{{short description|Filipino actor, comedian and television host (born 1973)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Pekto | image = | image_size = 250px | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|6|14}} | birth_place = Cebu, Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | birth_name = Mike Nacua | years_active = 1998–present | occupation = {{hlist|Actor| comedian|television host}} | agent = Sparkle GMA Artist Center | known_for = | height = | partner = | website = }} '''Mike Nacua'''<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2016 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Mike "Pekto" Nacua umaasa na mapapanood muli ang 'Ismol Family' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/26725/exclusive-mike-pekto-nacua-umaasa-na-mapapanood-muli-ang-ismol-family/story?amp |access-date=April 27, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> (born June 14, 1973), known professionally as '''Pekto''', is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host.<ref>{{cite AV media|url-status=live|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/fzXBtMC-b94|archive-date=December 11, 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzXBtMC-b94|title = Pekto and Boobay experience life in a farm {{!}} Day Off|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> 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 entered the entertainment industry as a props man, drawing on his background in Fine Arts. Although he was unable to complete his studies due to financial constraints, he advanced to become an art director. He later shared that production crew members were sometimes asked to appear as extras, leading to his unexpected on-screen roles. Beginning with brief appearances and one-line lines, he eventually became a regular cast member in several shows and was later given his own segment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2014 |title=Pekto, from props man to an ace comedian |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/10267/pekto-from-props-man-to-an-ace-comedian/story?amp |access-date=April 27, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref>
That same year, he co-hosted the television comedy show ''Wow Mali'' with Joey De Leon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Napoles |first=Jimboy |date=August 9, 2023 |title=Mike 'Pekto' Nacua at John Feir, sinabing si Joey De Leon ang naka-discover sa kanila bilang komedyante |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/fast_talk_with_boy_abunda/104460/mike-pekto-nacua-at-john-feir-sinabing-si-joey-de-leon-ang-naka-discover-sa-kanila-bilang-komedyante/story?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> In 2003, he joined the cast of the sketch comedy show ''Nuts Entertainment'', where he played the comedy character Cookie alongside John Feir.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Acar |first=Aedrianne |date=Nov 26, 2019 |title=Where are they now: 'Nuts Entertainment' stars |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/11692/where-are-they-now-nuts-entertainment-stars/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> In 2005, he hosted the reality show ''Day Off'' with Carmina Villaroel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2023 |title=Pekto talks about his undeniable chemistry with Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi in 'Day Off' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/just_in/185540/pekto-talks-about-his-undeniable-chemistry-with-carmina-villaroel-legaspi-in-day-off-just-in/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> From 2005 to 2006, he appeared in the ''Encantadia'' franchise, portraying the character Banak.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=#ThrowbackThursday: The cast of 'Etheria' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/encantadia/galleries/inside/showbiznews/news/5370/hosting-party-pilipinas/photo62907/pekto-at-rainier-castillo |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miralles |first=Nitz |date=November 20, 2005 |title=Sino ang Captain Barbell ng Darna? |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2005/11/20/307627/sino-ang-captain-barbell-ng-darna/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref>
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''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2011 |title=Andres de Saya gives way to Manny Many Prizes |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/07/16/706333/andres-de-saya-gives-way-manny-many-prizes/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2014, he appeared as Bamborito in the docudrama horror anthology series ''Elemento'' episode "Apoy ni Bamborito".<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2014 |title=Elemento on GMA |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/10/11/1378775/elemento-gma |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2019 |title=Sunday PinaSaya: Pekto at Ryzza Mae, sinorpresa ng SPS family! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/sunday_pinasaya/98272/sunday-pinasaya-pekto-at-ryzza-mae-sinorpresa-ng-sps-family/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=All-Out Sundays at ASAP Natin 'To, live ngayong Linggo |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/170752/all-out-sundays-asap-live-a4118-20230108 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> He also appeared in several other television programs broadcast by GMA Network.
==Filmography== ===Film=== {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2005 | ''Okey Ka, Pare Ko: Soon to Be a Legend'' | Clavio |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samio |first=Veronica |date=May 3, 2005 |title=Studies ang priority ng 'Regatta Girls' |url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2005/05/03/276199/studies-ang-priority-ng-regatta-girls/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | ''Sablay Ka Na, Pasaway Ka Pa'' | Anton | |- | ''Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama, Sampung Mali'' | Bok | |- ! scope="row" | 2006 | ''Till I Met You'' | Tikyo |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Til I Met You |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/pictures/films/37/till-i-met-you |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416201036/https://www.gmanetwork.com/pictures/films/37/till-i-met-you |archive-date=April 16, 2025 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2008 | ''Shake, Rattle & Roll X'' | Adonis | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2009 | ''Ang Panday'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ang Panday pays tribute to the legacy of the late Fernando Poe Jr. |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F5273%2Fang-panday-pays-tribute-to-the-legacy-of-the-late-fernando-poe-jr |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' | Bernard |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yaya and Angelina chat with their fans |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F22234%2Fyaya-and-angelina-chat-with-their-fans |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2016 | ''Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers'' | Security guard #2 | |- ! scope="row" | 2018 | ''Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles'' | PO2 Piolo Pasakal |<ref>{{Cite web |title=MMFF 2018 REVIEW: Coco, Maine and Vic join forces in Jack Em Popoy |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F28987%2Fmmff-2018-review-coco-maine-and-vic-join-forces-in-jack-em-popoy |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2019 | ''Cara x Jagger'' | Andrew | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''Kahit Maputi Na ang Buhok Ko'' | |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Santiago |first=Ervin |date=March 28, 2023 |title=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!' |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/344791/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 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Tricycle Driver, Kasangga Mo'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fast X, pasok agad sa Top 10 biggest box-office hits ng 2023 |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Fpepalerts%2Fpep-troika%2F173474%2Ffast-x-box-office-a4118-20230523 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay: Da Resbak'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=International movie ni Bea Alonzo ipalalabas pa kaya sa Pilipinas? |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/176994/bea-alonzo-international-movie-playdate-a4118-20231108 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2025 | ''Kontrabida'' | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Legendary kontrabida trio returns in iWant's new action-comedy "Kontrabida" |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/8/16/legendary-kontrabida-trio-returns-in-iwants-new-action-comedy-kontrabida?lang=en |access-date=2025-08-16 |website=ABS-CBN |language=en}}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | 1999–2004 | ''Ispup'' | Himself / Ispupnik | | |- ! scope="row" | 1998–2008 | ''Wow Mali'' | Himself (co-host) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2003–2008 | ''Nuts Entertainment'' | Cookie | | |- ! scope="row" | 2004 | ''Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man'' | Nomi | | |- ! scope="row" | 2004–2007 | ''Bahay Mo Ba 'To?'' | Jonathan David Benoit | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2005 |title=A reason to be home on Tuesday nights |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/03/14/270289/reason-be-home-tuesday-nights/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2005–2009 | ''Day Off'' | Himself (host) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2005–2006 | ''Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia'' | rowspan="2" | Banak | | |- ! scope="row" | 2006 |''Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' | | |- ! scope="row" | 2006–2007 | ''Teka Mona!'' | | | |- ! scope="row" | 2007–2008 | ''Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag'' | Doro | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=GMA-7 announces the cast of new action series "Kamandag" |url=https://id.summitmedia.com.ph?d=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pep.ph%2Fnews%2F14668%2FGMA-7-announces-the-cast-of-new-action-series-Kamandag |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2009 | ''Darna'' | Jerry | | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2011 | ''Spooky Nights'' | Mad-ako |Episode: "The Ringtone" | |- | ''Andres de Saya'' | Adonis "Tsong" Penyaratot | | |- | ''Spooky Nights'' | Alma |Episode: "Short Time of My Life" | |- ! scope="row" | 2011–2012 | ''Daldalita'' | Kirat the Mouse | | |- ! scope="row" | 2012 | ''My Daddy Dearest'' | Marco | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=Jun 11, 2012 |title=Meet the cast of 'My Daddy Dearest' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/my_daddy_dearest/811/meet-the-cast-of-my-daddy-dearest/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2013 | ''Indio'' | Pedro | | |- | ''Dormitoryo'' | Ador Silva | | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2014 | ''Adarna'' | Hugho | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Adarna: "Agalon, buhay ka!" - Raya |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/adarna/27712/adarna-agalon-buhay-ka-raya/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''My BFF'' | Old man | | |- | ''Elemento: Apoy ni Bambolito'' | Bambolito | | |- ! scope="row" | 2014–2016 | ''Ismol Family'' | Roberto "Bobong" Laqui | | |- ! scope="row" | 2015–2016 | ''MariMar'' | Eliong | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Bea |date=Nov 9, 2015 |title=pekto-nacua-hindi-raw-nakaranas-mag-move-on-sa-kanyang-love-life |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/royalwedding/inside/proposal/articles/2015-11-09/918/pekto-nacua-hindi-raw-nakaranas-mag-move-on-sa-kanyang-love-life |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2015 | ''Once Upon a Kiss'' | Badong | | |- | ''Alamat'' | Kuneho / Diego (voice) |Episode: "Mariang Sinukuan" | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2016 | ''KalyeSerye'' | Cookie | | |- | ''Magkaibang Mundo'' | Bombi | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2018 |title=Magkaibang Mundo {{!}} Full Episode 58 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/magkaibang_mundo/88884/magkaibang-mundo-full-episode-58/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Naku, Boss Ko!'' | Mr. C | | |- ! scope="row" | 2016–2019 | ''Sunday PinaSaya'' | Himself (co-host) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2016 | ''Superstar Duets'' | Himself (contestant) | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Superstar Duets: Pekto and Seeyah Later get eliminated |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/5692/superstar-duets-pekto-and-seeyah-later-get-eliminated/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2015 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2016–2017 | ''Hahamakin ang Lahat'' | Johnny | | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2017 | ''Meant to Be'' | Topeks | | |- | ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' | Simeon | | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="6"| 2018 | ''Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka'' | Tantoy Cruz | | |- | ''Kambal, Karibal'' | Olsec (Maricar's Driver) | | |- | ''Victor Magtanggol'' | Ringgo | | |- | ''Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko'' | Minggoy |Episode: "Dobol, Tripol" | |- | ''Onanay'' | Hector | | |- | ''Sarap, 'Di Ba?'' | Himself (guest) | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aquino |first=Maine |date=June 13, 2022 |title=Sarap, 'Di Ba?: Carmina Villarroel at Pekto, nakipag-bonding with Kapuso singers |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/sarap_di_ba/89447/sarap-di-ba-carmina-villarroel-at-pekto-nakipag-bonding-with-kapuso-singers/story?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2020 | ''Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday'' | Randy | | |- | ''Descendants of the Sun'' | Peryante | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Jansen |date=December 11, 2019 |title=LOOK: Iconic scenes taken from 'Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation)' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/dots_ph/11765/look-iconic-scenes-taken-from-descendants-of-the-sun-the-philippine-adaptation/photo?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2021 | ''Owe My Love'' | Oryo Guipit | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Owe My Love: Full Episode 54 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/fullepisodes/home/owe_my_love/130932/owe-my-love-full-episode-54/video |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2021–2023 | ''All-Out Sundays'' | Himself (co-host) | | |- ! scope="row" | 2021–2022 | ''Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento'' | Senyong | | |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2022 | ''Panalo o Talo It's You'' | Victor Pinagpala | | |- | ''Running Man Philippines'' | Himself (guest) | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2022 |title=Running Man Philippines: Pekto, Glaiza, at Angel, ang LUCKY ONES for today's videyow! (Episode 12) |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/running_man_philippines/170188/running-man-philippines-pekto-glaiza-at-angel-ang-lucky-ones-for-todays-videyow-episode-12/video?is_mobile=true&_s=0 |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2022–2024 | ''Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa'' | Solomon "Sol" Banayad | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2024 |title='Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa 2.0' opens its doors anew |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-entertainment/2024/01/18/2326670/jose-marias-bonggang-villa-20-opens-its-doors-anew/ |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-US}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''Abot-Kamay na Pangarap'' | Elmer | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=EJ |date=February 10, 2023 |title='Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap' viewers, humanga kay Pekto |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/abot_kamay_na_pangarap/97971/abot-kamay-na-pangarap-viewers-humanga-kay-pekto/story?amp |access-date=May 11, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}</ref> |- | ''Royal Blood'' | Magician | | |- |''Open 24/7'' |Pablo | | |- ! scope="row" | 2024 |''Makiling'' |Estong | | |- ! scope="row" | 2025 | ''Cruz vs Cruz'' |Abel | | |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|id=1524356}} *[https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/pektonacua Sparkle profile]
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