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Asia Agcaoili

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Unana and the surname or paternal family name is Agcaoili.

Asia Agcaoili
Asia Agcaoili in 2006
Born
Junelyn Alexis Unana Agcaoili

(1977-09-20) September 20, 1977 (age 47)[1]
Philippines
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BS)
University of Amsterdam
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • recording artist
  • dancer
  • model
  • actress
  • columnist
Years active2000–2009
Spouse
Bram van der Kolk
​
(m. 2009)​
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004–2008
LabelsViva Records
Formerly ofViva Hot Babes

Junelyn Alexis "Asia" Unana Agcaoili[2][3] (Tagalog pronunciation: [aɡkɐˈwilɪ]; born September 20, 1977[1]) is a Filipina television and radio host, actress, recording artist, dancer, model, and former columnist. She was a member of the Viva Hot Babes girl group. Agcaoili presented the reality show Pinoy Big Brother on Studio 23 (2005–07), the basketball show iPBA (2006–07) on ABC, and the singing competition IKON Philippines (2007) on RPN. As an actress, she portrayed Roxanne in the ABS-CBN drama series 'Til Death Do Us Part (2007).

Agcaoili is dubbed as a sex guru,[4][5] having discussed sex and sexuality on her FHM Philippines column, direct-to-video releases, and other platforms.

Entertainment career

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Agcaoili was already a model when she joined the ABC reality show SINGLE in 2002. In four episodes, she bested the two other contestants to become the "Single Girl". The show subsequently featured her for 13 episodes.[2][6]

In 2003, she joined the second batch of the Viva Hot Babes, a girl group known for double entendre lyrics, sensual performances, as well as appearances in men's magazines and films.[7] The group released three EPs before disbanding in 2008.[8] With her fellow Hot Babes, Agcaoili appeared in the film First Time (2003) and then starred in the sexually-informative direct-to-video films Sex Guru (2004) and Erotica: Lessons of the Flesh (2005).[9][10]

In March 2004, Agcaoili was suspended for 20 days by ABS-CBN after her left breast was exposed during a Viva Hot Babes dance performance for the live variety show MTB. She explained that the incident was unintentional.[9] In July that year, she appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines and became the magazine's sex columnist, writing monthly until 2009.[9][11][12] She also appeared several times on the magazine's 100 Sexiest Women list, with her highest rank being 13th place in 2005 and 2006.[13]

In ABS-CBN, Agcaoili appeared in the teleseryes Basta't Kasama Kita (2003–04) and 'Til Death Do Us Part (2005). As a television presenter, she hosted the Pinoy Big Brother broadcast on Studio 23 (Pinoy Big Brother: Si Kuya, KaBarkada Mo).[14] On ABC, she hosted iPBA (2006–07), the recap and analysis show of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). She then hosted the singing competition IKON Philippines (2007) on RPN.

In radio, she was a disc jockey on the radio station Magic 89.9 until January 14, 2007.[15][16]

Her first television appearance in New Zealand was in a 2020 COVID-19 public service announcement.[17][18]

Personal life

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Agcaoili graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a bachelor's degree in clothing technology.[2][9]

She moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2007 to join her boyfriend, Dutch computer programmer Bram van der Kolk.[4][19] She gave birth to their son, Xander, in April 2009. The couple then married on September 9 that year.[19][5] During her time in the Netherlands, she took Dutch integration courses at the University of Amsterdam.[19][5] She also met with the self-exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison.[20]

Agcaoili, along with her husband and son, later moved to Auckland, New Zealand.[21] There, Van der Kolk worked as the chief programmer of Megaupload. He, along with his colleagues, were charged with copyright infringement, racketeering, and money laundering when the company was shut down in 2012.[22] When the company was re-launched as Mega in 2013, Van der Kolk was retained as chief programmer while Agcaoili became a shareholder.[23]

She is bisexual.[24]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 First Time Tina
2004 Sex Guru Herself Direct-to-video
2005 Erotica: Lessons of the Flesh
2007 Bedtime Stories

Television

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Year Title Role Network Notes
2002 SINGLE Herself (contestant) ABC
2003 Extra Challenge GMA [25]
2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Rhowena Aroanah/Macaraeg ABS-CBN Extended cast
2004 MTB Ang Saya Saya Herself
2005 'Til Death Do Us Part Roxanne
2005–2007 Pinoy Big Brother Herself (host) Studio 23
2006 Magpakailanman Herself GMA Episode: "Nang Minsang Magtanong ang Puso" (The Asia Agcaoili Story)[26]
2006–2007 iPBA Herself (host) ABC
2007 IKON Philippines RPN
Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? Herself (contestant) ABS-CBN 1 episode
2008 Kung Fu Kids Sheila Supporting cast

Discography

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Main article: Viva Hot Babes

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kim Dotcom And The GCSB's Illegal Spying: Court Documents: Affidavit of [Grant] Wormald final" (PDF). Scoop.co.nz. New Zealand: Scoop. April 3, 2013. p. 2. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Meet the Single Girls". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). PhilStar. August 27, 2002. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Registered document: Cloud Innovations Limited". New Zealand Companies Office. New Zealand: New Zealand Government. September 29, 2020. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Buenafe, Danny (October 7, 2010). "Sex guru Asia Agcaoili ready to make a comeback". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Llanes, Rommel R. (May 4, 2009). "Former FHM Philippines sex guru Asia Agcaoili is now a mom!". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP). Summit Media and GMA Network. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "May Single Girl na!". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). PhilStar. October 1, 2002. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Cequina, Jeans (October 30, 2020). "Boom-tiyaya-boom: Are the Viva Hot Babes back?". INQPOP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Laurena, Kobe Adam Joshua S. (January 2019). "The Viva Hot Babes: Where are they now?". StarStudio. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d "Beyond sexiness, the Viva Hot Babes". The Manila Times. September 12, 2004. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  10. ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (September 5, 2005). "Dominic Ochoa: No Time for Marriage". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (July 26, 2007). "Asia Agcaoili gets offer to pose for international magazine". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (July 15, 2009). "FHM sex guru Paloma is single but never without a sex partner". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on May 11, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  13. ^ "Profile: Asia Agcaoili". FHM Philippines. Summit Media. Archived from the original on July 28, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  14. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (December 23, 2005). "One last look at PBB". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  15. ^ "fhm.com.ph". fhm.com.ph. November 18, 2011. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  16. ^ "12 deeds of Christmas". FHM.com.ph. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  17. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (February 5, 2021). "Former Viva Hot Babes member Asia Agcaoili, kasama sa TV ad campaign ng New Zealand kontra COVID". Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) (in Tagalog). Summit Media. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  18. ^ "Make summer unstoppable". Health Navigator New Zealand. Health Navigator Charitable Trust. Archived from the original on February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  19. ^ a b c Eclarinal, Rose (January 13, 2010). "Asia Agcoaili living, loving life in Amsterdam". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  20. ^ "Pressia A. Cabo, Asia Agcaoili and Joma taking about philosophical and political matters". josemariasison.org. Jose Maria Sison. September 2008. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  21. ^ Fisher, David (February 12, 2012). "Dotcom TV star". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  22. ^ Barton, Chris (October 23, 2013). "Billy Big Steps: at home with Kim Dotcom". Metro. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  23. ^ "Mega raises $7.5m as new shareholders take majority control". The New Zealand Herald. August 13, 2015. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  24. ^ Cabanlig, Amiel Martin (April 28, 2006). "Jake Cuenca just got hotter with 'GP!'". Lifestyle & Entertainment. The Manila Times. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021. ...bisexual Hot Babe Asia Agcaoili's latest line of erotic toys,...
  25. ^ Mga Sexy Star… Naging Takatak Vendor? (segment of TV episode) (in Filipino). GMA Public Affairs. September 23, 2024 [September 29, 2003]. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ Magpakailanman: The Asia Agcaoili Story (Full Episode) (TV episode) (in Filipino). GMA Network. June 30, 2024 [September 7, 2006]. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via YouTube.
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