Robi Domingo

Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo (Tagalog pronunciation: [jʊˈsebjo doˈmiŋo], born September 27, 1989), professionally known as Robi Domingo, is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of the reality competition series Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus in 2008, after which he became a member of ABS-CBN's group of film and television talents collectively known as Star Magic.

Robi Domingo
Domingo in 2022
Born
Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo

(1989-09-27) September 27, 1989
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesRobi Domingo
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • model
  • VJ
Years active2008–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
(2008–present)
A-List Models & Artists
Vidanes Celebrity Marketing
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Partner(s)Gretchen Ho (2012–2017)
Maiqui Pineda (2018–present)

Early life and education

Domingo was born on September 27, 1989, to parents who are both doctors. His father, Roberto "Boy" Domingo who acted as his guardian inside the PBB house, is a General Surgeon while his mother, Mary Ann Eusebio Domingo works as the company doctor of SSS. Domingo has a younger brother named Robert Marlo Domingo (known as Maro) who also went inside the PBB house for one day. He was in a relationship with former Ateneo Lady Eagle now turned host, Gretchen Ho.

Domingo has been attending Ateneo de Manila University since elementary and decided to continue studying there for his pre-med studies after exiting the PBB house. On March 23, 2012, Domingo graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences. Instead of immediately going to medical school as he originally planned, he opted to take a year of absence from his studies to focus on his showbiz career. Domingo was expected to begin studying medicine sometime in June 2013, however, the latest influx of hosting projects offered to him this year convinced him to further postpone his return to school. He hasn't made any other announcements regarding his future school plans.

Career

Domingo, together with his fellow housemate Josef Elizalde, entered the Pinoy Big Brother house as the "Plus housemates". Their entry was given the "school rivalry" angle because they both came from schools that are considered as rivals in the Philippines.[1] During the first week, they were given the secret task of convincing their housemates that they were "Best buds forever" who have been estranged for a number of years only to see each other again in the show's auditions. They were not able to succeed in their task because their ruse was discovered. Domingo would go on to be part of the Teen Big Four, eventually winning the Second Teen Big Placer award at the end of the season.

Domingo in 2009

Shortly after exiting the PBB house, Domingo joined the cast of the Philippine remake of My Girl with Elizalde, and another ex-housemate, Nicole Uysiuseng.[2] A few months later, Domingo joined another reality contest, the Myx VJ Search, which he eventually won with 3 others.[3] He was also given a regular spot in ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show, ASAP as part of the dance group, Gigger Boys. His next project was also with the group when he took the role of Arkin in Your Song Presents: Boystown. Aside from being a regular in the main show, he also started hosting the online counterpart of the show, ASAP Chill-Out, with his co-host/s changing over the years.

In late 2010, Domingo and his fellow Gigger Boys were launched as the hosts of the short-lived youth oriented teen variety show called Shoutout!. The show was cancelled on February 11, 2011, after a few months on air because of low ratings. However, not long after, it was announced that Domingo was being tapped to join the elite roster of hosts for Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited, together with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales. A week after the finale of Unlimited, Domingo launched the opening of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 with Gonzaga, Gonzales, and newly minted host, John Prats. He also became a guest star in ABS-CBN's Kahit Puso'y Masugatan late in December 2012, wherein he played the part of Gerald Fernandez opposite Andi Eigenmann's Veronica Salvacion. Aside from this, he was also a semi-regular co-host in Sarah Geronimo's now defunct Sunday night variety show, Sarah G. Live.

After a few months of speculation, it was confirmed that ABS-CBN had decided to tap Domingo as one of the co-hosts for its Philippine franchise of the popular reality show, The Voice of the Philippines in late 2013.[4] He was reunited with Gonzaga for this project, and joined by her younger sister, Alex Gonzaga. In early 2014, he was a host for the second season of ABS-CBN's afternoon reality show, I Dare You, reuniting with Prats, and joined by IDY season 1 host Melisa Cantiveros and Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited housemate, Denise Joaquin. In addition to this, Domingo was also chosen to be a game master in the second season of the reality show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles with Matteo Guidicelli in February 2014.

Domingo is announced to return as co-host for the 5th season of "Pinoy Big Brother" dubbed as "Pinoy Big Brother: All In" in April 2014, but it still remains unknown if he will return to co-host "The Voice of the Philippines (season 2)' which is scheduled to air in the middle of 2014. In addition, during the 2014 "MYX Music Awards", it was announced that Domingo was officially back on the roster of "Myx" VJs and was given the segment "Tuesdays with Robi".

Aside from television, Domingo has also starred in a few films, one of which was Cinco, a five-part horror anthology. This film marked the last project that he would have with fellow Gigger Boy AJ Perez before the latter died at the age of 18 in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac on midnight of April 17, 2011.[5]

Domingo is also an endorser, and among the brands that he has endorsed, is still endorsing or is affiliated with at present time are: Nokia, Oppo, Bench, Coca-Cola, Dole, Greenwich Pizza, Jollibee, Skechers, Globe Telecom, Adidas, Wade Shoes, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym, Ray-Ban, The Body Shop, Your Own Time and Folded & Hung. He also took part in the Bench "Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future" Denim and Underwear Show at the Araneta Coliseum when he tore his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.

In January 2011, Domingo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.

As of 2020, Robi quits again as a host VJ for MYX for the 2nd time due to retrenchment of ABS-CBN's non-renewal of their franchise and also due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, but still active in mostly Kapamilya programs.

Personal life

Robi is the 2nd Cousin of Pinoy Dream Academy Champion Yeng Constantino.

Filmography

Television

YearShowRoleNetwork
2023 It's Your Lucky Day Himself / Host Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
GTV
Watchawin PIE Channel
2022 Idol Philippines Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
Jeepney TV
TV5
2021–2022Pinoy Big Brother: KumunityKapamilya Channel
A2Z
Jeepney TV
2021Aja! Aja! Tayo sa JejuKapamilya Channel
A2Z
2020–2021Pinoy Big Brother: Connect
2020–2022Game KNB?Jeepney TV
2019UnlistediWant
2018–2019Pinoy Big Brother: OtsoABS-CBN
2018The Kids' ChoiceABS-CBN
Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show
2017I Can Do That
2016–2020University TownABS-CBN S+A
2016–presentMath-DaliKnowledge Channel
2016–2017Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7ABS-CBN
2016–2019It's ShowtimeHimself / Guest Host
2015–2016Dance KidsHimself / Host
2015–2020Umagang Kay Ganda
2015Pinoy Big Brother: 737
The Voice Kids
2014–presentTFCkatTFC
2014Pinoy Big Brother: All InABS-CBN
The Biggest Loser: Doubles
2013I Dare You
The Voice of the Philippines
2012–2013Kahit Puso'y MasugatanGerald Fernandez
2012It's ShowtimeGuest Judge
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4Himself / Host
Sarah G. LiveHimself / Guest Host
2011–2012Pinoy Big Brother UnlimitedHimself / Host
2011I Dare YouCelebrity Participant
My Binondo GirlChen Sy II
Wansapanataym: Three-In-OneCaloy
2010–2011Shout Out!Himself / Host
2010Mara ClaraHimself (cameo)
Your Song Presents: AndiMarvin
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen ClashHimself / Guest Host
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: LubidSteve
Your Song Presents: BoystownArkin Sebastian
2009–presentASAPHimself / Host
2008–2014Studio 23Himself / VJStudio 23
2008–2010;
2014–2020
MyxMyx
2008My GirlVincentABS-CBN
Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition PlusHimself / Housemate

Film

YearTitleRoleProducer Ref.
2018PetmaluTropa Talent Show HostRed Nine Entertainment
2011Won't Last A Day Without YouOscarStar Cinema [6]
2010CincoRonald [7]
Paano Na Kaya?JC [8]

TV Specials

YearTitleRoleTV Network
2017–presentMr. & Ms. Chinatown Grand Coronation NightHostABS-CBN
2015–presentDowee Donut Band Competition Grand Finals
2014–presentPMPC Star Awards For TV
2014–2018
2021–present
Miss Philippines Earth
2010Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the FutureModel

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
200825th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityASAPWon
Pure N' Fresh Top Teen AwardsTop Teen Male HeartthrobWon
20101st Kabarkada Choice AwardsChoice KabarkadaWon
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice AwardsPop CutieWon
201113th Gawad PASADO AwardsPinakapasadong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Pelikula at AkademyaWon
201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Talent Search Program Host (shared with The Voice of the Philippines host)The Voice of the PhilippinesWon
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Reality Show HostPinoy Big Brother: All In (shared with Pinoy Big Brother: All In hosts)Won
I Dare You (shared with I Dare You)Nominated
The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles (shared with The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: Doubles host)Nominated
20152015 FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement AwardWon
201630th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search Host shared with Luis Manzano and Kim Chiu The Voice Kids (Philippines season 3)Won
20166th EdukCircle AwardsBest Talent Show HostDance KidsWon
2017Alta Media Icon AwardsBest Reality/ Talent Show HostThe Voice Kids (Philippines season 3)Won
7th EdukCircle AwardsBest Male Variety Show HostASAPWon
Comguild Media AwardsAdvertisers Friendly Host of the YearWon

References

  1. ""PBB Teen Edition Plus," an exciting mix of diverse youngsters". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  2. "(Philippine Entertainment Portal): Showbiz and Beyond". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  3. "Robi Domingo, other new MYX VJs relish victory". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  4. "Toni confirms Robi is part of 'The Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  5. AJ Perez (18) is dead retrieved on April 17, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  6. Olaño, Kirsten. "FLASHBACK: Remember Robi Domingo's first-ever movie outing?". Star Cinema. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  7. "Sam Concepcion, Robi Domingo, and AJ Perez talk about the challenges of doing the horror film 'Cinco". Push. July 10, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  8. Lebumfacil, Marigold (January 30, 2010). "Robi Domingo a worthy role model". Philstar. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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