Atom Araullo

Alfonso Tomas "Atom" Pagaduan Araullo (Tagalog: [aˈɾaʊʎɔ]; born October 19, 1982) is a Filipino journalist, model, television presenter, triathlete, occasional actor, and radio host.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pagaduan and the surname or paternal family name is Araullo.

Atom Araullo
Araullo in 2019
Born
Alfonso Tomas Pagaduan Araullo

(1982-10-19) 19 October 1982
Quezon City, Philippines
EducationAteneo de Manila Grade School
Philippine Science High School Main Campus
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation(s)Field reporter, TV host, documentarist, model, occasional actor
Years active1993–present
Employer(s)GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs (2004–2005; 2017–present)[1]
ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs (2005–2017)
ALL KAPS Talent Management Agency (20??–present)[2]

Araullo is a national Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and was conferred the title after undertaking missions to visit displaced families in Mindanao, Bangladesh, and Jordan.[3][4]

He is also an advocate for environmental conservation, notably in marine ecosystems. He received a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame on November 21, 2017.[5]

Early life and education

Atom Araullo was born as Alfonso Tomas Pagaduan Araullo on October 19, 1982, the youngest child and only son of Miguel (nicknamed "Mike")[6] and Carol Araullo (née Pagaduan).[7] He has an older sister, Alessandra "Sandra" Araullo-Gonzales, who is a triathlete as well. Being the son of an activist family, Araullo spent most of his early childhood days with his parents battling it out during the Marcos dictatorship. This has exposed him to the political struggle in the country. During his early elementary school days, his parents exposed him to sports and the theater. As a result, he became part of several plays and has joined various competitions as a triathlete.

He finished his elementary education at Ateneo de Manila University, and his high school education at the Philippine Science High School Main Campus. Araullo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied physics from the University of the Philippines Diliman.[8] There he became a member of the League of Filipino Students (LFS), as well as the chairperson of the Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights - UP (STAND-UP). He also won as Councilor in the UP Diliman University Student Council elections of 2003, garnering the highest number of votes.

Career

1993–2003: Early beginnings

During his childhood years, Araullo was part of 5 and Up (produced by Probe Productions, Inc.). He also used to host the Studio 23 morning show Breakfast, The National Quiz Bee, Probe Media Foundation Inc.'s Kabataan Xpress, Basta Sports and Kalye: Mga Kwento ng Lansangan with Anthony Taberna and Sol Aragones.

2004–2017: Beginnings as GMA News reporter and transfer to ABS-CBN
Araullo in 2009

Araullo started his news-reporting career with GMA Network where he featured in the "ATOMic Sports" segment of 24 Oras. He moved to ABS-CBN in 2005.[9] He hosted Red Alert and Umagang Kay Ganda.

Initially rumored, Araullo confirmed his resignation as a news reporter of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, specifically from his reportorial duties on TV Patrol, Bandila, and the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) in late August 2016. He explained that he wanted to explore opportunities and pursue other interests, debunking the rumor that he opted for resignation because of his strong opinions.[10]

2017–present: Return to GMA Network

In September 2017, Araullo left ABS-CBN.[11] He returned to GMA Network that same month, where he focused on making documentaries[9] such as Philippine Seas (2017) and The Atom Araullo Specials (2018–present).[12][13]

"Munting Bisig", an episode from the Atom Araulo Specials, won a silver award in the human concerns and social issues category at the Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards. The episode also won in the social issues category at the New York Festivals TV and Film Awards 2022 and best Asian documentary at the Asia Contents Awards.[14]

Acting career

Araullo made his acting debut with a lead role in a noir crime drama film Citizen Jake directed by Mike De Leon in 2018, acting as a son of corrupt senator-turned-citizen journalist Jacobo "Jake" Herrera Jr.[15][16][17]

Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultsSource
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Public Affairs Program HostY SpeakNominated
201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda host)Umagang Kay GandaNominated
Best Documentary Program HostHiwagaNominated
201428th PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
2015USTv AwardsStudent Leaders’ Choice for TV PersonalityWon
Platinum Stallion Media AwardsMost Trusted Field Reporter AwardTV PatrolWon
2016USTv AwardsStudent Leaders’ Choice of TV PersonalityWon
Students' Choice of Social Media PersonalityWon
Golden Laurel: Lycean Choice Media AwardsBest Morning Show HostUmagang Kay GandaWon
20172017 New York FestivalsWorld's Best TV and FilmsDocumentary: Warmer (Climate Change)Won
(bronze medal)		[18]
Gandingan AwardsBest Public Service Program HostRed AlertWon[19]
2017 PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda host)Umagang Kay GandaWon[20]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Film Production
2018Citizen Jake[21]Jacobo "Jake" Herrera Jr.Billed as "Featuring"Cinema Artists Philippines

Radio

References
  1. Welcome "Atom Araullo moved GMA News and Public Affairs". Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2017..GMA Network. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  2. Bonoan, Reggee (March 21, 2018). "ALL KAPS talent management agency, umabot na sa 28 ang mga alaga". Balita (in Filipino). Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  3. "UNHCR - Atom Araullo". UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  4. "Atom Araullo appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador". UNHCR. February 4, 2019. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  5. "Karen Davila, Anthony Taberna get stars at Eastwood Walk of Fame". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2017. Archived from the original on November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  6. "What Atom Araullo learned from his father". ABS-CBN News. June 21, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  7. "On the Spot: Atom Araullo". August 12, 2010. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  8. Teves, Maria Althea (March 15, 2009). "Atom Araullo: From physics to activism to journalism". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on February 4, 2011. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  9. Jarloc, Glaiza (September 22, 2017). "Atom Araullo returns to GMA Network". Sun Star Manila. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  10. "ABS-CBN News reporter Atom Araullo resigns from reportorial duties". Manila Bulletin. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  11. "Atom Araullo bids goodbye to ABS-CBN". SunStar. September 15, 2017. Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  12. Siazon, Rachelle (November 5, 2017). "Atom Araullo 'very hands on' in shooting first Kapuso documentary Philippine Seas". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  13. Tariman, Pablo A. (April 15, 2018). "Life beneath the bridge & other docu discoveries". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  14. Tunac, Hermes Joy (October 20, 2022). "'The Atom Araullo Specials: Munting Bisig' wins silver award at the Cannes Corporate Media and TV Awards". MSN. Archived from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  15. "Atom to make movie debut in new Mike de Leon film". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. November 22, 2016. Archived from the original on March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  16. Lo, Ricky (March 27, 2017). "The 'baptism' of Atom Araullo". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  17. Parungao, Regina Mae (July 10, 2017). "Atom Araullo: From journalist to actor". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  18. "Atom's documentary gets bronze at New York Festivals". ABS-CBN News. April 29, 2017. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  19. "ABS-CBN wins big at UP's Gandingan Awards". ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  20. Vice Ganda dedicates Star Awards win to Hashtags' Franco ABS-CBN News
  21. Parungao, Regina Mae (July 10, 2017). "Atom Araullo: From journalist to actor". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
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