BJ Forbes
BJ Forbes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernard Joecel Forbes March 27, 1998 |
| Other names | Tolits, BJ |
| Occupation(s) | Child actor, model, host |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agent | APT Entertainment |
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.
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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Tom-Tom | |
| Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Silab | ||
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko | Dingding | |
| 2007 | Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa | Silab | indie film |
| 2008 | Urduja | Botyok (voice) | |
| Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Nikki | ||
| 2009 | Ded na si Lolo | Joyet | indie film |
| Ang Panday | Popoy | ||
| 2013 | Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir | Francisco | |
| Saka Saka | Young Alex | indie film | |
| 2014 | BaryaBoys | ||
| 2015 | Ritwal ng Kapatiran | ||
| Tandem |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Mulawin | Niwalum |
| 2005–2008 2012 2017 |
Eat Bulaga! | Host |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | Various Roles |
| 2005–2007 | Lovely Day | Tolits |
| 2005–2006 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | young Aquil |
| 2006 | Fantastikids | Don-Don |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang | Almion |
| 2007–2009 | Ful Haus | One-two |
| 2007 | Kamandag | |
| 2008–2010 | Toogs | Himself |
| 2008 | Joaquin Bordado | Young Jilco |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Young Sonny |
| Totoy Bato | Bogart | |
| 2009–2010 | Moomoo and Me | Jun-jun |
| 2010 | Midnight DJ: Sikreto ng Swing | Guest |
| My Driver Sweet Lover | Bert Ngisi | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Krus | Royce |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao | EJ |
| Sunday Funday | Himself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya:Bangka | Raymart | |
| Maynila: Rules of Love | Paolo | |
| Maynila: Too Young To Be In Love | Nathan | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flower Shop | Toto | |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Young Voltaire |
| Lakbayin ang Magandang Pilipinas | Himself | |
| Wagas | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sapatos | Nakaaway ni Juanito | |
| 2014 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Presentation (Holy Tuesday) | Himself |
| One of the Boys | Sonny | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tutong | ||
| Mars | Guest | |
| 2015 | Maynila: Totoy's Tru Lab | Totoy |
| Sabado Badoo | Himself/Cameo | |
| Pangako Sa 'Yo | Adam | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Sundo | Dennis |
| 2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Buboy |
| Sahaya | Arlo | |
| 2023 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kwento | Martin |
| 2024 | Makiling | Errol |
| Black Rider | Mario |
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 |