JOHNNY BIRYANI
Unknown by many, Johnny Biryani isn’t just about radio, as his first love is to perform onstage. He was an alumnus of a university-based theatre company, receiving numerous awards including Entertainer of the Year and Best Stage Performance by An Actor in 2012.
Johnny’s first foray into radio was during his senior year in college as a radio announcer in an FM station in Baguio City, Philippines.
Join Johnny Biryani with Maria Maldita every weekday from 4PM - 9PM on TAG Pack Up Na.
Get to know Johnny Biryani
What was your first job in UAE?
Photographer
Favourite Filipino movie?
Cholo Laurel's Nasaan Ka Man
Who is your Pinoy idol?
No less than our national hero, Jose Rizal. Reklamador din kasi ako in real life. Lol. Collective voices of "reklamadors" can change everything!
Favourite food that you discovered in UAE?
Manakish
Where do you want to go for your dream vacation?
South Korea! Feeling ko koreano ako sa past life. Annyeonghaseyo!
What do you love most about working in radio?
Getting to connect and inspire people. Plus giveaways! Feels like im a legit game show host! Lol
What is your happy song?
Running by Gaho (Start Up OST)
What is your motto in life?
I am a goal-digger and no one can drag me down.
What is love?
Love means acceptance, not conversion.
What is the essence of a radio presenter?
Thank you for that wonderful question. For me, the essence of being a radio presenter is being able to influence and enrich people with self-awareness. And I, thank you!
HIS SHOWS
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Suit And Tie
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Talk Dirty
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In The Ayer
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Latest Blogs
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Pinay Teen Singer MRLD Featured in New York Times SquareCelebs on TAG
A fast-rising Pinay singer from Cebu has become the latest Filipino artist featured on a billboard in New York’s iconic Times Square. MRLD, real name Meriel de Jesus, is one of the new ambassadors for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign - their recent commitment to fostering equity for women in music globally – and her face, along with other female artists from around the world, was launched on a billboard in the heart of New York city. Now based in Catbalogan, Western Samar, MRLD was discovered and signed by fellow artist Kean Cipriano, who now heads OC Records. Other Filipino artists who have appeared on billboards along Times Square include Julie Ann San Jose, Clara Benin & Zack Tabudlo Listen to MRLD’s new hit, Ligaya, and more of the latest OPM hits on Tag 91.1 and check out our socials – tag911ae on Facebook & Instagram
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Pipah Pancho and Nonoy Peña give a new perspective to OPM love song “ Sa ‘Yo”Celebs on TAG
Young talents Pipah Pancho and Nonoy Peña take on a popular love song from OPM band, Silent Sanctuary. “Sa ‘Yo,” which was released almost a decade ago, is given a fresh take through a duet rendition from Pipah & Nonoy, talented artists from Ivory music. Nearly ten years have passed but the song never gets old and still strikes a chord with today’s generation. For more music updates, make sure you listen to Tag 91.1 and check out our socials – tag911ae on Facebook & Instagram
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POLO-Dubai : Only one appointment needed for contract verification and OWWA membership application or renewal starting May 2022Pinoy Expat Corner
Starting May 2022 onwards, the POLO Dubai and the Northern Emirates has consolidated contract verification and OWWA membership application or renewal as one appointment
