Balot (comedian)
Jaime Llave (March 22, 1926 – November 27, 1996) better known by his screen name Balot, was a Filipino comedian, film, television and stage actor in the Philippines.
Balot | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jaime Llave March 22, 1926 |
| Died | November 27, 1996 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Balut |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1970–1996 |
| Spouse(s) | Matimtiman Cruz |
Career
Balot started his career as a Bodabil stage actor at the Manila Grand Opera House.[1][2] He shifted to movies first appearing in a love story-drama movie titled Aklat ng Pag-ibig. His popularity increased after he started doing comedic roles. He was cast as one of the regulars on the original Super Laff-In TV show on ABS-CBN station in 1969. The popular sketch comedy show abruptly ended after Martial law was imposed in 1972, stopping almost all TV broadcasts in the country. After the show ended, the stocky actor continued appearing on movies or as guest on several TV shows usually appearing in supporting roles as the father figure, househelp, the neighbor, or an avid cockfighter with a kerchief wrapped around his signature crew cut.
Personal life
Balot was married to comedian Matimtiman Cruz. He died in 1996 due to complications from diabetes; he was 70 years old.
Filmography
An incomplete list of movies made by Balot:
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | 1991 |
| Hotdog | 1990 |
| Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang | 1990 |
| One Day, Isang Araw | 1988 |
| Penoy ... Balut | 1988 |
| BoboCop | 1987 |
| Di Bale Na Lang | 1987 |
| Family Tree | 1987 |
| Menudo't Pandesal | 1987 |
| Ready! ... Aim! ... Fire! ... | 1987 |
| Balimbing | 1986 |
| Isang platitong mani | 1986 |
| Inday bote | 1985 |
| John & Marsha '85 | 1985 |
| Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You | 1985 |
| Mga paru-parong buking | 1985 |
| Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay | 1985 |
| Bagets 2 | 1984 |
| Cross My Heart | 1982 |
| Palengke Queen | 1982 |
| Si Ako at ang tres moskiteros | 1982 |
| Summer Holiday | 1982 |
| Ibalik ang swerti | 1981 |
| Pabling | 1981 |
| Stariray | 1981 |
| Tartan | 1981 |
| Totoo ba ang tsimis? | 1981 |
| Awat na, Asiong Aksaya! | 1979 |
| Dobol dribol | 1979 |
| Butsoy | 1978 |
| Oh Margie Oh | 1974 |
| Impossible Dream | 1973 |
| Isprakenhayt | 1973 |
| Love Pinoy Style | 1972 |
| The Pig, Boss | 1972 |
| Ang magtinda'y di biro | 1971 |
| Bukid ay basa | 1971 |
| Yari naaaa! ... | 1971 |
| I won, I won | N/A |
Television
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Ang Manok ni San Pedro | 1986 |
References
- De Ramos, Tante (2006-02-17). "The Clowns Who Have Gone Away". Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved on 2011-11.
- Serrano, Vinson P. (2009-08-18). "Manila Grand Opera House: History and its Greater Glory". Scrbd.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-11.
External links
- Balot on IMDb
- Ogie Alcasid's list of comedy greats of Philippine Cinema from Philippine Entertainment Portal