Paolo Bediones
Paolo Bediones (born March 17, 1974) is a Filipino television host, newscaster, radio commentator and actor.
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 Bediones hosting Binibining Pilipinas 2008 | |
| Born | Paolo Antonio Barba Bediones March 17, 1974 Roxas, Capiz, Philippines |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Actor, TV presenter, Journalist, Newscaster, Radio commentator |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website | http://paolobediones.blogspot.com/ |
Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines.[1] He is now a TV host and the newest newscaster on TV5.
On December 3, 2009, Bediones announced in a press conference that he had signed a three-year exclusive contract with TV5 (formerly ABC-5), owned by TV5 Network Inc. (formerly Associated Broadcasting Company).[2]
Personal life
Paolo, only male child among four offspring, was born to Rodolfo Pineda Bediones (from Roxas City, Capiz) and Maria Teresa Barba who separated when Paolo was still young. His mother Maria is the daughter of Fortuna Marcos-Barba (Paolo's maternal grandmother) who's the sister of the late President Ferdinand Marcos (Paolo's maternal granduncle).[3]
His late great grandfather was Maximo Bediones (1820–1932) who managed to father a son at the age of 99.[4] Bediones has three sisters. His previous girlfriend was former beauty queen Abby Cruz.
Career
Hosting
Bediones is a former TV host of a defunct MTV Philippines program Para, Bos! and Gameplan TV where he won "Best TV Host" alongside co-hosts Suzi Entrata-Abrera and Mondo Castro of the band The Pin-Ups. His previously hosted shows on GMA Network are Channel S, Gameplan, Digital LG Challenge (formerly Digital LG Quiz), Extra Extra, Extra Challenge, ETChing, S-Files, Mornings @ GMA, Whammy! Push Your Luck, Unang Hirit, Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok!, Pinoy Meets World, and Survivor Philippines (Seasons 1 and 2) on GMA 7 and hosted Sapul sa Singko (formerly Sapul) on TV5.
He is expected to return to hosting when Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines premieres on TV5 in 2012.
He's now host a public service program called Rescue 5, and also he's now also host a reality show Demolition Job and a sports program Astig in 2013 on TV5.
Newscasting
In late 2009, Bediones became a news anchor of Aksyon alongside Cheryl Cosim and later Erwin Tulfo. This was his first time as a newscaster for News5.
He was also given a public affairs program USI: Under Special Investigation on TV5 which airs every Sunday nights.
On February 18, 2011, Bediones left Aksyon to anchor Aksyon JournalisMO as a replacement for Martin Andanar. There he joined Cheri Mercado and Jove Francisco.
On February 22, 2012, Bediones joined together with Cheri Mercado to anchor a former news program entitled Pilipinas News replacing the former news program, Aksyon Journalismo.
On July 21, 2014, Bediones reunited with Cheryl Cosim for a new news program entitled Aksyon Tonite. This was Paolo's fourth over-all news program on News5 via TV5. He quit in late August, as he will shortly start a new restaurant business.
Radio
Paolo became an announcer for Radyo5 92.3 News FM as a member of News5. There, he hosts Sakto kay Paolo, Sakto (rin) kay Cheri and renamed Trabaho Lang with Pilipinas News co-anchor Cheri Mercado airing every weeknight.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Character | |||
| 2006 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Prof. Brando/Captain B | |||
Online Series
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2020 | My Day: The Series | Special Participation / TV host |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Newscaster |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Haring Bantayan |
| 2003 | Walang Kapalit | Teddy |
Awards and recognitions
- Winner, Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host for S-Files - 2005 PMPC Star Awards For Television (Tied w/ Boy Abunda of "The Buzz")
- Winner, Best Reality Competition Program Hosts for Extra Challenge - PMPC Star Awards For Television (2004, 2005 & 2006) (w/ Ethel Booba)
- Winner, Best Travel Show Hosts for Pinoy Meets World - 21st PMPC Star Awards For Television 2007 (w/ Miriam Quiambao)
- Winner, Best Reality Show Host for Survivor Philippines - 23rd PMPC Star Awards For Television (2009)
- Hall of Fame Winner - Aliw Awards (2000–2006)