Le Chazz
Le Chazz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Vargas Yuzon May 10, 1977 |
| Died | May 1, 2021 (aged 43) |
| Occupations | Comedian, television host, actor |
| Years active | 2000s–2021 |
Richard Vargas Yuzon (May 10, 1977 – May 1, 2021), known professionally as Le Chazz, was a Filipino stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. He became widely known for his appearances in comedy programs on Philippine television and as a co-host of the game show Wowowin hosted by Willie Revillame.[1]
He also appeared in ABS-CBN comedy shows including Banana Split: Extra Scoop and Banana Nite.[2]
Early life
Richard Vargas Yuzon, who would later take on the professional name of Le Chazz, was born on May 10, 1977.[3][4][5]
He developed an interest in comedy at an early age and later pursued stand-up comedy performances in comedy bars across Metro Manila.[6]
Career
Le Chazz began his career performing in stand-up comedy venues and eventually transitioned to television appearances.[7]
He appeared in ABS-CBN comedy shows such as Banana Split: Extra Scoop in 2011 and later in Banana Nite in 2013.[8]
In 2018, he joined the cast of the GMA Network variety game show Wowowin, hosted by Willie Revillame, where he gained wider recognition as a television comedian.[9] He continued appearing on the show as co-host until 2019.[10]
His last public appearance was a return in Revillame's Wowowin as a guest in February 2021.[10]
Death
On May 1, 2021, Le Chazz was found dead inside his home in Quezon City.[4][11] According to a close friend, AJ Tamiza, Le Chazz might have died due to complication from diabetes.[3][12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Banana Split: Extra Scoop | Guest comedian |
| 2013 | Banana Nite | Guest |
| 2018–2019 | Wowowin | Co-host / comedian |
References
- ^ "Komedyanteng si Le Chazz pumanaw na". GMA Network. May 2, 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Le Chazz". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (2 May 2021). "Le Chazz, nag-iwan ng sulat at tula para sa best friend na si AJ Tamiza" [Le Chazz, left a letter and poem to best friend AJ Tamiza]. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ a b Pornel, Atom. "Pumanaw na stand-up comedian na si Le Chazz, nakatakdang i-cremate ngayong araw" [Dead stand-up come Le Chazz, scheduled to be cremated today]. Pikapika (in Filipino). Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Le Chazz Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Comedian Le Chazz passes away". PhilNews. May 2, 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Le Chazz television appearances". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Banana Split: Extra Scoop cast". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Le Chazz joins Wowowin". GMA Network. May 2, 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b Santiago, Ervin (2 May 2021). "Dating co-host ni Willie na si Le Chazz pumanaw na sa edad na 43" [Former co-host of Willie Le Chazz dies at age 43]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Komedyanteng si Le Chazz pumanaw na" [Comedian Le Chazz passes away]. GMA Network (in Filipino). May 2, 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Le Chazz may iniwang liham para sa kaibigan" [Le Chazz left a message to a friend]. GMA Network (in Filipino). May 3, 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2024.