Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[2] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
Arnell Ignacio | |
|---|---|
 Ignacio in 2019. | |
| Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
| Assumed office August 10, 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Atty. Hans Leo J. Cacdac |
| Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
| In office January 25, 2018 – February 26, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation | |
| In office July 7, 2016 – January 25, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio March 17, 1964 Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (2009-present) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (2004-2009) |
| Spouse |
Frannie Ignacio (m. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Actor, singer, comedian, host |
Ignacio has hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o Kahon, GoBingo, Katok Mga Misis, and K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge, and occasional hosts for ASAP and Wil Time Bigtime. He also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions.[3]
In 2004, he declined offers to run for Quezon City councillor and vice mayor as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay.[4]
In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).[5] He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator.[6] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.[7][8] In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.[9]
Ignacio is openly gay.[10]
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Producer | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[11] | Main Cast | |
| Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Main Cast |
Radio
edit- Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez)
- No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ)
- PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
- Manila sa Umaga! (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV)
- LOL: Labor of Love (DZMM) (with Rica Lazo)
- OMJ: Oh My Job! (DZBB) (with Tuesday Sagun-Niu and Bea Binene)
Awards
edit- Winner, Best Game Show Host – PMPC Star Awards for Television (1997 & 2006)
- Go Bingo (GMA Network)
- Now Na! (QTV 11)
- Winner, Best Talent Show Hosts – PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008)
- Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (with Lucy Torres-Gomez & Dominic Ochoa, ABC 5 "Now TV5")
Personal life
editIgnacio had Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years before they got married on March 10, 2004.[4] However, they got separated in the same year. As of 2015, he had plans to file an annulment.[12] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia.[13] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,[1] but broke up almost two months later.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Comedian Arnell Ignacio engaged". Rappler. June 8, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Salterio, Leah (February 22, 2004). "Arnel, Frannie to wed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- ^ Regondola, Glenn (May 20, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Salteriio, Leah (June 19, 2021). "The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (August 1, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
External links
edit- Arnel's Magnanimity Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Arnel Ignacio at IMDb