Atom Araullo

Alfonso Tomas Pagaduan Araullo (Tagalog: [aˈɾaʊʎɔ]; born October 19, 1982), popularly known as Atom Araullo, is a Filipino journalist, model, TV presenter, triathlete, and occasional actor.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Pagaduan and the surname or paternal family name is Araullo.
Atom Araullo
Araullo at Mendiola, Manila in June 2009
Born
Alfonso Tomas Pagaduan Araullo

(1982-10-19) 19 October 1982
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
Philippine Science High School Main Campus
University of the Philippines Diliman
OccupationField Reporter, TV host, documentarist, model, occasional actor
Years active1993–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorDark Brown
AgencyGMA News and Public Affairs (2004–2005; 2017–present)[1]
ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs (2005–2017)
ALL KAPS Talent Management Agency (20??–present)[2]

Araullo is a national Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and was conferred the title after undertaking missions to visit displaced families in Mindanao, Bangladesh, and Jordan.[3][4]

He is also an advocate for environmental conservation, notably in marine ecosystems. He received a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame on November 21, 2017.[5]

Early life and education

Atom Araullo was born as Alfonso Tomas Pagaduan Araullo on October 19, 1982, the youngest child and only son of Miguel (nicknamed "Mike")[6] and Carol Araullo (née Pagaduan).[7] He has an older sister, Alessandra "Sandra" Araullo-Gonzales, who is also a triathlete as well. Being the son of an activist family, Araullo spent most of his early childhood days with his parents battling it out during the Marcos dictatorship. This has exposed him to the political struggle in the country. During his early elementary school days, his parents exposed him to sports and the theater. As a result, he became part of several plays and has joined various competitions as a triathlete.

He finished his elementary education at the Ateneo de Manila, and his high school education at the Philippine Science High School. Araullo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus).[8] There he became a member of the League of Filipino Students (LFS), as well as the chairperson of the Student Alliance for the Advancement of Democratic Rights - UP (STAND-UP). He also won as Councilor in the UP Diliman University Student Council elections of 2003, garnering the highest number of votes.

Career

1993-2003: Early beginnings

During his childhood years, Atom Araullo was part of 5 and Up (produced by Probe Productions, Inc.). He also used to host the Studio 23 morning show Breakfast, The National Quiz Bee, and Probe Media Foundation Inc.'s Kabataan Xpress Basta Sports, Kalye: Mga Kwento Ng Lansangan with Anthony Taberna and Sol Aragones.

2004-2017: Beginnings as GMA News reporter and transfer to ABS-CBN

Araullo started his news-reporting career with GMA Network where he featured in the "ATOMic Sports" segment of 24 Oras. He moved to ABS-CBN in 2005.[9] He hosted Red Alert, and Umagang Kay Ganda.

Initially rumored, Araullo confirmed his resignation as a news reporter of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, specifically from his reportorial duties on TV Patrol, Bandila, and the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) in late August 2016. He explained that he wanted to explore opportunities and pursue other interest, debunking the rumor that he opted for resignation because of his strong opinions.[10]

2017-present: Return to GMA Network

On September 15, 2017, Araullo left ABS-CBN after over a decade when it was announced on Umagang Kay Ganda.[11] On September 21, 2017, Araullo returned to GMA Network, to focus more on documentaries.[9] He is currently hosting The Atom Araullo Specials, a monthly documentary which focuses on several social issues of the country.[12]

Acting career

Araullo made his acting debut with a lead role in a noir crime drama film Citizen Jake directed by Mike De Leon in 2018, acting as a son of corrupt senator-turned-citizen journalist Jacobo "Jake" Herrera Jr.[13][14][15]

Awards and nominations
Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResultsSource
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Public Affairs Program HostY SpeakNominated
201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda host)Umagang Kay GandaNominated
Best Documentary Program HostHiwagaNominated
201428th PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
2015USTv AwardsStudent Leaders’ Choice for TV PersonalityWon
Platinum Stallion Media AwardsMost Trusted Field Reporter AwardTV PatrolWon
2016USTv AwardsStudent Leaders’ Choice of TV PersonalityWon
Students' Choice of Social Media PersonalityWon
Golden Laurel: Lycean Choice Media AwardsBest Morning Show HostUmagang Kay GandaWon
20172017 New York FestivalsWorld's Best TV and FilmsDocumentary: Warmer (Climate Change)Won
(Bronze medal)		[16]
Gandingan AwardsBest Public Service Program HostRed AlertWon[17]
2017 PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Morning Show Host (shared with Umagang Kay Ganda host)Umagang Kay GandaWon[18]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Film Production
2018Citizen Jake[19]Jacobo "Jake" Herrera Jr.Billed as "Featuring"Cinema Artists Philippines

References
  1. Welcome "Atom Araullo moved GMA News and Public Affairs"..GMA Network. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  2. Bonoan, Reggee (21 March 2018). "ALL KAPS talent management agency, umabot na sa 28 ang mga alaga" (in Filipino). Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. "UNHCR - Atom Araullo". UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  4. "Atom Araullo appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador". UNHCR. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  5. "Karen Davila, Anthony Taberna get stars at Eastwood Walk of Fame". ABS-CBN News. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  6. "What Atom Araullo learned from his father". ABS-CBN News. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  7. "On the Spot: Atom Araullo". 12 August 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  8. Teves, Maria Althea (15 March 2009). "Atom Araullo: From physics to activism to journalism". ABS-CBN News]]. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  9. Jarloc, Glaiza (22 September 2017). "Atom Araullo returns to GMA Network". Sun Star Manila. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  10. "ABS-CBN News reporter Atom Araullo resigns from reportorial duties". Manila Bulletin. August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  11. Atom Araullo says Goodbye to ABS-CBN. Zeibiz. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  12. "'The Atom Araullo Specials' begins April 1 on GMA". GMA Network. March 31, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  13. "Atom to make movie debut in new Mike de Leon film". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  14. Lo, Ricky (27 March 2017). "The 'baptism' of Atom Araullo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  15. Parungao, Regina Mae (10 July 2017). "Atom Araullo: From journalist to actor". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  16. "Atom's documentary gets bronze at New York Festivals". ABS-CBN News. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  17. "ABS-CBN wins big at UP's Gandingan Awards". ABS-CBN News. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  18. Vice Ganda dedicates Star Awards win to Hashtags' Franco ABS-CBN News
  19. Parungao, Regina Mae (10 July 2017). "Atom Araullo: From journalist to actor". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
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