Lou Veloso
Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948)[1] is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008).[2] As an actor, Veloso has also performed in films such as Kabayo Kids, released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) (1992), and M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989).[3]
Lou Veloso | |
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 Veloso in December 2016 | |
| Member of the Manila City Council from the Manila's 6th congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luciano Mariñas Veloso January 7, 1948 Rizal City, Rizal, Philippines |
| Political party | Asenso Manileño (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) PMP (2018–2021) Liberal (until 2018) |
| Residence | Manila |
| Occupation |
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Early career
Veloso's first film was Working Girls under VIVA Films in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the late comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996. He also appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.
Senakulo stage play
He is also the founder and musical stage play director of "Martir sa Golgota", a senakulo or passion play, launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year in Manila.[4]
Political career
Veloso was elected councilor of the 6th district of Manila from 1995 to 2004 and from 2007 until 2013. He ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party with Mayor Alfredo Lim but lost to incumbent Vice Mayor Isko Moreno.[5] He ran in 2016 for councilor under KABAKA but lost, placing eighth.
He successfully returned to the city council in 2019, running under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP led by Mayor Joseph Estrada. He was re-elected in 2022, this time under Asenso Manileño.[1]
He was notably the author of a resolution in 1996 seeking the renovation of the Manila City Hall's Clock Tower.[6] The renovation only started years later, until it was completed and inaugurated as the Manila Clock Tower Museum in 2022.[7][8]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-1989 | Student Canteen | Host | GMA Network |
| 1985-1994 | Batibot | Himself | RPN |
| 1985-1996 | Lovingly Yours | Himself | GMA Network |
| 1989-1990 | Boracay | Various | RPN |
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue[9] | Guest | IBC |
| 1994-1996 | Sine Skwela | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 1996-1998 | Agri Siyete | Host | GMA Network |
| 1999-2001 | Ispup | ABC | |
| 1999 | Back to Iskul Bukol | IBC | |
| 1999 | Beh Bote Nga | GMA Network | |
| 2001 | Daddy Di Do Du | ||
| 2002 | Magpakailanman | Various | |
| 2003 | Math-Tinik | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Kakabakaboo | Various | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Maynila | Various | |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang Jr. | Various | |
| 2005 | Noel | Various | QTV |
| 2006 | Calla Lily | Father Theo | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Camera Café | Various | QTV and GMA Network |
| 2007 | Daisy Siete | Various | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man Ang Pagbabalik | Various | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | ||
| 2009–2010 | Pepeng Agimat | Tata Endo | |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Various | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Noah | Tatang Zatok | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | K-High | Lolo | Knowledge Channel |
| 2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | TV5 |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Choreographer | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mula sa Puso | Taxi Passenger | |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Chief Satano | |
| 2012 | Luv U | Various | |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Uncle Magpainitan | |
| 2013 | Got to Believe | During Pantoja | |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Apoika | |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Joselito Romulo | |
| 2015 | Kano Luvs Pinay | Various | TV5 |
| 2015 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Sous Chef Tony | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | The Bamboo Stalk | Grandpa Mendoza | MBC |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | GMA Network | |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada Story | Lolo | |
| 2016 | Tsuperhero | Taong Grasa | |
| 2016–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Miyong | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Elvis | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Trops | Uge | |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Tanglaw | |
| 2017–2018 | Tadhana | Tatay Doy/Gusting | |
| 2018 | Bagani | Pirate Guy | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Dear Uge | Principal Teodoro | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Kadenang Ginto | Waldo | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Parasite Island | Andong | |
| 2019 | One of the Baes | Ed Casikip | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Bella Bandida | Siken | TV5 |
| 2021 | Hoy, Love You! | Bruno | iWantTFC |
| 2022–2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Prof. Jose R. Torres | GMA Network |
| 2023–present | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Ricardo "Noy" Asuncion, Jr. | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
References
- Dumaual, Mario (October 1, 2021). "Ejay Falcon naghain na ng COC para sa pagka-bise gobernador ng Oriental Mindoro" [Ejay Falcon files COC for vice governor of Oriental Mindoro]. TV Patrol (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News Channel. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.
- Inquirer.net. "Lou Veloso is on a roll". Archived from the original on December 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
- Lou Veloso, people.theiapolis.com
- "Senakulo on the street today". The Manila Times. March 28, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Erap: No comparison between Isko, Lou Veloso". Rappler. September 24, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- "Councilor Lou Veloso's vision to restore clock tower came to life under Mayor Isko Moreno's leadership". Metropoler. January 7, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Baroña, Franco Jose (July 2, 2022). "Manila Clock Tower declared prime tourist spot". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- Cusipag, Jhon Dave (July 2, 2022). "Calling all museum lovers: Manila's iconic clock tower is now the capital's newest tourist attraction". l!fe · The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- "What's on TV?". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. February 4, 1990. p. 17. Retrieved January 16, 2019.