Wally Bayola Explained

Wally Bayola
Birth Name:Walter James B. Bayola
Birth Date:3 May 1972
Birth Place:Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Known For:Kalyeserye
Co-host of Eat Bulaga!
Years Active:2000–present
Children:5
Spouse:Riza Bayola

Walter James B. Bayola (born May 3, 1972), popularly known as Wally Bayola (in Tagalog ˈwali bɐˈjolɐ/), is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora and other characters in the Kalyeserye portion of the noontime television variety show Eat Bulaga!. He appears alongside his co-hosts Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros, the trio also known as JoWaPao, in the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of the said show.

Early life and education

Bayola was raised by Francisco Nepomuceno, a priest and his maternal great-uncle, at a convent of a Catholic church in Naga, Camarines Sur. This arrangement came after his father left for the United States to work abroad and his mother was continuing her education.[1] After Nepomuceno's death, he was taken under the care of his grandmother. He pursued his college education at Ateneo de Naga University and later transferred to Naga College Foundation, where he received a scholarship as a member of the theater club.[2]

Career

Bayola worked as a storekeeper, a host at a sing-along bar, a band member, and comedian at a comedy bar. He was discovered while at a comedy bar, and became host of Eat Bulaga! beginning on May 3, 2000, his 28th birthday. He then formed a comedic duo with Jose Manalo.

In 2011, Bayola became part of a new TV5 comedy show, The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto, together with his co-stars Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto and Jimmy Santos. Bayola also starred in Star Cinema films with Vic Sotto titled Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and the Metro Manila Film Festival film entry Enteng ng Ina Mo. In 2011, Bayola also appeared in ABS-CBN shows like The Buzz and ASAP for the promotion of their film.

On March 2, 2012, Bayola and Manalo had their first concert, Jose and Wally Show: A Party for Juan and All, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[3] [4] Their second concert was held at the same venue in 2013.[5] [6] [7]

Bayola won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 Dabarkads Awards.[8]

He regularly performs in Klownz and Zirkoh Comedy Bars with Jerricho Sison Calingal a.k.a. Echo (Eat Bulaga's BakClash Diva Grand Winner).

Juan for All, All for Juan: Kalyeserye/Sunday Pinasaya

See main article: AlDub. After his return on Eat Bulaga!, Bayola became known for his roles as Doktora Dora de Explorer on Eat Bulaga!'s Juan for All, All for Juan: Problem Solving and as Donya Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala de Explorer (Lola Nidora), Duhrizz de Explorer (Duh) and Rihanna (a mayordoma at Nidora's mansion) on the Kalyeserye segment. Bayola was also part of the Sunday midday comedy variety show Sunday PinaSaya along with Jose Manalo, Marian Rivera and Ai-Ai delas Alas.

Controversies

Sex scandal

On September 2, 2013, a video showing Bayola and "EB Babe" Yosh Rivera engaging in sexual intercourse, was uploaded to YouTube. The video was immediately removed from the site but already went viral in several social media channels, including Facebook. After the scandal became known, it was reported that Bayola would not be appearing on Eat Bulaga! temporarily, as stated by his manager, Malou Choa Fagar who said the comedian "will lie low from the program".[9] Rivera has not appeared on Eat Bulaga! since,[10] and Bayola did not reappear until five months later on February 8, 2014, when he made an appearance on that day only during the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment.[11] Bayola has since returned full-time and is currently a host on Eat Bulaga!.

Profanity incident

On August 10, 2023, Bayola and co-host, Jose Manalo were doing a skit on the show's Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! segment, their scene was briefly interrupted when Manalo spoke to studio hosts Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and Tito Sotto. Meanwhile, Bayola disappeared from the screen but accidentally uttered the Tagalog expletive "putang ina" off-screen that caught everyone's attention.[12] [13]

A day later, on August 11, 2023, Bayola expressed regret and sincerely apologized for the incident and admitted that he had made a mistake.[14]

After Bayola's heartfelt apology to viewers and fans, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a “Notice to Appear and Testify” to the production group of the TV5's noontime show, E.A.T., regarding a hearing over the utterance of profanity by one of its hosts, Wally Bayola.

Personal life

Bayola has been married to Riza Bayola since he was twenty (20) years old. Together, they have five children.[15] His first grandchild was christened in 2016.[16]

Filmography

Film

Year TitleRole
1997Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban
2003LastikmanWally
Fantastic Man
2004
2005Wally
2006Oh My Ghost!
2007
2008Bogart
ScaregiversBob
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
2009Patient X
Love on LineBok
2010Si Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteBodyguard Bogart
2011Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Phil
Enteng ng Ina MoBodyguard Bogart
2012Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Bruno Kilabot
2014My Big Bossing's AdventureBarangay Captain
2015My Bebe LoveLola Nidora
2016Enteng Kabisote 10 and the AbangersNini/Lola Nidora
2019Bruno Hunyango

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2000–presentEat Bulaga!HimselfGMA Network
TV5
RPTV
2005Wow HayopHimselfGMA Network
Himself
I Laugh Sabado
2009Cool CenterGMA Network
SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Reunion
2010My Darling AswangBal
Laugh Or Lose
Pepito ManalotoDodong GMA Network
2011R U Kidding Me?
2012The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic SottoWally Revilla
2012–2013Celebrity BluffHimself / Celebrity GangnammmGMA Network
2013Magpakailanman

Behind The Laughter: The Wally Bayola Story

Himself
Vampire ang Daddy KoDong
2014Hakbang ng Pangarap: Eat Bulaga Lenten SpecialGalo
2015Pinagpalang Ama: Eat Bulaga Lenten SpecialWin-Win
Sabado BadooHerself (cameo)
2015–2019Sunday PinaSayaHimself
2015CelebriTVHimself (guest)
StarstruckCoach Cynthia (guest judge)
2016Kaputol ng Buhay: Eat Bulaga Lenten SpecialLola Nidora
God Gave Me You: Eat Bulaga Lenten SpecialLance
2016–2017Hay, Bahay!Sikat / Romualdo Del mar
2018PamanaNanay Nunal
2018–2023Daddy's GurlMarikit Otogan / Matilda
2020–2021Bawal Na Game ShowHimself (host)TV5
2021Fill in the BankHimself (guest player)
2021–presentBalita One NanHimself (host)TV5
BuKo Channel
2024Selda ng Kahapon: Eat Bulaga! Lenten SpecialMaximo
Barangay cinema presents, mga lihim ni mayor manalo
dabarguards wally
TV5

Awards and nominations

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YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
201243rd Box Office Entertainment Awards[17] Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo)N/A
Most Popular Male Novelty Singer (with Jose Manalo) Shembot & Jump Brothers songs
Certified Comedy Concert ArtistJose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan
201344th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards[18] Most Popular Novelty Singers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Jose Manalo)Cha-Cha Dabarkads song
Male Concert Performers of the YearJose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All
2014Dabarkads AwardsBest Supporting Actor[19] Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Hakbang Ng Pangarap
20151st Catholic Social Media AwardsCatholic Social Media Inspirational Award for promoting virtues, values, chivalry, modesty, morality and respect for elders (with Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, TAPE Inc. & Eat Bulaga!)[20] [21] Eat Bulaga!

Kalyeserye

28th Aliw AwardsBest Stand-Up Comedian[22] Eat Bulaga!
Illumine AwardsMost Innovative TV Comedian[23]
OFW Gawad ParangalFavorite Actor and Comedian[24]
Walk of Fame Star Inductee[25] N/A
29th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Male TV Host[26] Eat Bulaga!
2016USTv Students' Choice AwardsSpecial Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon[27] Eat Bulaga!

Kalye Serye (with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels)

Platinum Stallion Media AwardsTrinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character[28]
47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsBert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo, and Paolo Ballesteros)[29] N/A
3rd PEP List AwardsEditors' Choice: Male Comedy Star of the Year[30] Eat Bulaga!
29th Aliw AwardsBest Stand-Up Comedian[31]
30th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Comedy ActorHay, Bahay!

Notes and References

  1. News: Wally Bayola multiplied. Ricky. Lo. Ricky Lo. August 23, 2015. April 6, 2024.
  2. News: Wally Bayola: "Mahirap na magkamali ka muna bago ka matuto.". Arinel C.. Serato. August 31, 2015. April 6, 2024. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Filipino.
  3. Web site: JOSE MANALO AND WALLY BAYOLA'S CONCERT FIRST MAJOR CONCER IN SMART ARANETA COLISEUM. Manila Republic. 21 September 2012.
  4. News: GMA News. Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola now 'certified concert artists'. GMA Network. 21 September 2012. 3 March 2012.
  5. News: Jose & Wally's powerhouse guest line-up. The Philippine Star. 1 April 2013. 15 March 2013.
  6. Web site: Nardo. Jun. All praises for Jose and Wally's second concert. Journal Online. 1 April 2013. 17 March 2013.
  7. Web site: Ryzza Mae, magnanakaw ng eksena sa Jose-Wally concert!. Abante. 1 April 2013. 14 March 2013.
  8. News: Ryzza Mae Dizon, Jose Manalo win acting trophies in 1st Eat Bulaga Dabarkads Awards. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 27 April 2014.
  9. News: Smith . Chuck . Report: Wally Bayola to lie low from 'Eat Bulaga'. The Philippine Star. 2013-09-04.
  10. News: Alleged sex video of comedian Wally Bayola, EB Babe Yosh Rivera goes viral . SunStar. 2013-09-03.
  11. News: Wally makes tearful return to 'Eat Bulaga' . ABS-CBN News. 2014-02-08.
  12. News: Ranara . John Patrick Magno . MTRCB summons E.A.T. after host Wally Bayola uttered profanity during show . 2023-08-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230812132644/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/584367-mtrcb-summons-eat-after-wally-profanity-incident . 2023-08-12.
  13. Web site: Pasajol . Anne . 11 August 2023 . ‘E.A.T.’ summoned by MTRCB over host Wally Bayola’s ‘profane words’ . 11 August 2023 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  14. Web site: Pasajol . Anne . 11 August 2023 . Wally Bayola sorry after cursing on ‘E.A.T.’: ‘Nagkamali po ako’ . 11 August 2023 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  15. News: IN PHOTOS: Meet Wally Bayola's family. July 15, 2016. April 6, 2024. GMA Network.
  16. News: MUST-SEE: 19 adorable photos of Wally Bayola's granddaughter, Zafira. July 14, 2016. April 6, 2024. GMA Network.
  17. http://www.pep.ph/news/33760/this-week-in-photo-news/1/1#focus "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title"
  18. http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards"
  19. News: Ryzza Mae Dizon, Jose Manalo win acting trophies in 1st Eat Bulaga Dabarkads Awards. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 27 April 2014.
  20. Web site: 'Eat Bulaga' wins big in Catholic Social Media Awards. 14 October 2015. BusinessMirror. Mocon-Ciriaco. Claudeth. 16 July 2016.
  21. News: 'Aldub', 'Lola Nidra' to receive Catholic Social Media Award. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 22 June 2016. 6 October 2015.
  22. Web site: The COMPLETE LIST of NOMINEES to this year's #ALIWawards!. 5 November 2015. Facebook. 19 December 2016.
  23. News: GMA News. Eat Bulaga, Kalyeserye stars feted in GIC Innovation Awards. Dabu. Bianca Rose. 9 November 2015. GMA Network. 17 July 2016.
  24. Web site: Kapuso Stars, to be awarded by an OFW Organization. 28 November 2015. GMA Network. 21 July 2016.
  25. News: GMA News. Kalyeserye stars, Kapuso personalities get stars in PHL Walk of Fame. 1 December 2015. GMA Network. 16 July 2016.
  26. News: FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV. 4 December 2015. Rappler. 18 July 2016.
  27. News: GMA News. Ilang programa ng GMA Network, pinarangalan sa 12th USTV Students' Choice Awards. 22 April 2016. GMA Network. 18 July 2016.
  28. Web site: GMA Network Inc wins big at the Platinum Stallion Awards. 27 January 2016. GMA Network. 18 July 2016.
  29. News: John Lloyd, Bea, Vice, Coco, Vic, Ai-Ai lead winners at the Box Office Entertainment Awards. Calderon. Nora V.. 21 February 2016. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 July 2016.
  30. News: FULL LIST: Winners, PEP List Awards 2016. 21 August 2016. Rappler. 13 September 2016.
  31. Web site:
    1. SocialMedia - Winners and Nominees for Aliw Awards 2016
    . Mendiola. Leo Kevin. 4 November 2016. ohohleo.ph. 19 December 2016.