IN PHOTOS: The evolution of Atom Araullo
Filipino journalist Atom Araullo is a certified multi-hyphenate. He added “actor” to his long list of credentials and impressive resumé.
Atom Araullo
Alfonso Tomas, popularly known as “Atom” is a multi-awarded journalist, TV host, model, triathlete, United Nations advocate, and now a newbie actor and scriptwriter.
Young Atom
Atom started way too early in his career. At the age of 12, he hosted GMA's tele-magazine television show for preteens '5 and Up.'
5 and Up
Throwback to the year 1994! Young Atom considers his “epic” interview with rock band Eraserheads as one of the highlights of his life.
Reporter
The kiddie host debuted as a TV reporter in 'ATOMic Sports,' a segment in GMA's flagship news program '24 Oras.'
Model
Atom displayed a lot of potential, not only in the media industry, but also in the world of show business.
Student Activist
The UP Diliman student was born to an activist family. He grew up battling the Marcos dictatorship with his parents. He considers this chapter of his life a “true milestone” and “one of the proudest moments.”
Personalities
He has interviewed international personalities. One of them is Canadian pop rock country band The Moffats.
Journalist
Atom has a decade of Journalistic experience. He became a trending topic worldwide when he did a daring coverage of Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in Tacloban in 2013.
UNHCR advocate
Apart from being a media personality, he is also an advocate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and environmental conservation, focusing on marine ecosystems.
World traveller
The TV reporter enjoys globetrotting, and documenting his experiences through photo journalism.
Network transfer
After a decade, the TV host bade goodbye to the Kapamilya network to “explore emerging opportunities and challenges beyond the organization.”
Kapuso
There is no place like home. Atom returned to where it all started. He is now part of the award-winning team - GMA News and Public Affairs.
Actor
The Kapuso journalist surprised everyone when he accepted the lead role in Mike de Leon's independent film 'Citizen Jake.' Not only did he explore acting, he was also one of the scriptwriters.
