For example, he was responsible for giving "Wowowee" host Willie Revillame a good break on television through "S.S.T.," a noontime variety show he created and directed in the 90’s. Then came Dennis Padilla and Bayani Agbayani.

"I usually gave these hosts our show’s heavy segments only to realize that I was the one who wasn’t appearing on TV anymore," recalled Randy.

He was also responsible for making an actor out of Dagul. According to him, while he was resting inside their dressing room after "MTB" one time, he saw a short man walked by. He startled him.

"After I interviewed him and made him act in front of me, I called Raymart and told him I have an actor for him. That was the reason he became a regular at ‘Kool Ka Lang,’" said Randy.

His flair for finding talent could also be attributed to his years of working with his father who was a very talented filmmaker during his time, the late Pablo Santiago. Randy used to be an assistant director to his father during the 80’s. He was more than qualified for the job because actually he has a degree in Communication Arts, major in Filmmaking, from De La Salle University.

"Kasama na ako nang ginagawa yung ‘Daniel Bartolo,’ ‘Sapang Bato’ at lahat ng Fernando Poe Jr. movies. I also worked in Nora Aunor’s ‘Annie Sabungera’ and I was even the voice of the roster," laughed Randy as he recalled his directing days. He already was the second unit director of his father when they were shooting "Bad Boys From The Dyangas" and was on his way to becoming a full–blown feature film director.

Unfortunately for the film industry, his filmmaking career was sidetracked by a movie he worked in entitled "Ninja Kids." He sang its theme song "You’ve Got The Power" that became an instant hit. Then it was followed by "Hindi Magbabago" which is now considered one of the classic hit songs among Filipino music lovers.

"Nakadaya ako," smiled Randy. "So sabi ko I’ll sing first. Kaya napunta ako to singing. My father was hopeful that I would follow in his footsteps then because Rowell was acting and I was the one shooting movies with him."

His father was then discouraging him to pursue a singing career especially since he was just making R280 a night with a showband.

But Randy hit gold as a singer and became a local pop icon with hit songs after hit songs and packed concerts here and abroad. But he didn’t just become a recording artist or a performer; he also dabbled in a little bit of acting and soon became a popular figure on television as a TV host of different variety shows.

And after more than 20 years, Randy Santiago has gone back to one of his first love which is directing in ABS–CBN’s soon to be aired sitcom entitled "Aalog-alog."

With an original concept from veteran TV director Edgar Mortiz, "Aalog-alog" is about two neighbors who were once both working in Japan. It tackles the funny relationship of Pokwang who was able to marry a rich Japanese and whose house is modern and livable; while Keanna Reeves’ house is termite –riddled and literally tipping over to different sides depending where the people living in her home are standing!

"I’ve always wanted to direct; in fact kung maalala ninyo nang inumpisahan namin yung kay Raymart Santiago ‘Kool Ka Lang.’ Kami ang unang gumawa nun pero ayaw ng Channel 2 na mag-direct ako for Channel 7. Kaya yung mga pangalan na Jack at Gina lumitaw," he laughed. "Direk Bobot recommended me...sabi niya ako na lang daw bahala."

"Aalog-alog" also stars Ya Chang, Jayson Gainza, Zanjoe Marudo, John Pratts, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson.

A side story of "Aalog-alog" is among Keanna and Jayson, Zanjoe and John. The three boys mentioned were working in Japan because of Keanna. But they got in trouble with immigration officer Ya Chang who pursued them. The three disguised as geishas but one of the policemen was attracted to John Pratts as a woman. When he was going to rape him, John proved himself to be a man which caused the police to have a heart attack. They then implicated Ya Chang. Ya Chang’s solution then was to pay for the three men’s airfare and join them in hiding in the Philippines.

"Una, ayaw nilang tumira with Keanna because of her dilapidated house. But after they saw Keanna’s sexy borders they changed their minds. Kahit wala silang kuwarto at sa gilid ng bahay matulog, okay lang kaya aalog-alog din ang bahay," related Randy.

So how was it working with new actors?

"Well, everyone of them has his own comedic skills. It’s just a matter of using their certain skills to benefit the show. Dito si Pokwang toned down at hindi maingay. Puro asaran lang dito pero iniiwasan ang maingay sa ere," explained Randy.

"Besides, they’ve attended workshops for the show. Hindi naman kukunin ang kahinaan nila, rather, you will work on their strengths. Kung hindi kaya, hindi ipapagawa. Yung kaya ang ipapagawa!"

Randy is devoting his time as a director and not as an actor in "Aalog-alog." He doesn’t even plan of doing cameo appearances citing his goal of focusing more on his job behind the camera. Besides, according to him, he has another show entitled "TFC-KAT" which is solely for TFC subscribers around the world.

Randy stressed though that "Aalog-alog" wouldn’t take away his time from his singing career. He is still maintaining his Wednesday gigs at Ratsky and Saturday’s and Sunday’s will be for his other singing gigs.

So does he think he is better now than his father?

"I don’t think I’m as good as my father. Kasi naka-focus siya. He is very focused on directing...that’s why I’m purely a director in ‘Aaalog-alog’ because I want my fullest attention behind the camera. Besides this is a good show; because we have young comedians and actors."

Randy Santiago also composed "Aalog-alog’s" theme song. But as of press time, it is still not certain whether he will sing the catchy song or the three boys will.

"Aalog-alog" is said to take over the timeslot of "Gudtaym" when it airs. While the latter will transfer to a Saturday timeslot.