Here’s an Update About Boobay
BOOBAY – The comedian updated his fans on social media after an incident where he stumbled on stage while hosting a town fiesta in Aparri, Cagayan. He posted a video on the Facebook page of “The Boobay and Tekla Show,” reassuring everyone that he was fine.
In the video, he expressed his gratitude, saying, “Gusto ko lang po iparating sa inyong lahat na ako po’y OK na OK at nais ko lamang pong pasalamatan ang ating mga minamahal na mga Kapuso, kamag-anak, mga kaibigan na nag-alala. Don’t worry dahil here I am. Boobay, buhay na buhay and ready to fight.” He explained that the fainting incident was caused by intense stage lights but assured his audience that the show continued and they were still able to entertain and bring joy to the people of Aparri.
Additionally, Boobay mentioned a past health scare during an interview in April of the previous year on “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” where he became unresponsive. He revealed that he still feels some effects from a stroke he had in 2016, from which he recovered two months later and returned to work.
Boobay also shared that his doctor has advised him to take regular breaks to ensure he gives his body the care it needs. He humorously noted, “Kailangan raw magpahinga ako lagi, pero kaya ako tumatanggap ng trabaho [kasi] ‘yun pa rin ‘yung best way ko para magpahinga.”
Norman Balbuena, better known by his stage name Boobay, is a comedian, actor, and television host. His career in entertainment began in 2004 when he participated in GMA Network’s KiliTV Comedy Hunt. Although he didn’t win, he was one of the top 15 finalists, which caught the attention of director Cesar Cosme. Cosme gave him the stage name “Boobay” because he resembled the comedian Ethel Booba.
