Luisito "Bodjie" Fernandez-PascuaInquirer.net (born March 2, 1955) is a Filipino stage and film & TV actor and former children's television host. He is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational television program Batibot.
Pascua's stage appearances include Cabaret, Fire, Water, Woman, Mass, 1896, Zarzuela, Battalia Royale, and Hamlet, as well as numerous musicals written by composer Ryan Cayabyab such as Noli Me Tángere.Belen, Crispina. "Dingdong & Jessa, happier now that they're 'Christians'" in Celebrity World. Manila Bulletin March 29, 2005.
His film appearances include: Imahenasyon, Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula Sa Kamulatan, The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (local title "Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros"), and the satiric mockumentary Coup B'Etat.
Batibot Pascua is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational television program Batibot.
On Batibot, Kuya Bodjie interacted with the other Batibot characters as part of the show's regular portion. Pascua's unique claim to fame, however, was a segment called "Mga Kwento ni Kuya Bodjie" ("Kuya Bodjie's stories") which featured Pascua telling a new short Children's story in every episode. Pascua called on his theater skills to make the narration lively and to give each character in the stories their own unique voice.
The iconic status of the Kuya Bodjie character has linked him and his distinctive voice to the childhood memories of the generation of Filipino children who grew up during the late 1980s. Jokes and anecdotes about that period often involve a reference to the character, with the speaker imitating Pascua's signature vocalization, or that of other Batibot characters, such as Kiko Matsing or Pong Pagong, speaking to their "Kuya Bodjie".
Filmography Television Batibot Batang Batibot GMA Telecine Specials Love Notes It Might Be You Gimik Pahina Epol/Apple Sineskwela Wansapanataym Art Angel - guest Maynila Magpakailanman Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Star Confessions Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers Your Song Presents: Million Miles Away I Dare You My Beloved Broken Vow Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Be Careful With My Heart The Ryzza Mae Show- guest Agos Moon of Desire Kuwentong K-buhayan Elemento Nathaniel Wattpad Presents Oh My G! Tunay na Buhay Sabado Badoo Ang Panday Tsuperhero Wildflower Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Tadhana Starla 24/7 2 Good 2 Be True Mga Kwentong Epik Love You Stranger Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters (2022) The Iron Heart (2023) Roadkillers (Amazon Prime Video, 2023) Can’t Buy Me Love (2023) Black Rider (2023) Pinoy Crime Stories: Mastermind (2024) Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law (2024) Pamilya Sagrado (2024) It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2025) Mga Batang Riles (2025) Regal Studio Presents: Lolo Clickbait (2025) Blood vs Duty (2026)
Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 2006 First Day High Chairman Silla 2007 One More Chance Sir Bert 2010 Emir Amelia's dad 2012 Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Maning The Reunion POP Principal/Priest 2013 Tuhog Lando 2016 Saving Sally Marty's father 2017 Dear Other Self Roger Macadaeg 2018 Pan de Salawal Mang Sal 2019Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng TaonFrank's father2024My Sassy Girl2025Teresa (2025 film)Principal Cruz QuezonRaymundo Melliza Love You So BadLolo Fred2026Young BloodJuan
Awards and recognition Winner, Best Children's Program Host For Batibot - PMPC Star Awards For TV 1987
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