Wacky Kiray

Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1978), better known by his stage name Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in a celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as The Greatest Entertainer in 2017.[1] He also became part as one of the Sing-vestigators of the hit Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Janaban and the surname or paternal family name is Balarosa.
Wacky Kiray
Born
Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr.

(1978-06-24) June 24, 1978
Pasay, Philippines
OccupationComedian
Years active1997–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 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 in ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different Kapamilya programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, Pilipinas Got Talent s5, etc.[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]

Personal life

He is the fourth of five children of Ricardo Balarosa, Sr. and Elizabeth Janaban.

Filmography

Television[2]
YearTitleRole
2020–presentPhoenix Super LPG KaderokeHimself / Host
2020Sunday 'KadaHimself / Various characters
2020Lunch Out LoudHimself / Host
2018BaganiDagat
2017–2020I Can See Your VoiceHimself / Singvestigator
2017–2018Home Sweetie HomeJoaquin Acosta
2017–2020Banana SundaeSupporting cast
2017Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4Wacky Kiray
2017I Can Do ThatHimself / Player
2016–2020Gandang Gabi ViceHimself

Films
YearTitleRole
2019Familia Blondina
2019Ang Sikreto Ng Piso
2018The Hopeful RomanticMonette
2018Wander BraBlack Bra
2017Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger SquadPospora / Bul-dog
2012EDSA XXXvarious

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]

References
  1. "Comedian Wacky Kiray Named Greatest Entertainer of "I Can Do That" - Orange Magazine". Orange Magazine. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  2. "LOOK! The different faces of Wacky Kiray in 16 photos - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  3. "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  4. "Kapamilya Spotlight: I CANdidate Wacky Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  5. "Wacky Kiray wins 'I Can Do That'". ABS-CBN News.
  6. "Sunshine, Jayson, Jobert at Wacky Kiray, sumabak sa "Isang Salita"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  7. "Wacky Kiray, nagpakitang gilas sa 'UKG'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  8. "Wacky Kiray, humataw ala Bamboo".
  9. "Pokwang at Wacky Kiray, ni-reenact ang isang eksena sa till I Met You".
  10. "Wacky Kiray at Empoy, ginaya ang style sa pagde-date nina Luis at Jessy". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  11. "PHOTOS: Magandang Buhay with Gab, Sue and Wacky Kiray - Photos". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  12. "Wacky Kiray, MC at Lassy, sinabi ang kanilang Christmas wish". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  13. "Wacky Kiray, may matinding rebelasyon kay Kiray". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  14. "Wacky Kiray, itinuro kay Klarisse ang kaniyang vocalization technique". ABS-CBN News.
  15. "Wacky Kiray nag-lip swak sa may kulungan". ABS-CBN News.
  16. "Proud to be Me performance of Team Dyosa in Lip-Swak Olympics". ABS-CBN News.
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