Yamyam Gucong
Filipino actor
William Goc-ong (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈgukɔŋ]; born December 8, 1993), professionally known as Yamyam Gucong, is a Filipino comedian and actor known for winning the Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.
Early life
Yamyam was born on December 8, 1993, in Brgy. Anonang in the town of Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines. Before winning Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, he stopped pursuing education at fifth grade to sustain his family's financial needs. He worked several jobs in Cebu such as a water-delivery man and as a house help. On August 12, 2018, Gucong auditioned as an adult housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. He later landed a spot as a housemate on January 8, 2019, and eventually became the show's big winner.
Career
After their temporary exit, Yamyam appeared on several mall shows, and guested several ABS-CBN shows. He was also cast in a supporting role in the Filipino sit-com Home Sweetie Home. In May 2019, Gucong appeared on the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso album entitled "Ang Soundtrack ng Bahay Mo" on the track "Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso Ko" alongside his fellow batchmate, Fumiya Sankai.
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