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Michael V.
Michael V.
Michael V.
Background information
Birth name Beethoven del Valle Bunagan
Born December 17, 1969 (1969-12-17) (age 38)
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genre(s) Pop, OPM Rap/Hip-Hop, Novelty, Parody
Occupation(s) Singer, actor, comedian

Michael V. (born December 17, 1969 Beethoven del Valle Bunagan), also known as "Bitoy" or "Toybits", is a Filipino comedian, actor, director, composer, singer and parodist, who appears in the GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoy's Funniest Videos. He is known for his "translations" and parodies of Filipino and foreign pop songs, and has made original songs, such as "Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko" (You Hurt My Heart), and "Hindi ako Bakla" (I'm Not Gay).
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* 1 Life and career
* 2 Music career
o 2.1 Discography
o 2.2 As Composer
* 3 Characters and Impersonations
o 3.1 Characters
o 3.2 Impersonations (real life people and fictional characters)
* 4 Television Shows
* 5 Filmography
* 6 References

[edit] Life and career

Beethoven was born on December 17, 1969 in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines. His father named him after German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, not because they shared almost the same birth date (199 years later), but because his father saw a copy of Beethoven's LP in his boss's office and didn't know that "Beethoven" is a surname.

His nickname is not actually derived from his real name, as earlier speculated. It was taken from a TV character played by comedian Bentot. When Bentot guested in Iskul Bukol, the then high school pupil Beethoven saw it. The next day, he was mimicking Bentot's voice in school. His classmates then called him Bitoy. The nickname sticks up to this day.

In his younger days, he was a a very hopeful boy. Spending his days in rooftops of a tenement housing where he lived for almost 20 years, he foresees himself making a difference any way he can.

He joined a lot of contests on TV. In one contest at Eat Bulaga, judge Ogie Alcasid turned him down. Later, Beethoven became a co-host of Eat Bulaga and Ogie Alcasid become one of his close friends and co-star in the long-running Bubble Gang and the defunct Tropang Trumpo.

During the popularity of Andrew E., the song Humanap Ka Ng Panget became a monster hit. The then unsigned Beethoven composed a reply song entitled "Maganda Ang Piliin (Ayoko Ng Panget)". At that time, OctoArts was then inviting Beethoven's female friend and rapping partner, Dianne, to submit a demo tape. In that demo tape, Beethoven's Maganda Ang Piliin was accidentally included. He and Dianne got individual recording contract. Beethoven's song and its accompanying album became a hit.

Michael V.'s first movie appearance was in Regal Films' comedy flick, "Banana Split" topbilled by Joey Marquez. But his star shone more brightly when OctoArts Films started to include him in several comedy flicks that cast him alongside Vic Sotto ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "D' Sisters", "Lastikman"), Ogie Alcasid ("Ano ba Yan", "Ano ba Yan 2", "Manolo en Michelle", etc.), Francis M, and many more.

Michael is indeed an actor worth of admiration. Unlike his peers in the industry, this writer and actor has an academic degree on Mass Communications from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. He finished his secondary education in Manila Science High School.

He has won the Asian Television Awards for the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006.

He recently joined MariMar as the voice cast of Fulgoso. After his voice acting in MariMar, he joins the casts of Codename: Asero which is Bitoy's first soap.

On August 23, 2008, Michael V, was on cloud nine after having been officially informed that he will grace the front cover of Reader's Digest (RD) 5th Annual Humor Special, September issue.[1]

[edit] Music career

[edit] Discography

In 2006, Michael released his newest studio album, The Bubble G Anthology, which is a compilation of his song parodies from the TV show Bubble Gang under GMA Records. His new album can be described as "an audio-visual venture", with songs such as Mamaw, which is a parody of Kamikazee's song Narda, and DJ Bumbay, a comical take at the Indian merchants that are doing business in the Philippines. Some the songs in his album, like Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin, poked fun at his gay colleague, Diego, which is also a regular at Bubble Gang.

It was also said that he needed to re-master some of his song parody performances, since because it was first played on TV, it came out as mono, and to make it distinguishable from pirated versions. Hindi Ako Bakla became a hit over the radio stations in 2007.

Notable songs from Michale V.'s different albums:

* Joy In My Heart
* Hindi Ako Bakla
* DJ Bumbay
* 'Wag na 'Wag (Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin by Kitchie Nadal)
* Chaka N'ya (Sa Kanya, from Attic Cat, by Sharon Cuneta)
* Mamaw! (Narda by Kamikazee)
* Di Na Maggigisa (Di Na Mag-iisa, from Darna, by Regine Velasquez)
* Wag N'yo Kaming Pansinin (Pag-ibig Ko'y Pansinin, from Stairway to Heaven, by Faith Cuneta)
* Isaw Nga (Ikaw Nga, from Mulawin, by South Border)
* May B.O. Na Ako (Nandito Lang Ako, from Captain Barbell, by Shamrock)
* Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko

[edit] As Composer

Aside from his new album, he is a composer of theme songs not for his show Bubble Gang but also in GMA shows. Notable song he composed is Alinlangan, sung by Jolina Magdangal for GMA telefantasya Super Twins.

[edit] Characters and Impersonations

Michael V. has called The Master of Disguise by his fans. These are some known characters and impesonations of Michael V. not only in Bubble Gang but also in his GMA shows and his commercials.

[edit] Characters

* Lito (Dwarf Singer)
o Lilo and Tito (identical twins of Lito)
* Junee Lee
o He was also a co-host with Lani Misalucha in a GMA talk show Celebrity Turns with Junee and Lani and made appearance in Vic Sotto's Lastikman.
* Evilyn Magpayo a.k.a. Ate Ebs
* Didjay Vidjay
* David Criss - a "street magician" character from Bitoy's Funniest Videos
* Junior - a happy-go-lucky child
* Jacob, Johnny and Julie (parody of Koreanovela characters)
o This was also a commercial music video (Joy In My Heart) promo for Joy Ultra.
* Don Miguel of Muchas Grasas
* Etong, Betong and Bebang
* Fredda Torra (in BEBOT or "Binibini ng Eat Bulaga on TV" segment of Eat Bulaga and parody of alien Predator in its series)
* Angelina's Yaya (known for being a "such-a-loser" maid)
* Gagambala (parody of the upcoming GMA show Gagambino)
* Chika-Dora (parody of Dora the Explorer)

[edit] Impersonations (real life people and fictional characters)

* Michael Ricketts (Mike Enriquez)
o (coughing, sometimes louder), Excuse me po...& Ronnie Ricketts for the long-back hair
* Bonggang Bongbong (Ben Tulfo)
* Krissy (Kris Aquino)
* Jajajajamby Magdangal (Jamby Madrigal)
* Jun Loyspada (Jun Lozada)
* Kamandog (Kamandag)
* Mary Ann Riviera (Marian Rivera)
* Tom Yam (Tim Yap)
* Madame Rocha (Madame Auring)
* Kitchie Na Day (Kitchie Nadal)
* Marilawin (mixture of Mulawin and Marinara)
* Captain Gargle (Captain Barbell)
o He was also an alter-ego of Michael Ricketts.
* Amoyhan of Pinkantadia (Amihan of Encantadia)
* Ate B (Vilma Santos)
* Churang Cuneta (Sharon Cuneta)
* G.M. Hey (President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo)
* Regine "Ang Bilas Ko" (Regine Velasquez)
* Mahalai (Mahal)
* Edi Pil (Eddie Gil)
* Celine Din 'Yon (Celine Dion)
* Sindi Lupa (Cyndi Lauper)
* Ivan Submarina (Ivan Mayrina, GMA reporter)
* Betty La Kea (Betty La Fea)
* Bakokang (Bakekang)
* Von Jon Bodgie (Jon Bon Jovi)
* Prinsipe (Prince)
* Fake Cuneta (Faith Cuneta)
* Kapatid na Auring
* Pie Palayan (Pie Calayan)
* Get Li (Jet Li)
* Rey Bolero (Rey Valera)


He has been a member (or leader) of parody music bands:

* Shout Boarders (South Border)
* SexBalls (SexBomb Girls)
* Douche (Cueshe)
* Spice Gays (Spice Girls)
* Hansama (Hanson)
* AquaOxigenada (Aqua)
* Princess (Queen)
* KayoKasiEh! (Kamikazee)
* Shamerock (Shamrock)
* EB Bebot (EB Babes)
* Erase Your Heads (Eraserheads)
* Liver Maya (Rivermaya)
* Eh ###### (Imago)

[edit] Television Shows

* Codename: Asero (GMA) - Bodgie X
* MariMar (Philippine TV Series) (GMA) - Pulgoso (vocal role)
* Eat Bulaga's Holy Week Specials (GMA)
* Eat Bulaga (GMA) - Himself (co-host)
* Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bubble Gang (GMA) - Various
* Ooops!... - Director
* Bitoy's Adventures In Bilibkaba! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bilibitornat! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Bitoy's World (GMA) - Etong, Betong and Bebang
* Ready, Text, Go! (GMA) - Himself (host)
* Mikee (GMA) Various
* Tropang Trumpo (ABC) - Various
* Maalaala Mo Kaya? (ABS-CBN) - Various
* Teysi Ng Tahanan: Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang (ABS-CBN) - Various
* Ready, Get Set, Go! (ABS-CBN) - Himself

[edit] Filmography

* Banana Split
* O-ha! Ako pa?
* Isko Adventures in Animasia
* Si Ayala at si Zobel
* Mama's Boys
* Ang Tatay kong Nanay
* Halik ng Bampira
* Rubberman - Bitoy/Rubberman
* Ano ba Yan
* Ano ba Yan 2
* Anting-anting
* Bitoy Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin - Bitoy
* Sinaktan Mo Ang Puso Ko
* D' Sisters: Nuns of the Above - Michael
* Manolo en Michelle
* Kwentong kayumanggi - Narrator
* Bestman: 4 Better, Not 4 Worse - Joey
* Lastikman - Junee Lee
* Fantastic Man - Professor Manalo
* Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka fairy, the legend - Itim
* Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka fairy ko... The legend goes on and on and on - Kabayo (voice cast)
* Paraiso: Tatlong Kuwento ng Pag-asa - Didoy
* Urduja - Kukut
* Pwera Biro, Mahal Kita (D' Beachboys) michael v., gma's one and only bitoy

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 The Wallet

As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet contained only three dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as if it had been in there for years. The envelope was worn and the only thing that was legible on it was the return address. (world of warcraft power leveling)
  I started to open the letter, hoping to find some clue. Then I saw the dateline -- 1924. The letter had been written almost sixty years earlier. It was written in a beautiful feminine handwriting, on powder?blue stationery with a little flower in the left?hand corner. It was a "Dear John"letter that told the recipient, whose name appeared to be Michael, that the writer could not see him any more because her mother forbade it. Even so, she wrote that she would always love him. It was signed Hannah.

It was a beautiful letter, but there was no way, except for the name Michael, to identify the owner. Maybe if I called information, the operator could find a phone listing for the address on the envelope. The operator suggested I speak with her supervisor, who hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well, there is a phone listing at that address, but I can't give you the number. " She said as a courtesy, she would call that number, explain my story and ask whoever answered if the person wanted her to connect me. Aion kina

 I waited a few minutes and then the super?visor was back on the line. "I have a party who will speak with you. " I asked the woman on the other end of the line if she knew anyone by the name of Hannah. She gasped. " Oh! We bought this house from a family who had a daughter named Hannah. But that was thirty years ago!" "Would you know where that family could be located now?" I asked. "I remember that Hannah had to place her mother in a nursing home some years ago, "the woman said. "Maybe if you got in touch with them, they might be able to track down the daughter. "She gave me the name of the nursing home, and I called the number. The woman on the phone told me the old lady had passed away some years ago, but the nursing home did have a phone number for where the daughter might be living. I thanked the person at the nursing home and phoned the number she gave me. The woman who answered explained that Hannah herself was now living in a nursing home. This whole thing is stupid, I thought to myself. Why am I making such a big deal over finding the owner of a wallet that has only three dollars and a letter that is almost sixty years old?

Nevertheless, I called the nursing home in which Hannah was supposed to be living, and the man who answered the phone told me , "Yes, Hannah is staying with us. "Even though it was already 10 P. M. , I asked if I could come by to see her. "Well, "he said hesitatingly, "if you want to take a chance, she might be in the day room watching television. "

 world of warcraft gold,I thanked him and drove over to the nursing home. The night nurse and a guard greeted me at the door. We went up to the third floor of the large building. In the day room, the nurse introduced me to Hannah. She was a sweet, silverhaired old?timer with a warm smile and a twinkle in her eyes. I told her about finding the wallet and showed her the letter. The second she saw the powder?blue envelope with that little flower on the left, she took a deep breath and said, "Young man, this letter was the last contact I ever had with Michael. "She looked away for a moment, deep in thought, and then said softly, "I loved him very much. But I was only sixteen at the time and my mother felt I was too young. Oh, he was so handsome. He looked like Sean Connery, the actor. "

"Yes, " she continued, "Michael Goldstein was a wonderful person. If you should find him, tell him I think of him often. And, " she hesitated for a moment, almost biting her lip, tears welled up in her eyes, "I never did marry. I guess no one ever matched up to Michael. . . "I thanked Hannah and said good?bye. I took the elevator to the first floor and as I stood by the door, the guard there asked, "Was the old lady able to help you?"I told him she had given me a lead. "At least I have a last name. But I think I'll let it go for a while. I spent almost the whole day trying to find the owner of this wallet. "I had taken out the wallet, which was a simple brown leather case with red lacing on the side. When the guard saw it, he said, "Hey, wait a minute! That's Mr. Goldstein's wallet. I'd know it anywhere with that bright red lacing. He 's always losing that wallet. I must have found it in the halls at least three times. "  wow gold
 
?"Who's Mr. Goldstein?"I asked, as my hand began to shake. "He 's one of the old?timers on the eighth floor. That's Mike Goldstein's wallet for sure. He must have lost it on one of his walks. "I thanked the guard and quickly ran back to the nurse's office. I told her what the guard had said. We went back to the elevator and got on. I prayed that Mr. Goldstein would be up.
 
On the eighth floor, the floor nurse said, "I think he's still in the day room. He likes to read at night. He 's a darling old man. "We went to the only room that had any lights on, and there was a man reading a book. The nurse went over to him and asked if he had lost hiswallet. Mr. Goldstein looked up with surprise, put his hand in his back pocket and said, "Oh, it is missing. ""This kind gentleman found a wallet and we wondered if it could be yours. "I handed Mr. Goldstein the wallet, and the second he saw it, he smiled with relief and said, "Yes, that's it? It must have dropped out of my pocket this afternoon. I want to give you a reward. "
 
?"No, thank you, "I said. "But I have to tell you something. I read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet. "The smile on his face suddenly disappeared. "You read that letter?""Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is. "  ffxi gil

 He suddenly grew pale. "Hannah?You know where she is?How is she?Is she still as pretty as she was?Please, please tell me, " he begged. "She's fine. . . just as pretty as when you knew her, " I said softly.

The old man smiled with anticipation and asked, "Could you tell me where she is?I want to call her tomorrow. "He grabbed my hand and said, "You know something, mister?I was so in love with that girl that when that letter came, my life literally ended. I never married. I guess I've always loved her. "

 "Michael, " I said, "come with me. "We took the elevator down to the third floor. The hallways were darkened and only one or two little night lights lit our way to the day room, where Hannah was sitting alone, watching the television.

The nurse walked over to her. "Hannah, "she said softly, pointing to Michael, who was waiting with me in the doorway. "Do you know this man?"She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a word.

Michael said softly, almost in a whisper, "Hannah, it's Michael. Do you remember me?"She gasped. "Michael! I don't believe it! Michael! It's you! My Michael!"He walked slowly toward her, and they embraced. The nurse and I left with tears streaming down our faces. "See, "I said. "See how the good Lord works! If it's meant to be, it will be. "

world of warcraft power leveling, About three weeks later, I got a call at my office from the nursing home. "Can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"

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