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He’s been accused of imitating American late-night kings Conan O’Brien, David Letterman, and Jay Leno, but Jojo Alejar couldn't care less about such put-downs. He’s quick to admit that the late-night greats have really influenced his work, and like them, he also hopes to be in this career for the looong haul (or maybe until someone else kicks him out of his spot).

After years of getting flak for his cheesy jokes and subversive production style, the Jojo A, All The Way host is still standing, sitting pretty as TV5’s lone late-night lord. And he's still dishing out those corny comical acts that might have turned off some haters, but at the same time, have gained him a loyal cult following through the years.

Cosmo got to powwow with the That’s Entertainment alum and ask him about his flirting tactics, his hidden talent, and his reaction to those folks who brand him as just a Conan wannabe.

Are you always this funny, or is this just your on-screen persona?

Gemini kasi ako e. No shades of grey in between ako. Kung saya, saya talaga; 'pag seryoso, seryoso. May time when I was working in Congress, ‘pag work time, work time. ‘Pag funny, funny talaga. Pero [in Jojo A, All The Way], I need to be funny all the time, so mas masaya.

Have you ever used humor to get a girl’s attention?

All the time!

What’s your no-fail flirting tactic?

I always do something unexpected. For instance, those pickup lines na they always say sobrang baduy, I use them! Like, “Hey, excuse me, I saw you somewhere last night. Oh sorry, I was asleep then. Maybe it was just a dream.” But it works!

Complete the sentence: The problem with being a comedian is _________.

Sometimes when you’re serious, they don’t believe you’re the serious type.

People would be surprised to know that _________.

I’m really actually a very good singer. I’m better than Martin and Gary put together!

What do you have to say to people who say you’re just imitating Leno, Letterman, and Conan?

You are such good observers! It’s okay. At least my show is not dubbed in Filipino, but instead it’s a show talaga for Filipinos, with our own issues and our own humor.

Tags: TV5,Jojo A All The Way,Jojo Alejar,Conan O'Brien,TV host,late night talk show,Jay Leno,David Letterman

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  lalabong
  38. Jojo Alejar is a funny guy. He's like David Letterman of the Phil.
  March 08, 2010 at 07:58 pm report abuse
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  handpaintedsky
  37. i saw him na..funny guy talga..
  February 10, 2010 at 10:39 pm report abuse
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  ecang12
  36. funny!lalo na when he dance!:))
  February 10, 2010 at 01:09 pm report abuse
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  shirleylim26
  35. i used to watch him sa Qtv 11 and i'd say na he's totally funny talaga.
  February 08, 2010 at 07:01 pm report abuse
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  miss_techylicious
  34. jojo is indeed a funny man.
  February 05, 2010 at 10:42 pm report abuse
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  len9
  33. funny guy :D
  January 31, 2010 at 06:28 pm report abuse
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  fatalframe
  32. he was very funny in Betty La Fea, and i liked how his character obsessed over Daniela hahaha
  January 29, 2010 at 10:24 pm report abuse
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  donnaportia
  31. I like this guy. Someone who uses humor to get a girl's attention.
  January 29, 2010 at 02:36 pm report abuse
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  donnaportia
  30. Where does he get all his charisma? He's funny and super energetic!
  January 29, 2010 at 02:35 pm report abuse
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  anne_perez2004
  29. he was so very funny, and good dancer. minsan hyper nga lang kaya na over... hehehe!
  January 28, 2010 at 03:32 pm report abuse
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  prettylass8831
  28. I think he's a good dancer but not such a good host.
  January 27, 2010 at 09:13 am report abuse
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  mamaii26
  27. humor humor humor yun lang meron sa kanya hehe nakakatawa talaga sya.
  January 26, 2010 at 09:43 pm report abuse
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  jhinggay19
  26. never pa akong natawa sa kanya..ewan pero di ko talaga siya like..piz!
  January 25, 2010 at 11:16 pm report abuse
• Jenn Umali
  25. I am soooo in love with Jojo A! Weeeee! :))
  January 25, 2010 at 11:38 am report abuse
• Me..
  24. i find him really funny and intelligent, he's an all-around good guy too and really talented in so manythings.. not bad looking pa and actually exudes that super sex appeal.. omg, i wish i was him... jojo a.
  January 24, 2010 at 01:00 pm report abuse
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  donnaportia
  23. He does what he's good at and he's doing really great.. I do hope he pursues singing rin.
  January 23, 2010 at 08:16 pm report abuse
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  snake2ladder
  22. the man's always funny..
  January 23, 2010 at 05:17 pm report abuse
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  summerinparis128
  21. machismong nkakatuwa c jojo.hehe
  January 22, 2010 at 11:48 pm report abuse
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  xelynne
  20. i've watched him before when he's one of the cast of Betty La Fea, i find him irritating there but when i watched him once in TV5, he's ok naman, but sometimes i find it corny! peace :)
  January 22, 2010 at 09:59 am report abuse
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  Elyz_Iza
  19. I've watched his show several times, ok and entertaining naman.
  January 21, 2010 at 10:49 pm report abuse
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  toughgurl
  18. I’m really actually a very good singer. I’m better than Martin and Gary put together!---> is this for real? anyways, kapag napapanood ko ang show nia khit super once in a blue moon lang, natatawa naman ako.=)
  January 21, 2010 at 08:10 pm report abuse
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  retz
  17. I never watch his show even once. But when he was still a member pa of That's Entertainment, napapanuod ko sya.
  January 21, 2010 at 07:31 pm report abuse
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  miss_techylicious
  16. hahaha he's funny tlga. he reminds me of conan o'brien , though.
  January 21, 2010 at 06:34 pm report abuse
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  alizey
  15. the filipino version of Night Shows ...love it
  January 21, 2010 at 06:18 pm report abuse
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  rose17
  14. he's funny.. pero.. minsan q lang kasi napapanood ung shows niya.. but about his.. " no-fail flirting tactic"..I find it korni.. pero cool,, at sabi nmn nia ee.. sometimes it works.. malay natin =D
  January 21, 2010 at 05:27 pm report abuse
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  fishbowl84
  13. who is he? i haven't seen him before.. what is his show? maybe it doesn't have airtime here in bacolod..
  January 21, 2010 at 02:38 pm report abuse
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  jhinggay19
  12. I don't find him funny. For me, he's very irritating! peace!
  January 21, 2010 at 02:18 pm report abuse
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  summerinparis128
  11. jojo is funny,witty & cute.love him :)
  January 21, 2010 at 01:40 pm report abuse
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  vvaguilar
  10. He used to be my crush when he was still with his dance group, Tigers, hehe! Never thought he could deliver a punch line. I've seen his show a few times and I guess he's okay. He sounds, looks and moves like Conan O'Brien, but nothing worng with that, right?
  January 21, 2010 at 11:46 am report abuse
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  prettylass8831
  9. I'm sorry but I don't really find him that funny.
  January 21, 2010 at 10:33 am report abuse
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  jayn000
  8. this is one talented man!
  January 21, 2010 at 10:30 am report abuse
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  shirleylim26
  7. his all time fave artist is MJ!
  January 21, 2010 at 10:02 am report abuse
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  shirleylim26
  6. he is a funny guy! i heard he allt ime fave artist is MJ!
  January 21, 2010 at 10:02 am report abuse
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  chinky_baguette
  5. I saw him in the singing bee while doing a dance number for the opening, sumakit ang tuhod niya, people thought that he was joking, it turned out na totoo pala.
  January 21, 2010 at 10:02 am report abuse
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  reeya
  4. di ko pa sya napanood. i think funny naman sya.
  January 21, 2010 at 09:22 am report abuse
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  myles_away
  3. "Have you ever used humor to get a girl’s attention? All the time! " I totally agree on this one... guys could really catch girls attention using GOOD sense of humor.
  January 21, 2010 at 09:09 am report abuse
• Sheila
  2. Hahaha this guy cracks me up!
  January 21, 2010 at 08:42 am report abuse
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  darriane
  1. haha this guy is really funny ive watch his shows on tv
  January 21, 2010 at 08:07 am report abuse

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