Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1980), known professionally as Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in the celebrity talent competition I Can Do That of ABS-CBN and was declared winner as "The Greatest Entertainer" in 2017. He also became one of the "sing-vestigators" of the Korean game show franchise I Can See Your Voice.
Career Wacky Kiray started his career in stand-up comedy when he was discovered by the bar manager of former Raymund's Bar in Malate, Manila while he was singing as a guest of the said sing-along bar in 2000. He is currently a mainstay and resident stand-up comedian in Punchline and Laffline comedy bars.
He started working for ABS-CBN as an audience jester for the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar in September 2015 and followed by different programs like Gandang Gabi Vice, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, The Voice Kids, and the fifth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
Wacky Kiray's biggest break was when he became part of the hit celebrity talent show I Can Do That in 2017. He was named the winner of the said competition and was hailed as "The Greatest Entertainer" on June 4, 2017.
Filmography Television Source: + Year Title Role2024All-Out SundaysHimself / Guest Performer / Player2023–2024TiktoClockHimself / Guest host 2020–2021 Phoenix Super LPG Kaderoke Himself / Host 2020 Sunday 'Kada Himself / Various characters 2020–2023 Lunch Out Loud / Tropang LOL Himself / Host 2018 Bagani Dagat 2017–2020 I Can See Your Voice Himself / Singvestigator 2017–2018 Home Sweetie Home Joaquin Acosta 2017–2020 Banana Sundae Supporting cast 2017 Funny Ka Pare Ko Season 4 Wacky Kiray 2017 I Can Do That Himself / Player 2016–2020 Gandang Gabi Vice Himself
Films + Year Title Role 2019 Familia Blondina Recruiter Ang Sikreto ng Piso 2018 The Hopeful Romantic Monette Wander Bra Black Bra 2017 Gandarrapiddo:The Revenger Squad Pospora / Bul-dogThe Barker Daniel 2012 This Guy's in Love With U Mare Stand-up comedian EDSA XXX various
Guestings Chika, Besh! (2020) Banana Sundae (2017) Umagang Kay Ganda (2017) Minute To Win It (2016, 2017) Magandang Buhay (2017) Family Feud (2016, 2017) It’s Showtime (2015; Lip Swak daily winner, Lip Swak Olympics Grand Champion)
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