Lou Veloso
Lou Veloso | |
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| Member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luciano Mariaño Veloso January 7, 1950 Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Residence | Manila |
| Occupation | Actor, Politician |
Luciano Mariaño "Lou" Veloso (born January 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian, theater actor, musical theater director, movie director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 popular comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng ina mo! (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008).[1] As an actor, Veloso has also performed in movies such as "Kabayo Kids", released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, "Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!)"(1992), and "M & M: The Incredible Twins"(1989).[2]
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Early career
Veloso's first film was Working Girl by VIVA Entertainment in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996. He also appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.
Senakulo Stage Play
He is also the founder and musical stage play director of Senakulo, a Holy Week Musical Stage Play was launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year.
Senakulo Stage Play recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with past and present cast members last April 2019 with founder himself Comedian actor & host Lou Veloso.
Politics
Veloso became a councilor of the 6th district of Manila in 1995. He ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party (LP), with Alfredo Lim but lost. In 2019, he ran again as councilor under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP and won the sixth spot.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Bagani | Pirate Guy | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–present | Tadhana | Tatay Doy | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Tanglaw | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Trops | Uge | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Elvis | GMA Network |
| 2016-2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Miyong | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Tsuperhero | Taong Grasa | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada Story | Lolo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | ?????? | GMA Network |
| 2016 | The Bamboo Stalk | Grandpa Mendoza | MBC |
| 2015 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Sous Chef Tony | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Kano Luvs Pinay | Various | TV5 |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Joselito Romulo | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Apoika | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Got to Believe | During Pantoja | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Uncle Magpainitan | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Luv U | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Chief Satano | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mula sa Puso | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Choreographer | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | TV5 |
| 2010 | K-High | Lolo | Knowledge Channel |
| 2010 | Noah | Tatang Zatok | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Various | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Pepeng Agimat | Tata Endo | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man Ang Pagbabalik | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Daisy Siete | Various | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Camera Café | Various | QTV and GMA Network |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Father Theo | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Noel | Various | QTV |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang Jr. | Various | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Kakabakaboo | Various | GMA Network |
| 2003 | Math-Tinik | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Magpakailanman | Various | GMA Network |
| 2001 | Daddy Di Do Du | GMA Network | |
| 1999 | Beh Bote Nga | GMA Network | |
| 1999 | Back to Iskul Bukol | IBC | |
| 1999-2001 | Ispup | ABC | |
| 1996-1998 | Agri Siyete | Host | GMA Network |
| 1994-1996 | Sine Skwela | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue[3] | Guest | IBC |
| 1989-1990 | Boracay | Various | RPN |
| 1985-1996 | Lovingly Yours | Himself | GMA Network |
| 1985-1994 | Batibot | Himself | RPN |
| 1985-1989 | Student Canteen | Host | GMA Network |
Film
| Year | Title | Character/Role |
| 2019 | Mina-Anud | Mario |
| 2017 | Woke Up Like This | Begger |
| 2016 | Seklusyon | Mang Sandoval |
| 2016 | Die Beautiful | Flora |
| 2015 | Da Dog Show | Sergio |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Mang Polding |
| 2012 | El Presidente | Julian Felipe |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | The Fisherman |
| 2008 | Desperadas 2 | |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | |
| 1993 | Pulis Patola | |
| 1990 | Kabayo Kids | |
| 1985 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Security guard |
References
- ^ Inquirer.net. "Lou Veloso is on a roll". Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Lou Veloso, people.theiapolis.com
- ^ "What's on TV?". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. 4 February 1990. p. 17. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
External links
- Lou Veloso on IMDb
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