Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac (born August 22, 2012) also known by his nicknames Baste Granfon and Bae-by Baste, is a Filipino child actor, television host, and singer. He was the youngest host in the roster of presenters of the longest-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!.
Baste Granfon | |
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 Baste during the recording sessions of "Bastelicious" in 2017 | |
| Born | Sebastian Benedict Granfon Arumpac August 22, 2012[1] General Santos, Philippines[2] |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Bae-by Baste |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Career
He first appeared in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on July 19, 2015 as one of the featured segments of the news magazine television show.
He was one of the audience members of The Ryzza Mae Show when Ryzza Mae took a selfie with him, Ryzza also eventually discovered him to become a new star during Ryzza's former TV talk show. Now he is a co-host of the longest-running noontime variety show in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga!
On August 19, 2017 during his 5th birthday celebration on Eat Bulaga!, Vic Sotto announced that Baste will be dubbed as the new "Youngest recording artist" of the country because he will be having his own dance single entitled "Bastelicious", which he performed live on Eat Bulaga![3][4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2021 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Ang Pinaka | Guest | GMA News TV | |
| Kapuso Mo. Jessica Soho | GMA Network | |||
| AHA! | ||||
| 2016 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Panata | Luke | Supporting cast | |
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Pagpapatawad | Biboy | ||
| 2018 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Pamilya | Jed Leoncito | ||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Adventures of Laura Patola and Duwen-Ding | Duwen-Ding | Main role | ||
| 2019 | Eat Bulaga! Lenten Special: Bulawan | Kyle | Supporting cast | |
| Daddy's Gurl | Chukoy | Guest role | ||
| The Gift | Kyle Cordero | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Christmas Carol | Bobot | Supporting cast | ||
| 2022 | Jose & Maria's Bonggang Villa | Junior | Guest role | |
| 2023 | E.A.T. | Himself/Performer | Guest | TV5 |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | Riley | APT Entertainment, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Angelo Montenegro | APT Entertainment, CCM Film Productions and M-Zet Productions |
Discography
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bastelicious | [4] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work/Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3rd PEP List Awards | Pepster's Choice: Child Star of the Year | Eat Bulaga! | Won | [5] |
| Push Awards | Push Play: Best Newcomer | Nominated | [6] | ||
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Nominated | [7] | ||
| ComGuild Academe's Choice Awards | Most Loved Child Endorsers (with Ryzza Mae Dizon) | Himself | Won | ||
| 2017 | 9th ComGuild Awards | Most Admired Child Endorser | Won | [8] | |
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Meant to Beh | Won | [9][10] | |
| 2018 | 49th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Male Child Performer | Eat Bulaga & Meant to Beh | Won | [11] |