Dennis Padilla
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Dennis Padilla | |
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Member of the Caloocan City Council from 2nd District | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia February 9, 1962 Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines |
Political party | United Nationalist Alliance (2012–present) |
Other political affiliations | Aksyon Demokratiko (until 2012) |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 (incl. Julia Barretto) |
Parent(s) | Dencio Padilla Catalina Dominguez |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, radio broadcaster, politician |
Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (Tagalog pronunciation: [paˈdilja]), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. He was a Caloocan city councilor in 2001.[1]
He was elected councilor of Caloocan from 1998 to 2007. In the 2013 elections, he ran for Board Member in his home province, Laguna but lost. His partymates in the 3rd district includes actress and incumbent board member Angelica Jones, (former ABS-CBN) journalist Sol Aragones, first term congresswoman (Legislative District Representative), and ER Ejercito, the incumbent governor of Laguna.
In 2017, Padilla was appointed as one of the board members of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).[2]
Personal life
[edit]Padilla has seven children. In 1990, Padilla separated from Monina Gatus, after having 2 children. Eldest, Luis Emmanuel Gatus Baldivia finished Political Science and Government at De La Salle University in 2013, earning Master of Business Administration Public Administration at UP Diliman in 2020. He works as associate project officer at Development Academy of the Philippines. His eldest daughter is a trans woman, Diane Gatus with Diane Baldiva, born on January 2, 1990 and legally married Katx Balmes in USA.
With Padilla's mid-1990 relationship, he married Marjorie Barretto in 1995. Eldest Julia Barretto was born in 1997, while Claudia Isabelle was born on July 26, 1999 who released her first single "Stay" in 2007, signing with Viva Artists Agency as a talent. She finished Bachelor of Arts Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. Leon Marcux was born on April 2, 2003, and is a Dean's Lister, studying Marketing at University of Asia and the Pacific in 2023. On August 1, 2014, Padilla, assisted by Attorney Jose Virgilio "JV" Bautista, filed with RTC, Branch 126, Quezon City, a Petition to Annul a Court decision which allowed Claudia Isabelle to use Barretto instead of Baldivia as legal surname.[3]
In a 12 years romance, from 2009, Padilla's journey with former 2022 Mrs. Universe Australia[4]Linda Marie Gorton ended on July, 2020. Their son Gavin Simeon was born on August 29, 2012, graduating kindergarten in 2017 at Castle Ville Academy in Project 7, Quezon City. Madelyn, the second child was born on November 30, 2016. In an April 12, 2024 interview with Aster Amoyo, Padilla claimed their co-parenting with child support, which Linda Gorton denied.[5] Padilla also has 2 stepdaughters Dani Barretto, of Kier Legaspi and Rizzi Gorton, Linda's child with a previous romance.[6] In 2019, Dani Barretto wed Xavi Panlilio with child Millie, born in 2019.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Nardong Kutsero (1969)
- Asedillo (1971)
- Totoy Bato (1977)
- Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday (1984) Fundraiser
- Taray at Teroy (1988)
- Wanted: Pamilya Banal (1989)
- Michael and Madonna (1990)
- Humanap Ka ng Panget (1990)
- Shake, Rattle & Roll II ("Kulam" segment; 1990) - Living dead
- Robin Good: Sugod ng Sugod (1991)
- Pitong Gamol (1991) Pepeng
- Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (1991) - Mel
- Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991) - Nonong
- Maging Sino Ka Man (1991) - Lebag
- Andrew Ford Medina: 'Wag Kang Gamol! (1991)
- Onyong Majikero (1991) - Gabriel
- Darna (1991)
- Bad Boy II (1992) - Kamote
- Grease Gun Gang (1992) - Panyong Libog
- Blue Jeans Gang (1992)
- Mandurugas (1992) Binoy
- Miss Na Miss Kita: Utol Kong Hoodlum II (1992) Mel
- Alabang Girls (1992) Arthor
- Mahirap Maging Pogi (1992)
- Row 4: Ang Baliktorians (1993) Arnulfo "Aruy" Gonzales
- Astig (1993) Terio
- Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang (1993) Tembong
- Pusoy Dos (1994)
- Pintsik (1994) Mando
- Kalabog en Bosyo (1994) kalabog
- Cuadro de Jack (1994) Janggo
- Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye (1995) Panfilo
- Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos (1995) Stevan "Junior" Cruz Jr.
- Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto! (1996) Bogard
- A E I O U (1996) Father (uncredited)
- Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes (1997) Sergio
- Si Mokong, si Astig at si Gamol (1997) Astig
- Takot Ako sa Darling Ko! (1997) Angel
- Alamid: Ang Alamat (1998)
- Alipin ng Aliw (1998)
- Bilib Ako sa Iyo (1999) Lukas
- Pepeng Agimat (1999) Capt. Rustico 'Tikboy' Purgana
- Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback (2000) Bulag
- Basta Tricycle Driver ... Sweet Lover (2000)
- Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin (2000) Goyo
- Akala Mo ... (2002) Jun
- Ang Tanging Ina (2003) Eddie
- Asboobs: Asal Bobo (2003)
- Can This Be Love (2005) Tiyo Dodie
- D' Anothers (2005) Mr. Resureccion
- Binibining K (2006) Adrin
- My Only Ü (2008)
- Noy (2010)
- I Do (2010)
- Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010)
- Who's That Girl? (2011)
- The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011)
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
- Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (2012)
- Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion (2012)
- El Presidente (December 25, 2012)
- Ang Maestra (2013)
- Raketeros (2013) Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema
- Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak (2014) Wason
- Bride for Rent (2014)
- Echosherang Frog (2014)
- Maybe This Time (2014)
- Mariquina (2014)
- Praybeyt Benjamin 2 (2014)
- The Breakup Playlist (2015)
- Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2016) Professor at the Science Lab (U.P. Campus-Diliman)
- Can't Help Falling in Love (2017)
- Sanggano't Sanggago't Sanggwapo (2019)
- Pakboys Takusa (2020)
- Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) (2021)[8]
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1990–1991 | Love Me Doods | PTV | |
1990 | Mongolian Barbecue[9] | Himself / Guest | IBC |
1991–1993 | Lunch Date | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
1993–1995 | Salo Salo Together | ||
Haybol Rambol | |||
1993–1994 | Tondominium | ABC | |
1993 | Kate en Boogie | Boogie | GMA Network |
1996–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | ||
2000 | Goin Bayabas | IBC | |
2001–2004 | Whattamen | Yaki | ABS-CBN |
2001–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Gancho | GMA Network |
2002–2004 | Ispup | ABC | |
2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
2003 | Home Along Da Airport | Paktol | |
2005 | Bora: "Sons of the Beach" | Marlon | |
Maynila | GMA Network | ||
2006 | Crazy For You | Edgardo | ABS-CBN |
2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | RPN | |
Sabi ni Nanay | |||
2008 | Palos | Luigi | ABS-CBN |
Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | TV5 | |
2009 | Parekoy | Bart | ABS-CBN |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | |||
Sharon | Himself / Guest | ||
2010 | Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge | |
Wowowee | Himself / Guest | ||
Kokey @ Ako | Eduardo Reyes | ||
Wansapanataym | |||
2011 | Star Confessions | TV5 | |
Bagets: Just Got Lucky | |||
Sugo Mga Kapatid | |||
Maria la del Barrio | Chito Kayanan | ABS-CBN | |
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Tiyo Paeng | TV5 | |
Angelito: Batang Ama | Fulgencio "Pol" Dela Torre | ABS-CBN | |
2012 | Wako Wako | Tanyo "Tats" | |
Toda Max | Brutus | ||
2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Restituto "Resty" Francisco | |
Minute to Win It | Himself / Guest Player | ||
It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge | ||
Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Master Choo | ||
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Santan" | Pitong | |
Ikaw Lamang | Roman | ||
2015 | 2 ½ Daddies | TV5 | |
Forevermore | Alex Pante's father | ABS-CBN | |
2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Edgar Guzman | |
2015 | Karelasyon | Ariel | GMA Network |
2016 | Dear Uge | Tatey | |
2016–2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Wilson Chan | |
2016 | Usapang Real Love: "Relationship Goals" | Ricky | |
2017 | La Luna Sangre | Berto | ABS-CBN |
Tadhana: "Sundo" | Episode Guest | GMA Network | |
2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents Araw Gabi | Alonzo Verano | ABS-CBN |
Funny Ka, Pare Ko | Don Jovi | Cine Mo! | |
Ipaglaban Mo: "Ganti" | Marcelo Andres | ABS-CBN | |
Dear Uge: "Isang Takong, Isang Sagot" | Toto Salvador | GMA Network | |
2019 | Pepito Manaloto | Carlos Afuang | |
Magkaagaw | Mark Veloso | ||
2020 | Bawal Na Game Show | Himself / Contestant | TV5 |
2022 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Mang Adong | GMA Network |
2023-present | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Police Maj. Vincent Policarpio |
Radio shows
[edit]- Eat All You Can (104.7 Brigada News FM, formerly DZXL 558 kHz)
References
[edit]- ^ Comedian Vs Jukebox Singer[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dennis Padilla appointed MTRCB board member". ABS-CBN News. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (August 1, 2014). "Dennis Padilla questions Claudia Barretto's change of surname". Yahoo!. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ De Jesus, Chi (March 4, 2022). "Mrs. Universe Re-launches in Australia with New National Director". australianfilipina.com.au. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Yap, Jade (April 29, 2024). "Dennis Padilla's ex-partner Linda Marie Gorton denies co-parenting setup with the actor". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Bravo, Frances (March 2, 2024). "Get to know Dennis Padilla's seven kids". GMA New Media. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Bueno, Leah (October 16, 2022). "Marjorie, Dani Barretto greet Kier Legaspi's mom a happy birthday". ABS-CBN Digital Media. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Sanggano, Sanggago't, Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Official Trailer, 26 November 2021, retrieved 2021-11-27
- ^ "Primetime Sunday". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. June 17, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
Mongolian Barbecue "Father's Day Celebration"
External links
[edit]- 1962 births
- Living people
- Duterte administration personnel
- Filipino actor-politicians
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Male actors from Metro Manila
- Metro Manila city and municipal councilors
- Notre Dame Educational Association alumni
- Actors from Caloocan
- GMA Network personalities
- ABS-CBN personalities
- TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities