BJ Forbes
Bernard Joecel Forbes (born March 27, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in That's My Boy on Eat Bulaga!.; however, he become a finalist and also he didn't win.
BJ Forbes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernard Joseph Forbes March 27, 1998 |
| Other names | Tolits, BJ |
| Occupation | Child Actor, Model, Host |
| Years active | 2005—present |
| Agent | APT Entertainment |
Career
After his stint on That's My Boy, he found fame through a Tide commercial in which he played a character named Tolits. He soon became one of the hosts of GMA Network's Eat Bulaga!.
Apart from Eat Bulaga!, he has appeared in TV shows such as Ful Haus, Encantadia, Etheria, and Fantastikids. He has also been featured in movies such as Ispiritista: Itay, may moomoo!—for which he won the Best Child Actor award in the 24th Luna Awards--Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom, Enteng Kabisote 3, Paraiso, Dobol Trobol, and Ded Na si Lolo. He has also lent his voice to the character of Botyok in the animated movie Urduja.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
| 2015 | Tandem | Tuko Film Productions and Quantum Films | indie film | |
| 2015 | Ritwal ng Kapatiran | indie film | ||
| 2014 | BaryaBoys | indie film | ||
| 2013 | Saka-Saka | indie film | ||
| 2013 | Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Francisco | Wings Entertainment | |
| 2009 | Ang Panday | Popoy | Imus Productions and GMA Films | |
| 2009 | Ded na si Lolo | Joyet | indie film | |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Nikki | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions and RVQ Productions | |
| 2008 | Urduja | Botyok (voice) | APT Entertainment and Seventoon | |
| 2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong kwento ng pag-asa | Silab | indie film | |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko | Dingding | OctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions | |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Silab | Imus Productions, Reality Entertainment, Enchanted Kingdom and Ignite Media Inc. | |
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Tom-Tom | Regal Films and APT Entertainment |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Arlo | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Buboy | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Sundo | Dennis | GMA |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | ||
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Adam | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Himself/Cameo | GMA |
| 2015 | Maynila: Totoy's Tru Lab | Totoy | GMA |
| 2014 | MARS | Guest | GMA News TV |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | One of the Boys | Sonny | TV5 |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Presentation (Holy Tuesday) | Himsself | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos | Nakaaway ni Juanito | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wagas | BJ Forbes | NEWSTV11 |
| 2013 | Lakbayin ang Magandang Pilipinas | BJ Forbes | PTV4 |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Young Voltaire | TV5 |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya:Flower Shop | Toto | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maynila: Too Young To Be In Love | Nathan | GMA |
| 2012 | Maynila: Rules Of Love | Paolo | GMA |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya:Bangka | Raymart | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Sunday Funday | Himself | TV5 |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao | EJ | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus | Royce | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | My Driver Sweet Lover | Bert Ngisi | TV5 |
| 2010 | Midnight DJ:Sikreto ng Swing | Guest | TV5 |
| 2009-2010 | Moomoo and Me | Jun-jun | TV5 |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Bogart | GMA |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Young Sonny | GMA |
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Young Jilco | GMA |
| 2008-2010 | Toogs | himself | TV5 |
| 2007 | Kamandag | unknown | GMA |
| 2007-2009 | Ful Haus | One-two | GMA |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Almion | GMA |
| 2006 | Fantastikids | Don-Don | GMA |
| 2005-2006 | Etheria | young Aquil | GMA |
| 2005-2007 | Lovely Day | Tolits | GMA |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | Various Roles | GMA |
| 2004-2005 | Mulawin | Niwalum | GMA |
| 2005-2008 2012 2017 | Eat Bulaga! | Host | GMA |
Discography
Tolits - Dance Hits (2006)
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated work | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 24th Luna Awards | Best Child Actor for | Ispiritista | Won |
| 54th FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Won | |
| 2007 | 2007 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Child Actor | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko | Won |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak | Nominated |