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c h i k k a
w a n d e r l u s t
Bisaya-sounding
name I could think
of for the character. No
offense to Bogarts everywhere, but I
seriously thought of Bogart (pronounced
as ‘boogart’). We then thought of
‘
Explorer’ from Dora and ‘from Davao
City’ because I’m from Davao and damn
proud of it.”
He describes Bogart as spontaneous.
“
We don’t really plan an episode; we
shoot when we feel like it. Topics come
from whatever we see in the streets,
whatever we find funny or amusing or
irritating. These are facts of life repackaged
and delivered in a humorous manner,
some with social relevance meant to open
people’s eyes and minds.”
What’s next for Marco? “Expect Bogart to
bring more episodes.” But first he attempts
to insipre you to check out his favorite spots.
TEXT
CHARMAINE BAYLON
IF THE NAME
Marco Ho doesn’t
ring a bell, the YouTube
character “Bogart the Explorer from
Davao City” might. A parody of Steve
Irwin and Dora the Explorer, the khaki-clad
Bogart travels around the country and
tackles social, everyday issues with humor.
“
Bogart started as a goof. I was working
as a production assistant for
The Front
Act Show
,
which also had a radio show
to go along with it. I called one time and
pretended to be an Aussie. Towards the
end of the conversation, I asked if I could
greet my friends in the Philippines. I said,
‘
Maayong gabii diay sa mga gapaminaw
nga Dabawenyo
…’
They were rolling on the
floor, laughing,” he recalls.
“
The producer asked if I could do a
Steve Irwin accent for a segment he had in
mind. I tried to come up with the funniest
Eat,
play,laugh
For a good time and different kind of travel
experience, we suggest you look to Marco Ho
—
aka Bogart the Explorer — for tips
SURF’S UP
The waves and the vibe in Siargao make it
perfect for surfing. The place is still mostly
undeveloped with a relaxed, easygoing
atmosphere — a beach bum’s paradise.
“
I love to surf!”
“
Every travel experience I’ve had is
fun and funny!”
DIVE IN
There’s nothing like snorkeling in the cool,
crystal-clear waters of El Nido. Book a
motorized
bangka
(
canoe) for the day —
it’s the best way to get around the islands.
Go out
and have
fun!
