Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.
Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sister.
Modeling career Basa began his modeling career at the age of 19, where he was discovered at the Mega Young Designer's Competition in 2004 by newspaper editor Joyce Fernandez along with fashion designer Kenneth Chua. He joined the Philippine search for the best model of the world where he was awarded best in swimwear, and then landed on a television ad for a cracker, and endorsing a clothing brand, became a television actor then the Cosmopolitan Bachelor's Bash.
In 2005, Basa gained commercial visibility in the Philippines when he became a model for clothing retailer Penshoppe. In 2006, Basa was invited to sign on with Star Magic, the talent management agency affiliated with the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines.Victor Basa: Will he be the next big matinee idol? Showbiz Pinoy Weekly (September 24-September 30, 2006 issue)
Television career Soon after signing with Star Magic, Basa quickly began to appear in a number of shows on the ABS-CBN network. He became a regular host of the weekly Sunday variety show ASAP; appeared in his first recurring primetime supporting role in the soap opera Crazy for You as a love interest of the leading lady portrayed by Toni Gonzaga; and landed supporting roles in two single-episode stories in Star Magic Presents.
In 2006, Basa was cast as a regular cast member of Abt Ur Luv, a youth-oriented drama series, as Carla Humphries's love interest. Basa is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.
In 2007, the new MTV Philippines signed on Basa as one of the channel's new VJs. He currently hosts MTV Timeout.
He was one of the Celebrity Housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.
Basa is currently a contract artist of the GMA Network. Basa played a role in the hit drama series My Husband's Lover.
Personal life In 2010, he dated TV host and real estate heiress Divine Lee. They were together for more than 4 years until their break-up in April 2015.
Basa is featured in The 700 Club Asia, where he shared his changed life. He had a realization when he had a friend who committed suicide.
He proposed to his non-showbiz girlfriend Stephanie Dan in September 2019 and got married on November 10 of the same year.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2006 Crazy for You Errol Star Magic Presents: Deal or No Deal Lenard Star Magic Presents: The Game of Love Boggs 2006–2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Lester "Stick" Mangubat 2007–2008 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv:Ur Lyf 2 Lester "Stick" Mangubat 2007 Walang Kapalit Miguel 2008 Your Song: Without You John Your Song: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal Serge I Am KC: Love 2 Dance — Cameo role 2009 May Bukas Pa Father John Delgado 2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only Mine Antonio Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Hero MooMoo and Me Instructor 2011 Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Marco Montemayor 2012 Cielo de Angelina Dr. Frank 2013 My Husband's Lover David 2014 Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Gico 2015 Maynila: Twist of Fate Francis/Cis Magpakailanman: Misis Vs Beki Jay Buena Familia Santiago "Yago" Perez 2022 Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune Allan 2025 Incognito
Variety shows Year TitleNotes Ref. 2006 ASAP '08 Host, performer 2007 MTV Timeout VJ Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 Housemate Stars on Ice Contestant 2008 Shall We Dance: Search for the Dance Superstar Host 2009 Pilipinas, Game KNB? Contestant Showtime Judge 2013 Appetite Wars Host 2017 The 700 Club Asia Himself 2025 Rated Korina
Film Maling Akala (2008) Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods (2008) Romeo at Juliet (2010) Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011) D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! (2012)
Music videos appearances Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchiworms (2008) Kasi Naman by Nikki Gil from the Hotsilog Album (2006) Abot Kamay by Orange and Lemons (2005)
Modeling/ Print Generation Pink Magazine (August 2006 Cover) Cosmopolitan Magazine 2006 Centerfold Bachelors
References
External links Victor Basa Biography on MTV Philippines Vj Site