Yamyam Gucong
Born	William Goc-ong[1][2] (1993-12-08) December 8, 1993 (age 31) Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines
Occupations	Comedian actor
Years active	2019–present
Agent	ABS-CBN Star Hunt Management (2019 (2019)–2024) ABS-CBN Star Magic (2022 (2022)–2024)
Known for	Pinoy Big Brother Otso Big Winner
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Partner	Elaine Toradio
Children	2
YouTube information
Channel	Yamyam Gucong
Years active	2020–present
Genre	Vlog
Subscribers	155 thousand[3]
Total views	1.49 million[3]
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers 2020
Last updated: 10 May 2024
Website	Yamyam Gucong on Twitter Yamyam Gucong on Instagram Yamyam Gucong on TikTok

William Goc-ong^[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈgukɔŋ]; born December 8, 1993), professionally known as Yamyam Gucong, is a Filipino comedian and actor known for winning the Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso.^[4][5]

Yamyam was born on December 8, 1993, in Brgy. Anonang in the town of Inabanga, Bohol, Philippines. Before winning Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, he stopped pursuing education at fifth grade in order to sustain his family's financial needs. He worked several jobs in Cebu such as a water-delivery man and as a house help. On August 12, 2018, Gucong auditioned as an adult housemate in the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. He later landed a spot as a housemate on January 8, 2019, and eventually became the show's big winner.^[6][7]

After their temporary exit, Yamyam appeared on several mall shows, and guested several ABS-CBN shows. He was also cast in a supporting role in the Filipino sit-com Home Sweetie Home.^[8][9] In May 2019, Gucong appeared on the Pinoy Big Brother: Otso album entitled "Ang Soundtrack ng Bahay Mo" on the track "Ikaw Ang Pinili ng Puso Ko" alongside his fellow batchmate, Fumiya Sankai.^[10][11]

After PBB, Yamyam appeared in several TV Shows of ABS-CBN, including his first dramatic acting stint in Maalaala Mo Kaya, episode entitled "Bukid", which showed his life story prior to his PBB stint. He starred alongside veteran actors, Lito Pimentel and Glenda Garcia; and ex-PBB housemates Yong Muhajil, Banjo Dangalan and Wealand Ferrer. The episode received a good feedback from viewers, and trended in the Philippines and Worldwide.^[12][13]

In 2020, he hosted an online digital show, "Tipid Nation", which was aired on ABS-CBN YouTube channel and ABS-CBN Facebook Page produced by TVDG. This digital show gives advices on how we can save money on such situations, such as buying new clothes for Job Interviews and Street food Hacks.^{[14] [15]}

He was also hosting a travel digital show in TFC Online, entitled "Highway Harvest", along with his friend and ex-PBB housemate, Fumiya Sankai. This show premiered on April 9, 2020, and is one of the most viewed shows in TFC Online.^[16][17]

He is also included in an Online show entitled "Usapang Lalaki" every 12nn in Star Hunt Kumu account. This is together with Argel Saycon and discusses various topics related to men.^[18]

He was also cast in 2020 MMFF entry, "Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim". This is also his first movie in his entire showbiz career.^[19]

He is also cast in the IWantTFC Series "Hoy, Love You!" together with Joross Gamboa and Roxanne Guinoo, and ex-PBB OTSO housemates Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza.^[20]

After 5 years since PBB Otso, Gucong decided not to renew his contract with Star Magic, making him a freelance artist. He is now accepting acting projects that is closer to his home. He also landed a lead role in the movie "Beauty and Bert" as Bert, a college student who has love interest Beauty, a famous girl in school. ^[21]

After PBB, he got his condominium unit prize, which is sponsored by Suntrust.^[22][23][24]

He also built his own bakeshop business named "Yamito's Bakeshop". He used his prize money to invest in it. The first branch of the bakeshop, which is located in his hometown in Inabanga opened on December 8, 2019, which coincided on his 26th birthday. After few months, he opened another branch in Ubay, Bohol last March 8, 2020.^[25][26]

Gucong had been in a relationship with Elaine Toradio, his non-showbiz girlfriend, where he proposed to her in October 2021.^[27] It was revealed in December 2021 that he was to have a child with Toradio,^[28] to which they welcomed a baby daughter on February 21, 2022.^[29]

• FumiYam in Singapore (October 20, 2019)
• Fumiya Amazing ‘Di Ba? (as guest with Lou Yanong and Andre Brouillette) (November 15, 2019)
• A Beautiful LAYF in Baliwag (November 24, 2019)

• Yamyam Gucong at IMDb
• Yamyam Gucong's channel on YouTube