Jojo Alejar

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. But, finished his degree after temporarily leaving showbiz.

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

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

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, which Alejar also idolized. Later, the show returned to TV5, and later returned in RJTV.

Political views In 1986, Alejar campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election.

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.

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".

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

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(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 Year Title Role 1982–87 The Penthouse Live! The Tigers 1986–93 That's Entertainment Himself/host/performer 1987–97 GMA Supershow 1993–95 Ober Da Bakod Funny mad doctor 1995–2002 GMA Telecine Specials Architect man 1995–present Bubble Gang Various roles 2004–0720202023–present Jojo A. All the Way! Himself/host 2005 Magpakailanman Himself 2007 The Sobrang Gud Nite Show with Jojo A. All the Way Himself/host Shoot That Babe Camera Café Assistant employee 2008 The Good Night Show Himself/host 2008–09 I Love Betty La Fea Macario 2009–13 Jojo A. All The Way! Himself/host 2009–11 By Request 2010 M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop Mon 2012 Lorenzo's Time Atty. Patrick Dominguez 2013 The Ryzza Mae Show Himself/guest Wansapanataym: Tago, Diego, Tago Jayho 2013–14 Got to Believe George Zaragosa 2014 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host 2015 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Sabado Badoo Himself/guest Forevermore Frank Martin FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mafia guy 2016; 2017 Pepito Manaloto Business Manager 2016 Dear Uge Lawyer 2017 Tsuperhero Traffic enforcer Alyas Robin Hood Mafia Guy 2018 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host 2019 Jhone en Martian Nestor 2020 The Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A. Himself/host 2022 TOLS Romnick Macaspac Start-Up PH Master Mentor 2023 The Write One Nilo Herrera 2024 Gud Morning Kapatid himself (featured guest) Pepito Manaloto Mr. Carlos (episode guest Sept. 14) Maka Mark

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

Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results 2007 MYX Music Awards Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ