Bassilyo

Bassilyo
Born
Lordivino Ignacio

(1977-12-11) December 11, 1977 (age 48)
Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines
GenrePinoy hip hop
OccupationsRapper and actor
InstrumentVocals
Years active1995–present
LabelMCA Music
Member ofCrazy as Pinoy

Lordivino Ignacio (born December 11, 1977), known professionally as Bassilyo, is a Filipino rapper, actor, singer and songwriter. The name Bassilyo is based on the character Basilio, from the novel Noli Me Tangere.

Career

Bassilyo is a member of the Marikina-based hip-hop group Crazy as Pinoy, along with Crispin (Jeffrey Pilien) and Sisa (Muriel Anne Jamito). Their stage names are based on characters from José Rizal's 1887 novel Noli Me Tángere. In 2002, the trio, then known as Triangulo, won Rappublic of the Philippines, a contest for aspiring rappers on the variety show Eat Bulaga!. During their time at Eat Bulaga!, they were mentored by Francis Magalona.

Starting in 2012, Bassilyo competed in battle rap at the FlipTop Battle League, which he credits for his comeback. He then released his single "Lord, Patawad" (lit. 'Lord, Forgive Me') in 2013, which narrates past transgressions. According to Bassilyo, "about 90 percent [of the song] is based on [his] life". Bassilyo later admitted in an interview that he spent time in prison for undisclosed reasons, as well as having been addicted to gambling, both of which served as inspiration for the song.

Bassilyo appeared in the ABS-CBN game show Kapamilya Deal or No Deal in 2026 as part of the lucky stars. He was selected as a contestant on an episode airing May 2, winning ₱500,000 in the end. His episode re-ran on August 9.

Discography

Studio albums

Discography
YearAlbumLabel
2013 Klassik UMG Philippines (then MCA Music)

Singles

Singles
YearSongAlbum
2013 "Lord Patawad" Klassik
2014 "Walang Kwentang Kanta"

Appearances

Music videos

Television

Year ProgramRole
2013 Ihaw NaHimself/Guest
Wowowillie
2014 Umagang Kay Ganda
Eat Bulaga!
2016–22 FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPat. Dante "Bulate" Villafuerte
2023 Magandang Buhay Himself/Guest
2023–26 FPJ's Batang QuiapoTeban
2025 Rainbow Rumble Himself/Contestant
2026–present Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (season 6)
SigaboIpe

Awards and nominations

Award Year Work Category Result
Awit Awards 2017 "Taxi Driver" Best Novelty Recording Won
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2014 "Lord, Patawad" Song of the Year Nominated
Bassilyo New Male Recording Artist of the Year Nominated
Rap Artist of the Year Nominated
Klasik Rap Album of the Year Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 "Bassilyo's single 'Lord Patawad' is based on his life". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Meet Bassilyo, the rapper behind "Lord Patawad"". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bassilyo Known actor in Tribu".
  4. ↑ Wang, Nickie (May 17, 2023). "Crazy as Pinoy ignites the stage with electrifying comeback". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 Policarpio, Allan (April 24, 2014). "From prison to the peak of success". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bassilyo, inilaban ang briefcase! Naiuwi ang 500,000 pesos! | Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 9, 2026.

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