| Paolo Bediones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paolo Antonio Barba Bediones March 17, 1974 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Actor, TV Presenter, Journalist, Newscaster, Radio Commentator |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Religion | Born Again Christian |
Paolo Bediones (born March 17, 1974) is a Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer.
Bediones started his career as a commercial model, and later transitioned to television show hosting. He is best known for hosting GMA Network's Extra Challenge and Survivor Philippines.[1] He is now a TV host and newest newscaster on TV5.
On December 3, 2009, Bediones announced in a press conference that he had signed a three-year exclusive contract with TV5.[2]
He is the only Filipino to become a Journalist after being an actor besides the late Helen Vela (the only first-ever TV Journalist who previously had a career as an actress).
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His previous girlfriend was former beauty queen Abby Cruz. His late great grandfather was Maximo Bediones (1820–1932). Bediones is now a Born Again Christian.
Bediones is a former TV host of a defunct MTV Philippines program "Para Bos". His previously hosted shows on GMA Network are Channel S, Gameplan, Digital LG Challenge (formerly Digital LG Quiz), Extra Extra, Extra Challenge, ETChing, S-Files, Mornings @ GMA, Whammy! Push Your Luck, Unang Hirit, Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok!, Pinoy Meets World, and Survivor Philippines (Seasons 1 and 2).
He is expected to return on TV hosting when Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines premieres on TV5 in 2011.
In 2003, Bediones showed his acting skills in a GMA Holy Week Drama Special, "Via Crusis" which he plays a Christ who carried a cross and the seven last words. His biggest break was "Captain Barbell" in 2006.
Since he did not become a news anchor for GMA News, Bediones became a news anchor of Aksyon alongside Cheryl Cosim and later, Erwin Tulfo. This was his first time as a newscaster for News5.
He was also given a public affairs program USI: Under Special Investigation on TV5 which airs every Sunday nights.
On February 18, 2011, Bediones left Aksyon to anchor Aksyon JournalisMO as a replacement for Martin Andanar. There he joined Cheri Mercado and Jove Francisco.
Since Bediones also did not become an announcer on GMA's DZBB, Bediones became an announcer for Radyo5 92.3 News FM as a member of News5. There, he currently hosts Sakto kay Paolo, Sakto (rin) kay Cheri with Cheri Mercado airing every weeknights.
Bediones plays keyboards in his church at New Life Christian Center in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City and also he plays a guitar.
| Year | Title | Character | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-present | Sakto kay Paolo, Sakto rin kay Cherie | Host | Radyo5 92.3 News FM |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Haring Bantayan | Imus Productions |
| 2003 | Walang Kapalit | Teddy | Viva Films |