Ching Arellano

Ching Arellano (June 6, 1960 – February 12, 2011) was a Filipino comedian and actor. He was former mainstay in Batibot.

Ching Arellano
Born
Francis Anthony A. Arellano

(1960-06-06)June 6, 1960
DiedFebruary 12, 2011(2011-02-12) (aged 50)
NationalityFilipino
Occupationactor, comedian
Years active1984–2010
Known forKuya Ching
Spouse(s)Che Vista-Arellano

Early life

Born Francis Anthony A. Arellano on June 6, 1960, in Mary Johnston Hospital, Manila. Grew up in Malabon, Metro Manila.

Early career

Ching Arellano, a theater actor who appeared in numerous films and TV shows in the past three decades. He started his acting career in 1977 at the University of the Philippines Diliman where he took up AB Theater Arts and was an active member of the UP Repertory Company under the tutelage of theater director Professor Behn Cervantes. After college, he continued his career in theater at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). In 1988, he started appearing on television via the political satire comedy "Sic O'Clock News" playing various roles, notably the character of former president Fidel V. Ramos. "Sic O'Clock News" was written by Jobart Bartolome and Amado Lacuesta under the direction of Marilou Diaz-Abaya. Shortly after, also in 1988, Arellano joined the Philippines' longest-running children show, Batibot as resident jeepney driver and all-around handyman "Kuya Ching."

Personal life

He was married to writer Che Vista-Arellano. Kuya Ching had a nephew named Drew Arellano who's also an actor and TV host.

Death

Arellano died of heart failure on Saturday, 12 February 2011. He was 50 years old. In 2008, Arellano was diagnosed by a heart specialist as to have had a heart afflicted with atrial fibrillation, in his case, a congenital condition. He was cremated on February 16, 2011 at the Eternal Gardens, Balintawak in Quezon City.

Filmography

TV Shows

Title Year Role Network
Batibot 1984–1994 Kuya Ching RPN/ABS-CBN/PTV
Sic-O-Clock News 1986–1989 Himself/Reporter IBC
Oki Doki Doc 1993–1996 SPO2 ABS-CBN
Lovers in Paris 2009 Popoy ABS-CBN
Impostor 2010 Tatay Cosme ABS-CBN

Movies

Title Year Role Films
Estudyante Blues 1989 Facundo Viva Films
Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien 1989 Viva Films
Hulihin Si ... Nardong Toothpick 1990 Policeman Viva Films
Tootsie Wootsie: Ang Bandang Walang Atrasan 1990 Viva Films
Teacher's Enemy no. 1 1990 Viva Films
Pitong Gamol 1991 Señor Ortega Viva Films
Alabang Girls 1992 Don Ambrocio Viva Films
Oki Doki Doc: The Movie 1996 SPO2 Star Cinema
Biyudo Si Daddy, Biyuda Si Mommy 1997 Ching Ma Star Cinema
Tik Tak Toys: My Kolokotoys 1999 Man in All White Star Cinema
Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik 1999 Mr. Hingl Star Cinema
Juan & Ted: Wanted 2000 Viva Films
Banyo Queen 2001 Viva Films
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