1. Michael V is an exclusive talent of GMA Network after he renews exclusive contract on March 11,2024.
14 Facts About Michael V
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Michael V has made original comedy songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko" and "Hindi Ako Bakla".
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Michael V was born as Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan on December 17,1969, at Clinica dela Rosa in Malate, Manila to Cesar Felix Bunagan and Melba Balonzo del Valle.
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Michael V's father named him after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, upon seeing a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss' office, not knowing that "Beethoven" is a surname.
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Michael V finished his secondary education in Manila Science High School.
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Michael V eventually gained prominence when OctoArts Films started to include him alongside Vic Sotto, Ogie Alcasid, Francis Magalona, among others.
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Michael V has won the Asian Television Awards for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004,2005 and 2006.
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Michael V had a comedy movie with longtime friend Ogie Alcasid called Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie produced by GMA Films and APT Productions, which was a spinoff of a popular sketch in GMA 7's comedy show, Bubble Gang.
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Michael V hosted a game show on GMA, Hole in the Wall with Ogie Alcasid in 2009.
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Michael V formerly hosted a comedy-talent show called Bitoy's SHOwwwTIME, which aired from 2009 to 2010 and hosted Kap's Amazing Stories: Kids Edition, while original host Bong Revilla had left the show shortly for re-election as senator.
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Michael V won as a Celebrity Inductee to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in 2009.
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Michael V had his first sitcom entitled Pepito Manaloto currently airing on GMA Network.
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In 2010, Michael V became Nestle Philippines' Laki sa Gatas advocate for Bear Brand Milk.
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On July 20,2020, Michael V announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 on his vlog and by August 11, he confirmed his recovery.