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Randy Santiago
Filipino singer-songwriter (born 1960)
Filipino singer-songwriter (born 1960)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Randy Santiago |
| birth_name | Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago |
| birth_date | |
| origin | Manila, Philippines |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 1978–present |
| genre | |
| associated_acts | Willie Revillame |
Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, musician, director, producer 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.
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
Santiago is the brother of film/TV/stage director Rowell Santiago and actor Raymart Santiago, and the son of film director Pablo P. Santiago and actress Cielito Legaspi.
Santiago is rarely 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. In 2025, Santiago underwent cataract surgery.
Santiago is married to Marilou Coronel and has three children, one of whom, died from multiple sclerosis in 2017 aged 24.
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 | Title | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Einstein |
| 1988 | Taray at Teroy | Terry |
| 1990 | Paikot-ikot | Rocky |
| Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Prof. Jason Eyestyle | |
| 1996 | Wanted Perfect Mother | cameo appearance |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | cameo appearance | |
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV)! | Tiburcio |
| 2002 | Mano Po | Additional |
| 2006 | All About Love | Additional |
| First Day High | Additional | |
| 2007 | You Got Me! | Additional |
| I've Fallen for You | Additional | |
| 2008 | My Big Love | Additional |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | Additional |
| T2 | Additional | |
| I Love You, Goodbye | Additional | |
| 2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Additional |
| Cinco | Additional | |
| Till My Heartaches End | Additional | |
| Dalaw | Additional | |
| 2012 | My Cactus Heart | Additional |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Additional | |
| 2013 | Kaleidoscope World | Additional |
| Raketeros | Director | |
| 2014 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Additional |
Television
| Year | Title | Character/Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986–1993 | Lunch Date | Host |
| 1987 | Shades | Host |
| 1993–1995 | SST: Salo-Salo Together | Host |
| Ober Da Bakod | Mike | |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Rabbit owner |
| 1995–1998 | 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila | Himself |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host |
| 1998–present | ASAP | Occasional Performer |
| 2002 | Wansapanataym: Zorotsky | |
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Host |
| 2004–2005 | Star Circle Quest | Judge |
| 2005–2006 | My Juan and Only | Harry |
| 2005 | O-Ha! | Various |
| Wag Kukurap | Various | |
| 2007–2009 | Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | Himself |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Judge |
| 2008 | Maynila | Various |
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | Judge |
| Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | |
| Show Me Da Manny | Various | |
| Are You the Next Big Star? | Judge | |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Various |
| Diva | George del Rosario | |
| 2011–2012 | Happy, Yipee, Yehey | Himself/Main Host |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Baby Manoling |
| Wansapanataym: Pinay's Big Sister | Daddy | |
| Lorenzo's Time | ||
| Sarap Diva | Guest | |
| 2013 | Wowowillie | Host |
| It's Showtime | Celebrity Guest Judge | |
| 2015 | Celebrity Playtime | KomedyanTeam |
| 2014 | Tunay Na Buhay | Himself/Guest |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Guest Footage |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | TBA |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Noel "Doc" Domingo |
| 2018–2021 | It's Showtime | Himself/Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 3) hurado |
| 2018 | I Can See Your Voice | Himself/Occasional Guest Singvestigator |
| 2021–2022; 2025 | Sing Galing! | Host |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Ernest |
| 2024-2025 | Wil To Win | Host |
Television (as director/producer)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Salo-Salo Together (SST) |
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog |
| 2009 | Parekoy |
| 2015 | Wowowin |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo |
| 2024–2025 | Wil to Win |
Discography
Albums
- First (Sunshine Records, released on October 22, 1988)
- Scandal Eyes Live! (Sunshine Records, released on July 1, 1989)
- Siguro (Sunshine Records) (1989)
- Naglalambing (Viva Records, 1992)
- True Love (Alpha Music, 1995)
- Pakita Mo (Star Music, 2000)
- Beinte Na Hihirit Pa All Hits Live! (Vicor Music Corporation, 2006)
Songs
- "Hindi Magbabago"
- "Babaero" (1988)
- "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)
- "Dance & Sing (Basta May Social Distancing)" (2020)
Awards and recognition
- Celebrity Inductee Winner, 10th Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines 2015
References
References
- Nigado, JC. (September 15, 1987). "Randy's shades of dishonesty". Standard Publications, Inc..
- Libo-on, Eddie O.. (January 28, 1989). "Fat chance". Manila Standard News, Inc..
- "Randy Santiago finally talks about his mysterious left eye". Star Cinema.
- (July 24, 2025). "Randy Santiago undergoes cataract surgery". ABS-CBN.
- (August 17, 2017). "Randy and Marilou Santiago release statement on son Ryan's death". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- "Pokwang and Randy Santiago reunite on 'TODA Max' :: ABS-CBN.com".
- (October 22, 1988). "Randy launches 'First' album". Standard Publishing, Inc..
- (July 1, 1989). "Randy launches second album in mini-concert today". Kagitingan Publications, Inc..
- Molina, Tony. (May 4, 1988). "Regal's tv monopoly". Standard Publications, Inc..
- "Mga kalaban magtago na kayo dahil 'Nandiyan Na Si Cardo'". Dreamscape Entertainment.
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