
|-
|''[[Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia|Dayo]]''
|Narsi
|-
!scope="row" |2009
|''[[Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie]]''
|Rosalinda "Yaya" Lucero
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2012
|''[[Boy Pick-Up: The Movie]]''
|MC Bits
|-
|''[[D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!]]''
|Traffic Enforcer
|-
!scope="row" |2019
|''[[Family History (2019 film)|Family History]]''
|Alex Dela Cruz
|Also director
|-
!scope="row" |2021
| ''[[Mang Jose (film)|Mang Jose]]''
| Kumander Andres
| {{N/A}}
|}


==Awards and nominations==
==Music career==
{| class="wikitable"
===Discography===
! Year !! Awards !! Category !! Nominated Work !! Results !! {{abbr|Ref.|References}}
In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, ''The Bubble G Anthology'', which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show ''[[Bubble Gang]]'' under GMA Records. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as ''Mamaw'', which is a parody of [[Kamikazee]]'s song ''Narda'', and ''DJ Bumbay'', a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the [[Philippines]]. Some the songs in his album, like ''Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin'', poked fun at his gay colleague, Diego, and a black woman from Bubble Gang, Myka, which is also a regular at ''Bubble Gang''.


|-
It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performances, since because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions. ''Hindi Ako Bakla'' became a hit over the radio stations in 2007. ''Hindi Ako Bakla'' has a message almost similar to Tuesday Vargas's song ''Babae Po Ako.''
|rowspan=2|1998||[[Awit Awards]]||Song of the Year|| align="center" |"Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko"||{{won}}
! rowspan="2" |
|-
|[[PMPC Star Awards for TV]]||Best Comedy Actor||{{N/A|}}||{{won}}


|-
Notable songs from Michale V.'s different albums:
|2000||[[PMPC Star Awards for TV]]||Best Comedy Actor|| align="center" |''[[Bubble Gang]]''||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/92149/happy-triumphant-faces-14th-pmpc-star-awards-tv|title=Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV|date=October 9, 2000|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=July 19, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924195427/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/92149/happy-triumphant-faces-14th-pmpc-star-awards-tv|url-status=live}}</ref>


|-
*MTB ('''''M'''yusik '''T'''agalog '''B'''ersyon'') &ndash; Michael V.'s parody of popular English music videos translated to Tagalog in a literal and often humorous manner. Some notable MTB's are:
|rowspan=2|2001||[[Awit Awards]]||Best Novelty Song|| align="center" |(Ilong with Bob M. Guzman & Larry Chua)||{{won}}
** ''' Bumalik Ka Na Sa Akin Ngayon''' (''[[It's All Coming Back to Me Now]]'' by [[Celine Dion]])
!
** '''Pustahan Aysus Naku''' (''[[Betcha by Golly Wow!]] by [[Prince (singer)|Prince]])
|-
** '''May Isa Na Namang Kumagat sa Alikabok''' (''[[Another One Bites the Dust]]'' by [[Queen (band)|Queen]])
|[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Performance by an Actor|| align="center" |(Comedy)||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ata.onscreenasia.com/2001-winners/ |title=2001 Winners - Asian Television Awards |access-date=September 13, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913020517/http://ata.onscreenasia.com/2001-winners/ |archive-date=September 13, 2015 }}</ref>
** '''Kama ni Rosanna''' (''[[Bed of Roses]]'' by [[Jon Bon Jovi]])
** '''Dalawa'y Naging Isa''' (''[[2 Become 1]]'' by [[Spice Girls]])
** '''Umm Bag''' (''[[MMMBop]]'' by [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]])
** '''Barbing Babae''' ([[Barbie Girl]] by [[Aqua (band)|Aqua]])
** '''Babae Gusto Lang Magpakasaya''' (''[[Girls Just Wanna Have Fun]]'' by [[Cyndi Lauper]])


|-
*Parodies
|2003||[[PMPC Star Awards for TV]]||Best Comedy Actor{{small| (tied with [[Ogie Alcasid]])}}||rowspan="3" {{N/A|}}||{{won}}
** '''Laging Leron Ka''' (''Laging Naro'n Ka'' by [[Jaya (singer)|Jaya]])
!
** '''Hala Pack Up''' (''Alapaap'' by [[Eraserheads]])
** '''Takubets''' (''Taralets'' by [[Imago (band)|Imago]])
** '''Don-Don''' (''Hold On'' by [[Shamrock (band)|Shamrock]])
** '''Mag-Excorsist tayo''' (''Mag Exersice Tayo by [[Yoyoy Villame]] )
** ''''Wag na 'Wag''' (''Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin'' by [[Kitchie Nadal]])
** '''Chaka N'ya''' (''Sa Kanya'', from [[Attic Cat]], by [[Sharon Cuneta]])
** '''Mamaw!''' (''Narda'' by [[Kamikazee]])
** '''Di Na Maggigisa''' (''Di Na Mag-iisa'', from [[Darna (TV series)|Darna]], by [[Regine Velasquez]])
** '''Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin''' (''Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin'', from [[Stairway to Heaven]], by Faith Cuneta)
** '''Isaw Nga''' (''Ikaw Nga'', from [[Mulawin]], by [[South Border]])
** '''May B.O. Na Ako''' (''Nandito Lang Ako'', from [[Captain Barbell (TV series)|Captain Barbell]], by [[Shamrock (band)|Shamrock]])
** '''Ulam''' (''Ulan'' by [[Cueshe]])
** '''Mas Tanga Ako Sa'yo''' (''Pangako Sa'yo'' by [[Rey Valera]])
** '''Kung Kailangan Mo Bato''' (''Kung Kailangan Mo Ako'' by Rey Valera)
** '''Sabog Sabog tayo''' (''Sabay Sabay tayo'' by [[Marian Rivera]])
** '''Bathroom Dance''' (''Bad Romance'' by [[Lady Gaga]])


|-
*Original songs:
||2005||[[Malacañang]]||The Outstanding Young Man (TOYM) Award||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite news|title=Comedian Michael V, Escudero lead seven TOYM 2005 awardees
** '''Joy In My Heart'''
|url=http://www.philstar.com:8080/headlines/309864/comedian-michael-v-escudero-lead-seven-toym-2005-awardees|newspaper=[[Philippine Star]]|access-date=December 3, 2015|date=December 2, 2005}}</ref>
** '''Hindi Ako Bakla'''
** '''DJ Bumbay'''
** '''Mas Mahal Na Kita Ngayon''' (later covered by hiphop duo YM)
** '''Nandito lang ako'''
** '''Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko'''
** '''Tim Song Ku''' (Original sung by Regine Velasquez used for Bubble Gang's 14th Anniversary)
** '''Ba Ba Boom''' (The current game in [[Eat Bulaga!]])


|-
===As Composer===
|rowspan=3|2006||[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor||{{won}}
Aside from his new album, he is a composer of theme songs not only for his show [[Bubble Gang]] but also in GMA shows. Notable song he composed is ''Alinlangan'', sung by [[Jolina Magdangal]] for GMA telefantasya [[Super Twins]]. He is also notable for creating some parody songs, including [[Sabog - sabog tayo]], which was released in February 20, 2009.
! rowspan="2" |
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Awit Awards]]||Best Novelty Recording|| align="center" rowspan="2" |"Hindi Ako Bakla"||{{nominated}}
|-
|Best Dance Recording||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cutepinoyportal.com/2015/08/blast-from-past-michael-v-hindi-ako.html|title=Blast From The Past - Michael V - Hindi Ako Bakla|access-date=August 26, 2016|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072955/http://www.cutepinoyportal.com/2015/08/blast-from-past-michael-v-hindi-ako.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


|-
He also composed "Tim Song Ku" sang by Regine Velasquez for the 14th Anniversary of longest running comedy show, "[[Bubble Gang]]".
|rowspan=3|2007||[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor||rowspan="4" {{N/A|}}||{{nom}}
! rowspan="4" |
|-
|rowspan=2|[[MYX Music Awards]]||Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ||{{won}}
|-
|Favorite Male Artist||{{nominated}}


|-
==Television Shows==
|2008||[[PMPC Star Awards for TV]]||Best Comedy Actor||{{nominated}}
*''[[Pepito Manaloto]]'' (GMA) - Pepito (lead role)
*''[[Kap's Amazing Stories|Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition]]'' (GMA) - Guest host
*''[[Diz Iz It]]'' (GMA) - judge
*''[[Bitoy's SHOwwwTIME]]'' (GMA) - host
*''[[Hole in the Wall (Philippine game show)|Hole in the Wall]]'' as Yaya (GMA) - Host
*''[[Codename: Asero]]'' (GMA) - Bodjie X
*''[[MariMar (Philippine TV Series)]] (GMA)'' - Pulgoso (vocal role)
*''[[My MYX]] (MYX Network)'' - Guest Celebrity DJ
*''Eat Bulaga's Holy Week Specials'' (GMA)
*''[[Eat Bulaga]] (GMA)'' - Himself (co-host)
*''[[Bitoy's Funniest Videos]] (GMA)'' - Etoy, Betong and Bebang (host)
*''[[Bubble Gang]] (GMA)'' - Various
*''Ooops!...'' - Director
*''Bitoy's Adventures In Bilibkaba! (GMA)'' - Himself (host)
*''Bilibitornat! (GMA)'' - Himself (host)
*''Bitoy's World (GMA)'' - Etoy, Betong and Bebang
*''Ready, Text, Go! (GMA)'' - Himself (host)
*''GMA Love Stories'' (GMA) - Various
*''Campus Romance'' (GMA)'' - Various
*''Mikee (GMA)'' Various
*''[[Tropang Trumpo]] (ABC now TV5)'' - Various
*''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]] (ABS-CBN)'' - Various
*''[[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]]'' - Co Host/himself
*''Young Love, Sweet Love (RPN now SOLAR TV)'' -Various
*''Teysi Ng Tahanan: Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (ABS-CBN) - Various
*''Ready, Get Set, Go! (ABS-CBN)'' - Himself


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== Filmography==
|rowspan=2|2009||1st MTRCB TV Awards||Best Actor|| align="center" rowspan="2"|''[[Bubble Gang]]''||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=MTRCB hands out its first TV Awards; Michael V and Bea Alonzo win acting trophies|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/23099/mtrcb-hands-out-its-first-tv-awards-michael-v-and-bea-alonzo-win-acting-trophies|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=November 13, 2015|date=November 13, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924141150/http://www.pep.ph/news/23099/mtrcb-hands-out-its-first-tv-awards-michael-v-and-bea-alonzo-win-acting-trophies|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''Banana Split''
|-
*''O-ha! Ako pa?''
|[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor||{{nom}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ata.onscreenasia.com/2009-winners/ |title=2009 Winners - Asian Television Awards |access-date=November 2, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114052045/http://ata.onscreenasia.com/2009-winners/ |archive-date=November 14, 2015 }}</ref>
*''Isko Adventures in Animasia''
*''Si Ayala at si Zobel''
*''Mama's Boys''
*''Ang Tatay kong Nanay''
*''Halik ng Bampira ''
*''Rubberman'' - Bitoy/Rubberman
*''Ano ba Yan''
*''Ano ba Yan 2''
*''Anting-anting''
*''Bitoy Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin'' - Bitoy
*''Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko ''
*''D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above'' - Michael
*''Manolo en Michelle''
*''Kwentong kayumanggi '' - Narrator
*''Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse'' - Joey
*''[[Lastikman]]'' - Junee Lee
*''[[Fantastic Man]]'' - Professor Manalo
*''Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend'' - Itim
*''Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on'' - Kabayo (voice cast)
*''Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa'' - Didoy
*''Urduja'' - Kukut (voice cast)
*''[[Dayo]]'' - Narsi (voice cast)
*''[[Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie]]'' - Yaya


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==References==
|rowspan=2|2010||[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor||rowspan="2" {{N/A|}}||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=Kapuso actors, shows nominated at the 15th Asian Television Awards|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/206093/showbiz/kapuso-actors-shows-nominated-at-the-15th-asian-tv-awards|publisher=GMA News online|access-date=December 3, 2015|date=November 16, 2010|archive-date=February 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207061110/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/206093/showbiz/kapuso-actors-shows-nominated-at-the-15th-asian-tv-awards|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{reflist}}
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|[[Reader's Digest|Reader's Digest Asia]]||Reader's Digest "Philippines' Most Trusted Individuals of 2010 {{small|(Comedian and TV host category)}}||{{included}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=Reader's Digest "Philippines' Most Trusted Individuals of 2010"|url=http://showbiznets.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html|publisher=Showbiznest|access-date=December 2, 2015|archive-date=December 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209001434/http://showbiznets.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


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{{DEFAULTSORT:V, Michael}}
|rowspan=3|2011||[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor|| align="center" |''[[Pepito Manaloto]]''||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=ABS-CBN scored on 2011 Asian Television Awards for Philippines|date=December 8, 2011|url=http://rodmagaru.com/2011/12/08/abscbn-scored-2011-asian-tv-awards-philippines/|publisher=The Rod Magaru Show|access-date=December 2, 2015|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208193256/http://rodmagaru.com/2011/12/08/abscbn-scored-2011-asian-tv-awards-philippines/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|FMTM Award||Top TV Series Senior Artists||rowspan="2" {{N/A|}}||{{included}}||rowspan="2" {{N/A|}}
|-
|[[Golden Screen TV Awards]]||Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program||{{nominated}}

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|[[27th PMPC Star Awards for Television]]||Best Comedy Actor|| align="center" |''[[Bubble Gang]]''||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/11/25/1260726/marian-rivera-coco-martin-lead-winners-27th-star-awards-tv|title=Marian Rivera, Coco Martin lead winners of 27th Star Awards for TV|website=[[The Philippine STAR]] |access-date=August 26, 2016|archive-date=February 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209044926/http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/11/25/1260726/marian-rivera-coco-martin-lead-winners-27th-star-awards-tv|url-status=live}}</ref>

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|rowspan=3|2015||[[Asian Television Awards]]||Best Comedy Performance by an Actor|| align="center" rowspan="3"|''[[Pepito Manaloto]]''||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael V, nominated at the 2015 Asian Television Awards|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-11-13/19836/Michael-V-nominated-at-the-2015-Asian-TV-Awards?ref=showbiznews&item=6|publisher=[[GMA Network]]|access-date=November 13, 2015|date=November 13, 2015|archive-date=November 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030718/http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-11-13/19836/Michael-V-nominated-at-the-2015-Asian-TV-Awards?ref=showbiznews&item=6|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[Golden Screen TV Awards]]||Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag / Comedy Program||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite news|title=2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/168839/golden-screen-awards-full-list-of-winners|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer|Inquirer]]|access-date=November 13, 2015|date=November 13, 2015|archive-date=October 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015103535/http://entertainment.inquirer.net/168839/golden-screen-awards-full-list-of-winners|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[PMPC Star Awards for TV]]||Best Comedy Actor||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web|title=AlDub, Kapuso stars and programs nominated in 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-11-10/19758/AlDub-Kapuso-stars-and-programs-nominated-in-29th-PMPC-Star-Awards-for-TV|publisher=[[GMA Network]]|access-date=November 13, 2015|date=November 13, 2015|archive-date=November 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117041446/http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-11-10/19758/AlDub-Kapuso-stars-and-programs-nominated-in-29th-PMPC-Star-Awards-for-TV|url-status=live}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 13:42, 2 January 2025

This article is about a Filipino comedian. For other uses, see Michael V (disambiguation).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Del Valle and the surname or paternal family name is Bunagan.

Michael V.
Michael V. on the set of Eat Bulaga!
Born
Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan

(1969-12-17) December 17, 1969 (age 55)
Malate, Manila, Philippines
Other names
  • Michael V.
  • Bitoy
Alma materPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (BA)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • impersonator
  • director
  • composer
  • singer
  • rapper
  • voice artist
  • vlogger
  • music producer
Years active1991–present
Spouse
Carol Bunagan
​
(m. 1994)​
Children4
Musical career
OriginPandacan, Manila, Philippines
Genres
Labels
WebsiteMichael V's Profile in GMANetwork.com
YouTube information
ChannelsMichael V. #BitoyStory
Years active2013–present
Genres
  • Comedy
  • parodies
  • motivational
  • technology review
  • game review
  • travel
Subscribers1.32 million
Total views33.5 million
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2018
1,000,000 subscribers2020
Last updated: November 23, 2021

Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan (born December 17, 1969), known professionally as Michael V. and also known as Bitoy, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and recording artist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang and Pepito Manaloto. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network after he renews exclusive contract on March 11, 2024.[1][2]

Known for his literal translations and parodies of popular Filipino and foreign songs. Michael V. has also made original comedy songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko"[3] (English: "You Hurt My Heart") and "Hindi Ako Bakla"[4] (English: "I'm Not Gay").

Early life

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Michael V. was born as Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan on December 17, 1969, at Clinica dela Rosa in Malate, Manila to Cesar Felix Bunagan and Melba Balonzo del Valle.[5] His father named him after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, upon seeing a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss' office, not knowing that "Beethoven" is a surname.[6]

The nickname "Bitoy" was taken from a children's show character played by comedian Bentot. When Bentot, as Bitoy, guested in Iskul Bukol, then-high school student Beethoven saw it and began mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him "Bitoy", to which the nickname stuck to this day.[6] He finished his secondary education in Manila Science High School. Michael V. later earned a degree in mass communications from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest in Eat Bulaga!,[7] judge Ogie Alcasid turned him down. Later, Michael V. became a co-host of Eat Bulaga! and Ogie Alcasid became one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running Bubble Gang and Tropang Trumpo.[8][9][7]

During the popularity of Andrew E., the song "Humanap Ka ng Panget" became wildly popular, the then-unsigned Beethoven composed a reply song entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)".[10] At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Michael V.'s female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that demo tape, Michael V.'s "Maganda Ang Piliin" was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contracts. Michael V.'s song and its accompanying album became a hit.[10][6][11]

Upon entering show business, he and his manager were deciding a stage name for his career as a rapper. Back then, the most popular Filipino rappers were Andrew E. and Francis M. so they opted for a similar stage name: "Michael V.", after Michael Jackson and Gary V., Michael V.'s favorite international and local artists respectively.[6]

Michael V.'s first feature film appearance was in Regal Films' comedy film, Banana Split top-billed by Joey Marquez. He eventually gained prominence when OctoArts Films started to include him alongside Vic Sotto, Ogie Alcasid, Francis Magalona, among others.[6][11]

Career

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Television and film career

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Michael V. has won the Asian Television Awards for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. He joined MariMar as the voice of the eponymous character's pet dog Fulgoso.[12] After his voice-acting in MariMar, he played a supporting role in Codename: Asero. On August 23, 2008, Michael V., after winning Best Comedy Performance Award at the Asian Television Awards for three consecutive years—was officially informed that he will grace the front cover of Reader's Digest 5th Annual Humor Special, September issue. Making him the second Filipino whoever landed on the covers of Reader's Digest next to former President Cory Aquino.[13]

Michael V. also had a comedy movie with longtime friend Ogie Alcasid called Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie[14] produced by GMA Films and APT Productions, which was a spinoff of a popular sketch in GMA 7's comedy show, Bubble Gang. He also hosted a game show on GMA, Hole in the Wall with Ogie Alcasid in 2009.[15]

Michael V. formerly hosted a comedy-talent show called Bitoy's SHOwwwTIME, which aired from 2009 to 2010 and also hosted Kap's Amazing Stories: Kids Edition, while original host Bong Revilla had left the show shortly for re-election as senator. Michael V. also won as a Celebrity Inductee to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in 2009. He had his first sitcom entitled Pepito Manaloto currently airing on GMA Network.[16]

In 2010, Michael V. became Nestle Philippines' Laki sa Gatas advocate for Bear Brand Milk. In the same year, He returned to drama via Jillian Namamasko Po! which he plays a Santa Claus which he created a doll and gives to a good little child. In 2011, He appeared in Bantatay which he returns to voice as a dog. It was his 4th GMA Telebabad after Marimar and Codename: Asero and Jillian Namamasko Po!. In 2016, he conceptualized Tsuperhero along with Caesar Cosme.[17] In the same year, Michael V. leaves Eat bulaga! as a co-host.[18]

Michael V. started his YouTube career in 2017.[19] In 2019, he returns to film and make also his directorial debut film Family History produced by GMA Pictures and Michael V.'s Mic Test Entertainment.[20] Following the passing of former director Bert de Leon in 2021, Michael V. temporarily took charge of the directorial duties for Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento in June 2022.[21]

Personal life

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Michael V. and his wife Carol have 4 children. In August 2013, He was hospitalized[22] for dengue fever, according to a tweet from Ogie Alcasid. Both Ogie Alcasid and Michael V. solicited prayers and platelet donations[23] over the following days, promising to update fans once the situation gets better. Michael V. then later tweeted that he was recovering from his previous condition, thanking his fans for support.[24]

On July 20, 2020, Michael V. announced in a vlog that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[25] On August 11, Michael V. announced in another vlog that he had already recovered.[26]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
1992 Home Along Da Riles Un­known ABS-CBN —
1993 Haybol Rambol Charlie GMA Network
1994–1995 Tropang Trumpo Himself ABC
1992–1998 Ready, Get Set, Go! ABS-CBN
1995–present Bubble Gang Himself / Various roles GMA Network
1996 Bilibitornat Himself / Host
1997–2000 Bitoy's Adventures in Bilibkaba!
1999–2000 Ooops! Himself Also director
2001 Bitoy's World Betong / Etoy / Bebang —
2002 Ready, Text, Go! Himself / Host
2003–2004 Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani Junee Lee
2004–2009 Bitoy's Funniest Videos Himself / Host
2004–2016; 2019; 2021 Eat Bulaga!
2007–2008 Marimar Fulgoso (Voice)
2008 Codename: Asero Bodjie X
Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards Himself / Host Nickelodeon
2009–2010 Hole in the Wall Yaya and Bianca GMA Network
Bitoy's Showwwtime Himself / Host
2010 Diz Iz It Himself / Judge
2010–2011 Bantatay Teacher (Voice)
2010–present Pepito Manaloto Pepito Manaloto Also director
(since 2021)
2012 Pare & Pare Himself / Host —
2013 Killer Karaoke: Pinoy Naman TV5
2015 Sabado Badoo Himself GMA Network
2016–2018 Lip Sync Battle Philippines Himself / Host
2017–2022 Wowowin Himself / Kuya Wowie
2018 Sarap Diva Himself
2019 Dear Uge
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Octo-1 (voice)
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Hugo "Utak" Salazar
It's Showtime Himself / Guest performer with Manilyn Reynes Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, GTV

Films

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Year Title Role Note
1991 Banana Split Un­known —
1992 Ano Ba Yan
1993 Ano Ba Yan 2
Mama's Boys
1994 O-Ha! Ako Pa! Jack
Biboy Banal: Pagganti ko, tapos kayo! Ching
Manolo en Michelle Un­known
1995 Isko Adventures in Animasia
1996 Rubberman Bitoy
1997 Halik ng Bampira Un­known
Bitoy Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Bitoy
1998 Anting-anting Un­known
Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko Miguel
1999 D' Sisters:Nuns of the Above Michael
2002 Kwentong Kayumanggi Narrator
Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse Joey
2003 Lastikman Junee Lee
2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay Ka Fairy Ko, The Legend Itim
2006 Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Goes on and on and on Un­known
2007 Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa Didoy
2008 Urduja KutKut
Dayo Narsi
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Rosalinda "Yaya" Lucero
2012 Boy Pick-Up: The Movie MC Bits
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Traffic Enforcer
2019 Family History Alex Dela Cruz Also director
2021 Mang Jose Kumander Andres —

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Nominated Work Results Ref.
1998 Awit Awards Song of the Year "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" Won
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Won
2000 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won [27]
2001 Awit Awards Best Novelty Song (Ilong with Bob M. Guzman & Larry Chua) Won
Asian Television Awards Best Performance by an Actor (Comedy) Won [28]
2003 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor (tied with Ogie Alcasid) Won
2005 Malacañang The Outstanding Young Man (TOYM) Award Won [29]
2006 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Won
Awit Awards Best Novelty Recording "Hindi Ako Bakla" Nominated
Best Dance Recording Nominated [30]
2007 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Nominated
MYX Music Awards Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ Won
Favorite Male Artist Nominated
2008 PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Nominated
2009 1st MTRCB TV Awards Best Actor Bubble Gang Won [31]
Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Nominated [32]
2010 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Nominated [33]
Reader's Digest Asia Reader's Digest "Philippines' Most Trusted Individuals of 2010 (Comedian and TV host category) Included [34]
2011 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Pepito Manaloto Nominated [35]
FMTM Award Top TV Series Senior Artists Included
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program Nominated
2012 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Bubble Gang Nominated [36]
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program Nominated
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Nominated
2013 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Nominated [37]
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag or Comedy Program Nominated
Pillars of Hope Awards Eton Pillar of Hope for Entertainment TV Won [38]
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Bubble Gang Won [39]
2014 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag / Comedy Program Won [40]
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Comedy Actor Nominated
2015 Asian Television Awards Best Comedy Performance by an Actor Pepito Manaloto Nominated [41]
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Gag / Comedy Program Won [42]
PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Comedy Actor Nominated [43]
2020 MYX Music Awards MYX Celebrity VJ of the Year Nominated [44]

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