Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, musician, director, producer and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr. He graduated from De La Salle University.
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| Birth name | Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago |
| Born | November 26, 1960 |
| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1982[1]–present |
As an actor, Santiago has acted in movies such as Paikot-ikot, released in 1990, Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! (2000), in which he portrayed Tiburcio, and Taray at Teroy (1988). As a film producer, he has produced movies such as "JR", released in 1983, and "Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato" (1982).
Personal life
editSantiago is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi.[2]
Santiago is rarely seen in public without sunglasses due to lazy eye. Santiago mentioned in an interview in Magandang Buhay that his eyelid condition was a result of a cyst on his left eyelid which first appeared when he was in second grade.[3]
Santiago is married to Marilou Coronel and have three children: Raphael (born 1991), Ryan (1993–2017) and Raiko (born 2002).
Other ventures
editIn addition to his acting career, he is also the owner of Ratsky Bar, a restaurant chain with branches throughout the Philippines and the Middle East.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year/Date | Title | Character/Role | Production |
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| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Einstein | FPJ Productions |
| 1988 | Taray at Teroy | Terry | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Paikot-ikot | Rocky | |
| Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Prof. Jason Eyestyle | ||
| 1996 | Wanted Perfect Mother | cameo appearance | |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | cameo appearance | ||
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! | Tiburcio | |
| 2002 | Mano Po | Additional | Regal Films |
| 2006 | All About Love | Additional | Star Cinema |
| First Day High | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Additional | Star Cinema |
| I've Fallen for You | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Additional | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Additional | Star Cinema |
| T2 | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| I Love You, Goodbye | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Additional | Star Cinema |
| Cinco | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| Till My Heartaches End | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| Dalaw | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Additional | Star Cinema |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Additional | Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | Kaleidoscope World | Additional | |
| Raketeros | Director | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Additional | Regal Entertainment |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1993 | Lunch Date | Host | GMA Network |
| 1987 | Shades | Host | |
| 1993–1995 | SST: Salo-Salo Together | Host | |
| Ober Da Bakod | Mike | ||
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Rabbit owner | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Himself | |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host | |
| 1998–present | ASAP | Occasional Performer | |
| 2002 | Wansapanataym: Zorotsky | ||
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Host | |
| 2004–2005 | Star Circle Quest | Judge | |
| 2005–2006 | My Juan and Only | Harry | |
| 2005 | O-Ha! | Various | ABC |
| Wag Kukurap | Various | GMA Network | |
| 2007–2009 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | Himself | |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Judge | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | TV5 |
| Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | ABS-CBN | |
| Show Me Da Manny | Various | GMA Network | |
| Are You the Next Big Star? | Judge | ||
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Various | |
| Diva | George del Rosario | ||
| 2011–2012 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Himself/Main Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Baby Manoling[4] | |
| Wansapanataym: Pinay's Big Sister | Daddy | ||
| Lorenzo's Time | |||
| Sarap Diva | Guest | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Wowowillie | Host | TV5 |
| It's Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Tunay Na Buhay | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Guest Footage | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | TBA | |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Noel "Doc" Domingo | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2021 | It's Showtime | Himself/Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 3) hurado | |
| 2018 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself/Occasional Guest Singvestigator | |
| 2021–present | Sing Galing! | Host | TV5 |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Ernest | GMA Network |
Television (as director/producer)
edit| Year | Title | Lead cast | Network |
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| 1994 | Salo-Salo Together (SST) | Randy Santiago, Liezl Martinez, Dennis Padilla | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog | Keanna Reeves, Pokwang | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Zanjoe Marudo, John Prats, Jayson Gainza | |
| 2015 | Wowowin | Willie Revillame | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Solenn Heussaff, Jaclyn Jose, Gardo Versoza | |
| 2024-present | Wil to Win | Willie Revillame | TV5 |
Discography
editAlbums
edit- First (Sunshine Records, released on October 22, 1988)[5]
- Scandal Eyes Live! (Sunshine Records, released on July 1, 1989)[6]
- Siguro (Sunshine Records) (1989)
- Naglalambing (Viva Records, 1992)
- True Love (Alpha Music, 1995)
- Pakita Mo (Star Music, 2000)
- Beinte Na Hihirit Pa All Hits Live! (Vicor Music Corporation, 2006)
Songs
edit- "Hindi Magbabago"
- "Babaero" (1988)[7]
- "Siguro"
- "Umiinit Umaapoy Lumiliyab"
- "Nais"
- "Naglalambing"
- "Pagod ng Puso"
- "'Di Ako Papayag"
- "Pobreng Manliligaw"
- "Tabi Tayo"
- "True Love"
- "Basta't Ika'y Maging Akin"
- "Huwag Kang Paloloko"
- "Senorita"
- "Ikaw Lamang, Wala Nang Iba"
- "Laman ng Kalsada"
- "Eto Na Naman" (Original By Gary V.)
- "Curtain of Your Heart"
- "I'll Sing to You"
- "Tayo Pa Rin"
- "Pakita Mo"
- "Nandiyan Na si Cardo" (2018)[8]
- "Dance & Sing (Basta May Social Distancing)" (2020)
Awards and recognition
edit- Celebrity Inductee Winner, 10th Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2015
References
edit- ^ Nigado, JC (September 15, 1987). "Randy's shades of dishonesty". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 11. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
When he was first launched as a solo singer in Pops Fernandez's concert, Heading for the Star, at the Folk Arts Theater in Dec. 1983...
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie O. (January 28, 1989). "Fat chance". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ Selim, Chandral. "Randy Santiago finally talks about his mysterious left eye". starcinema.abs-cbn.com.
- ^ "Pokwang and Randy Santiago reunite on 'TODA Max' :: ABS-CBN.com". www.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Randy launches 'First' album". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. October 22, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Randy launches second album in mini-concert today". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. July 1, 1989. p. 26. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ Molina, Tony (May 4, 1988). "Regal's tv monopoly". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14.
RANDY SANTIAGO'S single, Babaero has finally hit the market and radio airlines. To follow shortly is the singer's debut album which contains his two chartbusters Di Magbabago and Para sa Iyo.
- ^ "Mga kalaban magtago na kayo dahil 'Nandiyan Na Si Cardo'" [Bad guys hid now because "Nandiyan Na Si Cardo" (lit. Cardo is now here)] (in Filipino). Dreamscape Entertainment. Retrieved October 31, 2018.