Age, Biography and Wiki
Sam Y.G. (Samir Gogna) was born on 18 August, 1984 in Quezon City, Philippines, is a Filipino radio and television personality. Discover Sam Y.G.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Samir Gogna |
| Occupation |
Radio and television personality, TV host |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
18 August, 1984 |
| Birthday |
18 August |
| Birthplace |
Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 18 August.
He is a member of famous television personality with the age 39 years old group.
Sam Y.G. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Sam Y.G. height not available right now. We will update Sam Y.G.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sam Y.G.'s Wife?
His wife is Essa Santos (2022)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Essa Santos (2022) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sam Y.G. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Y.G. worth at the age of 39 years old? Sam Y.G.’s income source is mostly from being a successful television personality. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Sam Y.G.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
television personality |
Sam Y.G. Social Network
Timeline
Samir Gogna, known professionally as Sam YG (short for Samir Young Guy), and also known as his character Shivaker (born August 18, 1984), is a Filipino radio and television personality.
He was one of the three Boys Night Out hosts on Magic 89.9 along with Tony Toni and Slick Rick.
He was also a co-host for Eat Bulaga!.
Gogna was born and raised in the Philippines; he is a fourth-generation Indian Filipino: his family are Catholics originating from Jaipur, India.
He has an older brother and a younger sister.
Gogna attended Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college.
Gogna aspired to become a lawyer when he was a teenager, which led him to pursue a degree in legal management.
Gogna became a target of bullying during his youth because he was Indian.
His peers called him Bumbay (Filipino ethnic slur for Indians), 5-6 (Indian loan shark) and mabaho (Tagalog for "Smelly") based on Filipino stereotypes about Indians.
In 2003, 19-year-old Samir Gogna successfully auditioned for the Junior Jock program of Magic 89.9.
Being the youngest among the Junior Jocks, his bosses nicknamed him "Young Guy", which he adopted into his radio name, Sam YG (Samir Young Guy).
After graduating from Ateneo de Manila University, Gogna worked with several television networks including Hero, Studio 23's Wazzup Wazzup, QTV, and CNN Philippines.
In 2006, he became a DJ for Magic 89.9.
He joined Tony Toni and Slick Rick in Boys' Night Out, taking the place of King DJ Logan.
Shivaker, Sam YG's alter ego, first appeared in Boys' Night Out.
Shivaker was an Indian love guru who wore a turban and spoke with a thick Indian accent.
In 2009, Shivaker had his first television appearance in Cool Center as a relationship expert.
In August 2009, Shivaker and Tony Toni appeared as contestants in the Eat Bulaga! segment, "Pinoy Henyo".
The studio audience were so fascinated with Shivaker that he was invited to be a host of Eat Bulaga!; he also became a host of Diz Iz It!.
In April 2010, Gogna gave up his Indian nationality and became a Filipino citizen.
In July 2015, he was featured on the cover of Men's Health Philippines.
In January 2016, after the last segment Dancing in Tandem replacing ATM with the Baes, Sam YG departed Eat Bulaga! to focus on his career as a DJ.
