1. Luciano "Lou" Marinas Veloso was born on January 7,1948 and is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician.
12 Facts About Lou Veloso
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Lou Veloso is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, Pulis Patola, Ang Cute ng Ina Mo, and Desperadas 2.
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Lou Veloso was a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the late comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996.
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Lou Veloso appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.
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Lou Veloso is the founder and musical stage play director of Martir sa Golgota, a senakulo or passion play, launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year in Manila.
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Lou Veloso was elected councilor of the 6th district of Manila from 1995 to 2004 and from 2007 until 2013.
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Lou Veloso ran for a congressional seat in the 2004, but lost to Benny Abante.
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Lou Veloso then ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party with Mayor Alfredo Lim but lost to incumbent Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.
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Lou Veloso ran in 2016 for councilor under KABAKA but lost, placing eighth.
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Lou Veloso successfully returned to the city council in 2019, running under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP led by Mayor Joseph Estrada.
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Lou Veloso was re-elected in 2022, this time under Asenso Manileno.
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Lou Veloso was notably the author of a resolution in 1996 seeking the renovation of the Manila City Hall's Clock Tower.