Jojo Alejar

Jojo Alejar
Born
Alfredo Rizalito P. Alejar

(1966-06-19) June 19, 1966
Manila, Philippines
Other nameJojo A.
OccupationsActor, TV host
Years active1982–present
SpouseAnna V. Reyes
Children3

Alfredo Rizalito "Jojo" P. Alejar (born June 19, 1966) is a Filipino TV host, actor-comedian, best known as the founding member of the dance group The Tigers and as the host and producer of The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.

Early life

Alejar studied secondary education at Marist High School, and took political science course at University of Santo Tomas, but showbiz opportunity snatched him away from schooling, thus joining German Moreno's That's Entertainment.[1] But, finished his degree after temporarily leaving showbiz.[2]

Showbiz career

While at Marist, he was a member of the dance group The Tigers together with his two high school friends.[3] They were introduced in now-defunct musical/variety show The Penthouse Live! at GMA-7.[4][5] While at That's Entertainment, he starred at movie Naughty Boys where he co-starred with Romnick Sarmenta, Robby Tarroza and Michael Locsin.[6]

But after his early showbiz tenure in 1990s, he worked as the chief of staff of Parañaque Congressman Ed Zialcita in early 2000s.[7]

In mid-2000s to 2010s, he got the label of being "The Late Night Lord" after his stint as late night host of Jojo A. All The Way formatted with the likes of TV shows hosted by Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Conan O'Brien,[8] which Alejar also idolized.[7] The said late night show aired in RJTV in 2005 to 2007 as Jojo A. All The Way, in QTV-11 from 2007 to 2009 as The Medyo Late Nite Show With Jojo A. All The Way, at TV5 from 2009 to 2010s, and in GMA-7 from 2014 to 2015 as Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.[9][10][11] Later, the show returned to TV5,[12] and later returned in RJTV.

Political views

In 1986, Alejar campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.[13]

He criticized government's response against COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, stating that dissemination about the virus “Too much, too little”, and saying the government isn't strict enough to implement lockdown.[14]

Personal life

Alejar was born on June 19, 1966, in Manila. He is the younger brother of actor Toby Alejar and the fifth out of six brothers.

He spoke against MTRCB questioning ABS-CBN's broadcast of live action Mr. Bean episode showing Rowan Atkinson's butt, saying that the agency is just "overracting".[15]

Alejar is married to Anna Guia Villapando Reyes from Sta. Maria, Bulacan who notably worked for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).[16] The couple has four children: Alfredo Alexander ("Tra"), Aurora Leticia ("Al"), Alfredo Emmanuel ("Aeman") and Ava Marie ("Ava").[1][15][17] He currently lives in Antipolo with his family.[18][19]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1986 Payaso
1987 Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay Jessie
1988 Langit at Lupa
1989 Everlasting Love
First Lessons
1990 Sagot ng Puso
Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka Pinggoy
Naughty Boys
Alyas Baby Face
1991 Lintik Lang ang Walang Ganti!
Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
1992 Sonny Boy (Public Enemy No. 1 of Cebu City)
1995 Alfredo Lim: Batas ng Maynila
2006 Moments of Love Duke
2007 Sa Harap ng Panganib Engr. Mario
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Hans Segment "Engkanto"
2009 Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie Sargeant Sarge
Wapakman Dr. Rex
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012
2012 Of All the Things Chief of Staff
2016 Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching
2021 The Ret. Col. Rodrigo Bonifacio Story Lazaro Macapagal Documentary
2022 Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Police Director Catalino Rodriguez

Television

YearTitleRole
1982–87The Penthouse Live!The Tigers
1986–93That's EntertainmentHimself/host/performer
1987–97GMA Supershow
1993–95Ober Da BakodFunny mad doctor
1995–2002GMA Telecine SpecialsArchitect man
1995–presentBubble GangVarious roles
2004–07
2020
2023–present		Jojo A. All the Way!Himself/host
2005MagpakailanmanHimself
2007The Sobrang Gud Nite Show with Jojo A. All the WayHimself/host
Shoot That Babe
Camera CaféAssistant employee
2008The Good Night ShowHimself/host
2008–09I Love Betty La FeaMacario
2009–13Jojo A. All The Way!Himself/host
2009–11By Request
2010M3: Malay Mo Ma-developMon
2012Lorenzo's TimeAtty. Patrick Dominguez
2013The Ryzza Mae ShowHimself/guest
Wansapanataym: Tago, Diego, TagoJayho
2013–14Got to BelieveGeorge Zaragosa
2014The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.Himself/host
2015The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.
Sabado BadooHimself/guest
ForevermoreFrank Martin
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMafia guy
2016; 2017Pepito ManalotoBusiness Manager
2016Dear UgeLawyer
2017TsuperheroTraffic enforcer
Alyas Robin HoodMafia Guy
2018The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.Himself/host
2019Jhone en MartianNestor
2020The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.Himself/host
2022TOLSRomnick Macaspac
Start-Up PHMaster Mentor
2023The Write OneNilo Herrera
2024Gud Morning Kapatidhimself (featured guest)
Pepito ManalotoMr. Carlos (episode guest Sept. 14)
MakaMark

Discography

  • Jojo Alejar (Noisy Records, 1986)
  • Ngumangawang Pag-Ibig (as "Master J") (Alpha Records, 2001)

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite MYX Celebrity VJN/aNominated[20]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jojo Alejar punctuates 3P's". Philstar.com. June 27, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne. "Viva Santo Tomas!: Celebs na may dugong UST". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ "SUPER RANDOM REVISITS DANCE REVOLUTION OF 80s AND 90s". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 19, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Back to the '80s with King of Philippine Late Night Shows, Jojo A". www.wish1075.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ Carvajal, Dolly Anne (November 24, 2014). "Revisiting 'Penthouse Live'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  6. ↑ Belen, Walden Sadiri M. (May 28, 2021). "Robby Tarroza: From showbiz to the corporate world". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "The irreverent Jojo Alejar". Philstar.com. July 6, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ Albay, Cheekie (January 21, 2010). "Jojo Alejar: On The Highs And Lows Of Being A Funny Man". Cosmopolitan PH.
  9. ↑ Francisco, Butch (August 7, 2010). "Jojo Alejar's dream interviews". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  10. ↑ Lo, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Why Amy left TV5". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 8, 2014). "Jojo Alejar: "Para sa akin, si Kuya Germs lang ang King of Late Night Shows."". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  12. ↑ "TV5's new shows for 2015". coconuts.co. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  13. ↑ "More stars join KBL campaign". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. January 30, 1986. AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.
  14. ↑ Cruz, Marinel (May 28, 2020). "Jojo Alejar slams gov't's handling of COVID-19". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  15. 1 2 Cruz, Marinel R. (October 24, 2013). "Celebs express mixed views on MTRCB move vs 'Mr. Bean'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  16. ↑ Galang-Pereña, Nenet (March 31, 2011). "Laughing at midnight All the Way". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  17. ↑ Mariano, Dianne. "Meet the beautiful non-showbiz wives of Filipino actors". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  18. ↑ "18 celebrity homes you'd wish were your own". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Jojo A in Antipolo: Silipin ang bahay ng komedyanteng si Jojo Alejar". GMA News Online. August 12, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  20. ↑ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (March 15, 2007). "2nd MYX Music Awards to take place tonight, March 15". PEP. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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