Joey Amoto Formaran, known professionally as Blakdyak (July 25, 1969 – November 21, 2016) was a Filipino actor, comedian and reggae singer. He was known as "The King of Pinoy Reggae".
Early life Blakdyak was born on July 25, 1969, in Olongapo, Zambales. His Jamaican-American father was a serviceman who was stationed at the former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay in Olongapo.
Career Blakdyak started singing in high school in Castillejos, Zambales. He began to earn money from singing when some comedian-performers included him in their shows performing in provinces. He soon migrated to Manila and formed his own band. In 1997, Viva Records discovered him and immediately signed him up to record an album.
With his hit singles "Good Boy" and "Noon at Ngayon", Blakdyak became the first local solo reggae act to achieve success in the entertainment field.
Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album Noon at Ngayon. At the 1998 Awit Awards, he won the award for Best Novelty Act and Best New Male Performer.
Death Blakdyak was found dead inside his condominium unit in Sampaloc, Manila on November 21, 2016. His head was covered with a plastic bag, but the precise circumstances of his death are unclear. The Manila Police District said there were no evidence of forced entry. However, some of the late singer's possessions were found scattered on the floor. He was subsequently cremated.
Personal life He was married to Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran, who died on March 31, 2018 from a heart attack.
Discography Studio albums Album Tracks Year Records Noon at Ngayon "Noon at Ngayon" "Modelong Charing" "Tugtog Tayo" "Good Boy" "In-Lab" "Carmelita" "Don't Do That Joey" "Kainan" "Confused" "Hayop na Combo" 1997 Viva Records Magic Kapote "Good Vibration" "Magic Kapote" "Sing" "Papa" "Dahil Sa'yo" "Kalikasan" "Musika" "Informer" "Shaken Reggae" "Asin at Paminta" 2000 Viva Records Bumbay "Summer Reggae" "Bumbay" "Bilin ni Lola" "Inday" 2005 Viva Records Blakdyak's Tribe "Sino Ba" "Iska Talong" "Beep Beep" "May Tama" "Tumawa ng Tumawa" "Bilog na Naman ang Buwan" "Hot Mistiso" "Bahay Kubo" "Musika" 2007 Viva Records May Tama "May Tama" "Musika" "Kainan" "Good Boy" "Bahay Kubo" "Inday" "Noon at Ngayon "Beep Beep" "Sino Ba" "Modelong Charing" "Iska Talong" "Tumawa Ng Tumawa" "Bumbay" "Summer Reggae" 2013 Viva Records
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes 1992 Alyas Boy Kano Michael 1998 Squala Overdose 1998 Gangland Banjo 1999 Dahil May Isang Ikaw Himself 1999 Asin at Paminta Himself 2001 Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit Ado 2002 S2pid Luv Bin 2004 Masikip Sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story HimselfFinal film appearance
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