Shalala

Carmelito Masagnay Reyes, better known as Shalala (January 20, 1960 – June 23, 2021), was a Filipino radio and TV personality and comedian.

Early life Carmelito Reyes a.k.a. Shalala was born on January 20, 1960, in Manila, Philippines.

Early career Shalala's first TV show was Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in 2001 on GMA-7 with the late Master Showman and fellow comedian German "Kuya Germs" Moreno until 2010. Shalala then transferred to TV5 for his new projects and TV shows, but returned to Walang Tulugan around 2014.

Later career Shalala returned to GMA-7 in 2014 following his return to Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman with new host Nora Aunor, but the show ended in February 2016 after the death of Kuya Germs.

In 2017, Shalala returned to TV again for guesting in Sunday PinaSaya, also on GMA-7. This was his first TV guesting appearance after one year since the death of Kuya Germs in 2016.

He was a former supporting cast in ABS-CBN's defunct afternoon teleserye Pusong Ligaw with his co-star Bianca King, also from TV5. They were also joined by Beauty Gonzalez, but the drama series ended around January 2018. This was Shalala's first ABS-CBN show since he left GMA-7.

Shalala returned to his original TV network GMA-7 via the weekend musical variety program Sunday PinaSaya and the comedy anthology in 2019, Dear Uge in which he played a gay father. He also guested in the morning talk program Mars Pa More, and in 2020 played in the segment "Bawal Judgmental!" on Eat Bulaga! and guested in Chika Besh which was his last TV appearance.

Death Shalala died of pulmonary tuberculosis on the morning of June 23, 2021, at the Fe Del Mundo Medical Center in Quezon City. He was 61.

Radio Shalala and Friends (2015–2017) Master Showman: Walang Siyesta (2013–2014) Ladies' Room (2013–2014) Showbiz Rampa! (2010–2014) Todo Bigay! (2010–2014)

Filmography Television Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (2001–2010, 2014–2016) - co-host StarTalk (2005–2015) - guest co host Daisy Siete Season 22: Kambalilong (2009) Tweetbiz (2010) Eat Bulaga! (2010 – 202?) - guest Juicy! (2010–2012) - host Swerte Swerte Lang (2011) - host Inday Wanda (2011) Hey It's Saberdey! (2011–2012) - host Good Morning Club (2012–2014) - co-host Wasak! (2013) - guest Bubble Gang (2015 – 202?) - guest Sabado Badoo (2015) - cameo footage featured CelebriTV (2015) - co-host Ang Pinaka (2015 – 202?) - guest StarStruck Season 6 (2015-2016) - guest talent manager Dear Uge (2016 – 202?) - various/guest Sunday PinaSaya (2017) - guest Pusong Ligaw (2017) - supporting cast Magandang Buhay (2017) - guest Home Sweetie Home (2017) - guest Banana Sundae (2017) - guest MMK: Ang Tahanan Mo (2018) - various/guest StarStruck Season 7 (2018) - guest talent manager Mars Pa More (2019 – 202?) - guest Magpakailanman (2019) - various/guest Pepito Manaloto (2020) - guest funny gay character Wag Po! (2020) - guest Fill in the Banks (2020) - guest Chika Besh! (2020) - guest

Film Kalakal (2008) Mama Sads Paupahan (2008) Isah Booking (2009) Ang Darling Kong Aswang (2009) Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote (2010) Petrang Kabayo (2010) Ligo na Ü, Lapit na Me (2011) Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote, at si Ako (2012) Echoserang Frog (2014)

Miscellaneous crew Ping Lacson: Super Cop (2000) - advertising and promotions staff Luv Text (2001) - advertising and promotions staff Batas ng Lansangan (2002) - advertising and promotions staff: Maverick Films You and Me Against the World (2003) - staff: Fix Media Ventures Utang ng Ama (2003) - advertising and promotions staff Pasukob (2007) - overall promotions staff: TV and special events Paupahan (2008) - publicity and promotions One Night Only (2008) - television coordinator: publicity and promotions Marino (2009) - publicity and promotions