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Anjo Yllana

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garchitorena and the surname or paternal family name is Yllana.

Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana Jr. (born April 24, 1968), known professionally as Anjo Yllana, is a Filipino actor-comedian, television host and politician. He is one of the hosts from Eat Bulaga! from 1998 until 2020.

The Honourable
Anjo Yllana
Member of the
Quezon City Council from the 5th district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor of Parañaque
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
MayorFlorencio Bernabe, Jr.
Preceded byFlorencio Bernabe, Jr.
Succeeded byGustavo Tambunting
Member of the
Parañaque City Council from the 2nd district
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born
Andrés José Garchitorena Yllana, Jr.

(1968-04-24) April 24, 1968 (age 56)
Parañaque, Philippines
Political partyIndependent (2019–present)[citation needed]
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (2015–2019)
UNA (2012–2015)
PMP (1997–2015)
Parent(s)Andres Yllana, Sr. (father)
Vicky Garchitorena Yllana (mother)
RelativesFrancis Garchitorena (uncle)
Mariano Garchitorena (grandfather)
Residence(s)Quezon City
Tinambac, Camarines Sur
OccupationActor, host, comedian, politician

Career

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Yllana started in show business in 1984 with talent manager the late Douglas Quijano. He then auditioned for the teen TV variety show That's Entertainment after attempting a career as a professional basketball player. He started with support roles in both comedy and drama. He was nominated by different award-giving bodies as Best Supporting Actor in the movie Itanong Mo sa Buwan, starring opposite Jaclyn Jose and directed by Chito S. Roño.

His turning point in show business came in 1991, when he was given the role of Dino Tengco, the mentally disabled son of the crazy politician couple Barbara and Anding Tengco in the ABS-CBN satirical sitcom Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata. He was awarded Best Comedy Actor by Star Awards in 1992 for his efforts. He was subsequently launched as a solo comedian and had several successful comedy films to his name, among them Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na... (his launching movie), Pempe ni Sara at Pen (with Kris Aquino and Vandolph) and Milyonaryong Mini (with John Estrada and Sheryl Cruz). He also became part of the sitcoms Ober da Bakod (GMA Network) and Palibhasa Lalake (ABS-CBN). His stint in the latter sitcom cost him his role in Ober da Bakod after he decided to become an exclusive ABS-CBN talent.

After Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata ended its run, Anjo turned to TV directing via the GMA Network sitcom M.U.? which starred his brother Jomari Yllana as well as Gelli de Belen. Soon after, in 1999, he moved to GMA Network after ending his contract with ABS-CBN and started hosting the long-running noontime show Eat Bulaga!. His former comic tandem with Janno Gibbs in Ober da Bakod was revived via Beh Bote Nga (1999-2003) and Nuts Entertainment (2003-2007). They also appeared together in Eat Bulaga! until Janno resigned from the show to start acting in GMA soap operas. His last solo TV show was Cool Center where he formed a hilarious tandem with Eugene Domingo from 2008 to 2009.

In 2020, Anjo finally resigned from Eat Bulaga! after 21 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With no other shows from his former network GMA Network, Yllana accepted Net 25's offer as the lead host of the UHF network's first noontime comedy variety program, Happy Time along with other co-hosts that are also formerly from Eat Bulaga! - Kitkat and Janno Gibbs. The show also served as the reunion of Anjo & Janno tandem since Ober Da Bakod, Beh Bote Nga, Nuts Entertainment & Eat Bulaga!. As of 2021, Anjo was cancelled/terminated from the show due to another bullying incident with new hosts.

Political career

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Yllana started ventured into politics in 1998 when he ran and won as city councilor of the 2nd district of Parañaque. He was reelected in 2001 and served for a total of two terms before seeking higher office. In 2004, he was elected vice mayor of the same city. In 2007, he lost in his bid for reelection to councilor Gustavo Tambunting. In 2010, he ran once again for vice mayor under the banner of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and as the running mate of Eduardo Zialcita, but lost.[1]

In 2013, he ran for city councilor, this time in the newly created 5th district of Quezon City, which includes his home barangay Fairview. He was successfully reelected in 2016.

Yllana then transferred to Tinambac, Camarines Sur, and on October 4, 2021, he filed his certificate of candidacy to run for representative of the province's 4th district in 2022.[2] However, he withdrew from the race in November 2021,[3] citing his health following his diagnosis with COVID-19 and money issues.[4] He was reportedly substituted by comedian and former San Jose Mayor Tony Chavez,[3] who would then go on to lose the race to incumbent Arnie Fuentebella.

In 2024, Yllana filed his certificate of candidacy to run for vice mayor of Calamba, Laguna, in 2025 as the running mate of former Mayor Timmy Chipeco, who is seeking a comeback.[5]

Organizations

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Filmography

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TV series

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Film

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Awards

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  • Winner, Best Comedy Actor - 1992 PMPC Star Awards For TV

References

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  1. ^ "3-way fight on in Parañaque". The Philippine Star. December 3, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Principe, Dennis (October 4, 2021). "Actor Anjo Yllana set to challenge veteran Rep. Fuentebella in CamSur". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Bombo Radyo Naga (November 16, 2021). "Anjo Yllana, nag-withdraw ng kandidatura sa pagka-kongresista sa CamSur". Bombo Radyo. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Rula, Gorgy (December 31, 2021). "Anjo Yllana reveals money issue on his decision to withdraw congressional bid in CamSur". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  5. ^ GMA Integrated News (October 8, 2024). "Anjo Yllana files his COC for Vice Mayor of Calamba City". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Lara, R. Martin (November 23, 1987). "The next important Actress". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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