He is Charlie “Atong” Ang, more commonly known as Atong Ang. He is a businessman, known in the world of isabong (online cockfighting). In other words, he is a gambling tycoon. He has black eyes and black hair.

He was born on August 29, 1957, and is currently 67 years old. He was born in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Many people wonder about his nationality because of his surname, but he is Filipino.

One of the controversies surrounding Atong Ang was his involvement with former President Joseph Estrada during the impeachment trial. Atong came under the spotlight when he was named in a plunder case under then-President Erap Estrada. He was charged for helping the former president acquire Php130 million (around $2.6 million) in tobacco taxes in 1999, which he eventually admitted in court.

After his admission, he agreed to return Php25 million (around $510,000) to the government. This amount was said to be his alleged share from the tax cut. However, being charged with plunder is a serious offense that carries a penalty of life imprisonment. Atong Ang pleaded guilty and his charge was downgraded to bribery by the anti-graft court, the Sandiganbayan. He was later sentenced to six years in prison for corruption charges.

After Estrada’s impeachment in 2001, Atong flew to the United States, where he was found and arrested by U.S. authorities while gambling in Las Vegas. He was placed under house arrest and later extradited back to the Philippines in 2006.

Atong also became well known for promoting cockfighting in the Philippines. He co-founded the Ultimate Fighting Cock Championship (UFCC) and helped finance cockfighting teams that competed in various tournaments.

In 2018, then-President Rodrigo Duterte revealed in a speech that he asked Atong Ang for help in stopping illegal gambling, noting that Atong was once the number one gambler from Davao. Atong Ang called himself a “legal gambling lord.” This was during the time when online casinos were gaining popularity—though they are now banned due to widespread addiction.

Many netizens and fans continue to ask: what is the real relationship between businessman Atong Ang and actress Gretchen Barretto?

According to both of them, they are close friends and business partners, and there is no romantic involvement between them.

Recently, photos and stories spread on social media showing Atong Ang frequently with actress Sunshine Cruz. They admitted to being in a relationship, and it’s obvious that the two are happy together, saying that they love each other.

Many people are also curious: how rich is Atong Ang, really?

Atong Ang is an extremely wealthy businessman—a billionaire. His residence isn’t just a regular home; it’s like a palace, fitting for someone with a multibillion net worth.

Let’s start with his Php1 billion mansion.

Atong Ang’s home is more like a palace than an ordinary house, with a jaw-dropping estimated value of Php1 billion. With its grandeur, it feels like walking into a luxury resort. His mega-mansion includes a private swimming pool, personal gym, and a massive garden filled with imported plants and trees. There are even reports that each room in the mansion has its own theme, and all the furnishings are custom-made from different countries.

Aside from that, he owns several prime properties in exclusive villages in Metro Manila like Forbes Park and Dasmariñas Village. There are also rumors that he owns vacation houses in popular tourist destinations.

Atong Ang is truly incredibly wealthy.

Many people also ask about his total net worth.

In 2022, it was reported that his isabong earnings alone reached Php3 billion in just a single month—not including his other businesses. As of 2025, his estimated net worth is around Php2 billion.

Just this week, news spread in mainstream media linking Atong Ang to the mysterious deaths of over 100 missing sabongeros (cockfighters). Atong Ang firmly denied the accusations, claiming he has a clear conscience and that the allegations made by Elias “Totoy” are untrue.