Filipino comedian and actor (born 1993)
Yamyam Gucong
Born (1993-12-08 ) December 8, 1993 (age 30) Occupations Years active 2019–present Agent ABS-CBN StarHunt Management (2019 (2019 ) –present) Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) Partner Elaine Toradio Children 1 YouTube information
Channel Years active 2020–present Genre Vlog Subscribers 155 thousand
[3] Total views 1.49 million
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100,000 subscribers 2020
Last updated: 10 May 2024
William Goc-ong
[1] (Tagalog pronunciation:
[ˈgukɔŋ] ; born December 8, 1993), professionally known as Yamyam Gucong , is a Filipino comedian and actor known for winning the Philippine reality television series,
Pinoy Big Brother: Otso .
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Early life
Yamyam was born on December 8, 1993, in Brgy. Anonang in the town of Inabanga,
Bohol , Philippines. Before winning Pinoy Big Brother: Otso , he stopped pursuing education at
fifth grade in order to sustain his family's financial needs. He worked several jobs in
Cebu such as a water-delivery man and as a house help. On August 12, 2018, Gucong auditioned as an adult housemate in the reality show
Pinoy Big Brother: Otso . He later landed a spot as a housemate on January 8, 2019, and eventually became the show's big winner.
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Career
After their temporary exit, Yamyam appeared on several mall shows, and guested several ABS-CBN shows. He was also cast in a supporting role in the Filipino sit-com
Home Sweetie Home .
[8]
[9] In May 2019, Gucong appeared on the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso album entitled "Ang Soundtrack ng Bahay Mo" on the track "Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso Ko" alongside his fellow batchmate,
Fumiya Sankai .
[10]
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After PBB, Yamyam appeared in several TV Shows of ABS-CBN, including his first dramatic acting stint in
Maalaala Mo Kaya , episode entitled "Bukid ", which showed his life story prior to his PBB stint. He starred alongside veteran actors,
Lito Pimentel and Glenda Garcia; and ex-PBB housemates
Yong Muhajil ,
Banjo Dangalan and Wealand Ferrer . The episode received a good feedback from viewers, and trended in the Philippines and Worldwide.
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In 2020, he hosted an online digital show, "Tipid Nation ", which was aired on ABS-CBN YouTube channel and ABS-CBN Facebook Page produced by TVDG. This digital show gives advices on how we can save money on such situations, such as buying new clothes for Job Interviews and Street food Hacks.
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He was also hosting a travel digital show in TFC Online, entitled "Highway Harvest ", along with his friend and ex-PBB housemate, Fumiya Sankai. This show premiered on April 9, 2020, and is one of the most viewed shows in TFC Online.
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He is also included in an Online show entitled "Usapang Lalaki " every 12nn in Star Hunt Kumu account. This is together with Argel Saycon and discusses various topics related to men.
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He was also cast in
2020 MMFF entry, "
Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim ". This is also his first movie in his entire showbiz career.
[19]
He is also cast in the IWantTFC Series "
Hoy, Love You! " together with
Joross Gamboa and
Roxanne Guinoo , and ex-PBB OTSO housemates Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza.
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Personal life
After PBB, he got his condominium unit prize, which is sponsored by Suntrust.
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He also built his own bakeshop business named "Yamito's Bakeshop". He used his prize money to invest in it. The first branch of the bakeshop, which is located in his hometown in
Inabanga opened on December 8, 2019, which coincided on his 26th birthday. After few months, he opened another branch in
Ubay, Bohol last March 8, 2020.
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Gucong had been in a relationship with Elaine Toradio, his non-showbiz girlfriend, where he proposed to her in October 2021.
[26] It was revealed in December 2021 that he was to have a child with Toradio,
[27] to which they welcomed a baby daughter on February 21, 2022.
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Filmography
Television
Year
Title
Role
Network
Remarks
Ref
2023
Can't Buy Me Love
Brian
Kapamilya Channel /
A2Z /
TV5 /
Netflix
Guest Role
2023
The Chosen One: Kakatacute
Morgan Solis
PIE Channel
Player
2022
Hoy, Love You! Season 3
Bart
iWant TFC /
Kapamilya Channel /
A2Z
Support Role
2022
Palong Follow
Himself
PIE Channel
Guest with Fumiya Sankai
2021
Hoy, Love You! Season 1 and Season 2
Bart
iWant TFC /
Kapamilya Channel /
A2Z
Support Role
[29]
Pinoy Big Brother: Connect
Houseguest
Kapamilya Channel /
A2Z
Houseguest with Fumiya Sankai for PPop Weekly Task
2020
Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan
Elmer
Kapamilya Channel
Guest Role: Elmer Padilla Story
[30]
Team FitFil
Guest
Guest with Team LAYF
[31]
[32]
Matanglawin
Guest
ABS-CBN
Guest for 12th Anniversary Episode (March 1, 2020, episode)
[33]
Umagang Kay Ganda
Guest
Matira Machika segment (February 20, 2020, episode)
2019-2020
Home Sweetie Home : Extra Sweet
Bogs
First TV appearance; Supporting role
Magandang Buhay
Guest
Guest in various episodes
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2019
Myx
Celebrity VJ
Myx
Guest Celebrity VJ for December 2019 with Fumiya Sankai
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Maalaala Mo Kaya : Bukid
Himself
ABS-CBN
First dramatic acting debut stint; Acting his life story
Minute To Win It: Last Tandem Standing
Celebrity Player
Tandem Player with Fumiya Sankai
(May 14, 2019, and September 6, 2019, episodes)
[40]
ASAP
Guest Performer
Performed with Team LAYF and Ultimate Big 4
[41]
Banana Sundae
Guest Performer
Performed with Ultimate Big 4
It's Showtime
Guest Performer
Performed with Fumiya Sankai
[42]
[43]
Gandang Gabi Vice
Guest
Guest with Lou, Andre and Fumiya
[44]
Tonight with Boy Abunda
Guest
Guest on various episodes
[45]
[46]
Pinoy Big Brother: Otso
Housemate
Himself; Later proclaimed as Ultim8 Big Winner
2018
Star Hunt: The Grand Kapamilya Audition
Auditionee
Audition for PBB Otso
Digital
Year
Title
Role
Platform
Remarks
Ref
2021
The FumiYam Show
Host
Kumu
2020
Still Connected
Hector
KTX/ KUMU
Pilikula Serye produced by TVDG
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[48]
Legit Bros
Buboy
Lazada
LazSerye Premiered on Sept. 8; Co-Produced with TVDG and LazadaPH
Usapang Lalaki
Host/ Himself
Kumu
Produced by Star Hunt, segment hosted together with Argel Saycon
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Highway Harvest
Host/Himself
TFC Online
Produced by
TFC , together with Fumiya Sankai
[16]
[17]
Tipid Nation
Host/Himself
OKS
Produced by ABS-CBN TVDG
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2019
IWant ASAP
Guest Performer
iWant TFC
Performed with Fumiya and Ultim8 Big 4
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Film
Discography
Singles
Year
Track
Details
2019
Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso ko
(with
Fumiya Sankai )
First Live TV Performance:
PBB Otso , March 24, 2019
Album: Ang Soundtrack Ng Bahay Mo
Release date (digital platforms): May 12, 2019
Label:
Star Music
YouTube release date: June 17, 2019
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Concerts and Tours
FumiYam in Singapore (October 20, 2019)
Fumiya Amazing ‘Di Ba? (as guest with Lou Yanong and Andre Brouillette) (November 15, 2019)
A Beautiful LAYF in Baliwag (November 24, 2019)
Awards and nomination
Year
Award
Show
Category
Result
Ref
2020
Star Hunt Awards 2020
PILIKULA: Still Connected
Best PILI-kula
Won
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2020
Star Hunt Awards 2020
PILIKULA: Still Connected
Best PILI-kula Actor
Nominated
[57]
2020
Star Hunt Awards 2020
Usapang Lalaki
Best Program Host (with Argel Saycon)
Nominated
[58]
2020
RAWR Awards 2020
Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam)
Nominated
[59]
2020
Myx Awards 2020
Myx
MYX Celebrity VJ Of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai)
Nominated
[60]
2020
VP Choice Awards 2020
N/A
Most Promising Male Star
Nominated
[61]
2019
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television
Home Sweetie Home : Extra Sweet
Best New Male TV Personality
Nominated
[62]
2019
RAWR Awards 2019
Home Sweetie Home : Extra Sweet
Newbie of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai)
Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam)
Nominated
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