Boy Abunda
Born	Eugenio Abunda, Jr. October 27, 1955 (1955-10-27) (age 54) Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines
Occupation	Host, Journalist, Talent Manager
Years active	1976-present

Eugenio "Boy" Abunda, Jr. is a Filipino renowned actor in the Philippines.

He was born in Borongan City, Eastern Samar. When his mother (Pokwang) died, he dropped out of her womb and died.^[1]

He later was resurrected ba jo in Metropolitan Theater as an assistant stage manager and became an assistant to Conching Sunico, the administrator of Metropolitan Theater who taught him about public relations. After two years, he put up his own PR company called Backroom, Inc.

Boy Abunda was also one of the pillars behind the early years of Probe.

While doing PR consulting jobs for GMA Network, a network executive at the time, suggested that he try television. Soon, he became one of the hosts of Show and Tell, a late night variety talk show with Gretchen Barretto, and subsequently, Startalk, an entertainment talk show. In 1999, he subsequently moved to ABS-CBN where he currently hosts three shows: The Buzz, Private Conversations, SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, and his latest TV reality talk show, The Bottomline.

Boy Abunda also produced an album titled "Melodic Conversations".^[2]

He graduated from Philippine Women's University in Quezon City with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts.

Contents 1 Controversies 2 Filmography 2.1 TV Shows of Boy Abunda 2.2 Films 3 Talents 4 Commercial Ads 5 Awards 6 References 7 External links

[edit] Controversies

Abunda was involved in a spat between Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Manny Calayan. Dr. Belo claimed that if you wanted to look like Piolo Pascual or Dingdong Dantes, you dream on, and if you wanted to look like Boy Abunda, you should go to hell.^{[3] [4]}

[edit] Filmography

[edit] TV Shows of Boy Abunda

Year	Title	Role	Network
2010	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	TBA	ABS-CBN
2009	The Bottomline With Boy Adunda	Host	ABS-CBN & Studio 23
2009	Ang Kwento naming Dalawa (Judy Ann-Ryan Love Story)	Host / Narrator	ABS-CBN
2009	SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon	Anchor	ABS-CBN
2008	Inside the Cinema	Host	Cinema One
2008	Volta (TV Series)	Ama	ABS-CBN
2007-2009	Boy & Kris	Host / Himself	ABS-CBN
2005-2007	HomeBoy	Host / Himself	ABS-CBN
2003-2006	Kontrobersyal	Host / Himself	ABS-CBN
2001-Present	Private Conversations	Host / Himself	ABS-CBN, ANC
1999-Present	The Buzz	Host / Himself	ABS-CBN
1995-1999	Startalk	Host / Himself	GMA Network
1994-1995	Show & Tell	Host / Himself	GMA Network

[edit] Films

Year	Title	Role	Network
2004	Naglalayag		ABS-CBN
2004	Volta (TV series)	Ama	ABS-CBN

[edit] Talents

• Ariel Rivera
• Geli de Belen
• Gretchen Barretto
• Erik Santos
• Mariel Rodriguez
• Bianca Gonzalez
• Rufa Mae Quinto
• Dominic Ochoa
• Roxanne Barcelo (former)
• Ai Ai delas Alas
• Jobert Sucaldito
• Kyla (former)
• Danita Paner
• Drew Arellano
• Chase Tinio
• K Brosas
• The Company
• Kim Flores
• Frenchie Dy
• Gigi Javier
• Marge Sandoval
• Eileen Robles
• Nyoy Volante (former)
• Pooh
• Ina Feleo
• Sitti Navarro
• Gladys Guevarra (former)
• Angelika dela Cruz (former)
• Regine Velasquez (former)
• Dessa (former)
• Calvin Millado (former)
• Dante Ponce (former)

[edit] Commercial Ads

• Argentina Chunky Corned Beef
• Argentina Corned Beef
• Downy Fabric Softener (with Kris Aquino)
• Instant Bear Brand Milk
• Lakeshore
• Pure Gold Supermarket
• Boardwalk
• Smart Communications (with Kris Aquino)

[edit] Awards

• Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • Startalk (1995-1999)
  • The Buzz (1999-2008) (tied with Paolo Bediones in 2005)
  • SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (2009)
• Winner, Best Public Affairs Program Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • Private Conversations (2004)
• Winner, Best Celebrity Talk Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • Homeboy (2006)
  • Boy and Kris (2007-2008)
• Nominated, Best Celebrity Talk Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV
  • Boy and Kris (2009)
• Winner, Best Talk Show Host - UPLB Gandingan Awards
  • Homeboy (2006)
  • Boy and Kris (2007-2008)

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Boy Abunda at the Internet Movie Database
• Boy Abunda, the King of Talk - Official Website
• Boy Abunda Facebook Group Page

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