Michael V.

Beethoven Del Valle Bunagan (born December 17, 1969), professionally known as Michael V. and nicknamed Bitoy, is a Filipino comedian, actor, television host, singer, rapper, songwriter, director, and content creator known for his contributions to Philippine television comedy. He first gained attention in the late 1980s as a rapper and parody singer before making his television debut on Ready, Get Set, Go! in 1992. He later rose to prominence as a cast member of the long-running sketch comedy show Bubble Gang (1995–present), where he became known for his impersonations, parody songs, and satirical sketches. Michael V. also headlined the sitcom Pepito Manaloto (2010–present), one of the longest-running comedy series on Philippine television. Beyond acting, he hosted several television programs, appeared in films, directed the film Family History (2019), and later expanded into YouTube content creation. Throughout his career, he received several local and international awards, including multiple Asian Television Awards for Best Comedy Performance by an Actor.