Pooh (comedian)

Reynold Garcia (born December 15, 1974 in Laoang, Northern Samar), known as Pooh, is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator, singer, host. He is known for currently starring in the comedy gag show Banana Split. He is also known for impersonating boxer and congressman Manny Pacquiao.^[1]

He was the 2006 and 2007 awardee for Aliw Award best male stand-up comedian. He was again nominated in 2008.

Career

Pooh first worked at the now-defunct Nota'Kwela, a comedy bar in Caloocan, he then moved to Music Box and later to Jazz Café. He was eventually scouted by Andrew del Real of The Library.

Pooh had guested in GMA Network's SiS and in a sequence in an afternoon show of the network. Pooh claimed it was ABS-CBN that gave him the opportunity to get known to a larger audience.^[2]

The comedian became a part of Banana Split cast with whom he did skits with and made impersonations as part of the show. By 2013, he became known for his impersonation of Manny Pacquiao. In additional to his stint with ABS-CBN, he occasionally receives assignments abroad as a comedian and impersonator.^[3]

Also in the same year , He expressed contentment with his involvement in the show and wouldn't mind if he offered additional roles or not and would not rather force a role unto himself which he considers as not his forte. He also said that he would rather not become as popular as Vice Ganda, saying he wouldn't be able to handle the fame with a similar level to his colleague.^[3]

Comedic style

Pooh said that his forte in comedy is more on impersonations and skit-based. He said he is not comfortable of using insults in doing comedy saying that he may not handle it well and end up offending someone.^[3]

Filmography

Television

• Ningning (ABS-CBN) - Jewel (2015)
• Muling Buksan Ang Puso (ABS-CBN) - Xenon (2013)
• Gandang Gabi, Vice! (ABS-CBN) - Himself (2011)
• Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - Sandra (2010)
• Pilipinas Win Na Win (ABS-CBN) - Co-host with Pokwang (2010)^[4]
• Your Song: Love Me, Love You (ABS-CBN) - Guest Actor (2010)
• Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (ABS-CBN) - Barry (2010)
• Florinda (ABS-CBN) - George (2009)
• Ruffa & Ai (ABS-CBN) - Himself (2009)
• Shall We Dance? (TV5) - Co-host (2009)
• Banana Split (ABS-CBN) - Various Roles (2009–present)
• I Love Betty La Fea (ABS-CBN) - as Eda (2009)
• Pangarap na Bituin (ABS-CBN) - Berns Bautista (2007)
• Love Spell: "Click Na Click" (ABS-CBN) - Manilyn (2006)
• John En Shirley (ABS-CBN) - Giovanni (2006)

Films

• Annie B. (Viva Films) - Bar Comedian (2004)

Guestings

ABS-CBN

• ASAP
• It's Showtime
• Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
• Pilipinas, Game KNB?
• Quizon Avenue
• The Singing Bee
• Wowowee

GMA

• SiS

Awards and nominations

Personal life

As of 2008, Pooh has been residing in a house in Caloocan which he rents since 1978. He also had a boyfriend who later went abroad.^[2]

References