Arnell Ignacio
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Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[1] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
Television career
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.[2]
Politics and government
In 2004, he declined offers to run as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay,[3] but later vied for a city council seat in Quezon City's 4th district.
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).[4] 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.[5] He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.[6][7]
In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of OWWA.[8] But in May 2025, he was dismissed from the same position due to loss of trust and confidence following his involvement in a P1.4-billion land acquisition deal intended for the accommodation of Overseas Filipino Workers that was allegedly acquired without the required legal approval and authorization of OWWA's Board of Trustees.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chibugan Na! | Host | |
| Actually, Yun Na! | Host | |
| Family Kuarta o Kahon | Host | |
| 1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis | Host |
| Ober Da Bakod | ||
| 1996–1999; 2008 | GoBingo | Host |
| Golympics | Host | |
| Brunch | Co-host | |
| Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw | ||
| Comedy Central Market | Host | |
| Text Game Show | ||
| Cooking.Com | Host | |
| 2002–2004 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Host |
| 2004–2005 | MTB: Ang Saya-Saya | Host |
| Wowowee | Himself | |
| 2006–2007 | Now Na! | Host |
| Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | Co-host | |
| Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back | Co-host | |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Chichi Florence LaRoux |
| 2007 | Stars on Ice | Host |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Manager / Madam |
| All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Host | |
| 2009 | Daisy Siete: Kambalilong | Various |
| Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders | Guest appearance | |
| 2009–2010 | Sana Ngayong Pasko | Wanda |
| Wil Time Bigtime | Host | |
| The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | ||
| Game 'N Go | Host | |
| The Amazing Race Philippines | Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice. | |
| Solved na Solved | Host | |
| The Singing Bee | Himself/Guest | |
| Sunday PinaSaya | Melody | |
| Dear Uge | ||
| Digong Hotline 8888 | Host | |
| Magandang Buhay | Himself | |
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | Himself | |
| Arnelli in da Haus | Host |
Film
| Year | Title | Producer | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[10] | Main Cast | |
| Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Main Cast |
Radio
- 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
- 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
Ignacio had Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years. They got married on March 10, 2004,[3] but they separated in the same year. Since 2015, he had plans to have their marriage annulled.[11] Together, they have a daughter.[12]
Ignacio is openly gay.[13] He got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,[14] but broke up almost two months later.[15]
References
External links
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- 1964 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino male singers
- ABS-CBN people
- Bongbong Marcos administration personnel
- Duterte administration personnel
- Filipino gay actors
- Filipino LGBTQ musicians
- Filipino LGBTQ politicians
- Filipino LGBTQ songwriters
- Filipino game show hosts
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino radio personalities
- Filipino songwriters
- GMA Network (company) people
- Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation personalities
- Notre Dame Educational Association alumni
- People's Television Network people
- Radio Philippines Network personalities
- TV5 Network people