Lou Veloso

Luciano Mariaño "Lou" Veloso (born January 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian, theater actor, musical theater director, movie director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 popular comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng ina mo! (2007), and Desperadas 2 (2008).[1] As an actor, Veloso has also performed in movies such as "Kabayo Kids", released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, "Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!)"(1992), and "M & M: The Incredible Twins"(1989).[2]

The Honorable

Lou Veloso
Member of the Manila City Council from the 6th district
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born
Luciano Mariaño Veloso

(1950-01-07) January 7, 1950
Manila, Philippines
CitizenshipFilipino
ResidenceManila
OccupationActor, Politician

Early career

Veloso's first film was Working Girl by VIVA Entertainment in 1984 in which he played a security guard in a bank office. Veloso was also a TV host of AgriSiyete, which he replaced original host the comedian Bert Marcelo in 1996. He also appeared in a various educational programs are Batibot and K-High which he plays as a grandfather.

Senakulo Stage Play

He is also the founder and musical stage play director of Senakulo, a Holy Week Musical Stage Play was launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year.

Senakulo Stage Play recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with past and present cast members last April 2019 with founder himself Comedian actor & host Lou Veloso.

Politics

Veloso became a councilor of the 6th district of Manila in 1995 until 2013. He ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party (LP), with Alfredo Lim but lost. In 2019, he ran again as councilor under the Team Legacy ticket of PMP and won the sixth spot.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleCharacter/RoleNetwork
2020One Of The BaesTBAGMA Network
2019The General's DaughterABS-CBN
2018BaganiPirate GuyABS-CBN
2017–presentTadhanaTatay DoyGMA Network
2017Alyas Robin HoodTanglawGMA Network
2017TropsUgeGMA Network
2017Destined to be YoursElvisGMA Network
2016-2017FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMiyongABS-CBN
2016TsuperheroTaong GrasaGMA Network
2016Magpakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada StoryLoloGMA Network
2016Dear Uge??????GMA Network
2016The Bamboo StalkGrandpa MendozaMBC
2015Pangako sa 'YoSous Chef TonyABS-CBN
2015Kano Luvs PinayVariousTV5
2014Home Sweetie HomeJoselito RomuloABS-CBN
2014Mars Ravelo's DyesebelApoikaABS-CBN
2013Got to BelieveDuring PantojaABS-CBN
2012Toda MaxUncle MagpainitanABS-CBN
2012Luv UVariousABS-CBN
2012Wako WakoChief SatanoABS-CBN
2011Mula sa PusoABS-CBN
2010Maalaala Mo KayaChoreographerABS-CBN
2010Pidol's WonderlandVariousTV5
2010K-HighLoloKnowledge Channel
2010NoahTatang ZatokABS-CBN
2010Pepito ManalotoVariousGMA Network
2009–2010Pepeng AgimatTata EndoABS-CBN
2009–2010May Bukas PaABS-CBN
2007Maging Sino Ka Man Ang PagbabalikVariousABS-CBN
2007Daisy SieteVariousGMA Network
2007Camera CaféVariousQTV and GMA Network
2006Calla LilyFather TheoABS-CBN
2005NoelVariousQTV
2005Bubble Gang Jr.VariousGMA Network
2005MaynilaVariousGMA Network
2005KakabakabooVariousGMA Network
2003Math-TinikHimselfABS-CBN
2002MagpakailanmanVariousGMA Network
2001Daddy Di Do DuGMA Network
1999Beh Bote NgaGMA Network
1999Back to Iskul BukolIBC
1999-2001IspupABC
1996-1998Agri SiyeteHostGMA Network
1994-1996Sine SkwelaVariousABS-CBN
1990Mongolian Barbecue[3]GuestIBC
1989-1990BoracayVariousRPN
1985-1996Lovingly YoursHimselfGMA Network
1985-1994BatibotHimselfRPN
1985-1989Student CanteenHostGMA Network

Film
YearTitleCharacter/Role
2020 D'Ninang Lolo Medy
2019Mina-AnudMario
2017Woke Up Like ThisBegger
2016SeklusyonMang Sandoval
2016Die BeautifulFlora
2015Da Dog ShowSergio
2015Kid KulafuMang Polding
2012El PresidenteJulián Felipe
2012The Bourne LegacyThe Fisherman
2008Desperadas 2
2007Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
1993Pulis Patola
1990Kabayo Kids
1985Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang
1984Working GirlsSecurity guard

References
  1. Inquirer.net. "Lou Veloso is on a roll". Archived from the original on 2 December 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
  2. Lou Veloso, people.theiapolis.com
  3. "What's on TV?". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. 4 February 1990. p. 17. Retrieved 16 January 2019.


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