Francisco Nepomuceno, who is also his maternal grandmother's brother. Wally grew up in a convent and was raised primarily by a priest, Fr. His parents had Wally at a young age, but his father abandoned them thereafter to work abroad as a doctor in Wisconsin, United States.įearing commitment, Wally's mother left her child at the care of the church to finish her education. Bayola was born on in Naga, Camarines Sur to Romeo Payoyo Bayola and Fe Smith (née B?). Originally paired with Jose Manalo, the tandem has since grown to include Paolo Ballesteros to become JoWaPao, a comedy trio proclaimed by fans as the successor of the industry stalwarts TVJ. Notable portrayals include Blacky Lou Blanco of the segment Bebot, Lola Nidora of Kalyeserye, Nanay Nunal of Barangay Jokers, Chiska of Bawal Judgmental!, and Steve Havey which spoofed American television host Steve Harvey. Wally excels in character comedy, a comedic style that involves playing different characters and producing an overly dynamic personality that is usually based on stereotypes and trends. His roots from a church convent in Naga has flourished into one of the most admired comedians in the Philippine entertainment industry. He was 28 years old when he joined the show. Immediately, Wally Bayola became a regular co-host of Eat Bulaga!. He joined Eat Bulaga! as an off-screen jester host, which entertained the studio audience during commercial breaks and voiced the introduction for the show's segments. He currently hosts the noontime show Eat Bulaga! and has been since 2000. Bayola, better known as Wally Bayola, is a Filipino television host, comedian, and actor.

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