Ogie Diaz | |
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 Diaz in 2021 | |
| Born | Roger Díaz Pandaan 2 January 1970 Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Children | 5 |
Roger Diaz Pandaan (born January 2, 1970), known professionally as Ogie Diaz (Tagalog: [ˈɔgi ˈdɪas]), is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "Pekto", the name of his character in the long-running former television show Palibhasa Lalake.
Born on 2 January 1970, Díaz was the sixth of eight siblings. His father was killed during a robbery in 1986 when Diaz was 16.[1] Due to this tragedy, Diaz was not able to continue his higher education and focused on show business instead.[2]
In 1987, Díaz 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] Diaz 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]
Diaz 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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Home Along da Riles da Movie | Movie Director | |
| 1993 | Maricris Sioson: Japayuki | Bernie | |
| 1993 | Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi | ||
| 1993 | May Minamahal | Didoy | |
| 1994 | Nag-Iisang Bituin | ||
| 1994 | Anghel na Walang Langit | ||
| 1994 | The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo | Don | |
| 1994 | Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy | ||
| 1994 | Shake, Rattle & Roll V | Mitoy | Segment:"Anino" |
| 1995 | Pare Ko | Mr. Holgado | |
| 1995 | Hataw Na! | Oscar Cabalos | |
| 1995 | Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi | ||
| 1995 | Rollerboys | Elvis | |
| 1996 | Radio Romance | Loy | |
| 1996 | Ama, Ina, Anak | Hector | |
| 1996 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Aphrodite | |
| 1997 | Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko | Alvin | |
| 1998 | Alipin ng Aliw | ||
| 1998 | Hiling | ||
| 1998 | Puso ng Pasko | Host | |
| 1999 | Tigasin | ||
| 2000 | Live Show | Kadyot | |
| 2000 | Most Wanted | ||
| 2000 | Yakapin Mo Ang Umaga | Ayo | |
| 2001 | Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? | Nestor | |
| 2002 | Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 | Reporter | |
| 2002 | Super B | Media Reporter | |
| 2003 | Sex Drive | Mani | |
| 2004 | Gagamboy | Stage Manager | |
| 2008 | One Night Only | Meliton | |
| 2013 | Call Center Girl | Midang | |
| 2014 | Maybe This Time | Mae | |
| 2018 | Recipe For Love | ||
| 2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Nicole | |
| 2021 | Revirginized | ||
| 2021 | Big Night! | Himself | |
| 2023 | In His Mother's Eyes | Bogart |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1999 | Showbiz Lingo[8] | Himself | |
| 1987–1996 | Ganda | Jaime | |
| 1995–1999 | Cristy Per Minute | Himself | |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym (1997) | Menoy | Episode:"Salamin" |
| 1999–2001 | Pwedeng Pwede | Charlotte | |
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Ogie | |
| 2003 | S2: Showbiz Sabado | Himself (host) | |
| 2004–2005 | Showbiz No. 1 | Himself (host) | |
| 2004–2007 | Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas | Himself | |
| 2007–2008 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Himself | |
| 2008 | That's My Doc[9] | Indyanera Jones | |
| 2008 | Volta | Gas Napulgas | |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa[10] | Atong | |
| 2010 | Momay | Mando | |
| 2010–2012 | Entertainment Live | Himself (host) | |
| 2011 | Mutya | Romel | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Kenneth | |
| 2012–2013 | Showbiz Inside Report | Himself | |
| 2013 | Bet on Your Baby | Himself (guest) | |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Percy | |
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Roger Alegria | |