Luciano Mariaño "Lou" Veloso (born January 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian, theater actor, musical theater director, movie director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 popular comedy films, which include Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang (1985), Pulis Patola (1993), Ang Cute ng ina mo! (2007), Desperadas 2 (2008). As an actor, Veloso has also performed in movies such as "Kabayo Kids", released in 1990, in which he portrayed Loreiga, "Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito!)"(1992), and "M & M: The Incredible Twins"(1989).
He is also the founder and musical stage play director of Senakulo, a Holy Week Musical Stage Play was launched in 1979 which was traditionally held every Holy Week of every year.
Veloso became a councilor of the 6th district of Manila in 1995. He ran for vice mayor on the 2013 midterm elections under the Liberal Party (LP), with Alfredo Lim but lost.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Character/Role | Channel |
2017 | Trops | Uge | GMA Network |
2017 | Destined to be Yours | Elvis | GMA Network |
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Miyong | ABS-CBN |
2016 | Tsuperhero | Taong Grasa | GMA Network |
2016 | Magpakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada Story | Lolo | GMA Network |
2016 | Dear Uge | ?????? | GMA Network |
2016 | The Bamboo Stalk | Grandpa Mendoza | MBC |
2015 | Pangako Sa'Yo | Sous Chef Tony | ABS-CBN |
2015 | Kano Luvs Pinay | Various | TV5 |
2014 | Home Sweetie Home | Joselito Romulo | ABS-CBN |
2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Apoika | ABS-CBN |
2013 | Got to Believe | During Pantoja | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Toda Max | Uncle Magpainitan | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Luv U | Various | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Wako Wako | Chief Satano | ABS-CBN |
2011 | Mula Sa Puso | | ABS-CBN |
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Choreographer | ABS-CBN |
2010 | Pidol's Wonderland | Various | TV5 |
2010 | K-High | Lolo | Knowledge Channel |
2010 | Noah | Tatang Zatok | ABS-CBN |
2010 | Pepito Manaloto | Various | GMA Network |
2009–2010 | Pepeng Agimat | Tata Endo | ABS-CBN |
2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | | ABS-CBN |
2007 | Maging Sino Ka Man Ang Pagbabalik | Various | ABS-CBN |
2007 | Daisy Siete | Various | GMA Network |
2007 | Camera Café | Various | QTV and GMA Network |
2006 | Calla Lily | Father Theo | ABS-CBN |
2005 | Noel | Various | QTV |
2005 | Bubble Gang Jr. | Various | GMA Network |
2005 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
2005 | Kakabakaboo | Various | GMA Network |
2003 | Math-Tinik | Himself | ABS-CBN |
2002 | Magpakailanman | Various | GMA Network |
2001 | Daddy Di Do Du | | GMA Network |
1999 | Beh Bote Nga | | GMA Network |
1999 | Back To Iskul Bukol | | IBC |
1998 | Ispup | | ABC |
1995-1996 | Agri Siyete | Host | GMA Network |
1994-1996 | Sine Skwela | Various | ABS-CBN |
1989-1990 | Boracay | Various | RPN |
1985-1996 | Lovingly Yours | Himself | GMA Network |
1985-1994 | Batibot | Himself | RPN |
1985-1989 | Student Canteen | Host | GMA Network |
Movies
Year | Title | Character/Role |
2016 | Seklusyon | Mang Sandoval |
2016 | Die Beautiful | Flora |
2015 | Da Dog Show | Sergio |
2015 | Kid Kulafu | Mang Polding |
2012 | El Presidente | Julian Felipe |
2012 | The Bourne Legacy | The Fisher Man |