Peter Musñgi
Peter Musñgi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter A. Musñgi |
| Other names | Peter Rabbit |
| Education | University of the East Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Employer | ABS-CBN |
| Agent | ABS-CBN Corporation (1972; 1987–present) |
| Notable credit(s) | N/A (Station ID) Teka Muna (2013–2018) Pasada sa TeleRadyo/630 (2018–2023) Pasada (2023–present) ABS-CBN (1987–2020)/Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live (2020–present) DZMM MOR Entertainment TeleRadyo Serbisyo Star Cinema film trailers Narrator of ABS-CBN/Kapamilya Channel shows and their associated teasers and trailers |
| Children | 3 |
Peter A. Musñgi (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmusɲi]),[1] also known as Peter Rabbit,[2] is a Filipino voice over artist, radio DJ and news anchor, best known as the main voice-over artist or announcer of the Philippine media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation, most notably being the voice-over or announcer of ABS-CBN (1987–2020), Kapamilya Channel and Kapamilya Online Live (2020–present) and Star Cinema film trailers, and as narrator of the network's shows and their associated teasers and trailers.
Since the launch of A2Z on October 2020, Musñgi is one of the conglomerate's and network's two voiceovers or announcers, the other being Lloyd Oliver Corpuz of A2Z.[3]
Education[edit]
Musñgi finished his last two years of high school at La Sallete Seminary in Isabela.[4] Musñgi graduated from the University of the East with a degree in business administration, major in accounting, in 1972.[4][5] A year later, he passed the CPA Board Exam.[5] At the Ateneo de Manila University, he earned his Master of Business Administration degree.[1]
Career[edit]
As a high school student, Musñgi served as a DJ for a local pop radio station where a relative was the manager.[5] Following his stint as a radio personality, he was tapped to provide voice as announcer in commercials and film trailers.[3]
He became known to the wider public when he accidentally sang the nursery rhyme, "Little Peter Rabbit" over the radio which caught the attention of actress and radio personality, Helen Vela. This performance led to Musñgi being dubbed as “Peter Rabbit”.[3]
Musñgi first joined ABS-CBN Corporation in 1972, as an announcer for the media conglomerate's radio station 101.9 DZMM FM, learning how to play a prepared and approved list of songs as well as doing time check and voiceovers for the station ID. He was one of many unemployed after ABS-CBN was shut down following the declaration of Martial Law by President Ferdinand Marcos on 23 September 1972. He later worked for various other AM radio stations.[4]
A year after the People Power Revolution overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos and ABS-CBN's reopening in 1986, Musñgi rejoined the network and media conglomerate in 1987 where he became its main voiceover since then replacing George Boone Mercado who was the network's and conglomerate's voiceover when ABS-CBN reopened on September 14, 1986 until the launch of Star Network branding in March 1, 1987, notably being the voiceover or announcer of the television channel of the same name, its successor Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live.[3]
From 1988 to 1994, he was also station manager of DZMM and DWRR.[1] He is a key person in ABS-CBN's Manila Radio Division and ABS-CBN Sports.
Musñgi was the voiceover for various commercials, such as Zest-O - Way To Go Zest-O and Classic Casino Filipino of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) TVCs.[3]
With the launch of A2Z on October 2020, Musñgi is now one of the two media conglomerate's and network's voiceovers or announcers along with Lloyd Oliver Corpuz of A2Z.
Style[edit]
In his childhood, Musñgi had already developed an interest in creating his own voice. He said that in his home province, there were no television yet and he would often listen to the radio. Musñgi said that he initially imitated the voices he heard on the radio before developing his own voice-over style. He also read newspapers aloud as part of honing his voice. He has once cited Joonee Gamboa as one of his inspirations in developing his own style.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Radio[edit]
| Year | Title | Notes | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | Teka Muna | Co-host with Pat-P Daza | DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 |
| 2018–2020 | Pasada Sais Trenta | ||
| 2023–present | Pasada | Co-host with Rica Lazo | DWPM Radyo 630 |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title/Role | Notes | Television |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–2020 | Main ABS-CBN terrestrial channel | Voiceover/Announcer | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2005 | Kumikitang Kabuhayan | Host | |
| 2013–2018 | Teka Muna | Co-host with Pat-P Daza | DZMM TeleRadyo |
| 2018–2020 | Pasada Sais Trenta | ||
| 2020–present | Kapamilya Channel | Voiceover/Announcer | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2023 | Pasada sa TeleRadyo | Co-host with Rica Lazo | TeleRadyo |
| 2023–present | Pasada | TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Peter A. Musñgi Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
- ^ Navasero, Mandy (November 6, 2014). "Sought-after speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "How Peter Musngi became the 'voice' of ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). February 7, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ a b c "'The voice of ABS-CBN' recalls the first time he saw the station shut down". ANCX. ABS-CBN. May 11, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "UE Alumnus and 'Voice of ABS-CBN' is Yearend Commencement Rites Speaker". UE News. University of the East. April 17, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2017.