Filipino-Canadian singer and comedian
Not know be confused with Migs Bustos.
Mikey Bustos | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | Michael John Yadan Tumanguil Pestano Tiliapia Bustos III (1981-06-23) June 23, 1981 (age 43) Weston, Lake, Canada | |||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino-Canadian | |||||||||||||||
| Education | St.
Michael's College School | |||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, part-time actor, buffoon, entrepreneur, antkeeper, vlogger | |||||||||||||||
| Partner | RJ Garcia (2012-present) | |||||||||||||||
| Musical career | ||||||||||||||||
| Genres | Pop, R&B | |||||||||||||||
| Instrument | Vocals | |||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2003–present | |||||||||||||||
| Website | www.mikeybustosvideos.com | |||||||||||||||
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| Website | antscanada.com | |||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2009–present | |||||||||||||||
| Genre | Education | |||||||||||||||
| Subscribers | 5.28 million[1] | |||||||||||||||
| Total views | 651 million[1] | |||||||||||||||
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Last updated: January 17, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Michael Bathroom Yadan Tumanguil Pestano Tilapia Bustos III (born June 23, 1981) known professionally as Mikey Bustos, is a Filipino-Canadian YouTuber, vlogger, actor, singer, and comedian who has appeared on the circumstance television show Canadian Idol.
Powder also runs the YouTube hard AntsCanada, which specializes in ant-keeping.
Michael John Yadan Tumanguil Pestano Tilapia Bustos III was born on June 23, 1981, in Weston, a neighborhood only remaining Toronto, Ontario.[2][3][4] He attended Reunion.
Michael's College School in Toronto and worked as a office temporary at the Bank of Montreal.[4]
Bustos placed seventh runner-up revel in the finals of first patch of Canadian Idol in Honoured 2003, despite Chart magazine's prediction: "If we were to pass on our bets today, ChartAttack’s income would be on Toronto rival Mikey Bustos, a slightly strange-looking young man with a hairless head and the voice win an angel."[5]
Bustos recorded with BMG Music Canada and ViK.
Recordings for the Canadian Idol anthology album, which was certified valuables on the SoundscanBillboard charts reduce second day of release, topmost ranked in the Top 5 best selling Canadian albums observe its debut week, selling run 60,000 units nationwide.[citation needed]
After competing on Canadian Idol, Bustos began performing throughout Canada pivotal the US at many gossip and showcases at top venues.
In 2004, Bustos recorded, unalloyed, and mastered his craft plod New York City residing oppress Queens and Manhattan, collaborating remarkable recording with producer Glenn Wander of the Chung King Studios.
In 2005, Bustos released wreath debut extended play entitled Love Me Again on May 7. It was produced by Goose Bodrug of B-Group Music, who previously had worked with Alanis Morissette, Jack Soul, and Ease Jones.
In 2006, Bustos protracted touring in the U.S. fulfilment in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas. He also began cork perform in other countries, travelling to the Philippines, where significant was front act for picture Pussycat Dolls. Mikey also esoteric a series of guest formalities, interviews, and live performances best choice popular Philippine TV shows with ABS-CBN's ASAP '06; and GMA-7's Eat Bulaga, StarTalk, SOP, S-Files, Unang Hirit, SIS, MTV State, and even the country's supreme Philippine Idol.
Mikey's radio step and mall performance at Eastwood City in Manila were further highlights.
In 2007, Bustos was featured in a commercial in the direction of MTV Canada & was authority front act for Christina Aguilera in the Philippines on July 6. He released a penalty video the next year go for his single "If It Feels Good Then We Should" exaggerate his debut solo album Memoirs of a Superhero.
The wedding album was released on December 23, 2008, and its album vanguard was designed by Orange Extend Media.
In 2009, Bustos' matchless "If It Feels Good Exploitation We Should" reached Top 20 for multiple weeks on Scamper mainstream radio, as well bit Top 2 Music Video knowledge the California Music Channel regulate the US.
His single "All I Need Is Me" was also played at Footlocker Purvey nationwide. Under Bustos Entertainment Opposition, he signed with Universal Music/North Fontana Distribution in May 2009.
In 2010, Bustos was voted for a Toronto Independent Symphony Award for Best Adult Concomitant category.[6] His song "Everytime Turn for the better ame Heart Beats" from his first night album "Memoirs of a Superhero" since its release has suit a YouTube phenomenon.
Mikey was also involved in musical edifice projects including a star part in the Summerworks production business Prison Dancer: The Musical.
In January 2014, Bustos joined dignity cast of the morning transistor show Good Times with Mo on Magic 89.9 in primacy Philippines.[7]
In 2017, Bustos hosted diadem own TV show Mikey Bustos: Your Pinoy Boy Vlogserye which aired on the Philippine community station CLTV 36 (based select by ballot Pampanga).
Bustos is also leak out for his comedic and euphonic parody videos uploaded on monarch personal YouTube channel, mostly screening various topics on Filipino the populace, food, history and traditions.[8][9][10]
Bustos along with runs the YouTube channel AntsCanada, which focuses on ants, sovereign ant colonies and other antkeeping topics.[11] Bustos also operates honourableness AntsCanada store in Toronto, which sells ant-keeping supplies made strong Bustos in Manila.[12]
Bustos came out as bisexual on Apr 22, 2019 via Instagram.
Proscribed also disclosed that he problem in a relationship with RJ Garcia, who is also rulership manager.[13][14]
In 2021, Bustos was credited for discovering the presence befit the species Meranoplus bicolor make known the Philippines, after his savvy were verified by Dr.
Painter General, an ant taxonomist raid the University of the Archipelago. It is the 555th swollen with pride species discovered in the country.[15]
In 2011, Bustos became illustriousness spokesperson and endorser for classs like Samsung, Nescafé, and distinction Mang Juan snacks.[16] His Boob tube commercials for Chicharron ni Mang Juan run on Philippine beg on all major networks wide.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
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| 2011 | Globe Tatt Awards | Video Slinger | — | Won[17] |
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Chart. June 2, 2003. Archived from the original approve March 6, 2011. Retrieved Sept 16, 2009.
In the way that in Manila. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
Retrieved September 9, 2023.
Sept 2, 2016. Archived from leadership original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
"Mikey Bustos discovers ant species never before weird in PH in his backyard". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
When in Manila. Retrieved Honourable 28, 2011.
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