Dawit Tabonares
Stand-up comedian from Philippines ๐ต๐ญ
About Dawit Tabonares
Dawit Tabonares is a Filipino stand-up comedian of half-Ethiopian, half-Filipino heritage, born and raised in Cebu. He relocated to Manila to pursue stand-up comedy, explaining that Cebu has no stand-up scene, only videoke. He is a member of The Comedy Crew, the Manila-based stand-up collective led by Alex Calleja.
His material draws on his search for his biological father, family dynamics, and the cultural contrast between his Cebuano upbringing and life in Tagalog-speaking Manila, and he opens sets by joking about his distinctive afro hair. Tabonares has also worked as an actor, with credits including the film Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story (2018), the Netflix film One Hit Wonder (2025), in which he co-starred alongside fellow Comedy Crew member Alex Calleja, and the television series SellBlock.
Guest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Dawit Tabonares.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
4:36Dawit Tabonares | The Comedy Crew
Alex Calleja
41.8K views
0:43Punchline | Usapang Comedy Crew with Dawit Tabonares and Rex Millora
Alex Calleja
1.3K views
0:11Punchline | Usapang Men at Woke with Rex Millora and Dawit Tabonares
Alex Calleja
921 viewsChannels on this page: Alex Calleja
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dawit Tabonares from?
Dawit Tabonares was born and raised in Cebu and is of half-Ethiopian, half-Filipino heritage; he moved to Manila for stand-up, saying that Cebu has no stand-up scene, only videoke.
Is Dawit Tabonares in The Comedy Crew?
Yes, he is a member of The Comedy Crew, the Manila-based stand-up collective led by Alex Calleja.
What does Dawit Tabonares joke about?
His material covers his search for his biological father, family dynamics and the contrast between his Cebuano upbringing and life in Tagalog-speaking Manila, and he opens sets with jokes about his afro hair.
What films has Dawit Tabonares acted in?
His acting credits include Jacqueline Comes Home: The Chiong Story (2018), the Netflix film One Hit Wonder (2025) with Alex Calleja, and the series SellBlock.
