Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[2] (born March 4, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino game show host, comedian, actor, news anchor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
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Arnell Ignacio | |
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| Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 10, 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Hans Leo Cadacdac |
| 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 (1964-03-04) March 4, 1964 (age 58) Philippines |
| 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 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 councilor 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 Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.[9]
Ignacio is openly gay.[10]
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chibugan Na! | RPN | Host | |
| Actually, Yun Na! | RPN | Host | |
| Family Kuarta o Kahon | RPN | Host | |
| 1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis | GMA Network | Host |
| Ober Da Bakod | GMA Network | ||
| 1996–1999; 2008 | GoBingo | GMA Network | Host |
| Golympics | GMA Network | Host | |
| Brunch | GMA Network | Co-host | |
| Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw | GMA Network | ||
| Comedy Central Market | GMA Network | Host | |
| Text Game Show | GMA Network | ||
| Cooking.Com | RPN | Host | |
| 2002–2004 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | GMA Network | Host |
| 2004–2005 | MTB: Ang Saya-Saya | ABS-CBN | Host |
| Wowowee | ABS-CBN | Himself | |
| 2006–2007 | Now Na! | QTV | Host |
| Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | ABC | Co-host | |
| Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back | ABC | Co-host | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Stars on Ice | Q | Host |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | GMA Network | Manager / Madam |
| All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | GMA Network | Host | |
| 2009 | Daisy Siete: Kambalilong | GMA Network | Various |
| Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders | Q | Guest appearance | |
| 2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | GMA Network | Wanda |
| Wil Time Bigtime | TV5 | Host | |
| The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | TV5 | ||
| Game 'N Go | TV5 | Host | |
| The Amazing Race Philippines | TV5 | Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice. | |
| Solved na Solved | TV5 | Host | |
| The Singing Bee | ABS-CBN | Himself/Guest | |
| Sunday PinaSaya | GMA Network | Melody | |
| Dear Uge | GMA Network | ||
| Digong Hotline 8888 | PTV | Host | |
| Magandang Buhay | ABS-CBN | Himself | |
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | GMA Network | Himself | |
| Arnelli in da Haus | IBC | Host |
| Year | Title | Producer | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[11] | Main Cast | |
| Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[12] | Main Cast |
Ignacio 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.[13] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia.[14] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,[1] but broke up almost two months later.[15]
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