Willie Revillame Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, TV Shows, Height, Business

Wilfredo Buendia Revillame, professionally known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian, singer, and businessman celebrated for his long-running noontime variety shows that blend entertainment with philanthropy, such as Wowowee and Wowowin.

Rising from humble beginnings as a drummer and sidekick on GMA’s Lunch Date in the 1980s, he became a household name through ABS-CBN’s Magandang Tanghali Bayan and Wowowee, where his generous cash prizes and emotional giveaways endeared him to millions.

Revillame’s career, marked by controversies and comebacks, includes acting in films like Kasangga Kahit Kailan and a recent foray into politics with his unsuccessful 2025 senatorial bid, all while building a business empire through real estate ventures like Wil Tower Mall.

Profile

• Full Name: Wilfredo Buendia Revillame
• Stage Name: Willie Revillame
• Born: 27 January 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Television Host, Actor, Comedian, Singer, Businessman
• Height: 1.80m
• Parents: Myrna Buendia and Onorion Revillame
• Siblings: Naomi Revillame, Angelo Buendia, Grace Revillame, Noemi Revillame
• Spouse: Princess Punzalan (m. 1990–1997), Liz Almoro (m. 2005–2008)
• Children: Meryll Soriano, Juan Emmanuel Revillame, Marimonte Shanelle, and Louise Anne
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Wilfredo Buendia Revillame was born on January 27, 1961, in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, to Myrna Buendia, a young food server, and Onorion Revillame, an engineer.

He grew up with siblings Naomi, Angelo, Grace, and Noemi in a modest household strained by his parents’ separation, which left him primarily under his mother’s care amid financial hardships.

Revillame’s childhood in the provinces fostered a strong work ethic, as he helped support the family through odd jobs.

Details on specific schools attended remain sparse, but he pursued informal training in music and performance rather than higher education, dropping out early to chase drumming gigs in Manila.

Revillame is of Filipino ethnicity, and his religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Willie Revillame started his career in the late 1970s as a drummer for local bands, honing his stage presence before transitioning to television as a “hawi boy” sidekick on GMA’s Lunch Date in 1986, where his energy alongside host Randy Santiago caught attention.

He made his acting debut in the 1988 film Bobo Cop, playing comedic supporting roles that showcased his timing, while early hosting gigs on ‘Sang Linggo nAPO Sila built his rapport with audiences.

His breakthrough came in 1998 with Magandang Tanghali Bayan on ABS-CBN, where his mix of humor, music, and audience interaction earned him widespread popularity and initial recognition as a versatile entertainer.

Revillame’s stardom peaked in 2005 with Wowowee, a noontime variety show that combined games, dances, and massive cash giveaways, drawing millions and generating controversy like the 2006 stampede but solidifying his image as a generous host.

Legal disputes led to his 2010 exit from ABS-CBN, prompting a shift to TV5 for Willing Willie and Wil Time Bigtime, where innovative segments like the “Daring Kids” faced backlash but kept him relevant.

He returned to GMA in 2015 with Wowowin, running until 2023, blending comedy with philanthropy that resonated during the pandemic, while films like Pulis Probinsya II (1995) and Kasangga Kahit Kailan (1998) highlighted his acting range in action-comedy genres.

Willie Revillame launched Wil To Win on TV5 in 2024, marking a triumphant return after 11 years, but stepped away in February 2025 for his senatorial campaign under Tutok to Win, which ended unsuccessfully in May; he tapped Randy Santiago as interim host before announcing Wowowin’s revival later that year.

His business pursuits, including the Wil Tower Mall with Manny Villar, underscore his entrepreneurial legacy, while endorsements and real estate investments ensure his influence extends beyond the screen, inspiring a new generation of hosts with his resilient, audience-first approach.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: Unknown
• Facebook Handle: Willie Revillame
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Willie Revillame has been married twice.

He was first married to actress Princess Punzalan from 1990 until their separation in 1997.

In March 2005, he married Liz Almoro in a civil ceremony, with a church wedding following in June 2005, but their marriage was annulled in 2008.

Willie Revillame has four children: Mary Rosalind “Meryll” Soriano, an actress, born in 1982 to Maria Victoria Soriano, Louise Anne, Juan Emmanuel “Juamee,” born to Liz Almoro, and Marimonte Shanelle, born to Sharon Viduya.

Currently, Willie Revillame is possibly single.

Filmography

• Bobo Cop (1988)
• Pulis Probinsya (1992)
• Pulis Probinsya II (1995)
• Kasangga Kahit Kailan (1998)
• Mano Po 2: My Home (2003)
• Reyna: An Elegy for a Revolutionary (2014)

Net Worth

Willie Revillame has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

His fortune largely accumulates from decades of hosting noontime hits like Wowowee and Wowowin, where per-episode salaries reached millions of pesos alongside syndication royalties.