Joseph Amoto Formaran

Blakdyak

  • Name: Blakdyak
  • Native name: Blakdyak
  • Also Known as: Michael Brown, Joey, Blakjak
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 25, 1969
  • Died: November 21, 2016
Blakdyak was a Filipino actor, comedian and reggae singer. He was known as "The King of Pinoy Reggae".

Blakdyak started singing in high school in Castillejos, Zambales. He began to earn money from singing when some comedian-performers included him in their shows performing in provinces. He soon migrated to Manila and formed his own band. In 1997, Viva Records discovered him and immediately signed him up to record an album.

With his hit singles "Good Boy" and "Noon at Ngayon", Blakdyak became the first local solo reggae act to achieve success in the entertainment field.

Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album Noon at Ngayon. At the 1998 Awit Awards, he won the award for Best Novelty Act and Best New Male Performer.

Blakdyak was found dead inside his condominium unit in Sampaloc, Manila on November 21, 2016. His head was covered with a plastic bag, but the circumstances leading to his death are unclear. The Manila Police District said there were no evidence of forced entry. However, some of the late singer's possessions were found scattered on the unit's floor.

He was married to non-showbiz wife Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran (died March 31, 2018 of heart attack), with whom he had four children.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2004 Masikip Sa Dibdib
Filipino Movie, 2004,
[Himself] (Support Role)
[Himself]
Support Role
6.7
2003 Captain Barbell
Filipino Movie, 2003,
[Goon] (Guest Role)
[Goon]
Guest Role
7.3
2002 S2pid Luv
Filipino Movie, 2002,
Bin (Main Role)
Bin
Main Role
0.0
2001 Weyt a Minit, Kapeng Mainit
Filipino Movie, 2001,
Michael Liling / Jaya (Main Role)
Michael Liling / Jaya
Main Role
6.7
1999 Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Filipino Movie, 1999,
Blakdyak (Support Role)
Blakdyak
Support Role
7.5
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  • First Name: Joseph Amoto
  • Family Name: Formaran
  • Native name: Blakdyak
  • Also Known as: Michael Brown, Joey, Blakjak
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: July 25, 1969
  • Died: November 21, 2016

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