Janno Gibbs Hunky Pinoy Actor and Singer

Janno Ronaldo Gibbs (born September 18, 1969) is a popular Filipino singer and actor–comedian. Known as the "King of Soul" of Philippine music, he is a regular host of GMA Network's television shows SOP Rules , Nuts Entertainment, Eat Bulaga and Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5? . Recently he played as Geron Agular in Codename: Asero. He is best known for his songs "Ipagpatawad Mo", "Ikaw Lamang,", "Fallin'" and other Filipino ballads. His father is the famous Filipino veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez.

Janno was brought up as an actor and singer by his family (father is Ronaldo Valdez, a respected dramatic actor) and honed his talent at their home studio and his alma mater, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong.

Janno started out in 1986 as one of the members of the hit teen variety show That's Entertainment on GMA Network. His team-up with Manilyn Reynes on the show established a wide fan-base, enough for Regal Films producer Mother Lily to sign them as contract stars (or more popularly known as Regal babies). Prior to signing with Regal, Janno already made one movie to his credit, Kalabog en Bosyo where he co-starred alongside Dolphy and Panchito.

Janno and Manilyn were a hit loveteam in the 80s, starring in movies like Stupid Cupid, "Love Letters", and many more. Their on-screen tandem resulted in a real-life relationship. However, the couple's relationship hit a snag when Janno became involved with Bing Loyzaga, daughter of basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga. At that time, Bing was also starting her career as a contract artist for Viva Films and as one of the hosts of "That's Entertainment". When Bing got pregnant with Janno's child, his loveteam with Manilyn also ended.

Bing and Janno's love child, Alyssa, was born in 1989. The couple married in 1990.

Janno's marriage to Bing also meant he had to change his career plans. Before he got married he was more identified in teenybopper movies and his loveteam with Manilyn Reynes. Gifted with a soulful singing voice he was re-launched by Vicor Records as a solo singer. His first single, "Miss", received lukewarm response from both critics and the public. He also started to do concerts and was cast in a musical play, Kenkoy Loves Rosing, where he was paired with Regine Velasquez. His team-up with Regine was well-received, however it also became open-fodder for tabloids. Some showbiz writers claim that Janno and Regine started an illicit affair, much to the chagrin of his wife Bing. But the rumor quickly died down as the Janno–Regine team-up never made it past the musical play, although they started to work together again in the remake of the Rico J. Puno hit single, "Magkasuyo Buong Gabi" (Together All Night) in 1993.

Janno's immense comedic talent, which was developed during his loveteam days with Manilyn Reynes, was also noticed when Viva Films started casting him in minor roles in comedy flicks. In 1990, Janno teamed up with rising singer Ogie Alcasid in a concert entitled "Small Brothers", a spoof of the Gary Valenciano-Ray An Fuentes concert "Soul Brothers". Both talented singers with lack of height, their tandem became a quick hit among audiences. Soon, Janno and Ogie started hosting the TV version of the hit concert, aired over ABS-CBN. "Small Brothers" only aired for two seasons in 1990.

With more concerts, music albums, and a clear direction towards comedy, Janno successfully broke away from his teenybopper image.