Bassilyo

Lordivino Ignacio, better known as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper and songwriter. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere. Bassilyo is also an occasional actor.[1]

Bassilyo
Birth name	Rolando David Cordero
Born	December 11, 1977 Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Origin	Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Genres	Pinoy hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, Actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Universal Records
Associated acts	Crazy as Pinoy

Career

Bassilyo was part of the group Crazy as Pinoy, which appeared on Eat Bulaga!'s Rappublic of the Philippines contest in 2002.

Discography

Studio albums

Discography
Year	Album	Label
2013	Klassik	Universal Records

Singles

Singles
Year	Song	Album
2013	"Lord Patawad"	Klassik
2014	"Walang Kwentang Kanta"

Appearances

Music videos

• "Ilusyon" (Abra feat. Arci Muñoz, 2013)
• "Nakakamiss" (Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, 2015)

Television

Program	Network	Role
Ihaw Na	ABS-CBN	Guest
Wowowillie	TV-5	Guest
Umagang Kay Ganda	ABS-CBN	Himself/guest
Eat Bulaga!	GMA-7	Himself/guest
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	ABS-CBN	Pat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte
Magandang Buhay	ABS-CBN	Himself/guest

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Result
2017	30th Awit Award	Best Novelty Recording	Pending

References

1. "Bassilyo Known actor in Tribu".

Further reading

• "Bassilyo's Klasik". Manila Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
• "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
• "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
• "Bassilyo; On how to write a hit song". Gold Star Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2015..

External links

• Bassilyo on Facebook
• Bassilyo's channel on YouTube