Asia Agcaoili Filipino actress, model, journalist, radio and television presenter. Date of Birth: 20.09.1983 Country: Philippines

Biography of Asia Agcaoili

Asia Agcaoili is a Filipino actress, model, journalist, radio, and television host. She is most well-known for her work on television, where she has participated in several high-profile projects and established herself as a vibrant personality.

Early Life and Education
Born on September 20, 1983, in Isabela, Philippines, Asia Agcaoili was originally named Junelyn Alexis Agcaoili. She received her education at the University of the Philippines.

Career and Personal Life
After completing her education, Asia moved to the Netherlands, where she and her partner Bram van der Kolk had a son named Xander. In 2009, she married Bram. Later, the couple relocated to New Zealand, where Bram was arrested in relation to the 'Megaupload' case.

Throughout her career, Asia was involved in various fields. She was a member of the singing group 'Viva Hot Babes,' known for their provocative music videos. She also participated in the reality show 'Singles,' where she not only agreed to have breast augmentation but also approved its live broadcast. Asia later joined the cast of another reality show, GMA Network's 'Extra Challenge,' where she faced criticism and opposition from conservative moralists.

Asia also had a career in radio as a DJ for Magic 89.9 until January 2007. She worked as a journalist-columnist for 'FHM Philippines,' writing a column called 'Asia's Sex Confidential,' which focused on love, sex, and human relationships. Asia has always been open and candid about intimate matters, even revealing her bisexuality.

In addition to her television and radio work, Asia made appearances on the popular ABS-CBN show 'Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis.' She also portrayed a villainous character in the ABS-CBN project 'Till Death Do Us Part.' Notably, she starred in the first Filipino sex education film, 'Sex Guru.'

Controversies
On March 9, 2003, Asia accidentally exposed part of her breast during a live broadcast on MTV Asia. As a result, she was suspended from air for 20 days by the 'Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.' Although the incident was deemed accidental, it was considered controversial and warranted disciplinary action.

Asia's career also included hosting the project 'Pinoy Big Brother: Si Kuya, KaBarkada Mo' on Studio 23. The show featured highlights from the previous night's episode, audience polls, parodies, and live broadcasts from the set.

Asia also appeared in the ABS-CBN series 'Vietnam Rose,' collaborating with her colleague from 'Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis,' Maricel Soriano. Additionally, she hosted the midday show 'iPBA' on ABC, which showcased various aspects of the Philippine Basketball Association, including sports news and interviews with league representatives.