BJ “Tolits” Forbes
BJ “Tolits” Forbes is a Filipino actor and comedian best remembered as one of the country’s most iconic child stars of the 2000s. He first rose to fame after winning in Eat Bulaga’s “That’s My Boy,” but it was his viral “Tolits” Tide commercial that made him a household name across the Philippines.
Following the massive popularity of the ad, BJ became a regular on Eat Bulaga’s Little Miss Philippines segment and later joined the comedy-variety show Tropang Trumpo. With his unmistakable charm, humor, and expressive acting, he appeared in multiple television series, fantasy dramas, and children’s shows under GMA Network.
Today, BJ continues to act in supporting and comedic roles while balancing life outside showbiz. He remains one of the most memorable child stars of his generation, fondly remembered for the character “Tolits” that defined an era of Philippine advertising.
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Notable Works
Television:
- Eat Bulaga! – “That’s My Boy” winner, regular appearances
- Tropang Trumpo
- Ful Haus
- Majika
- Fantastikids
- Encantadia (younger roles)
- Dear Uge (guest roles)
- Pepito Manaloto (guest roles)
Film:
- Ispiritista: Itay May Moomoo!
- Enteng Kabisote series
- Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
Achievements
- Winner of Eat Bulaga’s That’s My Boy (2005)
- Became one of the most recognizable child commercial stars in Philippine history
- Starred in top-rating GMA fantasy and comedy shows
- Built a solid career transition from commercials to TV and film
- Widely recognized as an enduring Filipino pop-culture figure
Life and Public Image
- Maintains a friendly and grounded presence both on and off screen
- Known for being approachable and humorous
- Still participates in nostalgia features and reunion segments with former child stars
- Loved by Filipino audiences who grew up with his famous “Tolits” persona
Fun Facts
- His Tide commercial is still shared on social media today as a nostalgic classic
- One of the most successful That’s My Boy alumni
- Often appears in throwback content and interviews revisiting his child star era
- Recognized even by younger generations thanks to viral rewatches of his commercials