Sam Y.G.
Sam YG | |
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Born | Samir Gogna August 18, 1984 TV host |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse | Essa Santos (2022) |
Samir Gogna, known professionally as Sam YG (short for Samir Young Guy), and also known as his character Shivaker (born August 18, 1984), is a Filipino
Early and personal life
Gogna was born and raised in the Philippines; he is a fourth-generation Indian Filipino: his family are Catholics originating from Jaipur, India. He has an older brother and a younger sister.[2][3][4]
Gogna attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college. Gogna aspired to become a lawyer when he was a teenager, which led him to pursue a degree in legal management.[2][3]
Gogna became a target of bullying during his youth because he was
In April 2010, Gogna gave up his Indian nationality and became a Filipino citizen.[6][7]
Career
In 2003, 19-year-old Samir Gogna successfully auditioned for the Junior
After graduating from Ateneo de Manila University, Gogna worked with several television networks including
In 2006, he became a DJ for
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2009 | Cool Center | Himself/Co-host | GMA Network |
2009–2016 | Eat Bulaga! | ||
2010–2011 | Diz Iz It! | ||
2014–2015 2015–present |
Boys Ride Out/Boys Off the Record |
Himself/Host | 9TV/CNN PH |
2016 | Dear Uge | Rajesh | GMA Network |
Vintage Trip | Himself/Host | GMA News TV | |
2018 | Road Trip | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |
Radio
- Sam vs. Sam (99.5 RT, 2005–06, with Sam Oh)
- Boys Night Out (Magic 89.9, 2006–2023[13])
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ Many Indians living in the Philippines are involved in a money-lending scheme where borrowers pay back a ₱5000 loan with ₱1000 interest (total of ₱6000, hence the term "5-6"). The loaned money is paid back within one month, collected on a daily basis. This translates to 20% monthly interest rate[5]
References
- ^ a b Jocelyn Jimenez (13 May 2011). "Sam YG talks about how he got into the limelight". pep.ph. Archived from the original on 25 November 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Ricky Lo (28 October 2016). "Take a trip with Sam YG". Funfare. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ GMA News and Public Affairs. 19 March 2014. Archivedfrom the original on 25 November 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ Baldoza, Jonathan (20 May 2012). "[Mother's Day] The house of Gogna". Rappler. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ Punay, Edu (January 11, 2017). "Gov't targets Indians in '5-6' lending scheme". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ Sibonga, Glen P. (23 April 2010). ""Shivaker" is now a full-fledged Pinoy". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 25 April 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Sam YG now a Filipino citizen". GMA News. Apr 21, 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ Gil, Baby (February 2, 2015). "Reading Boys Night Out". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Bianca (15 January 2012). "A night out with the Boys". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ Salanga, Elyas Isabelo (11 January 2010). "Shivaker is now more popular than the real Sam YG". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Maricel Soriano graces Diz Iz It! premiere telecast". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 5 February 2010. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Sam YG is Our July Cover Guy". 29 June 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ Interaksyon (2023-10-06). "Sam YG resigns from radio station Magic 89.9: 'End of an era'". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
External links
- Sam Y.G. on Twitter