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Michael V. (born December 17, 1969 Beethoven del Valle Bunagan), also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos. He is known for his "translations" and parodies of Filipino and foreign pop songs, and has made original songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" (You Hurt My Heart), and "Hindi ako Bakla" (I'm Not Gay).
Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His father named him after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, not because they shared almost the same birth date (199 years later), but because his father saw a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss's office and didn't know that "Beethoven" is a surname.
His nickname is not actually derived from his real name, as earlier speculated. It was taken from a TV character played by comedian Bentot. When Bentot guested in Iskul Bukol, the then high school pupil Beethoven saw it. The next day, he was mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him Bitoy. The nickname sticks up to this day.
In his younger days, he was a very hopeful boy. Spending his days in rooftops of a tenement housing where he lived for almost 20 years, he foresees himself making a difference any way he can.
He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest at Eat Bulaga, judge Ogie Alcasid turned him down. Later, Beethoven became a co-host of Eat Bulaga and Ogie Alcasid become one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running Bubble Gang and the defunct Tropang Trumpo.
During the popularity of Andrew E., the song Humanap Ka Ng Panget became a monster hit. The then unsigned Beethoven composed a reply song entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)". At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Beethoven's female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that demo tape, Beethoven's Maganda Ang Piliin was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contract. Beethoven's song and its accompanying album became a hit.
Michael V.'s first movie appearance was in Regal Films' comedy flick, "Banana Split" topbilled by Joey Marquez. But his star shone more brightly when OctoArts Films started to include him in several comedy flicks that cast him alongside Vic Sotto ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "D' Sisters", "Lastikman"), Ogie Alcasid ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "Manolo en Michelle", etc.), Francis M, and many more.
Michael is indeed an actor worth of admiration. Unlike his peers in the industry, this writer and actor has an academic degree on Mass Communications from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He finished his secondary education in Manila Science High School.
He has won the Asian Television Awards for the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.
He recently joined MariMar as the voice cast of Fulgoso. After his voice acting in MariMar, he joins the casts of Codename: Asero which is Bitoy's first soap.
On August 23, 2008, Michael V, was on cloud nine after having been officially informed that he will grace the front cover of Reader's Digest (RD) 5th Annual Humor Special, September issue.
In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, The Bubble G Anthology, which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show Bubble Gang under GMA Records. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as Mamaw, which is a parody of Kamikazee's song Narda, and DJ Bumbay, a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the Philippines. Some the songs in his album, like Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin, poked fun at his gay colleague, Diego, which is also a regular at Bubble Gang.
It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performances, since because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions. Hindi Ako Bakla became a hit over the radio stations in 2007.
Notable songs from Michale V.'s different albums:
* Hala Pack Up (Alapaap by Eraserheads)
* Mas Mahal Na Kita Ngayon
* Takubets(Taralets by Imago)
* Don-Don
* Mag-Excorsist tayo
* Joy In My Heart
* Hindi Ako Bakla
* DJ Bumbay
* 'Wag na 'Wag (Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin by Kitchie Nadal)
* Chaka N'ya (Sa Kanya, from Attic Cat, by Sharon Cuneta)
* Mamaw! (Narda by Kamikazee)
* Di Na Maggigisa (Di Na Mag-iisa, from Darna, by Regine Velasquez)
* Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin (Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin, from Stairway to Heaven, by Faith Cuneta)
* Isaw Nga (Ikaw Nga, from Mulawin, by South Border)
* May B.O. Na Ako (Nandito Lang Ako, from Captain Barbell, by Shamrock)
* Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko
Michael V. has called The Master of Disguise by his fans. These are some known characters and impesonations of Michael V. not only in Bubble Gang but also in his GMA shows and his commercials.
Characters
* Lito (Dwarf Singer)
o Lilo and Tito (identical twins of Lito)
* Junee Lee
o He was also a co-host with Lani Misalucha in a GMA talk show Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani and made appearance in Vic Sotto's Lastikman.
* Evilyn Magpayo a.k.a. Ate Ebs
* Didjay Vidjay
* David Criss - a "street magician" character from Bitoy's Funniest Videos
* Junior - a happy-go-lucky child
* Jacob, Johnny and Julie (parody of Koreanovela characters)
o This was also a commercial music video (Joy In My Heart) promo for Joy Ultra.
* Don Miguel of Muchas Grasas
* Etong, Betong and Bebang
* Fredda Torra (in BEBOT or "Binibini ng Eat Bulaga on TV" segment of Eat Bulaga and parody of alien Predator in its series)
* Angelina's Yaya (known for being a "such-a-loser" maid)
* Gagambala (parody of the GMA show Gagambino)
* Chika-Dora (parody of Dora the Explorer)
Impersonations (real life people and fictional characters)
* Michael Ricketts (Mike Enriquez)[2]
o (coughing, sometimes louder), Excuse me po...& Ronnie Ricketts for the long-back hair
* Bonggang Bongbong (Ben,Mon,Raffy Tulfo)
* Krissy (Kris Aquino)
* Jajajajamby Magdangal (Jamby Madrigal)
* Jun Loyspada (Jun Lozada)
* Gay Abunda (Boy Abunda)
* Kamandog (Kamandag)
* Mary Ann Riviera (Marian Rivera)
* Tom Yam (Tim Yap)
* Madame Rocha (Madame Auring)
* Kitchie Na Day (Kitchie Nadal)
* Marilawin (mixture of Mulawin and Marinara)
* Captain Gargle (Captain Barbell)
o He was also an alter-ego of Michael Ricketts.
* Amoyhan of Pinkantadia (Amihan of Encantadia)
* Ate B (Vilma Santos)
* Churang Cuneta (Sharon Cuneta)
* G.M. Hey (President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo)
* Regine "Ang Bilas Ko" (Regine Velasquez)
* Mahalai (Mahal)
* Edi Pil (Eddie Gil)
* Celine Din 'Yon (Celine Dion)
* Sindi Lupa (Cyndi Lauper)
* Ivan Submarina (Ivan Mayrina, GMA reporter)
* Betty La Kea (Betty La Fea)
* Bakokang (Bakekang)
* Von Jon Bodgie (Jon Bon Jovi)
* Prinsipe (Prince)
* Fake Cuneta (Faith Cuneta)
* Kapatid na Auring
* Pie Palayan (Pie Calayan)
* Get Li (Jet Li)
* Rey Bolero (Rey Valera)
He has been a member (or leader) of parody music bands:
* Shout Boarders (South Border)
* SexBalls (SexBomb Girls)
* Douche (Cueshe)
* Spice Gays (Spice Girls)
* Hansama (Hanson)
* AquaOxigenada (Aqua)
* Princess (Queen)
* KayoKasiEh! (Kamikazee)
* Shamerock (Shamrock)
* EB Bebot (EB Babes)
* Erase Your Heads (Eraserheads)
* Liver Maya (Rivermaya)
* Eh Gago (Imago)
Television Shows
* Codename: Asero (GMA) - Bodjie X
* MariMar (Philippine TV Series) (GMA) - Pulgoso (vocal role)
* Eat Bulaga's Holy Week Specials (GMA)
* Eat Bulaga (GMA) - Himself (co-host)
* Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bubble Gang (GMA) - Various
* Ooops!... - Director
* Bitoy's Adventures In Bilibkaba! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bilibitornat! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bitoy's World (GMA) - Etong, Betong and Bebang
* Ready, Text, Go! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Mikee (GMA) Various
* Tropang Trumpo (ABC) - Various
* Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - Various
* Young Love, Sweet Love (RPN) -Various
* Teysi Ng Tahanan: Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (ABS-CBN) - Various
* Ready, Get Set, Go! (ABS-CBN) - Himself
Filmography
* Banana Split
* O-ha! Ako pa?
* Isko Adventures in Animasia
* Si Ayala at si Zobel
* Mama's Boys
* Ang Tatay kong Nanay
* Halik ng Bampira
* Rubberman - Bitoy/Rubberman
* Ano ba Yan
* Ano ba Yan 2
* Anting-anting
* Bitoy Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin - Bitoy
* Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko
* D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above - Michael
* Manolo en Michelle
* Kwentong kayumanggi - Narrator
* Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse - Joey
* Lastikman - Junee Lee
* Fantastic Man - Professor Manalo
* Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend - Itim
* Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on - Kabayo (voice cast)
* Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa - Didoy
* Urduja - Kukut
* Dayo
