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About Wacky Kiray

Wacky Kiray, born Ricardo Janaban Balarosa Jr. on June 24, 1980, in Pasay, Metro Manila, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, television host and actor. He began his stand-up career in 2000 after being discovered by the manager of Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila, while performing there as a singer, and he has since become a longtime resident stand-up comedian at the Punchline and Laffline comedy bars in Manila. Beyond the clubs, he built a wide television career on ABS-CBN, starting in September 2015 as an audience jester on the second season of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" and later appearing on shows including "Gandang Gabi Vice," "Pinoy Boyband Superstar," "The Voice Kids," "Pilipinas Got Talent" and "Banana Sundae." His breakthrough came in 2017 when he won the celebrity talent competition "I Can Do That" and was named "The Greatest Entertainer." From 2017 to 2020 he also served as one of the "sing-vestigators" on the Philippine adaptation of "I Can See Your Voice."

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wacky Kiray's real name?

Wacky Kiray is the stage name of Ricardo Janaban Balarosa Jr., a Filipino stand-up comedian, television host and actor born on June 24, 1980, in Pasay, Metro Manila.

How did Wacky Kiray get into stand-up comedy?

He was singing at Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila, when the bar's manager spotted him, and he started doing stand-up there in 2000.

Which comedy bars is Wacky Kiray associated with?

For many years Wacky Kiray has been a resident stand-up comedian at the Punchline and Laffline comedy bars in Manila.

What was Wacky Kiray's breakthrough?

His breakthrough came in 2017, when he won the celebrity talent competition "I Can Do That" and was named "The Greatest Entertainer."

Which ABS-CBN shows has Wacky Kiray appeared on?

Kiray joined ABS-CBN in September 2015 as an audience jester on the second season of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" and went on to appear on "Gandang Gabi Vice," "Pinoy Boyband Superstar," "The Voice Kids," "Pilipinas Got Talent" and "Banana Sundae."

What did Wacky Kiray do on I Can See Your Voice?

From 2017 to 2020 Wacky Kiray was one of the "sing-vestigators" on the Philippine version of "I Can See Your Voice."

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