Arnell Ignacio

Filipino comedian

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal  family name is Arevalo and the surname or paternal family name is Ignacio.

Arnell Ignacio

Ignacio in 2019.

Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

Incumbent

Assumed office
August 10, 2022
President| Bongbong Marcos
Preceded by| Atty. Hans Leo J. Cacdac
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

(1964-03-17) March 17, 1964 (age 60)
Philippines
Spouse|

Frannie Ignacio

(m. 2004)​

[1]
Children| 1
Occupation| Actor, singer, comedian, host

Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio[2] (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.

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.[3]

In 2004, he declined offers to run for Quezon City councillor and vice mayor as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay.[4]

Ignacio (left) and President Bongbong Marcos (center) attending the funeral of Jullebee Ranara in Las Piñas on January 30, 2023

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 Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.[9]

Ignacio is openly gay.[10]

## Filmography[edit]

### Television[edit]

Year | Title | Network | Role

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| Chibugan Na! | RPN | Host
| Actually, Yun Na! | Host
| Family Kuarta o Kahon | Host
1995–1998 | Katok Mga Misis | GMA Network | 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 | RPN | Host
2002–2004 | K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | GMA Network | Host
2004–2005 | MTB: Ang Saya-Saya | ABS-CBN | Host
| Wowowee | Himself
2006–2007 | Now Na! | QTV | Host
| Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | ABC | Co-host
| Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back | Co-host
2006 | I Luv NY | GMA Network | Chichi Florence LaRoux
2007 | Stars on Ice | Q | Host
2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | GMA Network | Manager / Madam
| All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge | Host
2009 | Daisy Siete: Kambalilong | 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 |
| Game 'N Go | Host
| The Amazing Race Philippines | Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice.
| Solved na Solved | Host
| The Singing Bee | ABS-CBN | Himself/Guest
| Sunday PinaSaya | GMA Network | Melody
| Dear Uge |
| Digong Hotline 8888 | PTV | Host
| Magandang Buhay | ABS-CBN | Himself
| The Boobay and Tekla Show | GMA Network | Himself
| Arnelli in da Haus | IBC | Host

### Film[edit]

Year | Title | Producer | Role

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| Isang Araw Lang | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International[11] | Main Cast
| Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Main Cast

## Radio[edit]

* 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[edit]

* 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[edit]

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.[12] Together, they have an adult daughter named Sofia.[13] He later got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,[1] but broke up almost two months later.[14]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Comedian Arnell Ignacio engaged". Rappler. June 8, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
2. ^ "Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
3. ^ "Arnell vs. Jennylyn". The Manila Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
4. ^ a b Salterio, Leah (February 22, 2004). "Arnel, Frannie to wed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
5. ^ Serato, Arniel (July 8, 2016). "Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
6. ^ Macas, Trisha (January 25, 2018). "Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post". GMA News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
7. ^ "OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns". CNN Philippines. February 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
8. ^ Parrocha, Azer (February 27, 2019). "Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
9. ^ "Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
10. ^ Lo, Ricky. "Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
11. ^ "Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang". Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
12. ^ Regondola, Glenn (May 20, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.
13. ^ Salteriio, Leah (June 19, 2021). "The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
14. ^ Rula, Gorgy (August 1, 2015). "Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer". Philippine Entertainment Forum (in Filipino). Retrieved August 11, 2022.

## External links[edit]

* Arnel's Magnanimity
* Arnel Ignacio at IMDb

*[m.]: married