Blakdyak, born Joey Amoto Formaran in 1969, was a Filipino actor, comedian, and reggae singer known as “The King of Pinoy Reggae”. Born in Olongapo, Zambales, he started singing in high school and earned money from comedian-performers. He formed his own band and became the first local solo reggae act to achieve success. Blakdyak received his first Platinum Record Award and won awards at the 1998 Awit Awards.
