Arnaldo "Arnell" Arevalo Ignacio (born March 17, 1964) is a Filipino television personality, actor, singer-songwriter, and public official.
Television career Ignacio has hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o Kahon, GoBingo, Katok Mga Misis, and K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge, and occasional host for ASAP and Wil Time Bigtime. He also guest judged for Kakaibang Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held for contestants with the most notable auditions.
Politics and government In 2004, he declined offers to run as the running mate of former Mayor Mel Mathay, but later vied for a city council seat in Quezon City's 4th district.
In 2016, he was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Assistant Vice President for Community Relation and Services Department of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). He served in PAGCOR until January 2018 when he was transferred to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to serve as a deputy executive director and deputy administrator. He resigned from his post in February 2019 reportedly for personal reasons.
In 2022, Ignacio was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the new administrator of OWWA. But in May 2025, he was dismissed from the same position due to loss of trust and confidence following his involvement in a land acquisition deal intended for the accommodation of Overseas Filipino Workers that was allegedly acquired without the required legal approval and authorization of OWWA's board of trustees.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Chibugan Na! Host Actually, Yun Na! Host Family Kuarta o Kahon Host 1995–1998 Katok Mga Misis Host Ober Da Bakod 1996–1999; 2008 GoBingo Host Golympics Host Brunch Co-host Hiwalay Kung Hiwalay Daw Comedy Central Market Host Text Game Show Cooking.Com Host 2002–2004 K! The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge Host 2004–2005 MTB: Ang Saya-Saya Host Wowowee Himself 2006–2007 Now Na! Host Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge Co-host Shall We Dance: The Stars Are Back Co-host 2006 I Luv NY Chichi Florence LaRoux 2007 Stars on Ice Host 2007 Mga Mata ni Anghelita Manager / Madam All Star K!: The 1 Million Peso Videoke Challenge Host 2009 Daisy Siete: Kambalilong Various Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders Guest appearance 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Wanda Wil Time Bigtime Host The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto Game 'N Go Host The Amazing Race Philippines Leg 1 only: Quizmaster of the Ikot Detour choice. Solved na Solved Host The Singing Bee Himself/Guest Sunday PinaSaya Melody Dear Uge Digong Hotline 8888 Host Magandang Buhay Himself The Boobay and Tekla Show Himself 2021 Wowowin Himself Arnelli in da Haus Host
Film Year Title Producer Role Note Isang Araw Lang Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International Main Cast 1997 Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot Main Cast 2025 Jackstone 5 Bruno Main Cast
Radio Si Susan Na, si Arnell Pa! (DZBB) (with Susan Enriquez) No More Lonely Nights with Arnell (DZIQ) PATOL: Republika ni Arnelli (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV) Manila sa Umaga! (Radyo5 92.3 News FM, with simulcast on AksyonTV) LOL: Labor of Love (DZMM) (with Rica Lazo) OMJ: Oh My Job! (DZBB) (with Tuesday Sagun-Niu and Bea Binene)
Awards Winner, Best Game Show Host – PMPC Star Awards for Television (1997 & 2006) Go Bingo (GMA Network) Now Na! (QTV 11) Winner, Best Talent Show Hosts – PMPC Star Awards for Television (2008) Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (with Lucy Torres-Gomez & Dominic Ochoa, ABC 5 "Now TV5")
Personal life Ignacio was in a relationship with Frannie Ignacio, a businesswoman, as his live-in partner for 12 years. They got married on March 10, 2004, but they separated in the same year. Since 2015, he had plans to have their marriage annulled. Together, they have a daughter.
Ignacio is openly gay. He got engaged to singer Ken El Psalmer in June 2015, but broke up almost two months later.
References
External links Arnel's Magnanimity