iWant brings a fresh wave of homegrown humor to its slate with the premiere of “Benta Nights,” a stand-up comedy series in a raw, high-energy format that captures the full experience of live comedy on digital screens, streaming exclusively every Wednesday on iWant.
The series, which premiered this Wednesday (November 19), puts Red Ollero at center stage as the first Filipino to star in a Tagalog stand-up special on an international streaming platform. Known for his quick wit and fearless takes on politics, religion, and personal flaws, Red sets the tone for a lineup that celebrates the diversity and richness of today’s local stand-up comedy scene.
Gathering 12 of the country’s most sought-after Filipino comedians in the six-episode series, “Benta Nights” showcases the vibrancy of the local comedy scene and the growing appetite for fresh, compelling comedic voices.
Joining Red is Alexio Tabafunda, whose warm, good-boy persona and honest observations, both on stage and as a writer for commercials and the comedy channel “SOLID OK,” bring an easy charm to the series. Andren Bernardo, whose Pangasinan roots shape his quirky, dark humor on taboo topics, has built a devoted following, while Arghie Malgapo adds grit and levity through his stories of growing up in Tondo. Baus Rufo, one of the few LGBTQ+ comics in many lineups, delivers sharp punchlines with his trademark energy.
The series also features Chanchan Consing, an engineer and full-time dad whose material on family life resonates with everyday viewers, and Issa Villaverde, the lone woman in the lineup, offering a fresh perspective on identity, bisexuality, and the quirks of pet culture. Judd Gregorio represents the southern “conyo” stereotype with clever self-awareness, joking about privilege, dad issues, and subdivision life, while Mark Liamado, the Cavite-born comedian with a famously unusual comedic mind, brings a “fresh” perspective shaped by his rural upbringing.
Directed by “SOLID OK” founder and director Ryan Puno, the lineup rounds out with Rae Mammuad, whose seemingly ordinary persona hides quirky, witty insights on love languages and everyday oddities; Roger Naldo, who turns his experience with a cleft palate into sharp, uplifting humor; and Victor Anastacio, whose signature “Intellectwalwal” style blends smart setups with unfiltered punchlines.
Get your weekly kiss of laughter—stream “Benta Nights,” streaming every Wednesday exclusively on iWant, and feel the midweek magic hit.
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