Balot (comedian)

Balot
Born Jaime Llave
1926
Manila, Philippine Islands
Died 1996
Nationality Filipino
Other names Balut
Occupation Actor, comedian
Years active 1970–1992
Spouse(s) Matimtiman Cruz

Jaime Llave (1926–1996) better known by his screen name Balot, was a Filipino comedian, film, television and stage actor in the Philippines.

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 Barbecue1991
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

  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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