Lou Veloso

Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, Suwapings (1994), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008). As an actor, Veloso has also performed in films such as Kabayo Kids, released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!) (1992), and M & M: The Incredible Twins (1989).

Entertainment career Veloso's first film was Working Girls under Viva Films in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the late comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996. He also appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.

In 1994, Veloso was cast in a lead role opposite Noel Trinidad in film critic Emmanuel A. Reyes' comedy film Suwapings.

Senakulo stage play He is also the founder and musical stage play director of Martir sa Golgota, a senakulo or passion play, launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year in Manila.

Political career Veloso was elected councilor of the 6th district of Manila from 1995 to 2004 and from 2007 until 2013. He ran for a congressional seat in the 2004, but lost to Benny Abante.

He then ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections as a Liberal with Mayor Alfredo Lim but lost to incumbent Vice Mayor Isko Moreno. He ran in 2016 for councilor under KABAKA but lost, placing eighth.

He successfully returned to the city council in 2019, running under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP led by Mayor Joseph Estrada. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2025, he is the longest-serving city councilor of Manila for eight terms.

He was notably the author of a resolution in 1996 seeking the renovation of the Manila City Hall's Clock Tower. The renovation only started years later, until it was completed and inaugurated as the Manila Clock Tower Museum in 2022.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1984 Working Girls Security guard 1985 Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang 1987 Binibining Tsuperman Ipe 1988 Wake Up Little Susie Atty. Perfecto Holmado Hamunin ang Bukas... Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? Snake 1989 M & M: The Incredible Twins 1990 Kabayo Kids 1991 Katabi Ko'y Mamaw Restaurant manager Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Kulas 1993 Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout Roderick Pulis Patola 1994 Suwapings Mayor Como 1995 Run Barbi Run Mr. Gloria Closer to Home Nanding 2001 Greaseman the Greaseman 2003 A.B. Normal College: Todo Na 'Yan! Kulang Pa 'Yun! Carlos Woman of Breakwater Igme Crying Ladies Barangay chairman 2005 The Masseur Client F 2006 Gee-Gee at Waterina Heremias Mang Teban 2007 Ang Cute ng Ina Mo Don Emong Goloid 2008 Desperadas 2 Ugly doctor 2009 Colorum Pedro Trinidad Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round!) Sunshine's father 2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Kanoy Garbanzos 2012 The Bourne Legacy The fisherman El Presidente Julián Felipe Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Katiwala Kamera Obskura Requieme! 2013 Thalia Melpomene 2014 Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Tatang Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Badjo 2015 Kid Kulafu Mang Polding Da Dog Show Sergio Pipo Photographer Trap Renato 2016 Hiblang Abo Huse Die Beautiful Flora Seklusyon Mang Sandoval Shiniuma (Dead Horse) I America 2017 Ang Guro Kong Di Marunong Magbasa Woke Up Like This Begger/App Junior Tatlong Bibe Tino 2018 Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy Citizen Jake Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story Kontradiksyon Harry & Patty Mang Sincero 2019 General Commander Banal Manong Cielo Watch List Hector Mina-Anud Mario Damaso Pilosopo Tasyo 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Ka Tinio 2020 D'Ninang Lolo Medy Suarez: The Healing Priest 2021 Katips Temyong A Hard Day Eduardo Bekis on the Run Nanay Pacing Death of Nintendo Mang Pido Versus Baby's attorney Tenement 66 Old Man Nando 2022 Broken Blooms 2023 Ang Matsing at ang Pagong Tatay Rudy Balik Taya Tito Gani Ang Mga Halang 2025 Lola Barang

Television Year Title Character/Role 1985–1989 Student Canteen Host 1985–1994 Batibot Himself 1985–1996 Lovingly Yours Himself 1989–1990 Boracay Various 1990 Mongolian Barbecue Guest 1994–1996 Sine Skwela Various 1996–1998 Agri Siyete Host 1999–2001 Ispup 1999 Back to Iskul Bukol 1999 Beh Bote Nga 2001 Daddy Di Do Du 2002 Magpakailanman Various 2003 Math-Tinik Himself 2005 Kakabakaboo Various 2005 Maynila Various 2005 Bubble Gang Jr. Various 2005 Noel Various 2006 Calla Lily Father Theo 2007 Camera Café Various 2007 Daisy Siete Various 2007 Maging Sino Ka Man Ang Pagbabalik Various 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa 2009–2010 Pepeng Agimat Tata Endo 2010 Pepito Manaloto Various 2010 Noah Tatang Zatok 2010 K-High Lolo 2010 Pidol's Wonderland Various 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Choreographer 2011 Mula sa Puso Taxi Passenger 2012 Wako Wako Chief Satano 2012 Luv U Various 2012 Toda Max Uncle Magpainitan 2013 Got to Believe During Pantoja 2014 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Apoika 2014 Home Sweetie Home Joselito Romulo 2015 Kano Luvs Pinay Various 2015 Pangako sa 'Yo Sous Chef Tony 2016 Saq Al-bambu (The Bamboo Stalk) Grandpa Mendoza 2016 Dear Uge 2016 Magpakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada Story Lolo 2016 Tsuperhero Taong Grasa 2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Miyong 2017 Destined to be Yours Elvis 2017 Trops Uge 2017 Alyas Robin Hood Tanglaw 2017–2018 Tadhana Tatay Doy/Gusting 2018 Bagani Pirate Guy 2018 Dear Uge Principal Teodoro 2019 Kadenang Ginto Waldo 2019 Parasite Island Andong 2019 One of the Baes Ed Casikip 2020 Bella Bandida Siken 2021 Hoy, Love You! Bruno 2022–2023 Maria Clara at Ibarra Prof. Jose R. Torres 2023–2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Ricardo "Noy" Panganiban Jr.†

Theatre + Year Title Role Notes Ref 1982 Taong Grasa (Grease Man) Palanca award-winning One-Act and One Actor Play – A Monologue about a homeless man in the throes of hunger by Dr Anton Juan 2005 Gee-gee at Waterina Presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Virgin Labfest 2009 Mga Gerilya sa Powell Street Tanghalang Pilipino production of an original play adapted by Palanca Award-winning playwright Rody Vera from the novel of the same title by Benjamin Pimentel Tanyag a production of Palanca Award-winning plays about contemporary Philippine society such as Our Lady of Arlegui by Chris Martinez (First Prize, 2007) J. Dennis Teodosio's Baka Sakali (Second Prize, 2007) and Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna by Floy Quintos (First Prize, 2008) Cory as one of the narrators A restaging of original Filipino musical “Cory” at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Theater in Manila 2012 Walang Kukurap Papang Tanghalang Pilipino suspense thriller play that tackles graft and corruption Walang Sugat Tadeo Tanghalang Pilipino production of an original zarzuela with a libretto written by Severino Reyes in 1898 and music by Fulgencio Tolentino Stageshow Beggar Tanghalang Pilipino production written by Mario O’Hara as a tribute vaudeville and stage show artists 2013 Der Kaufmann Tanghalang Pilipino production of the retelling of William Shakespeare's comedy "The Merchant of Venice" Katy! A Spotlights Artists Centre production with music by Ryan Cayabyab and lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes, directed by Nestor U. Torre Pramoedya one of Pramoedya’s rival writers Benjamin Pimentel's two-act drama, inspired by the life and times of Indonesia’s Pramoedya Ananta Toer presented at Cultural Center of the Philippines' Virgin Labfest Martir sa Golgota Director of the play a senakulo play based on the life and passion of Jesus Christ staged by The Manila Mobile Theater Foundation (Tanghalang Sta. Ana) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) 2014 Taong Grasa (Grease Man) restaging by MusicArtes Inc.

Awards + Year Award giving body Award Work Results Ref 2009 5th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Actor Colorum 36th Brussels International Film Festival Best Actor Colorum 2010 33rd Gawad Urian Best Actor Colorum 1st MTRCB Awards Best Actor Colorum 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Actor Colorum 7th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards Best Actor Colorum 58th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award 2013 6th Gawad Buhay Awards Male Featured Performance in a Play Der Kaufmann 2015 QCinema Film Festival Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actor Water Lemon Young Critics Circle Best Performer Da Dog Show 2016 12th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Hiblang Abo 39th Gawad Urian Best Actor Da Dog Show Best Supporting Actor Taklub 6th Urduja Heritage Film Festival Awards Best Actor Kawangis