Allan K.

Alan Joveness Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), popularly known by his stage name Allan K., is a Filipino comedian, actor, singer and TV host. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga![1]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Quilantang.
Allan K.
Born
Alan Joveness Quilantang

(1958-12-13) December 13, 1958
Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Other namesAllan K., A.K., Ma'am Allan, Miss A, Pambansang Ilong ng Pilipinas
OccupationActor, comedian, singer, TV host
Years active1995–present

Career

Allan K's first appearance in Eat Bulaga! was in the segment "Bulagaan"; before joining the show he performed in bars, and in other countries.

He became a regular host of Eat Bulaga! with his own segment entitled "Allan Nose (a pun on the English word knows) Best".

During his stay in Eat Bulaga!, one challenge for him was to walk from Broadway Centrum (Quezon City) to Cathedral of Antipolo (estimated distance: 16.8 km) and perform in the EB Babes' Bebot division competition.

Alongside Eat Bulaga!, Allan K was also a host of All Star K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge together with singer and host Jaya Ramsey from 2004 to 2009.

He also previously hosted BandaOke with co-host Jaya Ramsey, and co-hosted the comedy talent show Comedy Bar with Eugene Domingo.

Allan K was also inducted into the "Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame" in 2014 for contributing his singing, acting, and hosting.

He owns comedy bars called Klownz and Zirkoh. There are several celebrities who permanently perform every night in his comedy bars. The two comedy bars entered bankrupt in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the economy.

On the December 12, 2020 episode of Eat Bulaga's segment Bawal Judgmental, he and his co-host Wally Bayola admitted that they were former COVID-19 patients. On his statement, he said that he was brought to the ICU due to severe infection of the virus but he later fastly recovered after days.

Allan K identifies as gay.[2]

Filmography

Television
Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2017Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: InayBinetGMA Network
2016Superstar DuetsHimself / Judge
2016KalyeseryeMrs. Caitlyn "Dudang" Smash
2016Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Walang KapalitGil
2015Sabado BadooCameo footage featured
2015Vampire ang Daddy KoDiva
2015Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng PagmamahalLino
2014Bubble GangHimself
2014Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Ilaw Ng PanahonJulie
2010–2011Comedy BarHost
2009–2010BandaOke
2004–2009All-Star K!
2002The Weakest LinkIBC
2000GMA Telecine SpecialsVariousGMA Network
2000Beh Bote NgaHimself / Guest
1999–20011 for 3Gorgonio "Gorgy" Magalpoc
1998–2003Sing Galing!HostABC
1998–2001Easy Money: Ang Cash Ng Bayan
1995–presentEat Bulaga!Co-hostGMA Network

Film

Awards
  • Winner, Best Male TV Host For Eat Bulaga on GMA 7 in 2011
  • Inducted into the Philippines Eastwood City Walk of Fame 2014

See also

References
  1. "Bonding time with the 'Eat Bulaga' family". Manila Bulletin. 2 April 2009. Archived from the original on 16 April 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. Vanzi, Sol Jose (30 April 2003). "ALLAN K. TO CONQUER THE BIG DOME". www.newsflash.org.
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