Arnell Ignacio

{{short description|Filipino comedian}} {{Philippine name|Arevalo|Ignacio}} {{BLP sources|date=October 2007}} {{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2020}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Arnell Ignacio | image = Arnell Ignacio RTVM 2019 - cropped.jpg | caption = Ignacio in 2019. | office = Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | term_start = August 10, 2022 | term_end = May 16, 2025 | president = Bongbong Marcos | predecessor = Hans Leo J. Cacdac | successor = Patricia Yvonne Caunan | office1 = Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Administrator of Overseas Workers Welfare Administration | term_start1 = January 25, 2018 | term_end1 = February 26, 2019 | president1 = Rodrigo Duterte | office2 = Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation | term_start2 = July 7, 2016 | term_end2 = January 25, 2018 | president2 = Rodrigo Duterte | birth_name = Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|3|17}} | birth_place = Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | known_for = | occupation = Actor, singer, comedian, host | party = Independent (2009–present) | other_party = LDP (2004–2009) | spouse = {{marriage|Frannie Ignacio|2004}}<ref name="engaged" /> | children = 1 }}

'''Arnaldo Arevalo Ignacio'''<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 26, 2019|title=Arnell Ignacio resigns from OWWA|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/02/26/19/arnel-ignacio-resigns-from-owwa|access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref> (born March 17, 1964), known professionally as '''Arnell Ignacio''', is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.

==Television career== Ignacio has hosted several shows, like ''Chibugan Na!'', ''Kwarta o Kahon'', ''GoBingo'', ''Katok Mga Misis'', and ''K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge'', and occasional hosts for ''ASAP'' and ''Wil Time Bigtime''. He also guest judged for ''Kakaibang Idol'', a special edition of ''Philippine Idol'' which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 18, 2020|title=Arnell vs. Jennylyn|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/08/18/lifestyle-entertainment/show-times/columnists-show-times/arnell-vs-jennylyn/756766/|access-date=October 25, 2020|website=The Manila Times|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Politics and government== In 2004, he declined offers to run as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay,<ref name="frannie" /> but later vied for a city council seat in Quezon City's 4th district.

[[File:PBBM in Ranara wake 2023.jpg|thumb|Ignacio (left) and President Bongbong Marcos (center) at the funeral of Jullebee Ranara in Las Piñas on January 30, 2023]] In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/63677/arnell-ignacio-appointed-avp-of-pagcor-by-president-rodrigo-duterte|title=Arnell Ignacio appointed AVP of PAGCOR by President Rodrigo Duterte|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|last=Serato|first=Arniel|language=Filipino|date=July 8, 2016|accessdate=July 8, 2016}}</ref> He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Macas|first=Trisha|date=January 25, 2018|title=Arnel Ignacio moved from PAGCOR to 'preferred' OWWA post|work=GMA News|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/641091/arnel-ignacio-moved-from-pagcor-to-preferred-owwa-post/story/|access-date=April 1, 2021}}</ref> He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 28, 2019|title=OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio resigns|work=CNN Philippines|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/2/27/overseas-workers-arnell-ignacio-resignation.html|access-date=April 1, 2021|archive-date=April 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401124714/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/2/27/overseas-workers-arnell-ignacio-resignation.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1063104|first=Azer|last=Parrocha|title=Palace confirms Arnell Ignacio's resignation|date=February 27, 2019|work=Philippine News Agency|accessdate=August 11, 2022}}</ref>

In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of OWWA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arnell Ignacio named OWWA chief |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1180964 |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Philippine News Agency|language=en}}</ref> But in May 2025, he was dismissed from the same position due to loss of trust and confidence following his involvement in a {{Philippine peso|1.4-billion|link=yes}} land acquisition deal intended for the accommodation of Overseas Filipino Workers that was allegedly acquired without the required legal approval and authorization of OWWA's board of trustees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DMW chief Cacdac says ex-OWWA admin Ignacio removed |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/946432/dmw-hans-cacdac-owwa-arnell-ignacio-removed-from-office-lack-of-confidence/story/ |access-date=May 16, 2025 |website=GMA News|language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | || ''Chibugan Na!'' || Host |- | || ''Actually, Yun Na!'' || Host |- | || ''Family Kuarta o Kahon'' || Host |- | 1995–1998 || ''Katok Mga Misis'' || Host |- | || ''Ober Da Bakod'' || |- | 1996–1999; 2008 || ''GoBingo'' || Host |- | || ''Golympics'' || Host |- | || ''Brunch'' || Co-host |- | || ''Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw'' || |- | || ''Comedy Central Market'' || Host |- | || ''Text Game Show'' || |- | || ''Cooking.Com'' || Host |- | 2002–2004 || ''K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge'' || Host |- | 2004–2005 || ''MTB: Ang Saya-Saya'' || Host |- | || ''Wowowee'' || Himself |- | 2006–2007 || ''Now Na!'' || Host |- | || ''Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge'' || Co-host |- | || ''Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back'' || Co-host |- | 2006 || ''I Luv NY'' || Chichi Florence LaRoux |- | 2007 || ''Stars on Ice'' || Host |- | 2007 || ''Mga Mata ni Anghelita'' || Manager / Madam |- | || ''All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge'' || Host |- | 2009 || ''Daisy Siete: Kambalilong'' || Various |- | || ''Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders'' || Guest appearance |- | 2009–2010 || ''Sana Ngayong Pasko'' || Wanda |- | || ''Wil Time Bigtime'' || Host |- | || ''The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto'' || |- | || ''Game 'N Go'' || Host |- | || ''The Amazing Race Philippines'' || Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the ''Ikot'' Detour choice. |- | || ''Solved na Solved'' || Host |- | || ''The Singing Bee'' || Himself/Guest |- | || ''Sunday PinaSaya'' || Melody |- | || ''Dear Uge'' || |- | || ''Digong Hotline 8888'' || Host |- | || ''Magandang Buhay'' || Himself |- | || ''The Boobay and Tekla Show'' || Himself |- | 2021 || Wowowin || Himself |- | || ''Arnelli in da Haus'' || Host |}

===Film=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Year !! Title !! Producer !! Role !! Note |- | || ''Isang Araw Lang'' || rowspan="2" | Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International<ref name="Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang">{{Cite web |url=http://pinoywired.com/2009/09/01/isang-araw-lang-the-movie/ |title=Arnell Ignacio in Isang Araw Lang |access-date=March 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402065759/http://pinoywired.com/2009/09/01/isang-araw-lang-the-movie/ |archive-date=April 2, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> || || Main Cast |- | 1997 || ''Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot'' || || Main Cast |- | 2025 || ''Jackstone 5'' || || Bruno || Main Cast |}

==Radio== * Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez) * No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ) * PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV) * Manila sa Umaga! (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV) * LOL: Labor of Love (DZMM) (with Rica Lazo) * OMJ: Oh My Job! (DZBB) (with Tuesday Sagun-Niu and Bea Binene)

==Awards== *Winner, Best Game Show Host – PMPC Star Awards for Television (1997 & 2006) **Go Bingo (GMA Network) **Now Na! (QTV 11) *Winner, Best Talent Show Hosts – PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008) **Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (with Lucy Torres-Gomez & Dominic Ochoa, ABC 5 "Now TV5")

==Personal life== Ignacio was in a relationship with Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years. They got married on March 10, 2004,<ref name="frannie">{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2004/02/22/239889/arnel-frannie-wed|title=Arnel, Frannie to wed|date=February 22, 2004|first=Leah|last=Salterio|accessdate=August 11, 2022|work=The Philippine Star}}</ref> but they separated in the same year. Since 2015, he had plans to have their marriage annulled.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/52671/arnell-ignacio-plans-to-file-for-annulment-so-his-wife-can-be-free|title=Arnell Ignacio plans to file for annulment so his wife can be free|first=Glenn|last=Regondola|website=Philippine Entertainment Forum|date=May 20, 2015|accessdate=August 11, 2022|language=Filipino}}</ref> Together, they have a daughter.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2021/06/19/2106448/unbeatable-father-daughter-team-arnell-pie|title=The 'unbeatable' father-daughter team of Arnell & Pie|first=Leah|last=Salteriio|work=The Philippine Star|date=June 19, 2021|accessdate=August 11, 2022}}</ref>

Ignacio is openly gay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lo |first=Ricky |title=Arnell is never affected by bullying for being gay |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/08/29/1947168/arnell-never-affected-bullying-being-gay |access-date=2022-08-10 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015,<ref name="engaged">{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/95670-arnell-ignacio-engaged-ken-el-psalmer/|title=Comedian Arnell Ignacio engaged|work=Rappler|date=June 8, 2015|accessdate=August 11, 2022}}</ref> but broke up almost two months later.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/55410/arnell-ignacio-speaks-up-about-split-with-boyfriend-ken-psalmer|title=Arnell Ignacio speaks up about split with boyfriend Ken Psalmer|first=Gorgy|last=Rula|website=Philippine Entertainment Forum|date=August 1, 2015|accessdate=August 11, 2022|language=Filipino}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== * [http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb002822.htm Arnel's Magnanimity] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930180310/http://www.newsflash.org/2003/05/sb/sb002822.htm |date=September 30, 2007 }} *{{IMDb name|1382459|Arnel Ignacio}}

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