Allan K.

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::summary Filipino actor and comedian (born 1958) ::

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name	Allan K.
caption	Allan K. in September 2022
birth_name	Alan Quilantang
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birth_place	Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines
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years_active	1992–present
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| name = Allan K. | image = Allan K. in 2019.png |imagesize = | caption = Allan K. in September 2022 | birth_name = Alan Quilantang | birth_date = | birth_place = Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines | medium = | genre = | subject = | years_active = 1992–present Alan Joveness Quilantang (born December 13, 1958), known professionally as Allan K., is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television personality. He is one of the co-hosts of the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga.

Quilantang also previously owned comedy bars Zirkoh and Klownz until their closure during the pandemic in 2020.

Career

Early years

Quilantang began his professional singing career after he graduated high school and joined a band, performing in bars around Bacolod. In 1984, he flew to Manila to work in sing-along bars as a singer and as a stand-up comedian.

Quilantang was discovered in 1995 through a reporter during a press conference of Eat Bulaga! where the show's impending transfer to GMA Network was announced. The reporter who frequented the place where he worked at that time, asked if there were any new talents to be introduced, then followed up by asking if they had heard of an "Allan K." who performed at The Library—a comedy bar in Malate, Manila. The noontime variety show's producer, Antonio Tuviera, was unaware that his children also frequented the same place, thus, they ended up contacting and visiting the bar on the night after the press conference.

1995–2014

Quilantang's first appearance in Eat Bulaga! was in the segment "Bulagaan" in 1995. He became a regular host of Eat Bulaga! starting with his own segment entitled "Allan Knows Best", attending to the viewers problems and giving out advice.

In 2002, he opened his first comedy bar Klownz in Quezon Avenue. Subsequently, in 2004, he opened Zirkoh—also a comedy bar—in Tomas Morato. They were home to several stand-up comedians such as impersonators Ate Gay and Boobay; comedy duo Jose and Wally; and various other celebrities who had performed there nightly throughout the years.

Alongside Eat Bulaga!, Quilantang also hosted All Star K! together with singer and host Jaya from 2004 to 2009. Shortly after the show concluded, he co-hosted once more with Jaya in BandaOke! until 2010. Later in the same year, Quilantang co-hosted the comedy talent show Comedy Bar with actress and fellow comedian Eugene Domingo.

In 2014, Quilantang was inducted by German Moreno into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.

2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Quilantang closed down his comedy bars Klownz and Zirkoh. After trying to keep his businesses afloat, he soon filed for bankruptcy in July because of accumulating expenses and increasing losses. On the December 12, 2020, segment of "Bawal Judgmental" on Eat Bulaga!, Quilantang and his co-host Wally Bayola publicly shared that they were afflicted with COVID-19. In his statement, he said that he was brought to the hospital because of persistent symptoms, leading to his confinement in an intensive care unit (ICU) for 3 days. Eat Bulaga! pillar Vic Sotto revealed for the first time that the doctors told him that Quilantang "doesn't look good", describing how critical his situation was. Quilantang did not undergo intubation and eventually recovered.

2021–present

In 2021 as he recovered from the aftermath of the pandemic, Quilantang opened a Japanese restaurant and a new comedy bar closely resembling its predecessor's name. In November 2022, he launched another comedy bar also similarly resembling the name of his former business.

Personal life

The name Allan K. was derived from a play on his surname Quilantang by his gay colleagues who called him Allan "Qui" () which later evolved to be pronounced as Allan "K" (); he eventually took a liking to how it sounded and used it as his stage name.

Quilantang is gay. In an interview in 2016, he revealed to the press about having an ongoing relationship with an undisclosed Filipino-British man who he said was a reality show winner.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Quilantang's brother died in May and his sister in July, but with the quarantine and protocols in place, no funerals were held for both siblings; in July he permanently shut down his businesses; and ultimately in August when he acquired a severe case of COVID-19, facing death. Quilantang described the year as "seemingly cursed".

In an Instagram post, Quilantang announced the death of his brother in October 2021.

In a special episode of "Bawal Judgmental" on Eat Bulaga! on December 25, 2021, Quilantang admitted that he had a relationship with a woman in his early days in Bacolod to conceal his sexuality. For the first time, he revealed learning about the possibility of him having a child through a psychic he met where he performed. With the persuasion of the other hosts, Quilantang publicly appealed to the woman to confirm whether he did have a child with her and have them tested through DNA matching; he also stated that he is open to taking responsibility for the child whom he estimated to be at least 30 years old at the time.

Filmography

Film

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Year	Title	Role
1995	Run Barbi Run	Himself/Impersonator
1996	Rubberman	Baldo
Hindi Ako Ander... Itanong Mo Kay Kumander	Roberta
1997	Onyok Tigasin	Candy
Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng Bawian	Lorie
1999	Bilib Ako Sa'yo	Yaya
Ms. Kristina Moran: Babaeng Palaban
2000	Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Nga Ba, Darling)	Junina
2001	Bahay ni Lola	Frank
2002	Bakit Papa	Allan
Singsing ni Lola	Guard
2003	Fantastic Man	Resto owner
2005	Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo!	Allan
Lovestruck
2006	Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On	Ina Magenta
TxT	Quiapo Seller 1
2007	Pasukob	Virgie
2008	Urduja	Tarsir (voice)
2009	Ang Darling Kong Aswang	Pasiyonista
2012	D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?	Security Guard
2016	Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers	Fake Faye
2018	Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles	Himself
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Television

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Year	Title	Role
1995–present	Eat Bulaga!	Co-host
1998–2004	Sing Galing!	Host
1999–2001	1 for 3	Gorgonio "Gorgy" Magalpoc
2000	Beh Bote Nga	Himself / Guest
GMA Telecine Specials	Various
Easy Money: Ang Cash Ng Bayan	Host
2002	The Weakest Link	Host
2004–2009	All-Star K!
2009–2010	BandaOke
2010–2011	Comedy Bar
2014	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Ilaw Ng Panahon	Julie
Bubble Gang	Himself
2015	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Sukli ng Pagmamahal	Lino
Vampire ang Daddy Ko	Diva
Sabado Badoo	Cameo footage featured
2016	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Walang Kapalit	Gil
Kalyeserye	Mrs. Caitlyn "Dudang" Smash
Superstar Duets	Himself / Judge
2017	Eat Bulaga Lenten Special: Inay	Binet
2021; 2025	Sing Galing!	Himself / Judge
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Awards and recognitions

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Year	Award giving body	Category	Nominated work	Results	Notes
2000	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Game Show Host	Sing Galing!		Shared with Ai-Ai delas Alas
2011	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Male TV Host	Eat Bulaga!
2014	Eastwood City Walk of Fame				Recognized by German Moreno
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References

References

1. (April 2, 2009). "Bonding time with the 'Eat Bulaga' family". [[Manila Bulletin]].
2. Lo, Ricky. (July 15, 2020). "Curtain call for Zirkoh, Klownz".
3. Gacura, T. J.. (October 9, 2021). "Allan K, the original sing-along master!".
4. Santos, Jamil. (May 21, 2021). "Allan K., ikinuwento kung paano siya nakasali sa 'Eat Bulaga'".
5. "The Library spreads the laughter from Malate to Ortigas".
6. Santiago, Ervin. (January 16, 2022). "Allan K: Pag tumulong ka, ibigay mo nang buong-puso, huwag kang mag-expect ng kung anek-anek".
7. Anoc, Aimee. "Allan K, binalikan ang unang pagkakataon na 'nakatungtong' sa 'Eat Bulaga' stage".
8. Red, Isah V.. "Manila Standard Newspaper". Manila Standard.
9. Carrasco, 3rd, Ronnie. (July 28, 2020). "Klownz and Zirkoh breathe their last tomorrow".
10. Nardo, Jun. "Klownz at Zirkoh ni Allan K, tuluyan nang nagsara".
11. "Allan K hopes BandaOke will be able to duplicate or even surpass success of All Star K".
12. "Allan K at Casino Filipino".
13. Sucaldito, Jobert. (December 3, 2014). "Allan K, Sylvia binigyan ng star sa 'Walk of Fame' ni Kuya Germs".
14. (June 30, 2020). "Allan K's comedy bars Zirkoh, Klownz to close amid COVID-19 crisis: report".
15. (December 12, 2020). "Comedians Wally Bayola, Allan K open up about experience with COVID-19".
16. "Comedians Allan K, Wally Bayola share their COVID-19 stories".
17. Ramos, Jansen. "New beginnings: Allan K starts new businesses after bankruptcy".
18. Lim, Ron. "LOOK: Allan K's new business set to open".
19. Javier, Kristian Eric. "Allan K opens Clowns Republik this weekend".
20. (May 21, 2021). "Tunay na Buhay: Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "K" sa pangalan ni Allan K?".
21. Santos, Jamil. (May 21, 2021). "WATCH: Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng 'K' sa pangalan ni Allan K.?".
22. Anoc, Aimee. "Celebrities who are proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community".
23. Llanes, Rommel R.. (December 4, 2016). "Allan K reveals relationship with Fil-British reality show winner".
24. (May 13, 2020). "The good Lord will take care of you in heaven. Rest well BUNSO. Your manong allan will always miss you. I love you so much. Ngayon pa lang namimiss na kita eh......😰😰😰bye for now. Regards to nanay and tatay in heaven....".
25. Hallare, Katrina. (July 28, 2020). "Allan K mourns death of sister".
26. (July 27, 2020). "I miss you sooooo much.....".
27. (July 6, 2020). "Permanent closure: Allan K shuts down comedy bars Zirkoh, Klownz amid COVID-19 crisis - The Filipino Times".
28. Rula, Gorgy. "Allan K, bumabangon sa pagkamatay ng tatlong kapatid!".
29. Serato, Arniel C.. (March 8, 2021). "Allan K on Year 2020: "Ano ba 'tong taon na 'to, parang isinumpa."".
30. (October 4, 2021). "I just lost another brother today. May you rest well in the arms of the Lord in heaven. I love you Manong Welvic 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏".
31. (December 25, 2021). "ALLAN K, MAY ANAK? Dabarkads, Nagulat Sa Mga Untold Stories sa Bawal Judgmental {{!}} December 25, 2021".
32. Santiago, Ervin. (December 28, 2021). "Allan K nagka-girlfriend noon sa Bacolod: What if kung totoo ngang may anak ako, 'di ba?".
33. "Allan K, gustong makilala ang kaniyang 'anak'".
34. (October 9, 2000). "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star.
35. (November 23, 2011). "ABS-CBN biggest winner at 25th Star Awards for TV; GMA-7 bags 16 trophies; TV5 gets 6 nods". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP).

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