Robert Villar

Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, he was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, Tahanang Pinakamasaya!. Villar is signed under GMA Network's talent agency Sparkle.

Early life Robert Tamayo Villar Jr. was born on March 21, 1998, in Cebu City but raised in Metro Manila. He is the son of Robert Villar Sr. As of April 2016, Villar is in a relationship with Angillyn Serrano Gorens, an American. Villar stated in July 2017 that he and Gorens, with both their parents' approval, had been living together. Villar began dating Gorens in 2015, but it was not until February 2016 that their relationship became official. On September 1, 2017, Gorens gave birth to the couple's child, Vlanz Karollyn. In August 2019, the couple welcomed their son, George Michael. Villar has also revealed his intention to marry Gorens in the United States in that same year. But as of October 2020 they are separated but not divorced.

In 2025, Villar revealed that he had a third son with his girlfriend, Khrizza Mae Sampiano.

Career His first television appearance was when he auditioned in ABS-CBN's Little Big Star. He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough performance was in Dyesebel in 2008. He has appeared in high-profile films such as Supahpapalicious, Shake, Rattle & Roll X, Ang Panday, and Philippine dramas such as Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, Darna, and Panday Kids. Villar became one of the new hosts of the reformatted Eat Bulaga! after a huge resignation of the original cast due to an alleged internal conflict with TAPE Inc until the production company renamed the show Tahanang Pinakamasaya! on January 6, 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) 2008 Supahpapalicious Young Hercules Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure Oohn Shake, Rattle & Roll X Junie 2009 Ang Panday Bugoy Kamoteng Kahoy Atong 2010 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Digo 2011 Ang Panday 2 Bugoy 2013 Rekorder Morgue Credited as "Robert Villar" Boy Golden 2014 Children's Show 2015 Kid Kulafu Emmanuel Pacquiao Old Skool Isang Hakbang Angela Markado Jun 2016 Everything About Her Boy 2018 Otlum Fred 2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest 2022 Huling Lamay Kuta 2024 DitO Joshua 2025 Samahan ng mga Makasalanan Boy Nakaw/Padala 2026 Utoy Story

Television Year Title Role Note(s) 2006 Little Big Star Himself (contestant) Goin' Bulilit Himself Calla Lily Berto 2007 Super Twins Ding Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Nognog Impostora Raul Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Oggy Lorenzo / Zaido Kid Green 2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Young Lance Mercado Dysebel Buboy Obra Butch LaLola Boogie 2009 Zorro Pepe 2009–2010 Darna Carding 2010 Panday Kids Oliver Jejemom G-Boy dela Cruz / Sander Jones 2010 Grazilda Guest 2011 Jillian: Namamasko Po Machete Val Ledesma Magic Palayok Isko Amaya Banuk 2012 Luna Blanca Samuel "Samboy" De Jesus Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Uno 2013–2016 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Himself (co-host and performer) 2013 Home Sweet Home Basty Magpakailanman Episode: "The Kesz Valdez Story" 2013 Kahit Nasaan Ka Man young Benjo 2014 Adarna Jerry 2015–2016 The Half Sisters Marlon 247 episodes 2015 Magpakailanman Episode: "Ang Huling Laro ng Aking Anak" 2016 Maynila Krizzy Episode: "Love Prevails" Dolce Amore Franco Encantadia Wantuk Magpakailanman Himself Episode: "Fight for Love" 2018 Inday Will Always Love You Paeng 2019 TODA One I Love Bogart Eat Bulaga! Kidney Spears (winner) One of the Baes Okoy 2020 Makulay ang Buhay Himself (guest) 2021 Owe My Love Gwaps" Guipit Magpakailanman Betong Sumaya Episode: "The Amazing Story of Betong Sumaya" 2021–2023 All-Out Sundays Himself (performer) The Boobay and Tekla Show Himself (guest host) 2022 False Positive Malakas 2022–2024 Running Man Philippines Himself (celebrity contestant) 2023 Magpakailanman Himself Episode: "Luha sa Likod ng Tawa" 2023–present Bubble Gang Himself (various roles) 2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Himself (host) 2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya Black Rider Odeng It's Showtime Himself (guest) 2025 Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Wantuk Sanggang-Dikit FR Kaloy Guest role 2026 Taskforce Firewall Jhay-Jhay Gonzaga

Discography Album Year of release Track listing Oldies but Kiddiesby Mak and the Dudes 2007

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2008 34th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer Shake, Rattle & Roll X 2009 25th Star Awards for Movies Best Child Performer 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Most Popular Child Actor, Movies & TV 2010 26th Star Awards for Movies Best Child Performer Ang Panday