Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco Jr. (born January 10, 1974) is a Filipino retired boxer, comedian and actor from Bago, Negros Occidental. Competing in the 48 kg category he won a gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games and a silver at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Philippines' only medal at those Games. He is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, a light-flyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
Olympic results
1996 Summer Olympics results Defeated Chih-Hsiu Tsai (Taiwan) RSC 1 (2:27) Defeated Yosvani Aguilera (Cuba) PTS 14–5 Defeated Hamid Berhili (Morocco) PTS 20–10 Defeated Rafael Lozano (Spain) PTS 22–10 Lost to Daniel Petrov (Bulgaria) PTS 6–19 (claim silver medal)
Acting career Velasco retired from boxing due to lack of government support and pursued an acting career, stating that he found it more financially sustainable. His life and boxing career was featured in the 1997 film The Onyok Velasco Story, where he played himself. This marked his first venture into acting.
Velasco later had a successful career as a comedian, appearing in several sitcoms and comedy films, including Show Me Da Manny on GMA 7. He also played the role of a boxing trainer on the TV5 comedy-drama Beki Boxer.
Unfulfilled incentives For his feat in the 1996 Summer Olympics, he received pledges of monetary and non-monetary incentives. He was able to receive from then-Manila Mayor Mel Lopez and from the Philippine Sports Commission. However, not all of these pledges materialized as of 2021 including a pledge by the House of Representatives in 1996 and the title for the house and lot he received.
Filmography Television Tarajing Pot Pot GMA Supershow - guest ASAP Natin 'To Magandang Tanghali Bayan Tropang Trumpo – guest Maalaala Mo Kaya Richard Loves Lucy Ispup Da Body En Da Guard Da Pilya En Da Pilot Idol Ko si Kap OK Fine, Whatever OK Fine, Oh Yes! OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo! Kool Ka Lang Magpakailanman Kamao: Matira't Matibay – co-host Extra Challenge Sabi Ni Nanay Kemis: Kay Misis Umasa Maynila Baywalk Talentadong Pinoy – judge It's Showtime – celebrity judge Everybody Hapi Pinoy Records Presents: Pinoy Extreme Talent – judge Show Me Da Manny Ang Pinaka Totoo TV – guest Magic Palayok Manny Many Prizes Toda Max Pepito Manaloto – guest Beki Boxer – Ninong Onyok Celebrity Bluff Wasak Tunay na Buhay Matanglawin – guest Aha! – guest Demolition Job Don't Lose the Money – guest Basta Every Day Happy – guest Astig Ismol Family – guest Sabado Badoo Mac and Chiz Sunday PinaSaya Till I Met You - guest My Super D - guest Langit Lupa - guest Dear Uge FPJ's Ang Probinsyano - guest Home Sweetie Home - guest La Luna Sangre - guest Alyas Robin Hood - guest Wansapanataym Presents: Amazing Ving - guest Cain at Abel - guest Victor Magtanggol Precious Hearts Presents: Los Bastardos The General's Daughter - guest Magandang Buhay - guest Mars Pa More - guest First Yaya - guest John en Ellen - guest Huwag Kang Mangamba - guest Niña Niño - guest
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