William Goc-ong (; born December 8, 1993), professionally known as Yamyam Gucong, is a Filipino comedian and actor known for winning the Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.
Early life Yamyam was born on December 8, 1993, in Brgy. Anonang in the town of Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines. Before winning Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, he stopped pursuing education at fifth grade to sustain his family's financial needs. He worked several jobs in Cebu such as a water-delivery man and as a house help. On August 12, 2018, Gucong auditioned as an adult housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. He later landed a spot as a housemate on January 8, 2019, and eventually became the show's big winner.
Career After their temporary exit, Yamyam appeared on several mall shows, and guested several ABS-CBN shows. He was also cast in a supporting role in the Filipino sit-com Home Sweetie Home. In May 2019, Gucong appeared on the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso album entitled "Ang Soundtrack ng Bahay Mo" on the track "Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso Ko" alongside his fellow batchmate, Fumiya Sankai.
After PBB, Yamyam appeared in several TV Shows of ABS-CBN, including his first dramatic acting stint in Maalaala Mo Kaya, episode entitled "Bukid", which showed his life story prior to his PBB stint. He starred alongside veteran actors, Lito Pimentel and Glenda Garcia; and ex-PBB housemates Yong Muhajil, Banjo Dangalan and Wealand Ferrer with Karen Reyes portraying the role of his girlfriend, Elaine while Onyok Pineda portraying younger Yamyam. The episode received a good feedback from viewers, and trended in the Philippines and Worldwide.
In 2020, he hosted an online digital show, "Tipid Nation", which was aired on ABS-CBN YouTube channel and ABS-CBN Facebook Page produced by TVDG. This digital show gives advices on how we can save money on such situations, such as buying new clothes for Job Interviews and Street food Hacks.
He was also hosting a travel digital show in TFC Online, entitled "Highway Harvest", along with his friend and ex-PBB housemate, Fumiya Sankai. This show premiered on April 9, 2020, and is one of the most viewed shows in TFC Online.
He is also included in an Online show entitled "Usapang Lalaki" every 12nn in Star Hunt Kumu account. This is together with Argel Saycon and discusses various topics related to men.
He was also cast in 2020 MMFF entry, "Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim". This is also his first movie in his entire showbiz career.
He is also cast in the IWantTFC Series "Hoy, Love You!" together with Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo, and ex-PBB OTSO housemates Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza.
After 5 years since PBB Otso, Gucong decided not to renew his contract with Star Magic, making him a freelance artist. He is now accepting acting projects that is closer to his home. He also landed a lead role in the movie "Beauty and Bert" as Bert, a college student who has love interest Beauty, a famous girl in school.
Personal life After PBB, he got his condominium unit prize, which is sponsored by Suntrust.
He also built his own bakeshop business named "Yamito's Bakeshop". He used his prize money to invest in it. The first branch of the bakeshop, which is located in his hometown in Inabanga opened on December 8, 2019, which coincided on his 26th birthday. After few months, he opened another branch in Ubay, Bohol last March 8, 2020.
Gucong had been in a relationship with Elaine Toradio, his non-showbiz girlfriend, where he proposed to her in October 2021. It was revealed in December 2021 that he was to have a child with Toradio, to which they welcomed a baby daughter on February 21, 2022.
Filmography
Television Year Title Role RemarksRef2024Konnichiwa ManilaHost/HimselfAired from May 12, 2024, to May 26, 20242023Can't Buy Me LoveBrianGuest Role2023The Chosen One: KakatacuteMorgan SolisPlayer2022Hoy, Love You! Season 3BartSupport Role2022Palong FollowHimselfGuest with Fumiya Sankai 2021Hoy, Love You! Season 1 and Season 2BartSupport RolePinoy Big Brother: ConnectHouseguestHouseguest with Fumiya Sankai for PPop Weekly Task2020Paano Kita MapasasalamatanElmerGuest Role: Elmer Padilla StoryTeam FitFilGuestGuest with Team LAYFMatanglawinGuestGuest for 12th Anniversary Episode (March 1, 2020, episode)Umagang Kay GandaGuestMatira Machika segment (February 20, 2020, episode)2019-2020Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet BogsFirst TV appearance; Supporting roleMagandang BuhayGuestGuest in various episodes2019MyxCelebrity VJGuest Celebrity VJ for December 2019 with Fumiya SankaiMaalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid HimselfFirst dramatic acting debut stint; Acting his life storyMinute To Win It: Last Tandem StandingCelebrity PlayerTandem Player with Fumiya Sankai (May 14, 2019, and September 6, 2019, episodes)ASAPGuest PerformerPerformed with Team LAYF and Ultimate Big 4Banana SundaeGuest PerformerPerformed with Ultimate Big 4It's ShowtimeGuest PerformerPerformed with Fumiya SankaiGandang Gabi ViceGuestGuest with Lou, Andre and FumiyaTonight with Boy AbundaGuestGuest on various episodesPinoy Big Brother: Otso HousemateHimself; Later proclaimed as Ultim8 Big Winner2018Star Hunt: The Grand Kapamilya AuditionAuditioneeAudition for PBB Otso
Digital YearTitleRoleRemarksRef2021The FumiYam ShowHost2020Still ConnectedHectorPilikula Serye produced by TVDGLegit BrosBuboyLazSerye Premiered on Sept. 8; Co-Produced with TVDG and LazadaPHUsapang LalakiHost/ HimselfProduced by Star Hunt, segment hosted together with Argel SayconHighway HarvestHost/HimselfProduced by TFC, together with Fumiya SankaiTipid NationHost/HimselfProduced by ABS-CBN TVDG2019IWant ASAPGuest PerformerPerformed with Fumiya and Ultim8 Big 4
Film +YearTitleRoleNotesRef2024Beauty and BertBertProduced by Bisayaflix2020Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang ItimDisappearOfficial Entry to 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival
Discography Singles Year Track Details 2019Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso ko (with Fumiya Sankai)First Live TV Performance: PBB Otso, March 24, 2019 Album: Ang Soundtrack Ng Bahay Mo Release date (digital platforms): May 12, 2019 Label: Star Music YouTube release date: June 17, 2019
Concerts and Tours FumiYam in Singapore (October 20, 2019) Fumiya Amazing ‘Di Ba? (as guest with Lou Yanong and Andre Brouillette) (November 15, 2019) A Beautiful LAYF in Baliwag (November 24, 2019)
Awards and nomination +YearAwardShowCategoryResultRef2020Star Hunt Awards 2020PILIKULA: Still ConnectedBest PILI-kula2020Star Hunt Awards 2020PILIKULA: Still ConnectedBest PILI-kula Actor2020Star Hunt Awards 2020Usapang LalakiBest Program Host (with Argel Saycon)2020RAWR Awards 2020Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam)2020Myx Awards 2020MyxMYX Celebrity VJ Of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai)2020VP Choice Awards 2020N/AMost Promising Male Star201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionHome Sweetie Home: Extra SweetBest New Male TV Personality2019RAWR Awards 2019Home Sweetie Home: Extra SweetNewbie of the Year (with Fumiya Sankai) Fans Club of the Year (for FumiYam)
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