Pekto

Pekto
Born
Mike Nacua
(1973-06-14) June 14, 1973
Cebu, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television host
Years active1998–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center

Mike Nacua[1] (born June 14, 1973), known professionally as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host.[2] He rose to prominence in Nuts Entertainment (2003), as the original host of Day Off (2005), and as Bobong in the sitcom Ismol Family (2014).

Career

In 1998, Pekto began his career in the entertainment industry as a props man, drawing from his background in Fine Arts. Although he did not finish his studies due to financial responsibilities, he worked his way up to become an art director. According to Pekto, production crew members were occasionally asked to fill in as extras, which led to his unexpected on-screen appearances. Starting with brief roles and one-liner deliveries, he eventually became a regular cast member in various shows and was later given his own segment.[3]

That same year, he co-hosted the television comedy show Wow Mali with Joey De Leon.[4] In 2003, he joined the cast of the sketch comedy show Nuts Entertainment, where he played the comedy character Cookie alongside John Feir.[5] In 2005, he hosted the reality show Day Off with Carmina Villaroel.[6] From 2005 to 2006, he appeared in the Encantadia franchise, portraying the character Banak.[7][8]

In 2006, Pekto returned to host the sketch comedy show Teka Mona! alongside Joey De Leon. In 2011, he played Adonis Penyaratot in the sitcom series Andres de Saya.[9] In 2014, he appeared as Bamborito in the docudrama horror anthology series Elemento episode "Apoy ni Bamborito".[10] That same year, he gained further prominence as Roberto "Bobong" Laqui in the sitcom series Ismol Family. He joined the cast of variety show Sunday Pinasaya in 2016, followed by All-Out Sundays in 2021.[11][12] He also appeared in several other television programs broadcast by GMA Network.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2005 Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a LegendClavio [13]
Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka PaAnton
Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung MaliBok
2006 Till I Met YouTikyo [14]
2008 Shake, Rattle & Roll XAdonis
2009 Ang Panday[15]
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat MovieBernard [16]
2016 Enteng Kabisote 10 and the AbangersSecurity guard #2
2018 Jack Em Popoy: The PuliscrediblesPO2 Piolo Pasakal [17]
2019 Cara x JaggerAndrew
2023 Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko[18]
Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo[19]
Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak[20]
2025 Kontrabida[21]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999–2004 IspupHimself / Ispupnik
1998–2008 Wow MaliHimself (co-host)
2003–2008 Nuts EntertainmentCookie
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka ManNomi
2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To?Jonathan David Benoit [22]
2005–2009 Day OffHimself (host)
2005–2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng EncantadiaBanak
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
2006–2007 Teka Mona!
2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagDoro [23]
2009 DarnaJerry
2011 Spooky NightsMad-ako Episode: "The Ringtone"
Andres de SayaAdonis "Tsong" Penyaratot
Spooky NightsAlma Episode: "Short Time of My Life"
2011–2012 DaldalitaKirat the Mouse
2012 My Daddy DearestMarco [24]
2013 IndioPedro
DormitoryoAdor Silva
2014 AdarnaHugho [25]
My BFFOld man
Elemento: Apoy ni BambolitoBambolito
2014–2016 Ismol FamilyRoberto "Bobong" Laqui
2015–2016 MariMarEliong [26]
2015 Once Upon a KissBadong
AlamatKuneho / Diego (voice) Episode: "Mariang Sinukuan"
2016 KalyeSeryeCookie
Magkaibang MundoBombi [27]
Naku, Boss Ko!Mr. C
2016–2019 Sunday PinaSayaHimself (co-host)
2016 Superstar DuetsHimself (contestant) [28]
2016–2017 Hahamakin ang LahatJohnny
2017 Meant to BeTopeks
Mulawin vs. RavenaSimeon
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan KaTantoy Cruz
Kambal, KaribalOlsec (Maricar's Driver)
Victor MagtanggolRinggo
Daig Kayo ng Lola KoMinggoy Episode: "Dobol, Tripol"
OnanayHector
Sarap, 'Di Ba?Himself (guest) [29]
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni BidayRandy
Descendants of the SunPeryante [30]
2021 Owe My LoveOryo Guipit [31]
2021–2023 All-Out SundaysHimself (co-host)
2021–2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang KuwentoSenyong
2022 Panalo o Talo It's YouVictor Pinagpala
Running Man PhilippinesHimself (guest) [32]
2022–2024 Jose & Maria's Bonggang VillaSolomon "Sol" Banayad [33]
2023 Abot-Kamay na PangarapElmer [34]
Royal BloodMagician
Open 24/7Pablo
2024 MakilingEstong
2025 Cruz vs CruzAbel

References

  1. ^"EXCLUSIVE: Mike "Pekto" Nacua umaasa na mapapanood muli ang 'Ismol Family'". GMA Network. November 10, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  2. ^Pekto and Boobay experience life in a farm | Day Off. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021.
  3. ^"Pekto, from props man to an ace comedian". GMA Network. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  4. ^Napoles, Jimboy (August 9, 2023). "Mike 'Pekto' Nacua at John Feir, sinabing si Joey De Leon ang naka-discover sa kanila bilang komedyante". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  5. ^Acar, Aedrianne (November 26, 2019). "Where are they now: 'Nuts Entertainment' stars". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  6. ^"Pekto talks about his undeniable chemistry with Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi in 'Day Off'". GMA Network. March 30, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  7. ^"#ThrowbackThursday: The cast of 'Etheria'". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  8. ^Miralles, Nitz (November 20, 2005). "Sino ang Captain Barbell ng Darna?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  9. ^"Andres de Saya gives way to Manny Many Prizes". The Philippine Star. July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  10. ^"Elemento on GMA". The Philippine Star. October 11, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  11. ^"Sunday PinaSaya: Pekto at Ryzza Mae, sinorpresa ng SPS family!". GMA Network. June 16, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  12. ^"All-Out Sundays at ASAP Natin 'To, live ngayong Linggo". PEP. January 8, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  13. ^Samio, Veronica (May 3, 2005). "Studies ang priority ng 'Regatta Girls'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  14. ^"Til I Met You". GMA Network. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  15. ^"Ang Panday pays tribute to the legacy of the late Fernando Poe Jr". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  16. ^"Yaya and Angelina chat with their fans". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  17. ^"MMFF 2018 REVIEW: Coco, Maine and Vic join forces in Jack Em Popoy". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  18. ^Santiago, Ervin (March 28, 2023). "RK Bagatsing na-challenge sa pagsusuot ng wig sa pagganap bilang Rey Valera sa 'Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko': Grabe! Sobrang init niya sa ulo!'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  19. ^"Fast X, pasok agad sa Top 10 biggest box-office hits ng 2023". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  20. ^"International movie ni Bea Alonzo ipalalabas pa kaya sa Pilipinas?". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  21. ^"Legendary kontrabida trio returns in iWant's new action-comedy "Kontrabida"". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  22. ^"A reason to be home on Tuesday nights". The Philippine Star. March 14, 2005. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  23. ^"GMA-7 announces the cast of new action series "Kamandag"". PEP. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  24. ^"Meet the cast of 'My Daddy Dearest'". GMA Network. June 11, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  25. ^"Adarna: "Agalon, buhay ka!" - Raya". GMA Network. January 29, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  26. ^Rodriguez, Bea (November 9, 2015). "pekto-nacua-hindi-raw-nakaranas-mag-move-on-sa-kanyang-love-life". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  27. ^"Magkaibang Mundo | Full Episode 58". GMA Network. October 25, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  28. ^"Superstar Duets: Pekto and Seeyah Later get eliminated". GMA Network. September 18, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  29. ^Aquino, Maine (June 13, 2022). "Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Carmina Villarroel at Pekto, nakipag-bonding with Kapuso singers". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  30. ^Ramos, Jansen (December 11, 2019). "LOOK: Iconic scenes taken from 'Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation)'". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  31. ^"Owe My Love: Full Episode 54". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  32. ^"Running Man Philippines: Pekto, Glaiza, at Angel, ang LUCKY ONES for today's videyow! (Episode 12)". GMA Network. October 6, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  33. ^"'Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0' opens its doors anew". The Philippine Star. January 18, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  34. ^Chua, EJ (February 10, 2023). "'Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' viewers, humanga kay Pekto". GMA Network. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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