Bentong (comedian)

Domingo Vusotros Brotamante Jr. (January 12, 1964 – February 9, 2019), better known as Bentong, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and television host.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Vusotros and the surname or paternal family name is Brotamante.
Bentong
Bentong as "Macoy" in 2014 horror film Shake, Rattle & Roll XV
Born
Domingo Vusotros Brotamante Jr.

(1964-01-12)January 12, 1964
Tabaco, Albay, Philippines
DiedFebruary 9, 2019(2019-02-09) (aged 55)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EmployerABS-CBN
SpouseCecille Bernal
Children4

Early life

Bentong was born in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines on January 12, 1964.[1]

Career

Bentong started his career in showbiz as a production assistant at ABS-CBN. One of his earlier film roles was as Hilary's driver in Home Along da Riles da Movie and since then made several cameos in other films.[2] His other roles in film was as Juanito in the 2002 film Jologs and Macoy in the 2014 horror anthology film Shake, Rattle & Roll XV.[2] He was also part of the cast of the 2008 film One Night Only.[3]

He also played roles in numerous variety shows of the television network namely Wowowee and Magandang Tanghali Bayan.[3] Bentong became known for being the co-host of Willie Revillame in the latter's noontime television shows.[2] One of his known later television appearances was in Luv U which aired from 2012 to 2016 where he portrayed the character Mang Jules.[3]

Bentong also made an appearance in an episode of GMA Network's Wagas which featured his love story with his spouse Cecille Bernal which also featured commentaries from himself and his wife.[2]

Personal life

Bentong was married to Cecille Bernal and had four children.[4] He was also a diabetic.[2]

Death

Bentong suffered from a cardiac arrest on February 9, 2019, and was rushed to the Fairview General Hospital in Quezon City where he was declared dead on arrival.[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2002 Jologs Juanito
2009 Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Himself
2014 Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Macoy

Television
Year Title Role Network
1999–2000 Tarajing Potpot Diego ABS-CBN
2002–2003 Arriba, Arriba! Steven
2005–2006 Bora Totong
2006–2007 Aalog-Alog Utoy
2012–2016 Luv U Mang Jules

References
  1. Orellana, Faye (February 9, 2019). "'Bentong' passes away at 55". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  2. "Comedian Bentong dies at 55". Manila Times. February 10, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  3. Gillet, Katy (February 10, 2019). "Filipino celebrities pay tribute to beloved comedian Bentong, who has died aged 55". The National. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  4. "Comedian Bentong dies at 55". Rappler. February 9, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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