Bayani Casimiro Jr.
Bayani Casimiro Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arnulfo Manuel Casimiro August 15, 1967 |
| Died | July 25, 2025 (aged 57) |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Role as Prinsipe K in Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! and Enteng Kabisote |
| Father | Bayani Casimiro |
Arnulfo Manuel Casimiro, known professionally as Bayani Casimiro Jr. was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is best known for playing the role of Prinsipe K of Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! and Enteng Kabisote.
Early life
Arnulfo Casimiro was born on August 15, 1967 to dancers Bayani Casimiro and Nieves Manuel.[1][2][3]
Career
Casimiro Jr. was best known for his role as Prinsipe K (Prinsipe ng Kahilingan) of the television sitcom Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!.[4][5] He inherited was made part of the Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! cast after his father died on January 27, 1989.[1] He has also appeared in various films of the related Enteng Kabisote franchise.[6]
Other films which Casimiro Jr. acted include Fantastic Man (2003), Martha Cecilia's, ” Asboobs: Asal Bobo (2003), M.O.N.A.Y, Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure (2008). He also appeared in the television series Kristine and Juanita Banana.[5][7][8]
By 2019, Casimiro Jr. has already retired from acting to focus on being a graphic artist. He dismissed a viral social media post framing him as begging for alms as slander and that he is not looking to return to showbusiness.[8][9]
Death
Casimiro Jr. died on July 25, 2025 at age 57 due to cardiac arrest. He was a bachelor.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Prinsipe K |
| 1992 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: Part 2 | |
| 2003 | Asboobs: Asal Bobo | |
| 2003 | Fantastic Man | |
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Legend | Prinsipe K |
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues! | |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | |
| 2007 | M.O.N.A.Y | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Prinsipe K |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Datu Piang |
| 2010 | Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote | Prinsipe K |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989–1997 | Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! | Prinsipe K |
| 2010–2011 | Juanita Banana | Benjo |
| Kristine | Nonong |
References
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (July 28, 2025). "Comedian Bayani Casimiro Jr. dies at 57". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Villaruz, Basilio Esteban. "Philippine Dance in the American Period". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "Bayani Casimiro Sr.: Dancer & comedian". The Philippine Star. June 26, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "'Prinsipe K' na si Bayani Casimiro Jr., pumanaw na—report" [‘Prinsipe K’ also known as Bayani Casimiro Jr., has died—report]. Balitambayan (in Filipino). GMA Network. July 28, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Purnell, Kristofer (July 29, 2025). "Comedian Bayani Casimiro Jr., 57, dies of cardiac arrest". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ "'Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!' actor Bayani Casimiro Jr. dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 29, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Padios, Bombo Jissa (July 28, 2025). "Komedyante nga si Bayani Casimiro, Jr., nagtaliwan na" [Comediam Bayani Casimiro, Jr., dies]. Bombo Radyo Iloilo (in Hiligaynon). Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Kang, Kristine (July 29, 2025). "The memorable life of 'Prinsipe K' Bayani Casimiro Jr". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (June 8, 2019). "Bayani Casimiro Jr. o Prinsipe K ng Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! nilinaw na hindi siya pulubi" [Bayani Casimiro Jr. also known as Prinsipe K of Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! clarifies he is not a beggar]. GMA Network (in Filipino). Retrieved September 22, 2025.