Lance Joseph Martinez

Comedy Icon Conan O’Brien Touches Down in the Philippines for Conan O’Brien Must Go

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<p>The comedy legend is in the Philippines!</p><p>American comedian and television host <strong>Conan O’Brien</strong> has officially arrived in the Philippines to film scenes for the upcoming season of his <strong>Emmy</strong>-winning <strong>HBO Ma</strong>x travel series,<strong> <em>Conan O’Brien Must Go</em></strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760339796218SnapInsta.to_564251017_18534975037010833_4446076232377667786_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @teamcoco</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In an Instagram post on Monday, O’Brien excitedly shared the news, writing, “<em>Mabuhay</em>, Philippines! Just landed in Manila to shoot #ConanOBrienMustGo and I’ve already met so many amazing people.”</p><p>The comedian also uploaded several photos taken with fans during his shoot at <strong>Bonifacio Global City </strong>in <strong>Taguig</strong>, where local supporters warmly welcomed him.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760339827518SnapInsta.to_563212434_18534975046010833_4602726344124769549_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @teamcoco</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Conan O’Brien Must Go</em> is a travel documentary series featuring the former late-night talk show host as he explores various cultures and meets fans around the world. The show serves as a spin-off of his podcast <em><strong>Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend</strong></em> and a continuation of his beloved <strong><em>Conan Without Borders</em></strong> travel specials that originally aired on his <strong>TBS</strong> show <em><strong>Conan</strong></em>.</p><p>In its first season, O’Brien traveled to <strong>Norway, Argentina, Thailand, </strong>and <strong>Ireland</strong>. Following its success, the series was renewed in May 2024 for a second season, which premiered on May 8, 2025, featuring his adventures in <strong>Spain, New Zealand,</strong> and <strong>Austria</strong>.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZZqIhp61i/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A470109.00000000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="639" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The show has earned critical acclaim, winning<strong> Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program</strong> at the <strong>76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards</strong> for the “Ireland” episode, and later taking home the <strong>Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special award </strong>at the <strong>77th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.</strong></p><p>Before becoming a household name as a host, O’Brien built his comedic foundation as a writer for <strong><em>Saturday Night Live</em></strong> from 1988 to 1991 and for <strong><em>The Simpsons</em></strong> from 1991 to 1993.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760339904680SnapInsta.to_563836356_18534975055010833_6576122024559423942_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @teamcoco</span></span></span></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@teamcoco</strong></p>

<p>Comedy legend Conan O’ Brien is in Manila to shoot for "Conan O’Brien Must Go."</p>

Comedy legend Conan O’ Brien is in Manila to shoot for "Conan O’Brien Must Go."

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published Oct 13, 2025 03:25 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 13, 2025 03:27 PM PHT

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