Randy Santiago

Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr. He graduated from De La Salle University.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Legaspi and the surname or paternal family name is Santiago.
Randy Santiago
Birth nameRandy Gerard Legaspi Santiago
Born (1960-11-26) November 26, 1960
OriginManila, Philippines
GenresOPM, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actor, producer, director, entrepreneur
Years active1986–present
Associated actsWillie Revillame

As an actor, Santiago has acted in movies such as Paikot-ikot, released in 1990, Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! (2000), in which he portrayed Tiburcio, and Taray at Teroy (1988). As a film producer, he has produced movies such as "JR", released in 1983, and "Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato" (1982).

Personal life

Randy is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi.[1]

Randy is almost never seen in public without sunglasses due to lazy eye. Santiago mentioned in an interview in Magandang Buhay that his eyelid condition was a result of a cyst on his left eyelid which first appeared when he was in second grade.[2]

Randy is married to Marilou Coronel and have three children: Raphael (born 1991), Ryan (1993–2017) and Raiko (born 2002).

Other ventures

In addition to his acting career, he is also the owner of Ratsky Bar, a restaurant chain with branches throughout the Philippines and the Middle East.

Filmography

Film
Year/DateTitleCharacter/RoleProduction
2014Shake, Rattle & Roll XVAdditionalRegal Entertainment
2013RaketerosDirectorHeaven's Best Entertainment
Kaleidoscope WorldAdditional
2012Corazon: Ang Unang AswangAdditionalStar Cinema
My Cactus HeartAdditionalStar Cinema
2010DalawAdditionalStar Cinema
Till My Heartaches EndAdditionalStar Cinema
CincoAdditionalStar Cinema
Here Comes the BrideAdditionalStar Cinema
2009I Love You, GoodbyeAdditionalStar Cinema
T2AdditionalStar Cinema
You Changed My LifeAdditionalStar Cinema
2008My Big LoveAdditionalStar Cinema
2007I've Fallen for YouAdditionalStar Cinema
You Got Me!AdditionalStar Cinema
2006First Day HighAdditionalStar Cinema
All About LoveAdditionalStar Cinema
2002Mano PoAdditionalRegal Films
2000Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)!Tiburcio
1996Ang Syota Kong Balikbayancameo appearance
Wanted Perfect Mothercameo appearance
1990Tiny Terrestrial: The Three ProfessorsProf. Jason Eyestyle
Paikot-ikotRocky
1988Taray at TeroyTeroyRegal Films
1987No Retreat... No Surrender... Si KumanderEinsteinFPJ Productions

Television
YearTitleCharacter/RoleChannel
2018I Can See Your VoiceHimself/Occasional Guest SingvestigatorABS-CBN
2018–presentIt's ShowtimeHimself/Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 3) hurado
2017La Luna SangreNoel "Doc" Domingo
2016Dear UgeTBAGMA Network
2015Sabado BadooCameo Guest Footage
2014Tunay Na BuhayHimself/Guest
2013It's ShowtimeCelebrity Guest JudgeABS-CBN
WowowillieHostTV5
2012Sarap DivaGuestGMA Network
Lorenzo's TimeABS-CBN
Wansapanataym
Toda MaxBaby Manoling[3]
2011–2012Happy, Yipee, YeheyHimself/Main Host
2010DivaGeorge del RosarioGMA Network
Pepito ManalotoVarious
2009Are You the Next Big Star?Judge
Show Me Da MannyVarious
Showtime (Variety show)Celebrity Guest JudgeABS-CBN
Talentadong PinoyJudgeTV5
2008MaynilaVariousGMA Network
2007Little Big SuperstarJudgeABS-CBN
2007–2009Celebrity Duets: Philippine EditionHimselfGMA Network
2005Wag KukurapVarious
O-Ha!VariousABC (now TV5)
2005–2006My Juan And OnlyHarryABS-CBN
2004–2005Star Circle QuestJudge
2003–2004Masayang Tanghali BayanHost
1998–presentASAPOccasional Performer
1998–2003Magandang Tanghali BayanHost
1995–1998'Sang Linggo nAPO SilaHimself
1993–2000Oki Doki DocRabbit Owner
1993–1995Ober Da BakodMikeGMA Network
SST: Salo Salo TogetherHost
1987ShadesHost
1986–1993Lunch DateHost

Television (as director/producer)
YearTitleLead CastNetwork
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoSolenn Heussaff, Jaclyn Jose, Gardo VersozaGMA Network
2015WowowinWillie Revillame
2009ParekoyZanjoe Marudo, John Prats, Jayson GainzaABS-CBN
2006Aalog-AlogKeanna Reeves, Pokwang
1994Salo-Salo Together (SST)Randy Santiago, Liezl Martinez, Dennis PadillaGMA Network

Discography

Album

Songs
  • "Hindi Magbabago"
  • "Babaero"
  • "Siguro"
  • "Umiinit umaapoy lumiliyab"
  • "Nais"
  • "Naglalambing"
  • "Pagod ng Puso"
  • "'Di Ako Papayag"
  • "Pobreng Manliligaw"
  • "Tabi Tayo"
  • "True Love"
  • "Basta't Ika'y Maging Akin"
  • "Huwag Kang Paloloko"
  • "Senorita"
  • "Ikaw Lamang, Wala Nang Iba"
  • "Laman ng Kalsada"
  • "Eto Na Naman" (Original By Gary V.)
  • "Curtain of Your Heart"
  • "I'll Sing to You"
  • "Tayo Pa Rin"
  • "Pakita Mo"
  • "Nandiyan Na si Cardo" (2018)[6]
  • "Dance & Sing (Basta May Social Distancing)" (2020)

Awards and recognition
  • Celebrity Inductee Winner, 10th Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2015

References
  1. Libo-on, Eddie O. (January 28, 1989). "Fat chance". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. Selim, Chandral. "Randy Santiago finally talks about his mysterious left eye". starcinema.abs-cbn.com.
  4. "Randy launches 'First' album". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. October 22, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  5. "Randy launches second album in mini-concert today". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. July 1, 1989. p. 26. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  6. "Mga kalaban magtago na kayo dahil 'Nandiyan Na Si Cardo'" [Bad guys hid now because "Nandiyan Na Si Cardo" (lit. Cardo is now here)] (in Filipino). Dreamscape Entertainment. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
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