Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco Jr. (born January 10, 1974) is a Filipino retired boxer, comedian and actor from Bago, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Competing in the 48 kg category he won a gold medal at the 1994 Asian Games and a silver at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Philippines' only medal at those Games. He is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, a light-flyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Olympic results Defeated Chih-Hsiu Tsai (Taiwan) RSC 1 (2:27) Defeated Yosvani Aguilera (Cuba) 14–5 Defeated Hamid Berhili (Morocco) 20–10 Defeated Rafael Lozano (Spain) 22–10 Lost to Daniel Petrov (Bulgaria) 6–19 Acting career Velasco retired from boxing due to lack of government support and pursued an acting career, stating that he found it more financially sustainable. His life and boxing career was featured in the 1997 film The Onyok Velasco Story, where he played himself. This marked his first venture into acting. Velasco later had a successful career as a comedian, appearing in several sitcoms and comedy films, including Show Me Da Manny on GMA 7. He also played the role of a boxing trainer on the TV5 comedy-drama Beki Boxer. Unfulfilled incentives For his feat in the 1996 Summer Olympics, he received pledges of monetary and non-monetary incentives. He was able to receive from then-Manila Mayor Mel Lopez and from the Philippine Sports Commission. However not all of these pledges materialized as of 2021 including a pledge by the House of Representatives in 1996 and the title for the house and lot he received. Filmography Television Tarajing Pot Pot (ABS-CBN 2) GMA Supershow (GMA 7) - guest ASAP Natin To (ABS-CBN 2) Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN 2) Tropang Trumpo (TV5) – guest Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN 2) Richard Loves Lucy (ABS-CBN 2) Ispup (TV5) Da Body En Da Guard (ABS-CBN 2) Da Pilya En Da Pilot (ABS-CBN 2) Idol Ko Si Kap (GMA 7) OK Fine Whatever (ABS-CBN 2) OK Fine Oh Yes! (ABS-CBN 2) OK Fine Ito Ang Gusto Niyo (ABS-CBN 2) Kool Ka Lang (GMA 7) Magpakailanman (GMA 7) Kamao: Matira't Matibay (ABS-CBN 2) – co host Extra Challenge (GMA 7) Sabi Ni Nanay (SOLAR TV) Kemis: Kay Misis Umasa (SOLAR TV) Maynila (GMA 7) Baywalk (QTV 11) Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) – judge It's Showtime (ABS-CBN 2) – celebrity judge Everybodi Hapi (TV5) Pinoy Records Presents: Pinoy Extreme Talent (GMA 7) – judge Show