Peter Musñgi

Peter A. Musñgi , also known as Peter Rabbit, is a Filipino media executive, voice over artist, radio DJ and news anchor, best known as the main voice-over artist or announcer of the Philippine media companies ABS-CBN Corporation and Advanced Media Broadcasting System since March 1, 1987 and April 15, 2024, respectively, for ABS-CBN free-to-air channel, Kapamilya Channel and its broadcast feed on All TV, Kapamilya Online Live and All TV, Star Cinema film trailers and as narrator of the respective network's shows and their associated teasers and trailers as such being the former's primary voiceover upon the launch of A2Z on October 10, 2020 with Lloyd Oliver Corpuz being the secondary, and GMA Network for It's Showtime on GTV and GMA since July 1, 2023.

Before rejoining ABS-CBN on March 1, 1987, Musñgi was the voiceover of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) from early 1980s to February 1987 and Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from 1984 to its closure on September 7, 1986. Musñgi graduated from the University of the East with a degree in business administration, major in accounting, in 1972. A year later, he passed the CPA Board Exam.

He became known to the wider public when he accidentally sang the nursery rhyme, "Little Peter Rabbit" over the radio which caught the attention of actress and radio personality, Helen Vela. This performance led to Musñgi being dubbed as “Peter Rabbit”.

Musñgi first joined ABS-CBN Corporation in 1972, as an announcer for the media conglomerate's radio station 101.9 DZMM FM, learning how to play a prepared and approved list of songs as well as doing time check and voiceovers for the station ID. He was one of many unemployed after ABS-CBN was shut down following the declaration of Martial Law by President Ferdinand Marcos on September 23, 1972. He later worked for various other AM radio stations.

From 1984 until its closure on September 7, 1986, Musñgi became the voiceover of Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He was also the voiceover of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) from early 1980s to February 1987. Six months after ABS-CBN's reopening in September 1986, Musñgi returned to ABS-CBN on March 1, 1987 where he then became its main voiceover since then replacing George Boone Mercado who was the conglomerate's and network's voiceover when ABS-CBN reopened on September 14, 1986 until the launch of Star Network branding in March 1987, notably being the voiceover or announcer of the television channel of the same name, and its successors Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and All TV.

From 1988 to 1994, he was also station manager of DZMM and DWRR. He is a key person in ABS-CBN's Manila Radio Division and ABS-CBN Sports.

Musñgi was the voiceover for various commercials, such as Zest-O - Way To Go Zest-O and Classic Casino Filipino of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) TVCs.

With the launch of A2Z on October 10, 2020, Musñgi is ABS-CBN's primary voiceover or announcer, with Lloyd Oliver Corpuz of A2Z being the secondary. He is also the voiceover of GMA Network only with It's Showtime since July 1, 2023 on GTV and GMA, and Kapamilya Channel broadcast feed on All TV since April 15, 2024.

Style In his childhood, Musñgi had already developed an interest in creating his own voice. He said that in his home province, there were no television yet and he would often listen to the radio. Musñgi said that he initially imitated the voices he heard on the radio before developing his own voice-over style. He also read newspapers aloud as part of honing his voice. He has once cited Joonee Gamboa as one of his inspirations in developing his own style.

Filmography Television Year Title/Role Notes Early 1980s–1987 IBCVoiceover/Announcer 1984–1986 BBC 1987–2020 Main ABS-CBN terrestrial channel 1989–1995 Eat Bulaga! 2003–2005 Kumikitang Kabuhayan Host 2013–2018 Teka Muna Co-host with Pat-P Daza 2018–2020 Pasada Sais Trenta 2020–present Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live Voiceover/Announcer 2021–present Rated Korina 2020–2023 Pasada sa TeleRadyo Co-host with Rica Lazo 2023–2024 Pasada 2023–present GTV, GMA Network, and Kapuso Stream Voiceover/Announcer (for It's Showtime only)2024–present Balitapatan All TV Voiceover/Announcer

Radio Year Title Notes 2013–2018 Teka Muna Co-host with Pat-P Daza 2018–2020 Pasada Sais Trenta 2023–2024 Pasada Co-host with Rica Lazo 2024–present Balitapatan FM Radio 92.3 Voice, in reference to ABS-CBN's final sign-off