Anjo Yllana
Anjo Yllana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andres Jose G. Yllana, Jr. April 24, 1968 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | actor, politician |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Spouse | Jacqui Manzano |
Anjo Yllana is an actor-comedian and former politician.
Early life
Born Andres Jose Garchitorena Yllana, Jr. on April 24, 1968. He is the eldest of four brothers; his younger brothers include Jomari Yllana and Ryan Yllana.
Personal life
He is married with actress Jacqui Manzano-Yllana (born March 31, 1981) with 4 children: Mikaela, Andee, Jaime and Nathan. Member of Scouts Royale Brotherhood (SRB) International Service Fraternity and Sorority under the waving banner of Alpha Delta Chapter.
Showbiz Life
He started in showbiz in 1984 from talent manager the late Douglas Quijano, after attempting a career as a professional basketball player. He started out by doing support roles in both comedy and drama. He was even nominated by different award-giving bodies as Best Supporting Actor in the movie "Itanong Mo sa Buwan" opposite Jaclyn Jose and directed by Chito Rono.
His turning point in showbiz was in 1990, when he was given the role of Dino Tengco, the retarded son of the crazy politician couple Barbara and Anding Tengco in the ABS-CBN satirical sitcom "Abangan Ang Susunod na Kabanata". He was awarded Best Comedy Actor by Star Awards in 1992 for his efforts. He was subsequently launched as a solo comedian and had several successful comedy flicks to his name, among them "Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na..." (his launching movie), "Pempe ni Sara at Pen" (with Kris Aquino and Vandolph) and "Milyonaryong Mini" (with John Estrada and Sheryl Cruz). He also became part of the sitcoms "Ober da Bakod" (GMA Network) and "Palibhasa Lalake" (ABS-CBN). His stint in the latter sitcom cost him his role in "Ober da Bakod" after he decided to become an exclusive ABS-CBN talent.
After "Abangan Ang Susunod na Kabanata" ended its run, Anjo turned to TV directing via the GMA Network sitcom "M.U.?" which starred his brother Jomari Yllana and Gelli de Belen. Soon after in 1999, he defected to GMA Network after ending his contract with ABS-CBN and started hosting the long-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga". His former comic tandem with Janno Gibbs in "Ober da Bakod" was revived via "Beh Bote Nga" (1999-2003) and "Nuts Entertainment" (2003-2007). They also appeared together in "Eat Bulaga" until Janno resigned from the show to start acting in GMA soap operas. His last solo TV show was "Cool Center" where he formed a hilarious tandem with Eugene Domingo from 2008-2009.
Political Life
Anjo started venturing into politics in 1998 when he ran for councilor in Paranaque City and won. He had 3 successive terms as councilor before running for Vice Mayor in 2004 and also won. However, in 2007 he lost in his bid for reelection and also lost in 2010 when he tried to run again as councilor.
Organization
Filmography
TV series
- Lovingly Yours, Helen (GMA Network, 1986-1996)
- Dr. Potpot And The Satellite Kid (RPN, 1986)
- Plaza 1899 (RPN 1986)
- 2 + 2 = 4 (PTV 1987)
- Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang (IBC 1987)
- Regal Shockers (GMA Network, 1987)
- Maricel Drama Specials (ABS-CBN, 1988)
- Young Love, Sweet Love (RPN 1988–1991)
- Bedtime Stories (IBC, 1989)
- Ang Tabi Kong Mamaw (IBC, 1989)
- Mother Studio Presents (GMA Network, 1989)
- Dunkin Donato (PTV 1990-1991)
- Barangay USA (PTV 1990-1994)
- Takeshi's Castle (IBC, 1991–1992)
- Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang (IBC, 1991)
- Tondominium (ABC 1992)
- Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata (ABS-CBN, 1991–1997)
- Palibhasa Lalake (ABS-CBN, 1991–1993)
- Ober Da Bakod (GMA Network, 1992–1997)
- Kool Skool (ABC, 1993)
- Love Notes (ABC, 1993)
- Purungtong (RPN, 1993)
- Alabang Girls (ABC 1993-1994)
- GMA Telecine Specials (GMA Network, 1993-1995)
- Barangay U.S.:Unang Sigaw (RPN, 1994-1995)
- 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (ABS-CBN, 1995–1996)
- Campus Romance (GMA Network, 1996-1997)
- MU (GMA Network, 1996–1997)
- Mikee (GMA Network, 1996)
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA Network, 1996–present)
- Arjay Bilugan (PTV, 1998-2000)
- Dear Mikee (GMA Network, 1998)
- Beh Bote Nga (GMA Network, 1999–2004)
- Magpakailanman: The Efren "Bata" Reyes Story (GMA Network, 2004)
- Nuts Entertainment (GMA Network, 2004–2009)
- Maynila (GMA Network, 2005)
- Takeshi's Castle 2006 (QTV, 2006-2008; GMA Network 2008-2009)
- Cool Center (GMA Network, 2009–2010)
- Quickfire (Q, 2009)
- Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2010) - guest judge
- Simple Simple Lang (TV5, 2011)
Movies
- Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend (2004) Pandoy
- Hari ng Yabang (1997) Vic
- Isa, Dalawa, Takbo! (1996) Esting
- Milyonaryong Mini (1996)
- Ober da bakod 2 (1996)
- Pulis Patola 2 (1995)
- Best Friends (1995)
- Ober da bakod: The Movie (1994)
- Chickboy (1994) Raffy
- Si Ayala at si Zobel (1994) Ayala
- Pulis Patola (1993)
- Dino, abangan ang susunod na... (1993) Dino
- Gagay: Prinsesa ng brownout (1993) Paul
- Mama's Boys (1993)
- Sobra talaga... Overr!! (1993)
- Guwapings: The First Adventure (1992) Buddy
- Alabang Girls (1992)
- Dobol Dribol (1992)
- Estribo Gang: The Jinggoy Sese Story (1992)
- Mahal, Saan ka Natulog Kagabi? (1992)
- Mahirap Maging Pogi (1992)
- Pretty Boy (1992)
- Da Young Asyong Aksaya (1991)
- Joey Boy Munti, 15 anyos ka sa Muntilupa (1991) Boyong
- Pitong Gamol (1990)
- Flavor of the Month (1990)
- Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989)
- Regal Shocker: The Movie ("Pangako") (1989)
- Rosenda (1989)
- Kapag Napagod ang Puso (1988)
- Once Upon a Time (1987) Benny
- Super Islaw and the Flying Kids (1986)
Reference
- Anjo Yllana on IMDB [1]