He was nominated by different award-giving bodies as Best Supporting Actor in the movie Itanong Mo sa Buwan, starring opposite Jaclyn Jose and directed by Chito S. Roño.
Soon after, in 1999, he moved to GMA Network after ending his contract with ABS-CBN and started hosting the long-running noontime show Eat Bulaga!.
His former comic tandem with Janno Gibbs in Ober da Bakod was revived via Beh Bote Nga (1999-2003) and Nuts Entertainment (2003-2007).
The show also served as the reunion of Anjo & Janno tandem since Ober Da Bakod, Beh Bote Nga, Nuts Entertainment and Eat Bulaga!.
In 2010, he ran once again for vice mayor under the banner of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and as the running mate of Eduardo Zialcita, but lost.
Yllana then transferred to Tinambac, Camarines Sur, and on October 4, 2021, he filed his certificate of candidacy to run for representative of the province's 4th district in 2022.
[4] He was reportedly substituted by comedian and former San Jose Mayor Tony Chavez,[3] who would then go on to lose the race to incumbent Arnie Fuentebella.