Onyok Velasco

Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco Jr. (born January 10, 1974) is a Filipino retired boxer, comedian and actor from Bago, Negros Occidental.

He is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, a light-flyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

[1] Velasco retired from boxing due to lack of government support and pursued an acting career, stating that he found it more financially sustainable.

[2] His life and boxing career was featured in the 1997 film The Onyok Velasco Story, where he played himself.

[3][4] Velasco later had a successful career as a comedian, appearing in several sitcoms and comedy films, including Show Me Da Manny on GMA 7.

Velasco(bottom second) together with other athletes, carry the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Federation flag during the opening ceremony of the 30th SEA Games at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on 2019.