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

(1926-03-22)March 22, 1926
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedNovember 27, 1996(1996-11-27) (aged 70)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesBalut
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active1970–1996
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:

FilmYear
Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue1991
Hotdog1990
Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang1990
One Day, Isang Araw1988
Penoy ... Balut1988
BoboCop1987
Di Bale Na Lang1987
Family Tree1987
Menudo't Pandesal1987
Ready! ... Aim! ... Fire! ...1987
Balimbing1986
Isang platitong mani1986
Inday bote1985
John & Marsha '851985
Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You1985
Mga paru-parong buking1985
Nagalit ang patay sa haba ng lamay1985
Bagets 21984
Cross My Heart1982
Palengke Queen1982
Si Ako at ang tres moskiteros1982
Summer Holiday1982
Ibalik ang swerti1981
Pabling1981
Stariray1981
Tartan1981
Totoo ba ang tsimis?1981
Awat na, Asiong Aksaya!1979
Dobol dribol1979
Butsoy1978
Oh Margie Oh1974
Impossible Dream1973
Isprakenhayt1973
Love Pinoy Style1972
The Pig, Boss1972
Ang magtinda'y di biro1971
Bukid ay basa1971
Yari naaaa! ...1971
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Television
FilmYear
Ang Manok ni San Pedro1986
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References
  1. De Ramos, Tante (2006-02-17). "The Clowns Who Have Gone Away". Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved on 2011-11.
  2. Serrano, Vinson P. (2009-08-18). "Manila Grand Opera House: History and its Greater Glory". Scrbd.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-11.


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