Elmo Magalona Inks Deal with IBC-13, to Host ‘Killer Karaoke’

June 23, 2014

Heir fo Pinoy rap Elmo Magalona transfer to IBC-13 as he inks a contract to be the host of Killer Karaoke, the Kapinoy Network’s franchise of the hit US show.

Popularly known as Elmo M, Elmo Magalona honed his comedy skills and talent with IBC-13 as one of the original members of the all-male gag show Happy TODAS. Back when Happy TODAS now airing the boys night out, Elmo and his TODAS Boys (led by Keempee de Leon who have also signed to IBC-13 and became bona fide Kapinoy talents with the radio DJ Sam YG, the amir of rap Carlos Agassi, Jimmy Muna and the stand-up comedian Victor Anastacio) gave viewers a weekly dose of fun and laughter.

Elmo’s comic ingenuity has popularized a number of hilarious characters through various shows and movies he has done and are still doing to this day. He is undeniably one of the most versatile actors and impersonators of this generation. Further, he has also made his mark in the music industry where he also excelled as a rapper, singer, and composer on the Pinoy hip-hop, R&B and rock scene. Killer Karaoke is a big hit in the UK, USA, Russia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico. The local version was also acquired by IBC-13 and has been airing every Saturday since Jult 5. It has been well-received by viewers and IBC-13 now gives the thrilling Karaoke challenge a Pinoy twist.

Premiering on November 16 at 9:00pm under the direction of Bert de Leon, Killer Karaoke promises to be wackier as Elmo adds his own brand of comedy to the already hilarious format as Pinoys now get to participate and try out the game show’s nerve-wracking challenges.