Wacky Kiray

Not to be confused with Kiray.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Janaban and the surname or paternal family name is Balarosa.
Wacky Kiray
Born
Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr.

(1980-06-24) June 24, 1980 (age 44)
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Stand-up comedian, actor, host
Years active1999–present

Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1980), known professionally as Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in the celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as "The Greatest Entertainer" in 2017.[1] He also became one of the "sing-vestigators" of the Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.[2]

Career

Wacky Kiray started his career in stand-up comedy when he was discovered by the bar manager of former Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila while he was singing as a guest of the said sing-along bar in 2000.[3] He is currently a mainstay and resident stand-up comedian in Punchline and Laffline comedy bars.

He started working for ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, and the fifth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.[2]

Wacky Kiray's biggest break was when he became part of the hit celebrity talent show I Can Do That in 2017.[4] He was named the winner of the said competition and was hailed as "The Greatest Entertainer" on June 4, 2017.[5]

Filmography

Television[2]

Year Title Role
2024 All-Out Sundays Himself / Guest Performer / Player
2023–2024 TiktoClock Himself / Guest host
2020–2021 Phoenix Super LPG Kaderoke Himself / Host
2020 Sunday 'Kada Himself / Various characters
2020–2023 Lunch Out Loud / Tropang LOL Himself / Host
2018 Bagani Dagat
2017–2020 I Can See Your Voice Himself / Singvestigator
2017–2018 Home Sweetie Home Joaquin Acosta
2017–2020 Banana Sundae Supporting cast
2017 Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4 Wacky Kiray
2017 I Can Do That Himself / Player
2016–2020 Gandang Gabi Vice Himself

Films

Year Title Role
2019 Familia Blondina
2019 Ang Sikreto ng Piso
2018 The Hopeful Romantic Monette
2018 Wander Bra Black Bra
2017 Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger Squad Pospora / Bul-dog
2012 EDSA XXX various

Guestings

References

  1. ^ "Comedian Wacky Kiray Named Greatest Entertainer of "I Can Do That" - Orange Magazine". Orange Magazine. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  2. ^ a b c "LOOK! The different faces of Wacky Kiray in 16 photos - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  3. ^ "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  4. ^ "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  5. ^ "Wacky Kiray wins 'I Can Do That'". ABS-CBN News.
  6. ^ "Sunshine, Jayson, Jobert at Wacky Kiray, sumabak sa "Isang Salita"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  7. ^ "Wacky Kiray, nagpakitang gilas sa 'UKG'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  8. ^ "Wacky Kiray, humataw ala Bamboo".
  9. ^ "Pokwang at Wacky Kiray, ni-reenact ang isang eksena sa till I Met You".
  10. ^ "Wacky Kiray at Empoy, ginaya ang style sa pagde-date nina Luis at Jessy". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  11. ^ "PHOTOS: Magandang Buhay with Gab, Sue and Wacky Kiray - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  12. ^ "Wacky Kiray, MC at Lassy, sinabi ang kanilang Christmas wish". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  13. ^ "Wacky Kiray, may matinding rebelasyon kay Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  14. ^ "Wacky Kiray, itinuro kay Klarisse ang kaniyang vocalization technique". ABS-CBN News.
  15. ^ "Wacky Kiray nag-lip swak sa may kulungan". ABS-CBN News.
  16. ^ "Proud to be Me performance of Team Dyosa in Lip-Swak Olympics". ABS-CBN News.