Anjo Yllana - Showbiz Life

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He started in showbiz in 1984 from talent manager the late Douglas Quijano, after attempting a career as a professional basketball player. He started out by doing support roles in both comedy and drama. He was even nominated by different award-giving bodies as Best Supporting Actor in the movie "Itanong Mo sa Buwan" opposite Jaclyn Jose and directed by Chito Rono.

His turning point in showbiz was in 1990, when he was given the role of Dino Tengco, the retarded son of the crazy politician couple Barbara and Anding Tengco in the ABS-CBN satirical sitcom "Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata". He was awarded Best Comedy Actor by Star Awards in 1992 for his efforts. He was subsequently launched as a solo comedian and had several successful comedy flicks to his name, among them "Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na..." (his launching movie), "Pempe ni Sara at Pen" (with Kris Aquino and Vandolph) and "Milyonaryong Mini" (with John Estrada and Sheryl Cruz). He also became part of the sitcoms "Ober da Bakod" (GMA Network) and "Palibhasa Lalake" (ABS-CBN). His stint in the latter sitcom cost him his role in "Ober da Bakod" after he decided to become an exclusive ABS-CBN talent.

After "Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata" ended its run, Anjo turned to TV directing via the GMA Network sitcom "M.U.?" which starred his brother Jomari Yllana and Gelli de Belen. Soon after in 1999, he defected to GMA Network after ending his contract with ABS-CBN and started hosting the long-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga". His former comic tandem with Janno Gibbs in "Ober da Bakod" was revived via "Beh Bote Nga" (1999-2003) and "Nuts Entertainment" (2003-2007). They also appeared together in "Eat Bulaga" until Janno resigned from the show to start acting in GMA soap operas. His last solo TV show was "Cool Center" where he formed a hilarious tandem with Eugene Domingo from 2008-2009.