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Michael V. (born Beethoven del Valle Bunagan), also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director and parodist, who appears in the hit GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos. He is known for his "translations" and parodies of Filipino and foreign pop songs, and has made original songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" (You Hurt My Heart), and "Hindi ako Bakla" (I'm Not Gay). Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Michael V Calaphates (1015 - August 24, 1042) (in Greek Μιχαήλ Καλαφάτης, meaning the caulker), was the nephew and successor as Byzantine emperor of Michael IV and adoptive son of his wife Zoë. His surname reflected the early... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14Â°35 N 121Â° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO) - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Music of the Philippines. ... RAP may mean: the IATA airport code for Rapid City Regional Airport Rassemblement pour lalternative progressiste, a QuÃ©becois political party. ... Look up novelty in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... In contemporary usage, a parody (or lampoon) is a work that imitates another work in order to ridicule, ironically comment on, or poke some affectionate fun at the work itself, the subject of the work, the author or fictional voice of the parody, or another subject. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... A comedian, or comic, is an entertainer who amuses an audience by making them laugh. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... A television director is usually responsible for directing the actors and other taped aspects of a television production. ... In contemporary usage, parody is a form of satire that imitates another work of art in order to ridicule it. ... Global Media Arts (GMA) Network, Incorporated (PSE: GMA7 and GMAP), a Philippine multi-media conglomerate, is a television network in the Philippines. ... Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines airing Friday evenings by GMA Network. ... In contemporary usage, parody is a form of satire that imitates another work of art in order to ridicule it. ...

Background

Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His father named him after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, not because they shared almost the same birth date (199 years later), but because his father saw a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss's office and didn't know that "Beethoven" is a surname. December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Nickname: Motto: Linisin Ikarangal Maynila Map of Metro Manila showing the location of Manila Coordinates: 14Â°35 N 121Â° E Country Region Districts 1st to 6th districts of Manila Barangays 897 Incorporated (city) June 10, 1574 Government - Mayor Alfredo Lim (2007-2010; GO) - Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (AM/PDP-Laban... â€œBeethovenâ€ redirects here. ...

His nickname is not actually derived from his real name, as earlier speculated. It was taken from a TV character played by comedian Bentot. When Bentot guested in Iskul Bukol, the then high school pupil Beethoven saw it. The next day, he was mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him Bitoy. The nickname sticks up to this day. a Natural Born Comedian who spend most of his career under Lvn Pictures. ...

In his younger days, he was a a very hopeful boy. Spending his days in rooftops of a tenement housing where lived for almost 20 years, he foresees himself making a difference any which way he can.

He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest at Eat Bulaga, judge Ogie Alcasid turned him down. Later, Beethoven became a co-host of Eat Bulaga and Ogie Alcasid become one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running Bubble Gang and the defunct Tropang Trumpo. Eat Bulaga is the longest-running and top rating noontime variety show in the Philippines airing on its 25th year on GMA, the Kapuso Network and produced by TAPE Productions Inc. ... Eat Bulaga is the longest-running and top rating noontime variety show in the Philippines airing on its 25th year on GMA, the Kapuso Network and produced by TAPE Productions Inc. ... Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines airing Friday evenings by GMA Network. ... Tropang Trumpo is a now-defunct gag show produced by Associated Broadcasting Company which aired from 1992 to 1998. ...

During the popularity of Andrew E., the song Humanap Ka Ng Panget became a monster hit. The then unsigned Beethoven composed a reply song entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)". At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Beethoven's female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that demo tape, Beethoven's Maganda Ang Piliin was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contract. Beethoven's song and its accompanying album became a hit. Andrew Espiritu (born 1965), better known as Andrew E., is a Filipino rap artist & comedic actor. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Michael V.'s first movie appearance was in Regal Films' comedy flick, "Banana Split" topbilled by Joey Marquez. But his star shone more brightly when Octo Arts Films started to include him in several comedy flicks that cast him alongside Vic Sotto ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "D' Sisters", "Lastikman"), Ogie Alcasid ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "Manolo en Michelle", etc.), Francis M, and many more. Joey Marquez (Joey, Tsong), born on October 07, 1960 (native of Mabalacat, Pampanga), is a comedian, father, politician and perfect gentleman. ... Marvic Vic C. Sotto is a Filipino actor, comedian, and film producer working for GMA Network and stars on noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga. ...

Michael is indeed an actor worth of admiration. Unlike his peers in the industry, this writer and actor has an academic degree on Mass Communications from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He finished his secondary education in Manila Science High School. The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Abbreviation: PLM; English: University of the City of Manila; Or, simply Pamantasan), is the largest city government-funded, tuition-free,[2] university in the Philippines. ... Manila Science High School (MSHS) (or simply MaSci to its students) is the pilot science high school in Manila, Philippines. ...

He has won the Asian Television Awards for the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. Asian Television Awards, an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in Asias television industry. ...

The Bubble G Anthology

In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, The Bubble G Anthology, which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show Bubble Gang under GMA Records. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as Mamaw, which is a parody of Kamikazee's song Narda, and DJ Bumbay, a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the Philippines. Some the songs in his album, like Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin, poked fun at his gay colleague Diego, which is also a regular at Bubble Gang. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines airing Friday evenings by GMA Network. ... This article is about a rock band. ...

It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performances, since, because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions.

Characters and Impersonations

Michael V. has called The Master of Disguise by his fans. These are some known characters and impesonations of Michael V. not only in Bubble Gang but also in his GMA shows and his commercials. Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines airing Friday evenings by GMA Network. ...

Characters

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Impersonations (real life people and fictional characters)

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Television Shows

This article is Philippine television series, for the original Mexican television series, see Marimar. ... Bitoys Funniest Videos is a Philippine comedy show aired every Saturday nights on GMA Network, and is patterned after the Americas Funniest Home Videos, Jamie Kennedy Experiment and Girls Behaving Badly. ... Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines airing Friday evenings by GMA Network. ... Tropang Trumpo is a now-defunct gag show produced by Associated Broadcasting Company which aired from 1992 to 1998. ...

Filmography

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Trivia

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