What is Boy Abunda's Net Worth?
Boy Abunda, known as the "King of Talk," is a Filipino television host, talent manager, publicist, and celebrity endorser with a net worth of $10 million. Born in October 1955 in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines, Abunda has had a prolific career spanning various roles in the entertainment industry.
Career Beginnings
Abunda began his career as a stage actor and assistant stage manager at the Metropolitan Theater. He later founded the public relations firm Backroom, Inc., showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit early on. Abunda also served as a consultant for the GMA Network.
Television Hosting
Throughout his career, Boy Abunda has hosted multiple television shows:
- Show & Tell (1994-1995)
- Startalk (1995-1999)
- The Buzz (starting in 1999)
- Private Conversations (starting in 2001)
- Inside the Cinema (starting in 2008)
- The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (starting in 2009)
- Aquino & Abunda Tonight (starting in 2014)
- Kontrobersyal
- Morning Star
- Homeboy
- Boy & Kris
Awards and Recognition
Abunda has earned multiple accolades, including two FAMAS Awards.
Personal Life
Openly gay, Abunda is an advocate for gay rights and marriage equality. His openness and activism have made him an influential figure in the LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines.
Other Endeavors
In addition to his television career, Abunda is a part-time professor at Philippine Women's University. In August 2014, he faced a serious health issue and had an abscess removed from his liver.
