Blakdyak (July 25, 1969 – November 21, 2016) was a Filipino actor, comedian and reggae singer.[1] He was known as "The King of Pinoy Reggae".
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Amoto Formaran |
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| Born | July 25, 1969 Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines |
| Died | November 21, 2016 (aged 47) Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy reggae, reggae, pop, novelty |
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| Years active | 1988–2015 |
| Spouse | Twinkle Estanislao Formaran (d. 2018) |
Early life
editBlakdyak was born Joey Amoto Formaran on July 25, 1969, in Olongapo, Zambales. His American serviceman-father (who was once stationed in U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in Olongapo where he met Joey's mother) is of Jamaican descent.
Career
editBlakdyak started singing in high school in Castillejos, Zambales. He began to earn money from singing when some comedian-performers included him in their shows performing in provinces. He soon migrated to Manila and formed his own band. In 1997, Viva Records discovered him and immediately signed him up to record an album.
With his hit singles "Good Boy" and "Noon at Ngayon", Blakdyak became the first local solo reggae act to achieve success in the entertainment field.
Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album Noon at Ngayon. At the 1998 Awit Awards, he won the award for Best Novelty Act and Best New Male Performer.[2]
Death
editBlakdyak was found dead inside his condominium unit in Sampaloc, Manila on November 21, 2016. His head was covered with a plastic bag, but the circumstances leading to his death are unclear.[3] The Manila Police District said there were no evidence of forced entry. However, some of the late singer's possessions were found scattered on the unit's floor.[4] A funeral service was held the following days before his cremation on Sunday.[5]
Personal life
editHe was married to non-showbiz wife Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran[6] (died March 31, 2018, of heart attack),[7] with whom he had four children - Tomie Formaran, Kent Formaran, Twijoenah Formaran, and Jam Formaran.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
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| Noon at Ngayon | "Noon at Ngayon" "Modelong Charing" "Tugtog Tayo" "Good Boy" "In-Lab" "Carmelita" "Don't Do That Joey" "Kainan" "Confused" "Hayop na Combo" |
1997 | Viva Records |
| Magic Kapote | "Good Vibration" "Magic Kapote" "Sing" "Papa" "Dahil Sa'yo" "Kalikasan" "Musika" "Informer" "Shaken Reggae" "Asin at Paminta" |
2000 | Viva Records |
| Bumbay | "Summer Reggae" "Bumbay" "Bilin ni Lola" "Inday" |
2005 | Viva Records |
| Blakdyak's Tribe | "Sino Ba" "Iska Talong" "Beep Beep" "May Tama" "Tumawa ng Tumawa" "Bilog na Naman ang Buwan" "Hot Mistiso" "Bahay Kubo" "Musika" |
2007 | Viva Records |
| May Tama | "May Tama" "Musika" "Kainan" "Good Boy" "Bahay Kubo" "Inday" "Noon at Ngayon "Beep Beep" "Sino Ba" "Modelong Charing" "Iska Talong" "Tumawa Ng Tumawa" "Bumbay" "Summer Reggae" |
2013 | Viva Records |
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Title | Role | Year |
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| Alyas Boy Kano | Michael | 1992 |
| Squala | Overdose | 1998 |
| Gangland | Banjo | 1998 |
| Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Himself | 1999 |
| Asin at Paminta | Himself | 1999 |
| Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit[8] | Ado | 2001 |
| S2pid Luv[9] | Bin | 2002 |
| Masikip Sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story | Himself (Last Film Appearance) | 2004 |
References
edit- ^ Sibonga, Glen P. (October 9, 2009). "Blakdyak returns to the music scene with a new album and his own reggae band" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Unite, Betheena Kae; Ramos, Neil (November 22, 2016). "Blakdyak found dead". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ Kaamiño, Hajji (November 21, 2016). "Singer-comedian Blakdyak found dead". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Singer Blakdyak found dead – The Manila Times". www.manilatimes.net. November 22, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "'Money's gone': Blakdyak's partner believes cause of death is not suicide". November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Blakdyak's wife in shock over husband's death: 'Dapat may gig siya tonight'". GMA News Online. November 21, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (April 3, 2018). "Misis ng singer-comedian na si Blakdyak, pumanaw na rin" (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ Bautista, Mario E (November 11, 2001). "Why Janno can't wait a minute | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ Asis, Salve V (April 19, 2002). "Judy Ann/Sharon movie, pinipigilan! | Philstar.com". philstar.com (in Filipino). Retrieved October 14, 2018.