Blakdyak

{{Short description|Filipino actor, comedian and singer}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2018}} {{Philippine name|Amoto|Formaran}} {{Infobox musical artist |name = Blakdyak |image = Blakdyak.png |caption = |birth_name = Joseph Amoto Formaran |birth_date = {{Birth date|1969|07|25}} |birth_place = Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines |death_date = {{death date and age|2016|11|21|1969|07|25}} |death_place = Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines |alias = {{hlist|Joey|Blakdyak|Blakjak}} |genre = Pinoy reggae, reggae, pop, novelty |occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian|singer}} |years_active= 1988–2015 |spouse = Twinkle Estanislao Formaran ({{abbr|d.|died}} 2018) }}

'''Joey Amoto Formaran''', known professionally as '''Blakdyak''' (July 25, 1969 – November 21, 2016) was a Filipino actor, comedian and reggae singer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sibonga |first1=Glen P. |title=Blakdyak returns to the music scene with a new album and his own reggae band |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/23468/blakdyak-returns-to-the-music-scene-with-a-new-album-and-his-own-reggae-band |accessdate=15 October 2018 |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=9 October 2009 |language=Filipino |archive-date=October 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015114427/https://www.pep.ph/news/23468/blakdyak-returns-to-the-music-scene-with-a-new-album-and-his-own-reggae-band |url-status=live }}</ref> He was known as "The King of Pinoy Reggae".

==Early life== Blakdyak was born on July 25, 1969, in Olongapo, Zambales. His Jamaican-American father was a serviceman who was stationed at the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in Olongapo.

==Career== Blakdyak started singing in high school in Castillejos, Zambales. He began to earn money from singing when some comedian-performers included him in their shows performing in provinces. He soon migrated to Manila and formed his own band. In 1997, Viva Records discovered him and immediately signed him up to record an album.

With his hit singles "Good Boy" and "Noon at Ngayon", Blakdyak became the first local solo reggae act to achieve success in the entertainment field.

Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album ''Noon at Ngayon''. At the 1998 Awit Awards, he won the award for Best Novelty Act and Best New Male Performer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Unite |first1=Betheena Kae |last2=Ramos |first2=Neil |title=Blakdyak found dead |url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/11/22/blakdyak-found-dead/ |accessdate=14 October 2018 |work=Manila Bulletin News |date=22 November 2016 |archive-date=October 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014053145/https://news.mb.com.ph/2016/11/22/blakdyak-found-dead/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Death== Blakdyak was found dead inside his condominium unit in Sampaloc, Manila on November 21, 2016. His head was covered with a plastic bag, but the precise circumstances of his death are unclear.<ref name="ABS-CBN">{{cite news|last1=Kaamiño|first1=Hajji|title=Singer-comedian Blakdyak found dead|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/21/16/singer-comedian-blakdyak-found-dead|access-date=1 December 2016|work=ABS-CBN News|date=21 November 2016|archive-date=December 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202051351/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/21/16/singer-comedian-blakdyak-found-dead|url-status=live}}</ref> The Manila Police District said there were no evidence of forced entry. However, some of the late singer's possessions were found scattered on the floor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Singer Blakdyak found dead – The Manila Times |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/11/22/news/latest-stories/singer-black-jack-found-dead/297808/ |access-date=30 March 2021 |work=www.manilatimes.net |date=22 November 2016 |ref=manilatimes1}}</ref> A funeral service was held the following days before his cremation on Sunday.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/590447/money-s-gone-blakdyak-s-partner-believes-cause-of-death-is-not-suicide/story/ | title='Money's gone': Blakdyak's partner believes cause of death is not suicide | date=November 28, 2016 | access-date=May 9, 2024 | archive-date=May 9, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509012434/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/590447/money-s-gone-blakdyak-s-partner-believes-cause-of-death-is-not-suicide/story/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Personal life== He was married to non-showbiz wife Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran<ref>{{cite news |title=Blakdyak's wife in shock over husband's death: 'Dapat may gig siya tonight' |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/589652/blakdyak-s-wife-in-shock-over-husband-s-death/story/ |accessdate=14 October 2018 |work=GMA News Online |date=21 November 2016}}</ref> (died March 31, 2018, of heart attack),<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gabinete |first1=Jojo |title=Misis ng singer-comedian na si Blakdyak, pumanaw na rin |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/21572/misis-ng-singer-comedian-na-si-blakdyak-pumanaw-na-rin |accessdate=14 October 2018 |agency=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=3 April 2018 |language=Filipino |archive-date=October 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014053125/https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/21572/misis-ng-singer-comedian-na-si-blakdyak-pumanaw-na-rin |url-status=live }}</ref> with whom he had four children - Tomie Formaran, Kent Formaran, Twijoenah Formaran, and Jam Formaran.

==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Album ! Tracks ! Year ! Records |- | ''Noon at Ngayon'' | "Noon at Ngayon" "Modelong Charing" "Tugtog Tayo" "Good Boy" "In-Lab" "Carmelita" "Don't Do That Joey" "Kainan" "Confused" "Hayop na Combo" | 1997 | Viva Records |- | ''Magic Kapote'' | "Good Vibration" "Magic Kapote" "Sing" "Papa" "Dahil Sa'yo" "Kalikasan" "Musika" "Informer" "Shaken Reggae" "Asin at Paminta" | 2000 | Viva Records |- | ''Bumbay'' | "Summer Reggae" "Bumbay" "Bilin ni Lola" "Inday" | 2005 | Viva Records |- | ''Blakdyak's Tribe'' | "Sino Ba" "Iska Talong" "Beep Beep" "May Tama" "Tumawa ng Tumawa" "Bilog na Naman ang Buwan" "Hot Mistiso" "Bahay Kubo" "Musika" | 2007 | Viva Records |- | ''May Tama'' | "May Tama" "Musika" "Kainan" "Good Boy" "Bahay Kubo" "Inday" "Noon at Ngayon "Beep Beep" "Sino Ba" "Modelong Charing" "Iska Talong" "Tumawa Ng Tumawa" "Bumbay" "Summer Reggae" | 2013 | Viva Records |}

==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role !Notes |- | 1992 | ''Alyas Boy Kano'' | Michael | |- | 1998 | ''Squala'' | Overdose | |- | 1998 | ''Gangland'' | Banjo | |- | 1999 | ''Dahil May Isang Ikaw'' | Himself | |- | 1999 | ''Asin at Paminta'' | Himself | |- | 2001 | ''Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bautista |first1=Mario E |title=Why Janno can't wait a minute {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2001/11/11/139698/why-janno-can146t-wait-minute |accessdate=14 October 2018 |work=philstar.com |date=11 November 2001 |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224053130/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2001/11/11/139698/why-janno-can146t-wait-minute |url-status=live }}</ref> | Ado | |- | 2002 | ''S2pid Luv''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Asis |first1=Salve V |title=Judy Ann/Sharon movie, pinipigilan! {{!}} Philstar.com |url=https://www.philstar.com/showbiz/2002/03/19/154456/judy-annsharon-movie-pinipigilan |accessdate=14 October 2018 |work=philstar.com |date=19 April 2002 |language=Filipino}}</ref> | Bin | |- | 2004 | ''Masikip Sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story'' | Himself |Final film appearance |}

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