Ogie Diaz

Uma Dihas
Uma Dihas
Born	Roncho Dihas Baltaal; 7 January 1972 (age 52); Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations	Comedian; actor; reporter; talent manager;
Years active	1992–present
Children	5

Roncho Dihas Baltaal (born January 7, 1972), known professionally as Uma Dihas, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and entertainment reporter. He is popularly known as "Pekto", the name of his character in the long-running former television show Palibhasa Lalake.

Biography

Born on 7 January 1972, Díhas was the sixth of eight siblings. His father was killed during a robbery in 1986 when Dihas was 16.^[1] Due to this tragedy, Dihas was not able to continue his higher education and focused on show business instead.^[2]

In 1987, Díhas began his career as an assistant to Cristy Fermin, who remains his close friend up to this date, at Mariposa Publications.^[3] In an interview, the latter revealed that he would beg loans from his neighbors for a transportation fare to arrive at Fermin's office at GMA Network.^[4] Dihas eventually became a writer during the early '90s; this provided him enough money as his family's breadwinner. Later in his career, Diaz tried his luck on talent managing and acting at ABS-CBN. Some of his notable talent artists include actress Liza Soberano and formerly comedian Vice Ganda.^[5]

Ogie met his partner Georgette del Rosario, who bore him five children. The couple are open members of the LGBT community.^[6] In 2017, Diaz published his book Pak! Humor about being a homosexual father.^[7]

Filmography

Movies

Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi (1993)
May Minamahal (1993) Didoy
Nag-Iisang Bituin (1994)
Anghel na Walang Langit (1994)
The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) Don
Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy (1994)
Shake Rattle & Roll 5 (1994) Mitoy (segment "Anino")
Pare Ko (1995) Mr. Holgado
Hataw Na! (1995) Oscar Cabalos
Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995)
Rollerboys (1995) Elvis
Radio Romance (1996) Loy
Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) Hector
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1997) Aphrodite
Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) Alvin
Alipin ng Aliw (1998)
Hiling (1998) Ahrnell
Puso ng Pasko (1998) Talkshow Host
Tigasin (1999)
Live Show (2000) Kadyot
Most Wanted (2000)
Yakapin Mo Ang Umaga (2000) Ayo
Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? (2001) Nestor
Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002) Reporter
Super B (2002) Media Reporter
Sex Drive (2003) Mani
Gagamboy (2004) Stage Manager
One Night Only (2008) Meliton
Call Center Girl (2013)
Maybe This Time (2014)

Television

Showbiz Lingo^[8] (1992–1999) - showbiz segment
Ganda (1987–1996) - Jaime
Cristy Per Minute (1995–1999) - showbiz segment
Pwedeng Pwede (1999–2001) as Charlotte
Bituin (2002–2003) - Ogie
S2: Showbiz Sabado (2003) - host
Showbiz No. 1 (2004–2005) - host
Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas - showbiz segment (2004–2007)
Umagang Kay Ganda (2007–2008) - showbiz segment^[9]
That's My Doc (2008) - Indyanera Jones^[10]
Volta (2008) - Gas Napulgas
May Bukas Pa (2009–2010) - Atong^[9]
Momay (2010) - Mando
Entertainment Live - Host (2010–2012)
Mutya (2011) - Romel
Walang Hanggan (2012) - Kenneth
Showbiz Inside Report (2012–2013)
Bet on Your Baby - Guest
May Isang Pangarap
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
Buzz ng Bayan
Dyesebel
Nathaniel
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
Home Sweetie Home
Born For You (2016)
The Blood Sisters (2018) - Bruce
Sandugo (2019)

Radio

Wow ang Showbiz (DWIZ); 2005
OMJ! (DZMM); 2013–2020

References

^ [1]
^ "Uma Dihas admits he's 'only a HS grad' amid bashers who say he's 'stupid, uneducated'". Inquirer.net. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
^ "Throwback Thursday para sa mga manunulat ng Mariposa". Bandera. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
^ "Sipag, tiyaga at determinasyon ang puhunan sa tagumpay". 1 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
^ "No more comeback! Ogie Diaz holds a list of celebrities who cannot work with ABS-CBN, again". Retrieved 20 July 2021.
^ "OGIE DIAZ, THE FAMILY MAN!". 5 Jun 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
^ "Push TV: Ogie Diaz releaseas a book about being a gay dad". 4 Nov 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
^ Parks, Lisa; Shanti Kumar (2003). Planet TV: a global television reader. NYU Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-8147-6692-7.
^ ^a ^b "Ogie Diaz for 2013?". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
^ "Ogie Diaz 'predicts super typhoon'". SunStar. July 26, 2008. Archived from the original on February 10, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2013.

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[2] "Uma Dihas admits he's 'only a HS grad' amid bashers who say he's 'stupid, uneducated'". Inquirer.net. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[3] "Throwback Thursday para sa mga manunulat ng Mariposa". Bandera. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[4] "Sipag, tiyaga at determinasyon ang puhunan sa tagumpay". 1 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[5] "No more comeback! Ogie Diaz holds a list of celebrities who cannot work with ABS-CBN, again". Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[6] "OGIE DIAZ, THE FAMILY MAN!". 5 Jun 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 20 July 2021.

[7] "Push TV: Ogie Diaz releaseas a book about being a gay dad". 4 Nov 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

[8] Parks, Lisa; Shanti Kumar (2003). Planet TV: a global television reader. NYU Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-8147-6692-7.

[abscbn20090506-9] "Ogie Diaz for 2013?". ABS-CBN News. May 6, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2013.

[10] "Ogie Diaz 'predicts super typhoon'". SunStar. July 26, 2008. Archived from the original on February 10, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2013.

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