Background
He grew up in Sampaloc, Manila in his grandmother"s home with his mother, one sister and three brothers.
He grew up in Sampaloc, Manila in his grandmother"s home with his mother, one sister and three brothers.
Babalu is considered as "one of the most famous and beloved comedians" in the Philippines. He was a Filipino celebrity under ABS-Christian Broadcasting Network. He is the nephew of the famous actor Panchito Alberta Dolphy, the king of Philippine Comedy, discovered Babalu"s talent as a comedian.
His screen name was a reference to his long chin ("baba" is the Filipino term for "chin") of which was sometimes a subject of on-screen ridicule, usually by himself.
Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines" leading comedy-variety show Buhay Artista. His appearances in movies and television included the shows Home Along Da Riles and Oki Doki Doctor
Babalu"s life story was featured on the television show Maalaala Mo Kaya "Imahe ng Berhen" on July 3, 2003. He died of liver cancer on August 27, 1998 aged 56 in his home at Antipolo City.
He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.
