Tado (comedian)

Prior to fame, Tado had worked on various odd jobs such as a staff in a mental hospital, a waiter, a scriptwriter for television and a photojournalist. Tado graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) with a degree in Psychology. He was an active member of Scouts Royale Brotherhood (SRB), Beta Tau chapter. He was engaged in social issues as a student organizer of Sanlakas. Tado also dabbled in music and had appeared once as the lead vocalist of The Youth as with original vocalist Dodong Cruz's consent. He and the band appeared on the GMA Network program Unang Hirit, singing the band's hit "Multong Bakla" ("gay ghost"). == Showbiz career ==

Strangebrew Tado became involved in television with the premiere of the off-the-wall magazine show Strangebrew in the then-NU 107 operated UNTV Channel 37, with Angel Rivero as his co-host, in 2001. His maroon Volkswagen Beetle took him and Rivero throughout Metro Manila on an adventure with "a unique cartoony look, a caustic wit" with "a weird sense of humor." ==Other ventures==

LimiTado Aside from radio, Tado also designed LimiTado ("Limited"), and ran it with his wife, Lei Jimenez. The graphic T-shirts' main selling points are striking messages printed on the shirt and spoofs. Other items include bags, accessories and toy collectibles such as Volkswagen die-casts. He also has a tattoo shop and a production company. ==Political life and activism==

Tado ran for the position of city councilor of Marikina's 1st City Council District (coextensive with Marikina's 1st congressional district) in 2010 as an independent candidate. He finished eleventh; the first eight in the tally were elected. Tado was involved in protest actions of the Sanlakas political bloc such as the campaign against rising electricity rates, and demonstrations against Charter Change. He also supported the picket protest of the workers of Philippine Airlines. He was also seen visiting Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III, expressing his support in the Sulu Sultanate's claim over Sabah, North Borneo. He also joined the demonstration against the Priority Development Assistance Fund, known as Pork barrel. Tado ran again for the position of city councilor of Marikina's 1st District in 2013 as a candidate under Partido Lakas ng Masa. This would be the second time he lost in the election, finishing at eleventh yet again. == Death ==

Tado died on February 7, 2014, in an accident when a GV Florida Transport bus fell off a road in Sitio Paggang, Talubin, Bontoc, Mountain Province in the Philippines. In total, fourteen people were killed and more than 32 people were injured. He was cremated and inurned in Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City, Philippines. ==Selected filmography==

Television • Strangebrew as himself (2001–02) • Pangako Sa 'Yo as Jason (2000) • Bituin as King (2002) • Klasmeyts (2002) • Masayang Tanghali Bayan as himself (Host) (2003–04) • Ok Fine Whatever (2003) • MTB: Ang Saya Saya (2004–2005) • Art Jam as host (2005) • Laugh To Laugh: Ang Kulit (2005) • Project 11 (2006) • Baywalk (2006) • Camera Cafe Philippine Edition as himself (2007–08) • Palos (2008) • The Weekend News With Ramon Bautista (2009) as himself/guest • Pinoy Big Brother as himself (2009) • Stoplight TV (2009) • Maynila (2010) • Showtime as himself (Judge) (2010) • Eat Bulaga as Himself/Guest (2010) • 30w POwhz! as Himself (2010) • Happy Yipee Yehey! as Himself (2011) • Wasak as Himself (2013) • Pepito Manaloto as Driver (2013) • One Day Isang Araw presents "John Tamad" (2013) • My Puhunan as himself on his business LimiTADO (2014, aired posthumously) • Day Off as himself (2014, aired posthumously) • Aha! as himself (2013-2014) His last TV appearance Film • Radio (2001) • Trip (2001) • Hesus, Rebolusyunaryo (2002) • Utang Ni Tatang (2002) • First Time (2003) • Astigmatism (2004) • Dilim (2005) • Boso (2005) • ''D' Anothers'' (2005) as Atty. Reposo • Coup Betat (2006) • '''' (2007) • Scaregivers (2008) • 69 (2009) • Ang Beerhouse (2009) • Captive (2012) • PakantoTADO (2012) • Dyagwar: Havey O Waley (2012) • Call Center Girl (2013) • My Little Bossings (2013) Music videos • "Nerbyoso" by Rivermaya (cameo) • "Harana" by Parokya ni Edgar (cameo) • "Picha Pie" by Parokya Ni Edgar • "Inuman Na" By Parokya Ni Edgar (special participation) • "Swimming Beach" by Parokya Ni Edgar • "Boy Kulot" by Rocksteddy • "Ang Parokya" by Parokya Ni Edgar (stock footage) • "Magkabilang Mundo" by Jireh Lim (love triangle with Donnalyn Bartolome) • "Maquilit" by Q-York Feat. Sponge Cola (posthumous released video) ==References==