Chokoleit

Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (June 25, 1972 – March 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Chokoleit, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series Marina.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Aguilar and the surname or paternal family name is Garcia.
Chokoleit[1]
Born
Jonathan Aguilar Garcia

(1972-06-25)June 25, 1972
Davao City, Philippines
DiedMarch 9, 2019(2019-03-09) (aged 46)[2]
Bangued, Abra, Philippines[2]
Resting placeDavao Memorial Park, Philippines
OccupationComedian, actor, television host
Years active1990–2019
AgentStar Magic (2004–2019)

Education

Chokoleit attended Ateneo de Davao University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication.[3][4]

Career

Chokoleit's showbiz career started in 1994 when he was discovered by movie director/ talent manager Maryo J. de los Reyes. His contemporary was fellow stand-up comedian Gil "Ate Gay" Morales. Not soon after, he became a bit player in the GMA Network sitcom Haybol Rambol, sharing screen time with lead stars Dennis Padilla, Benjie Paras and Nida Blanca. He managed to stay with the sitcom until it was cancelled in 1995. He also became part of the talk show Brunch as comic relief to main hosts Bing Loyzaga and Michelle van Eimeren from 1998-1999 and started to appear in movies also as a bit player, while continuing his work as a stand-up comedian in The Library, Punchline and Laffline.

In 2004, Chokoleit bagged the role of Pearly Shell in the ABS-CBN fantaserye Marina after being recommended by director Wenn Deramas, who became instrumental to his career until the director's untimely death in 2016. From Marina, more TV shows and movies came for Chokoleit. His life story was essayed in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya and became a talent of the Kapamilya Network's "Star Magic".

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Source
2004 Marina Pearly Shell [5][2][6]
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Himself Episode: "Comedy Bar"
2005 Kampanerang Kuba Otlum [7]
2006 Komiks Dexter Episode: "Paa ni Isabella"
2006 Komiks Tonette Episode: "Inday sa Balitaw"
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Bungisngis
2007 Love Spell Kitchi Episode: "Click na Click"
2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Aljon
2008 Volta Denden
2010 Wansapanataym Dexter Episodes: "Inday Bote Part 1" & "Inday Bote Part 2"
2010-11 Mara Clara CG [8][7]
2012–13 Aryana Dikya [9]
2013 Wansapanataym Tinay Episode: "Daddy, Daddy, Doggy!"
2013 Juan dela Cruz Lorelei Cortez [7]
2015 Wansapanataym Gammy Episode: "Selfie pa More, Sasha no More"
2015 Ipaglaban Mo! Minnie Episode: "Ang Aking Pagkatao"
2015 Mac & Chiz Thief
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jonel [10]
2018 Asintado Gracia Nuevadez [11][7]
2018 Wansapanataym Albularyo Episode: "Switch Be With You"

Film
Year Title Role Notes Source
1990 Kakampi Ko Ang Diyos
1995 Rollerboys Perla
1997 Bawal sa Halik
1999 Sa Paraiso ni Efren
2004 Volta Denden [12]
2005 Bahay ni Lola 2 Glory
2006 D' Lucky Ones Bar host [12]
2006 Kapag Tumibok ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice
2006 Metlogs (Metrosexual Adventures)
2006 Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ze Moveeh Didi
2007 Pasukob Inang
2008 One Night Only Edward
2008 Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Cabinet member [12][13]
2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Bona [12]
2009 OMG (Oh, My Girl!) Toll Gay
2010 Tarima Gringo
2012 Shake Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion fat man/barber Segment: "Unwanted"
2013 Call Center Girl Trainer
2015 Etiquette for Mistresses Bailey [12]
2016 Echorsis
2018 Da One That Ghost Away Chicken feet [14]
2018 Kusina Kings [15]
2018 Sol Searching Cameo [16]
2018 Fantastica Beauty Final film appearance [17][18]

Death

Chokoleit died of a heart attack on the evening of March 9, 2019 at the age of 46, shortly after a performance at the Kawayan Festival in Bangued, Abra province. Before his death, he experienced difficulty breathing after his performance and was rushed to a local hospital.[2][13] His remains were brought to Davao City for the funeral. He was cremated afterwards on March 17. His ashes were interred in Davao Memorial Park.[19]

References
  1. "Chokoleit". Star Magic. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  2. "Comedian Chokoleit Dies". ABS-CBN Corporation News. March 10, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  3. Rated K. ABS-CBN Corporation. March 10, 2019.
  4. Magno, Alexander T. (March 10, 2019). "Comedian Chokoleit Dies After Abra Performance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  5. "Chokoleit Dies". CNN Philippines. March 10, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  6. "'Hindi Kita Makakalimutan': Claudine Mourns Death of 'Marina' Co-star Chokoleit". ABS-CBN Corporation News. March 10, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. "27 Funniest Photos of Chokoleit that Almost Broke the Internet!". ABS-CBN Corporation News. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  8. Quintos, Napoleon (October 22, 2010). "Chokoleit on Cristy Fermin: Siya ang Nagdemanda, Sinasagot ko Lang". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  9. "Tween Mermaid Aryana Makes a Big Splash". The Freeman. May 7, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  10. "Pooh, Chokoleit Join Vice Ganda on 'Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN Corporation News. June 25, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  11. "'Chokoleit Asks Julia and Shaina: Sino ang Maganda sa Ating Tatlo?". ABS-CBN Corporation News. June 28, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  12. "Chokoleit, Pumanaw Na". Star Cinema. March 10, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  13. Anarcon, James Patrick (March 10, 2019). "Claudine, Ai-Ai, Pokwang, Other Celebs Grieve over Chokoleit's Death". pep.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  14. Penilla, Doreen (April 10, 2018). "Who's Your Favorite 'DOTGA' Character? Choose here!". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  15. "Zanjoe, Empoy Cook up Laughs in 'Kusina Kings' Trailer". ABS-CBN Corporation News. October 7, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  16. Cruz, Marinel R. (June 14, 2018). "Pokwang Waives Huge Portion of Talent Fee in 'Sol Searching'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  17. Adel, Rosette (March 10, 2019). "Sympathies, Tributes Pour as Chokoleit Passes Away at 46". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  18. Padayhag, Mary Joy L. (June 14, 2018). "Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes are Vice Ganda's Leading Men in MMFF 2018 Film". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  19. "Chokoleit to be laid to rest today". The Filipino Times. March 16, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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