Luisito "Bodjie" Pascua[1] (born March 2, 1955) is a Filipino stage and film & TV actor and former children's television host. He is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational television program Batibot.[2]
Bodjie Pascua | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luisito Fernandez-Pascua 2 March 1955 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor / Teacher |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Kuya Bodjie of Batibot |
Pascua's stage appearances include Cabaret, Fire, Water, Woman, Mass, 1896, Zarzuela, Battalia Royale, and Hamlet, as well as numerous musicals written by composer Ryan Cayabyab such as Noli Me Tángere.[2]
His film appearances include: Imahenasyon, Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula Sa Kamulatan, The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (local title "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros"), and the satiric mockumentary Coup B'Etat.[3]
Batibot edit
Pascua is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational television program Batibot.[2]
On Batibot, Kuya Bodjie interacted with the other Batibot characters as part of the show's regular portion. Pascua's unique claim to fame, however, was a segment called "Mga Kwento ni Kuya Bodjie" ("Kuya Bodjie's stories") which featured Pascua telling a new short Children's story in every episode. Pascua called on his theater skills to make the narration lively and to give each character in the stories their own unique voice.[4]
The iconic status of the Kuya Bodjie character has linked him and his distinctive voice to the childhood memories of the generation of Filipino children who grew up during the late 1980s. Jokes and anecdotes about that period often involve a reference to the character, with the speaker imitating Pascua's signature vocalization, or that of other Batibot characters, such as Kiko Matsing or Pong Pagong, speaking to their "Kuya Bodjie".
Filmography edit
Television edit
- Batibot (RPN, PTV, ABS-CBN and GMA Network)
- Batang Batibot (GMA Network)
- GMA Telecine Specials (GMA Network)
- Love Notes (TV5)
- It Might Be You (ABS-CBN)
- Gimik (ABS-CBN)
- Pahina (ABS-CBN)
- Epol/Apple (ABS-CBN)
- Sineskwela (ABS-CBN)
- Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
- Art Angel (GMA Network) - guest
- Maynila (GMA Network)
- Magpakailanman (GMA Network)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas (ABS-CBN)
- Star Confessions (TV5)
- Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers (ABS-CBN)
- Your Song Presents: Million Miles Away (ABS-CBN)
- I Dare You (ABS-CBN)
- My Beloved (GMA Network)
- Broken Vow (GMA Network)
- Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso (ABS-CBN)
- Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN)
- The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA Network)- guest
- Agos (Knowledge Channel)
- Moon of Desire (ABS-CBN)
- Kuwentong K-buhayan (Knowledge Channel)
- Elemento (GMA Network)
- Nathaniel (ABS-CBN)
- Wattpad Presents (TV5)
- Oh My G! (ABS-CBN)
- Tunay na Buhay (GMA Network)
- Sabado Badoo (GMA Network)
- Ang Panday (TV5)
- Tsuperhero (GMA Network)
- Wildflower (ABS-CBN)
- Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko (GMA Network)
- Tadhana (GMA Network)
- Starla (ABS-CBN)
- 24/7 (ABS-CBN)
- 2 Good 2 Be True (Kapamilya Channel)
- Mga Kwentong Epik (TV5)
- Love You Stranger (GMA Network)
- Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters (GMA Network, 2022)
- The Iron Heart (Kapamilya Channel, 2023)
- Can’t Buy Me Love (Kapamilya Channel, 2023)
- Black Rider (GMA Network, 2023)
- Pinoy Crime Stories: Mastermind (GMA Network, 2024)
- Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law (GMA Network, 2024)
Web series edit
- Roadkillers (Amazon Prime Video, 2023)[5]
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | First Day High | Chairman Silla | ||
| 2007 | One More Chance | Sir Bert | ||
| 2010 | Emir | Amelia's dad | ||
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Maning | ||
| The Reunion | POP Principal/Priest | |||
| 2013 | Tuhog | Lando | ||
| 2016 | Saving Sally | Marty's father | ||
| 2017 | Dear Other Self | Roger Macadaeg | ||
| 2018 | Pan de Salawal | Mang Sal | ||
| 2024 | My Sassy Girl |
Awards and recognition edit
- Winner, Best Children's Program Host For Batibot - PMPC Star Awards For TV 1987
References edit
- ^ Inquirer.net Archived December 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Belen, Crispina. "Dingdong & Jessa, happier now that they're 'Christians'" in Celebrity World. Manila Bulletin March 29, 2005. ":: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- ^ "OPM Artist Video Catalog by Kabayan Central". www.kabayancentral.com. Archived from the original on 2004-11-21.
- ^ Bodjie Pascua. Batibot : Mga kuwento ni kuya bodjie (audiocasette). Miriam College Library, Quezon City: Ivory Records Corporation, The philippine children's television foundation. Archived from the original on June 3, 2011.
- ^ Daily Tribune (November 16, 2023). "Nadine Lustre is savage in new thriller series 'Roadkillers". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 23, 2023.