Wacky Kiray
Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor (born 1980)
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Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1980), known professionally as Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in the celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as "The Greatest Entertainer" in 2017.[1] He also became one of the "sing-vestigators" of the Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.[2]
June 24, 1980
Wacky Kiray | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. June 24, 1980 Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Occupations | Stand-up comedian, actor, host |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Career
Wacky Kiray started his career in stand-up comedy when he was discovered by the bar manager of former Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila while he was singing as a guest of the said sing-along bar in 2000.[3] He is currently a mainstay and resident stand-up comedian in Punchline and Laffline comedy bars.
He started working for ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, and the fifth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.[2]
Wacky Kiray's biggest break was when he became part of the hit celebrity talent show I Can Do That in 2017.[4] He was named the winner of the said competition and was hailed as "The Greatest Entertainer" on June 4, 2017.[5]
Filmography
Television
Source:[2]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Guest Performer / Player |
| 2023–2024 | TiktoClock | Himself / Guest host |
| 2020–2021 | Phoenix Super LPG Kaderoke | Himself / Host |
| 2020 | Sunday 'Kada | Himself / Various characters |
| 2020–2023 | Lunch Out Loud / Tropang LOL | Himself / Host |
| 2018 | Bagani | Dagat |
| 2017–2020 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself / Singvestigator |
| 2017–2018 | Home Sweetie Home | Joaquin Acosta |
| 2017–2020 | Banana Sundae | Supporting cast |
| 2017 | Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4 | Wacky Kiray |
| 2017 | I Can Do That | Himself / Player |
| 2016–2020 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Himself |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Familia Blondina | Recruiter |
| Ang Sikreto ng Piso | ||
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Monette |
| Wander Bra | Black Bra | |
| 2017 | Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger Squad | Pospora / Bul-dog |
| The Barker | Daniel | |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love With U Mare | Stand-up comedian |
| EDSA XXX | various |
Guestings
- Chika, Besh! (2020)
- Banana Sundae (2017) [6]
- Umagang Kay Ganda (2017)[7]
- Minute To Win It (2016, 2017) [8][9][10]
- Magandang Buhay (2017) [11][12]
- Family Feud (2016, 2017) [13][14]
- It’s Showtime (2015; Lip Swak daily winner, Lip Swak Olympics Grand Champion) [15][16]