Bo Sanchez

Eugenio Isabelo Tomas Reyes Sanchez Jr. (born July 11, 1966), or widely known as Bo Sanchez, is a Filipino author,[1] entrepreneur,[2] Catholic lay preacher, motivational speaker[3] and minister. He is known as the "Preacher in Blue Jeans"[4][5][6][7] and the founder of Light of Jesus Family and The Feast.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Reyes and the surname or paternal family name is Sanchez.

Bo Sanchez
Personal
Born
Eugenio Isabelo Tomas Reyes Sanchez Jr.

(1966-07-11) July 11, 1966
Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines
ReligionChristianity
NationalityFilipino
SpouseMarowe Sanchez
Children2
DenominationRoman Catholic
Known forPreacher
Pen nameBo Sanchez
InstituteLight of Jesus Family
Senior posting
Websitebosanchez.ph

Early life

Bo Sanchez was born as Eugenio Isabelo Tomas Reyes Sanchez Jr. on July 11, 1966 in Caloocan[8] to Eugenio Sr. and Pilar Sanchez.[7]

He was often brought to prayer meetings by his parents. His parents first started attending prayer meetings in 1978 by the Upper Room Prayer Group in Project 7, Quezon City. The Sanchezes would later found their own prayer group, the Light of Jesus in their residence in Cubao, Quezon City. The first prayer meeting by the Light of Jesus was led by Eugenio Sanchez Sr. on September 9, 1980.[7]

Ministerial career

On September 16, 1989 during the second prayer meeting of the Light of Jesus, the 13-year-old Bo Sanchez gave his first talk. He has not stopped preaching since. In 1996, he also founded the Anawim, a facility for taking care of abandoned elderly people in Rizal.[9]

His work as a lay preacher has brought him all over the world. Bo has received many recognitions and awards in the Philippines and the Church. These include winning the Ten Outstanding Young Men award in 2006[10]

He is the founder of one of the religious communities in the Philippines, the Light of Jesus Family.[11] The community, as of 2016, has 35,000 members in the Philippines and the rest of the world[12] Through this, he founded two gatherings, the annual inspirational convention Kerygma Conference (now rebranded as Feast Conference, founded in 2006)[13] and the weekly fellowship and worship called "The Feast" in 200 areas in the country and other parts of the world.[14] He also founded the Truly Rich Club, an online private membership group where subscribers are provided with financial advice on how to invest in the stock market.[15]

He also hosted a daily radio program on Radio Veritas and Kape at Salita on DZMM and TeleRadyo from 2018 to 2021.[16]

Personal life

Bo Sanchez is married to Marowe Sanchez with whom he has two sons.[12]

Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Network
2003– Kerygma TV Host RPN (2003–2007)
TV5 (2008–2011)
IBC
2005– Tara na Pinoy! Host TV5 (2005–)[17]
ANC (2005-)[18]
– Kape at Salita[19] Co-host TeleRadyo

References
  1. "Holy thoughts". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 7, 2006. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  2. San Diego Jr., Bayani (May 19, 2012). "Joyce of summer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  3. Basco, Karl Cedrick (August 7, 2021). "Bo Sanchez on dealing with anxiety amid pandemic: Gratitude is powerful". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  4. "Preacher in Blue Jeans". The Manila Times. April 4, 2007. Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  5. "The Preacher in Blue Jeans, Bo Sanchez, welcomes Powerhouse into his home". GMA News (in Filipino). February 19, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  6. Saunders, Virginia S. (2012). Enter the Holy Spirit, Exit Me. WestBow Press. ISBN 978-1-4497-5395-5.
  7. Santiago, Cynthia (February 26, 2012). "Bo Sanchez: Preacher in Blue Jeans wants disciples to develop financial literacy". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  8. Sanchez, Bo. "Why I Look Like Tom Cruise". BoSanchez.ph. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  9. ANCX (December 16, 2019). "Make your Christmas more meaningful by supporting these worthy causes". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  10. Manahan IV, Ruben D. "Inspirational writer wins TOYM". The Manila Times. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  11. De Vera, Ruel S. (June 1, 2006). "Bo Sanchez brings you the Word made fresh". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  12. Gaddi, Grace (February 27, 2013). "Bo Sanchez says God's love helped him overcome pain of sexual abuse". GMA News. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  13. "Kerygma Conference 2010 set". The Philippine Star. October 11, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  14. Doyo, Ma. Ceres P. (October 7, 2012). "In God we trust-also in stocks". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  15. Katindoy, Von (January 4, 2014). "Mind Over Money". Inquirer Lifestyle. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  16. "DZMM's "Kape at Salita" and "Pasada Sais Trenta" liven up Filipinos' day". ABS-CBN. March 15, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  17. Navasero, Mandu (May 7, 2005). "Tara na Pinoy on 5". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  18. "A spiritual show that dares to be different". The Manila Times. July 3, 2005. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  19. Abunda, Boy (May 4, 2019). "Faith, family & finance". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
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