Blakdyak


Blakdyak was a Filipino actor-comedian and reggae singer. He was known as "The King of Pinoy Reggae".

Early life

Blakdyak was born Joseph Amoto-Formaran on July 25, 1969 in Olongapo City, Zambales. Blakdyak's music is reggae with ska spiced up with novelty. Blakdyak's American serviceman-father is of Jamaican descent.

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 tremendous success in the entertainment field.
Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album Noon at Ngayon. In the 1998 Awit Awards, he won as the Best Novelty Act awardee and the Best New Male Performer.

Personal life

He was married to non-showbiz wife Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran, with whom he had four children.

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 circumstances leading to his death are unclear.

Discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Film