Roger Diaz Pandaan (born January 2, 1970), known professionally as Ogie Diaz (Tagalog: [ˈɔgi ˈdɪas]), is a Filipino comedian, actor, entertainment reporter, and talent manager. He is popularly known as "Pekto", the name of his character in the long-running former television show Palibhasa Lalake.

Ogie Diaz
Diaz in 2021
Born	Roger Díaz Pandaan (1970-01-02) 2 January 1970 (age 52) Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation	Comedian actor reporter talent manager
Years active	1990–present
Children	5

Biography

Born on 2 January 1970, Díaz was the sixth of eight siblings. His father was killed during a robbery in 1986 when Diaz was 16.[1] Due to this tragedy, Diaz was not able to continue his higher education and focused on show business instead.[2]

In 1987, Díaz began his career as an assistant to Cristy Fermin, who remains his close friend up to this date, at Mariposa Publications.[3] In an interview, the latter revealed that he would beg loans from his neighbors for a transportation fare to arrive at Fermin's office at GMA Network.[4] Diaz eventually became a writer during the early '90s; this provided him enough money as his family's breadwinner. Later in his career, Diaz tried his luck on talent managing and acting at ABS-CBN. Some of his notable talent artists include actress Liza Soberano and formerly comedian Vice Ganda.[5]

Ogie met his partner Georgette del Rosario, who bore him five children. The couple are open members of the LGBT community.[6] In 2017, Diaz published his book Pak! Humor about being a homosexual father.[7]

Filmography

Movies

• Maricris Sioson: Japayuki (1993)
• Bulag, Pipi, at Bingi (1993)
• May Minamahal (1993) Didoy
• Nag-Iisang Bituin (1994)
• Anghel na Walang Langit (1994)
• The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) Don
• Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy (1994)
• Shake Rattle & Roll 5 (1994) Mitoy (segment "Anino")
• Pare Ko (1995) Mr. Holgado
• Hataw Na! (1995) Oscar Cabalos
• Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995)
• Rollerboys (1995) Elvis
• Radio Romance (1996) Loy
• Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) Hector
• Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (1997) Aphrodite
• Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko (1997) Alvin
• Alipin ng Aliw (1998)
• Hiling (1998) Ahrnell
• Puso ng Pasko (1998) Talkshow Host
• Tigasin (1999)
• Live Show (2000) Kadyot
• Most Wanted (2000)
• Yakapin Mo Ang Umaga (2000) Ayo
• Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est? (2001) Nestor
• Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 (2002) Reporter
• Super B (2002) Media Reporter
• Sex Drive (2003) Mani
• Gagamboy (2004) Stage Manager
• One Night Only (2008) Meliton
• Call Center Girl (2013)
• Maybe This Time (2014)

Television

• Showbiz Lingo[8] (1992–1999) - showbiz segment
• Ganda (1987–1996) - Jaime
• Cristy Per Minute (1995–1999) - showbiz segment
• Wansapanataym: Salamin (1997) - Menoy
• Pwedeng Pwede (1999–2001) - Charlotte
• Bituin (2002–2003) - Ogie
• S2: Showbiz Sabado (2003) - host
• Showbiz No. 1 (2004–2005) - host
• Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas - showbiz segment (2004–2007)
• Umagang Kay Ganda (2007–2008) - showbiz segment[9]
• That's My Doc (2008) - Indyanera Jones[10]
• Volta (2008) - Gas Napulgas
• May Bukas Pa (2009–2010) - Atong[9]
• Momay (2010) - Mando
• Entertainment Live - Host (2010–2012)
• Mutya (2011) - Romel
• Walang Hanggan (2012) - Kenneth
• Showbiz Inside Report (2012–2013)
• Bet on Your Baby - Guest
• May Isang Pangarap
• Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
• Buzz ng Bayan
• Dyesebel
• Nathaniel
• FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
• Home Sweetie Home
• Born For You (2016)
• The Blood Sisters (2018) - Bruce
• Sandugo (2019)
• Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 (2021) - Himself, virtual houseguest
• PIE Night Long (2022) - Himself, guest host

Radio

• Wow ang Showbiz (DWIZ); 2005
• OMJ! (DZMM); 2013–2020

References

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