Ogie Alcasid

Biography

Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of Tropang Trumpo (1994–1995) and Bubble Gang (1995–2013), and as a host and main performer of SOP (1997–2010) and ASAP (2017–present). Since 2010, he has been married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child.

Early career

Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group Kundirana batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted.
His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was Feel Na Feel released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his VIVA films debut movie, Pitong Gamol.

Television career

Alcasid's television career started as one of the hosts of a comedy show named Small Brothers on ABS-CBN in 1992. He appeared on other comedy programs such as ABS-CBN's Mana Mana (1991–92), ABC's Tropang Trumpo (from 1994 to 1995), GMA Network's Bubble Gang (1995–2013), QTV's Ay, Robot! (2005–07), and a sitcom Show Me Da Manny (2010–11)
He also branched out as a game show host, beginning in ABS-CBN's Game Na Game Na! in 1995, IBC 13's Fastbreak, a former basketball game show in 1999, the Philippine version of Family Feud on ABC-5 in 2001 and Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition on GMA. He was a host on SOP Rules. He got his big break in Hanggang Kailan, his first drama show, and also sang its main theme with Aiza Seguerra. In 1995, he left ABS-CBN for GMA Network. In 2003, he portrayed Juan Flavier on his life story featured on Magpakailanman.
Alcasid became a judge for Pinoy Idol. and hosted such game shows as Da Big Show and Hole in the Wall. In 2013, he left GMA Network for TV5, where his first project under the channel was The Mega and the Songwriter.
In 2016, he returned to his original home network ABS-CBN after his contract with TV5 had expired. He became the judge of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime and of Your Face Sounds Familiar starting with Kids Season 1. He is now one of the icon performers on ASAP Natin 'To and one of the main hosts of It's Showtime.
He later appeared on several GMA Network shows as a guest. He appeared as a guest on Yan Ang Morning!, Sunday PinaSaya, and Eat Bulaga! as a guest judge. He was a special guest in Sarap Diva, hosted by his wife, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, and the comedy show Bubble Gang, where he was a cast member until 2013 before his transfer to TV5.

Recording career

Alcasid debuted as a singer in 1989 with the release of his self-titled album. Ogie Alcasid reached gold record status, while his debut single "Nandito Ako" ("I Am Here") was awarded "Song of the Year" by local radio station Magic 89.9. He has since released 18 albums, including a Christmas album (Larawan ng Pasko/"Images of Christmas", 1994), a live album (OA sa Hits (Live), 2002), four greatest hits albums and three extended plays. He has received a total of twelve gold records, three platinum records, and three double platinum records.

Soundtracks

Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (Universal Records, 2012)
I Do Bidoo Bidoo (available only on iTunes, released in 2012)
Hoy, Love You! (with Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for Hoy, Love You!, released in 2021)

Singles

"Peksman" (debut single, 1988)
"Nandito Ako"
"Sa Kanya" (also covered by Zsa Zsa Padilla from Viva's first gospel album, Servant of All Vol. 1 in 2000)
Pangako" (also covered by his wife Regine Velasquez, and by Martin Nievera, a duet with Manilyn Reynes)
"Ako‘y Iyong Iyo"
"Ikaw Sana" (it is the longest recorded song in his entire career, clocking at 6 minutes and 8 seconds)
"Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw"
"Pagkakataon"
"Kung Mawawala Ka" (feat. Karylle)
"Hanggang Ngayon" (feat. Regine Velasquez)
"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" (also covered by Freestyle)
"Ikaw Lamang" (covered by Gary V.)
"Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap" (covered by Martin Nievera)
"Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" (also covered by Gary V.)
"Dito sa Puso Ko" (also covered by Josh Santana feat. Nikki Gil)
"Kape Ka Ba?" (Alcasid's first hip-hop song feat. Michael V. from his 2013 original comedy soundtrack album, Boy Pick-Up: The Movie)
"Nakakalokal"
"'Di Ka Pababayaan"
"Ikaw ang Tanging Pag-Ibig Ko"
"Tabakonabes?"
"Tong Kantang Tong Kay Tsong Kay Tsang" (inspired by a former comedy segment of Bubble Gang)
"Beautiful" (feat. Moira Dela Torre)
"Thank You, Pa"
"Pasko ng Mga Pinoy"
"ILY" (with Regine Velasquez and DJ M.O.D)
"Maga Ako Manas Ako" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
"Huwag Mo Kong Iwan"
"Maligaya Ang Pasko"
"Do You Wanna Dance with Me"
"Live with Jesus"
"Pamilya ang Sakalam"
"Jesus Lord We Praise You"
"Panginoon Ikaw Lamang"
"TOTGA nung Christmas" (credited as Eydie Waw feat. The Wawettes)
"Let’s Pray for Healing"
"Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang (Reimagined)"
"Mahal Kita Walang Iba (Reimagined)"
"Please Don't Go Away (Reimagined)"
"Nandito Ako (Reimagined)"
"Hanggang Dito Na Lang Ba Tayo?"
"IN LAB"
"Tuwing Pasko" (with Odette Quesada)
"Sige, Laglagan Na!"
"Ang Awit Ko Sa'yo"
"Ikaw Lang, Mahal"
"Ikaw Ang Aking Pahinga"

Extended play

Praise and Worship (April 9, 2023, Star Music)
Songs From Home (July 14, 2023, Star Music)
Ulit (A Reimagined EP) (December 1, 2024, PolyEast Records)

Compilations

The Story of Ogie Alcasid: The Ultimate OPM Collection (2001, PolyEast Records)
Ogie Alcasid 18 Greatest Hits (2009, Viva Records)

Covers

"Kung Sakali" (original by Pabs Dadivas)
"Never Been to Me" (original by Charlene)
"Salawahan" (feat. Urbanflow; original by The Boyfriends)
"Sir Duke" (original by Stevie Wonder from VIVA's OPM jazz compilation album, The Best of Crossover Presents in 2003)
"Yakap" (original by Junior)

Film

Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip, 1995 OctoArts Films / Prime Pictures
Isko: Adventures in Animasia, 1995 OctoArts Films
Barkada Walang Atrasan, 1995 OctoArts Films
Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys), 1995 OctoArts Films
Ten Little Indians, 1996 Mahogany Pictures
Ayos Lang, Pare Ko (It's Okay, My Buddy), 1997 GMA Pictures - Ogie's 1st GMA Pictures Movie
May Sayad, 1998 OctoArts Films
Nanggigigil Ako sa Iyong Kagandahan, 1998 Good Harvest Unlimited
Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback, 2000 Viva Films - Special Participation
Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse, 2002 OctoArts Films
A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun!, 2003 Viva Films
Captain Barbell, 2003 - Enteng
Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story, 2004 Viva Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 ("Aquarium" segment), 2005 Regal Entertainment
Desperadas 2, 2008 Regal Entertainment
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story... 2009 Regal Entertainment
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie, 2009 GMA Pictures
Ang Panday, 2009 GMA Pictures 2009 Best Original Theme Song ("Tanging Ikaw Lamang") Metro Manila Film Festival
Noy, 2010 Star Cinema - his first movie under Star Cinema
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie, 2012 GMA Pictures
I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila!, 2012 Studio 5 - his first and only movie under Studio5
Raketeros 2013, Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema
Ang Larawan, 2017 Solar Pictures
Kuya Wes, 2018 CineMalaya Productions & Spring Films
Pakboys Takusa, 2020 Viva Films - Special Participation

Business career

Owner of chain of hot dog stalls called Oggie Doggie.
He co-owns Ryu Ramen and Curry Restaurant
He co-owns Hungry Samurai, a Japanese fast food restaurant
He is Chairman of opm2go.com, an online music store
Founder of ATEAM (Alcasid Total Events & Artist Management, Inc.) 2014–present www.ateam.com.ph

Non-entertainment activities

President of Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit, an organization of singers (2010 – present)
Commissioner of the EDSA People Power Commission (2011 – 2016)
Sagip Foundation Spokesperson
Kapuso Foundation, Ogie and Regine Ukay-Ukay
National Commission for Culture and Arts, Heritage/ASEAN Ambassador
Childhope Asia Spokesperson

Personal life

In 1995, Alcasid married Australian beauty queen Michelle van Eimeren, who represented Australia in the 1994 Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippines. Together, they have two children, Leila (born 1997) and Sarah (born 2002). In 2007, Alcasid announced that he and van Eimeren had separated.
On June 7, 2024, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Notre Dame Australia. Her graduation was attended by her sister, Leila Alcasid, and their mom, Michelle van Eimeren.
On December 22, 2010, he married Regine Velasquez at a resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. Together, they have a son named Nathaniel James ("Nate"), born on November 8, 2011. On April 25, 2024, Nate graduated primary education at Centro Montessori Internationale, Xavierville Ave, Quezon City.
Alcasid is an Evangelical Christian and attends Victory Christian Fellowship services.
Comedienne Ai-Ai De las Alas is his cousin through his mother. He is also the cousin-in-law of Francis Magalona.

Education

Alcasid obtained his primary education (from 1974 to 1981) and secondary education (from 1981 to 1985) from La Salle Green Hills.
He attended the University of the Philippines Diliman from 2002 to 2006 (from 1986 to 1993) and graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication.