# Boy Logro > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Boy_Logro > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Boy_Logro.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Logro > Source revision: 1341850942 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Filipino chef and television presenter (born 1954)}} {{Infobox chef | name = Boy Logro | image = Yum Yum Yum Chef Boy Logro Surprises Sec Joel Villanueva (cropped).jpg | caption = Logro in August 2013 | birth_name = Pablo Logro | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|6|29}} | birth_place = [Davao City](/source/Davao_City), Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | party = Aangat Kusinerong Pinoy | spouse = | style = [Filipino](/source/Filipino_cuisine), [Fusion](/source/Fusion_cuisine) | education = [AMA Computer College](/source/AMA_Computer_College) | ratings = | restaurants = 7 Flavors Buffet Restaurant ([San Juan, Metro Manila](/source/San_Juan%2C_Metro_Manila)) Seafood Feast in Paluto Restaurant ([Dubai](/source/Dubai)) | prevrests = | television = {{plainlist| *''[Idol sa Kusina](/source/Idol_sa_Kusina)'' (2011–2020) *''[Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master](/source/Chef_Boy_Logro%3A_Kusina_Master)'' (2012–2014)}} | awards = | website = }} '''Pablo Logro''', also known as '''Boy Logro''' or '''Chef Boy''' (born June 29, 1954),{{cn|date=March 2026}} is a [Filipino](/source/Filipino_people) [celebrity chef](/source/celebrity_chef) known for his cooking shows, ''[Idol sa Kusina](/source/Idol_sa_Kusina)'' and ''[Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master](/source/Chef_Boy_Logro%3A_Kusina_Master)''.{{cite web|title=GMA's Kusina Master magsisimula ngayong January 2!|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2011-12-28/7525/GMAs-Kusina-Master-magsisimula-ngayong-January-2#list|publisher=[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network)|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=28 December 2011}}{{cite web|last=Jimenez|first=Joyce|title=Chef Pablo "Boy" Logro talks about his new 15-minute cooking show, Kusina Master|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9517/chef-pablo-boy-logro-talks-about-his-new-15-minute-cooking-show-kusina-master|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=22 December 2011}} ==Early and personal life== Pablo Logro was born into a fishing family in [Davao City](/source/Davao_City) in the Philippines; he is the second son of eight children.{{cn|date=March 2026}} Logro first worked in Cagayan de Oro for 2 years, before becoming a member of the service crew of several Jollibee restaurants in [Manila](/source/Manila). He later became a [sous chef](/source/sous_chef) at [Qaboos bin Said al Said](/source/Qaboos_bin_Said_al_Said)'s Al Alam Palace{{cite news | last = Morella | first = Cecil | title = Philippine cooks take over the world's kitchens | publisher = Yahoo! News | date = 9 September 2015 | url = https://news.yahoo.com/philippine-cooks-over-worlds-kitchens-075358949.html | accessdate = 9 September 2015}} which took him to international trips, in turn exposing Logro to international cuisines. He was also able to complete culinary training in [Italy](/source/Italy), [Switzerland](/source/Switzerland), [Spain](/source/Spain) and the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom). Logro became an executive chef at the Manila Diamond Hotel. His Favorite lines in cooking are ''Ping, ping, ping!'' and ''Yum, yum, yum!''. ==Career== Logro was first known as being a presenter of the [day](/source/day)time cooking show ''[Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master](/source/Chef_Boy_Logro%3A_Kusina_Master)''. Logro owns the Chef Logro's Institute of Culinary and Kitchen Services. In 2013, Logro appeared in the film ''The Fighting Chefs'', marking his first action film role.{{cite web |last=Ramos |first=NR |title=Chef Boy Logro Now An Action Star |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/395208/chef-boy-logro-now-an-action-star |work=[Manila Bulletin](/source/Manila_Bulletin) |accessdate=1 March 2013 |date=23 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227071558/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/395208/chef-boy-logro-now-an-action-star |archivedate=27 February 2013 }}{{cite web|title=Chef Boy Logro Now An Action Star|url=http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/chef-boy-logro-now-action-star-050822102.html|publisher=[Yahoo! News](/source/Yahoo!_News)|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=25 February 2013}}{{cite web|last=Jimenez|first=Jocelyn|title=hef Boy Logro on unfavorable comments about his recipes: "Lahat naman, you cannot please everybody."|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/37581/chef-boy-logro-on-unfavorable-comments-about-his-recipes-ldquolahat-naman-you-cannot-please-everybodyrdquo|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=24 February 2013}}{{cite web|title=Chef Boy Logro's recipe of laughter|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/02/27/913534/chef-boy-logros-recipe-laughter|work=[The Philippine Star](/source/The_Philippine_Star)|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=27 February 2013}}{{cite web|title=Chef Boy Logro, bida na |url=http://www.balita.net.ph/2013/02/26/chef-boy-logro-bida-na/ |work=Balita |accessdate=1 March 2013 |date=26 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032725/http://www.balita.net.ph/2013/02/26/chef-boy-logro-bida-na/ |archivedate=2 May 2014 }}{{cite web|last=Regandola|first=Glenn|title=Ronnie Ricketts on why he chose Chef Boy Logro as his co-star in The Fighting Chefs: "Sobrang masa siya."|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/37580/ronnie-ricketts-on-why-he-chose-chef-boy-logro-as-his-co-star-in-the-fighting-chefs-ldquosobrang-masa-siyardquo-|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=24 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202153357/http://www.pep.ph/news/37580/ronnie-ricketts-on-why-he-chose-chef-boy-logro-as-his-co-star-in-the-fighting-chefs-ldquosobrang-masa-siyardquo-|archive-date=2 February 2014|url-status=dead}} Logro also hosted another cooking show ''[Idol sa Kusina](/source/Idol_sa_Kusina)'' which airs on Channel 27, [GMA News TV](/source/GMA_News_TV) (now GTV).{{cite web|last=Frayna|first=Severino|title=An idol in the kitchen; an inspiration in life|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/sunday-times/the-sunday-times-magazines/890-an-idol-in-the-kitchen-an-inspiration-in-life|work=[The Manila Times](/source/The_Manila_Times)|accessdate=1 March 2013|date=3 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721055129/http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/sunday-times/the-sunday-times-magazines/890-an-idol-in-the-kitchen-an-inspiration-in-life|archivedate=21 July 2012}} In 2021, Logro ran for [House representative](/source/House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) under the [party-list system](/source/Party-list_representation_in_the_House_of_Representatives_of_the_Philippines) for Aangat Kusinerong Pinoy party-list.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-04 |title=Celebrity chef Boy Logro wants to represent kusineros in Congress |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/boy-logro-wants-represent-chefs-party-list-race-2022/ |access-date=2025-06-30 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} The party-list lost.{{Cite web |last=Noriega |first=Richa |date=May 26, 2022 |title=Comelec proclaims 55 winning party-list groups in Eleksyon 2022 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/832963/comelec-proclaims-55-winning-party-list-groups-in-eleksyon-2022/story/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} ==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" width=600px |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2010 || ''Secrets of the Masters'' || Guest |- | 2011 || ''[Kitchen Superstar](/source/Kitchen_Superstar)'' || Judge |- | 2011–2020 || ''[Idol sa Kusina](/source/Idol_sa_Kusina)'' || rowspan="2"| Host |- | 2012–2014 || ''[Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master](/source/Chef_Boy_Logro%3A_Kusina_Master)'' |- | rowspan="3" | 2012 || ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)'' || Himself / Performer |- | ''[Tweets for My Sweet](/source/Tweets_for_My_Sweet)'' || Boy Reyes |- | ''[Sarap Diva](/source/Sarap_Diva)'' || Celebrity Chef |- | 2014 || ''[Magpakailanman: Kusina Master, the Best Father](/source/Magpakailanman)'' || Himself |- | 2014–2015 || ''[Basta Every Day Happy](/source/Basta_Every_Day_Happy)'' || Host |- | 2017 || ''[D' Originals](/source/D'_Originals)'' || rowspan="2" | Himself / Guest |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 || ''Anong Meron kay Abok?'' |- | ''Balita Ko'' / ''[Balitanghali](/source/Balitanghali)''|| Himself / ''Tsibugan Na'' segment host |} ===Film=== {|class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2012 | ''[Boy Pick-Up: The Movie](/source/Boy_Pick-Up%3A_The_Movie)'' | Boy Tokwa |- | 2013 | ''[The Fighting Chefs](/source/The_Fighting_Chefs)'' | Chef |} ==See also== *[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== *{{IMDb name|5443214}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Logro, Boy}} Category:1954 births Category:Living people Category:People from Biliran Category:GMA Network (company) people Category:GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs people Category:Filipino television chefs {{Philippines-bio-stub}} Category:Politicians from Davao City Category:Filipino male film actors Category:Filipino actor-politicians Category:Actors from Davao City --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Boy Logro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Logro) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Logro?action=history)). 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