He is a pillar of comedy, a legend of Philippine television. But where is Jimmy Santos now? And why is he now selling street food on the street? Has the comedian really fallen into poverty? Watch the video until the end as we find out together what his real situation is today.

Jimmy Santos, whose real name is Jaimy Santos, is a well-known figure in both sports and entertainment in the Philippines. He was born on October 8, 1951, in Pateros, Rizal. Before entering showbiz, Jimmy Santos was a professional basketball player standing 6’2” tall. He was one of the key players of the Jose Rizal College Heavy Bombers who won the NCAA Championship in 1972, alongside Philip Cesar and David Cesar.

Afterward, he played in the MICAA for the Utex Weavers and in the PBA for the Seven Up Uncolas in 1975, where he played 13 games during the league’s inaugural season. After his basketball career, Jimmy entered showbiz in the late 1970s. He first appeared in the film Buntot with Fernando Poe Jr. in the 1980s.

He became more recognized as a comedian on TV shows like Iskul Bukol and Todas. In 1983, he began appearing as a guest on Eat Bulaga, eventually becoming a regular co-host in 1986, a role he held until 2022.

In 2021, Jimmy Santos launched his YouTube channel “Jimmy Saints,” where he shared his life experiences and personal insights. Today, he has over 763,000 subscribers.

In 2023, Jimmy moved to Canada and worked in the recycling industry. After a few years, he returned to the Philippines in 2025. Recently, the comedian was seen selling street food in a public area, and netizens praised him for trying out a difficult but dignified kind of business.

He now sells street food in a part of Nueva Ecija. In his latest YouTube vlog, Jimmy showed how hard it is to sell street food, explaining that it requires a lot of hard work, perseverance, and patience. He admitted that the job is tough and very hot, and sometimes he even gets caught in the rain.

He said it helps him in his daily life. He shared that he needs to be patient, because if he isn’t, he won’t have anything to eat. He also reminded customers to be honest when buying and paying, since there have been times when people fooled him—eating a lot but leaving without paying and just running off.

It can be remembered that Jimmy also went viral back in 2023 when he was seen collecting recyclables in Canada. Many people admired him because even though he was a famous celebrity in the Philippines, he wasn’t ashamed to show the kind of work he was doing abroad.

From the basketball court to film and noontime TV, and now to the streets selling food—Jimmy Santos has never been ashamed of his choices. As long as the work is honest and real, that’s what matters.

Some people think he’s fallen into poverty, but what they don’t know is—he is rich. Not in money, but in experience, dignity, and respect.

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