Jaime Llave (March 22, 1926 – November 27, 1996) better known by his screen name Balot, was a Filipino comedian, film, television and stage actor in the Philippines.
Career Balot started his career as a Bodabil stage actor at the Manila Grand Opera House.De Ramos, Tante (2006-02-17). "The Clowns Who Have Gone Away" . Film Academy of the Philippines. Retrieved on 2011-11.Serrano, Vinson P. (2009-08-18). "Manila Grand Opera House: History and its Greater Glory" . Scrbd.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-11. He shifted to movies first appearing in a love story-drama movie titled Aklat ng Pag-ibig. His popularity increased after he started doing comedic roles. He was cast as one of the regulars on the original Super Laff-In TV show on ABS-CBN station in 1969. The popular sketch comedy show abruptly ended after Martial law was imposed in 1972, stopping almost all TV broadcasts in the country. After the show ended, the stocky actor continued appearing on movies or as guest on several TV shows usually appearing in supporting roles as the father figure, househelp, the neighbor, or an avid cockfighter with a kerchief wrapped around his signature crew cut.
Personal life Balot was married to comedian Matimtiman Cruz. He died in 1996 due to complications from diabetes; he was 70 years old.
Filmography Film Year TitleRoleNote(s) . 1971 Yari Naaaa! ... Bukid Ay Basa Ang Magtinda'y Di Biro 1972 The Pig Boss Love Pinoy Style 1973 Isprakenhayt Impossible Dream 1974 Oh Margie Oh 1978 Butsoy 1979 Dobol Dribol Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! 1981 Totoo Ba ang Tsimis? Tartan Stariray Pabling Ibalik ang Swerti 1982 Summer Holiday Si Ako at ang Tres Moskiteros Palengke Queen Cross My Heart 1984 Bagets 2 1985 I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman Nagalit ang Patay sa Haba ng Lamay Mga Paru-Parong Buking Mama Said, Papa Said, I Love You John & Marsha '85 Inday Bote Menudo at Pandesal 1986 Isang Platitong Mani Balimbing 1987 Family Tree Di Bale Na Lang Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!.. Black Magic 1988 Parrot Unit Bobo Cop Penoy Balut One Day, Isang Araw Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang 1990 Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang Hotdog 1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
Television Year Title Role 1986 Ang Manok ni San PedroIkong Escuderro
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External links
Ogie Alcasid's list of comedy greats of Philippine Cinema from Philippine Entertainment Portal