# Wally Bayola

Walter James B. Bayola (born May 3, 1972), popularly known as Wally Bayola (Tagalog:), is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Lola Nidora and other characters in the Kalyeserye portion of the noontime television variety show Eat Bulaga!. He appears alongside his co-hosts Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros, the trio also known as JoWaPao, in the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment of the said show.

## Early life and education

Bayola was raised by Francisco Nepomuceno, a priest and his maternal great-uncle, at a convent of a Catholic church in Naga, Camarines Sur. This arrangement came after his father left for the United States to work abroad and his mother was continuing her education. After Nepomuceno's death, he was taken under the care of his grandmother. He pursued his college education at Ateneo de Naga University and later transferred to Naga College Foundation, where he received a scholarship as a member of the theater club.

## Career

Bayola worked as a storekeeper, a host at a sing-along bar, a band member, and comedian at a comedy bar. He was discovered while at a comedy bar, and became host of Eat Bulaga! beginning on May 3, 2000, his 28th birthday. He then formed a comedic duo with Jose Manalo.
In 2011, Bayola became part of a new TV5 comedy show, The Jose & Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto, together with his co-stars Jose Manalo, Vic Sotto and Jimmy Santos. Bayola also starred in Star Cinema films with Vic Sotto titled Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! and the Metro Manila Film Festival film entry Enteng ng Ina Mo. In 2011, Bayola also appeared in ABS-CBN shows like The Buzz and ASAP for the promotion of their film.
On March 2, 2012, Bayola and Manalo had their first concert, Jose and Wally Show: A Party for Juan and All, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Their second concert was held at the same venue in 2013.
Bayola won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 Dabarkads Awards.
He regularly performs in Klownz and Zirkoh Comedy Bars with Jerricho Sison Calingal a.k.a. Echo (Eat Bulaga's BakClash Diva Grand Winner).

### Juan for All, All for Juan: Kalyeserye/Sunday Pinasaya

After his return on Eat Bulaga!, Bayola became known for his roles as Doktora Dora de Explorer on Eat Bulaga!'s Juan for All, All for Juan: Problem Solving and as Donya Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala de Explorer (Lola Nidora), Duhrizz de Explorer (Duh) and Rihanna (a mayordoma at Nidora's mansion) on the Kalyeserye segment. Bayola was also part of the Sunday midday comedy variety show Sunday PinaSaya along with Jose Manalo, Marian Rivera and Ai-Ai delas Alas.

## Controversies
### Sex scandal

On September 2, 2013, a video showing Bayola and "EB Babe" Yosh Rivera engaging in sexual intercourse, was uploaded to YouTube. The video was immediately removed from the site but already went viral in several social media channels, including Facebook. After the scandal became known, it was reported that Bayola would not be appearing on Eat Bulaga! temporarily, as stated by his manager, Malou Choa Fagar who said the comedian "will lie low from the program". Rivera has not appeared on Eat Bulaga! since, and Bayola did not reappear until five months later on February 8, 2014, when he made an appearance on that day only during the "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment. Bayola has since returned full-time and is currently a host on Eat Bulaga!.
Bayola admitted on a Startalk interview that he attempted suicide with a gun at the time he realized the sex video had gone viral. A phone call from his colleague Jose Manalo brought him back to his senses and made him stop the attempt, and he was reminded to visit his daughter, who is battling leukemia, in the hospital.

### Profanity incident

On August 10, 2023, Bayola and co-host, Jose Manalo were doing a skit on the show's Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! segment, their scene was briefly interrupted when Manalo spoke to studio hosts Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and Tito Sotto. Meanwhile, Bayola disappeared from the screen but accidentally uttered the Tagalog expletive "putang ina" off-screen that caught everyone's attention.
A day later, on August 11, 2023, Bayola expressed regret and sincerely apologized for the incident and admitted that he had made a mistake.
After Bayola's heartfelt apology to viewers and fans, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a “Notice to Appear and Testify” to the production group of the TV5's noontime show, E.A.T., regarding a hearing over the utterance of profanity by one of its hosts, Wally Bayola.

## Personal life

Bayola has been married to Riza Bayola since he was twenty (20) years old. Together, they have five children. His first grandchild was christened in 2016.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1997 | Daniel Eskultor: Hindi Umaatras sa Laban | |
| 2003 | Lastikman | Wally |
| 2003 | Fantastic Man | |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend | |
| 2005 | Ispiritista: Itay, May Moomoo! | Wally |
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues | |
| 2006 | Oh My Ghost! | |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend | |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Bogart |
| 2008 | Scaregivers | Bob |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) | |
| 2009 | Patient X | |
| 2009 | Love on Line | Bok |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Bodyguard Bogart |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Phil |
| 2011 | Enteng ng Ina Mo | Bodyguard Bogart |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Bodyguard Bogart |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Bruno Kilabot |
| 2014 | My Big Bossing's Adventure | Barangay Captain |
| 2015 | My Bebe Love | Lola Nidora |
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | Nini/Lola Nidora |
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | Bruno Hunyango |
| TBA | Petrang Kabisote | Bodyguard Bogart |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2000–present | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | GMA Network TV5 CNN Philippines RPTV |
| 2005 | Wow Hayop | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2005 | H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over | Himself | Q |
| 2005 | I Laugh Sabado | Himself | Q |
| 2009 | Cool Center | | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Reunion | | GMA Network |
| 2010 | My Darling Aswang | Bal | TV5 |
| 2010 | Laugh Or Lose | | TV5 |
| 2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Dodong | GMA Network |
| 2011 | R U Kidding Me? | | TV5 |
| 2012 | The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto | Wally Revilla | TV5 |
| 2012–2013 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself / Celebrity Gangnammm | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Behind The Laughter: The Wally Bayola Story | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Dong | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Hakbang ng Pangarap: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Galo | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Pinagpalang Ama: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Win-Win | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Herself (cameo) | GMA Network |
| 2015–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2015 | CelebriTV | Himself (guest) | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Starstruck | Coach Cynthia (guest judge) | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Kaputol ng Buhay: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Lola Nidora | GMA Network |
| 2016 | God Gave Me You: Eat Bulaga Lenten Special | Lance | GMA Network |
| 2016–2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Sikat / Romualdo Del mar | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Pamana | Nanay Nunal | GMA Network |
| 2018–2023 | Daddy's Gurl | Marikit Otogan / Matilda | GMA Network |
| 2020–2021 | Bawal Na Game Show | Himself (host) | TV5 |
| 2021 | Fill in the Bank | Himself (guest player) | TV5 |
| 2021–present | Balita One Nan | Himself (host) | TV5 BuKo Channel |
| 2024 | Selda ng Kahapon: Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special | Maximo | TV5 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
| 2012 | 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards | Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo) | N/A | Won |
| 2012 | 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Novelty Singer (with Jose Manalo) | Shembot & Jump Brothers songs | Won |
| 2012 | 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards | Certified Comedy Concert Artist | Jose & Wally: A Party for Every Juan | Won |
| 2013 | 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Novelty Singers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon & Jose Manalo) | Cha-Cha Dabarkads song | Won |
| 2013 | 44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Male Concert Performers of the Year | Jose & Wally Concert: A Party for Juan and All | Won |
| 2014 | Dabarkads Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special Presents: Hakbang Ng Pangarap | Won |
| 2015 | 1st Catholic Social Media Awards | Catholic Social Media Inspirational Award for promoting virtues, values, chivalry, modesty, morality and respect for elders (with Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, TAPE Inc. & Eat Bulaga!) | Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye | Won |
| 2015 | 28th Aliw Awards | Best Stand-Up Comedian | Eat Bulaga! | Nominated |
| 2015 | Illumine Awards | Most Innovative TV Comedian | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
| 2015 | OFW Gawad Parangal | Favorite Actor and Comedian | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
| 2015 | Eastwood City Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame Star Inductee | N/A | Inducted |
| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Male TV Host | Eat Bulaga! | Nominated |
| 2016 | USTv Students' Choice Awards | Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon | Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye (with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels) | Won |
| 2016 | Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character | Eat Bulaga!: Kalye Serye (with Jose Manalo and Paolo Ballesteros as Kalye's Angels) | Won |
| 2016 | 47th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award (with Jose Manalo, and Paolo Ballesteros) | N/A | Won |
| 2016 | 3rd PEP List Awards | Editors' Choice: Male Comedy Star of the Year | Eat Bulaga! | Won |
| 2016 | 29th Aliw Awards | Best Stand-Up Comedian | Eat Bulaga! | Nominated |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Comedy Actor | Hay, Bahay! | Nominated |