Jaime Llave (March 22, 1926 – November 27, 1996) better known by his screen name Balot, was a Filipino comedian, film, television and stage actor in the Philippines.

Balot
Born
Jaime Llave

(1926-03-22)March 22, 1926
DiedNovember 27, 1996(1996-11-27) (aged 70)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesBalut
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1970–1996
SpouseMatimtiman Cruz

Career

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Balot started his career as a Bodabil stage actor at the Manila Grand Opera House.[1][2] He shifted to movies first appearing in a love story-drama movie titled Aklat ng Pag-ibig. His popularity increased after he started doing comedic roles. He was cast as one of the regulars on the original Super Laff-In TV show on ABS-CBN station in 1969. The popular sketch comedy show abruptly ended after Martial law was imposed in 1972, stopping almost all TV broadcasts in the country. After the show ended, the stocky actor continued appearing on movies or as guest on several TV shows usually appearing in supporting roles as the father figure, househelp, the neighbor, or an avid cockfighter with a kerchief wrapped around his signature crew cut.

Personal life

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Balot was married to comedian Matimtiman Cruz. He died in 1996 due to complications from diabetes; he was 70 years old.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1971 Yari Naaaa! ...
Bukid Ay Basa
Ang Magtinda'y Di Biro
1972 The Pig Boss
Love Pinoy Style
1973 Isprakenhayt
Impossible Dream
1974 Oh Margie Oh
1978 Butsoy
1979 Dobol Dribol
Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya!
1981 Totoo Ba ang Tsimis?
Tartan
Stariray
Pabling
Ibalik ang Swerti
1982 Summer Holiday
Si Ako at ang Tres Moskiteros
Palengke Queen
Cross My Heart
1984 Bagets 2
1985 I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman
Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay
Mga Paru-Parong Buking
Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You
John & Marsha '85
Inday Bote
Menudo at Pandesal
1986 Isang Platitong Mani
Balimbing
1987 Family Tree
Di Bale Na Lang
Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!..
Black Magic
1988 Parrot Unit
Bobo Cop
Penoy Balut
One Day, Isang Araw
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon
Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang
1990 Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang
Hotdog
1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue

Television

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Year Title Role
1986 Ang Manok ni San Pedro Ikong Escuderro

References

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  1. ^ De Ramos, Tante (2006-02-17). "The Clowns Who Have Gone Away". Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved on 2011-11.
  2. ^ Serrano, Vinson P. (2009-08-18). "Manila Grand Opera House: History and its Greater Glory". Scrbd.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-11.
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