Dennis Trillo
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Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho (born on May 12, 1981 in Quezon City, Philippines), more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

. In 2006, he won three Best Actor trophies.

Life and career

His career in entertainment started in 2000 at ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

, when he was introduced in the 10th batch of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now known as Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...

). He was seen in the television soap opera Pangako Sayo & Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan where he played the confidante of one of the lead stars.

He used to be in a rock band called Moyg.

He transferred to GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 wherein he became one of its contract stars. He was cast in several television outings like Kahit Kailan, Twin Hearts and Love to Love.

In 2004, he became one of the lead stars in the telefantasya (fantasy-themed TV series) Mulawin
Mulawin
Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...

. He made his film debut in Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941 is a drama, romance, and war movie released in Philippines in 2004 and is a story of love, betrayal and honor in wartime set in the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines during World War II...

, where he portrayed a cross-dressing spy for the Hukbalahap
Hukbalahap
The Hukbalahap , was the military arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines , formed in 1942 to fight the Japanese Empire's occupation of the Philippines during World War II. It fought a second war from 1946 to 1954 against the pro-Western leaders of their newly independent country...

 during the advent of the Japanese invasion in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. For Aishite Imasu, he received several awards and citations including Best Supporting Actor from the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival and Best Actor trophies from the Film Academy of the Philippines, the PMPC Star Awards For Movies, and the Young Critics Circle. He was also included in the third installment of Mano Po.

In 2005 Trillo was part of the TV adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comic, Darna, where he played the love interest of both the titular super-heroine as well as her archenemy Valentina. He was later part of the drama anthology Now and Forever: Agos. That same year he reprised his role for Mulawin: The Movie, and was also in the film Blue Moon. He won best actor trophies that year.

Trillo was again cast as a lead in Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...

, where he portrayed the Sapirian prince, Raquim. Midway through the series, GMA Network management announced that Trillo would be pulled out of Etheria to once again star in Majika, another fantasy-themed television series, but Trillo was allowed to complete Etheria.

Aside from his television show, Trillo also starred in the horror-suspense film Pamahiin. GMA also included him as a co-host for the network's noontime show "SOP" where he also plays drums as part of the show's Starband. He made a "Lenten Presentation" in GMA-7 entitled "Unico Hijo" which he played the role of Agnes, son of a well-known politician in their province who is gay, and has AIDS.

On 2007, Trillo was started doing Kulam for Regal Films. On August 21, 2007, he started taping for GMA-7's fantaserye Zaido.

On April 27, 2008, 5,000 spectators viewed the "Battle of Mactan" play, with Dennis Trillo playing Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer. He was born in Sabrosa, in northern Portugal, and served King Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the "Spice Islands" ....

 at the Mactan, Cebu
Cebu
Cebu is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands...

 Shrine,.

On May 12, 2008, Dennis Trillo joined an afternoon soap, Pablo Gomez's "Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela...

".

In Late 2008, Trillo starred in "Gagambino
Gagambino
Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...

" where he played the main character. The series ended in early 2009.

In 2009, after Gagambino, he starred in the comedy, "Adik Sa'Yo
Adik Sa'Yo
Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on...

" and as Pancho in Darna
Darna (2009 TV series)
Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo...

. Trillo replaced Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

 as one of the hosts in StarStruck V
StarStruck (season 5)
The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo...

.

In 2010, Trillo began co-hosting the GMA Variety Program, Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

. He appeared on Sine Novela Presents: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak. In 2011, he appeared on the GMA Fantaserye, Dwarfina
Dwarfina
Dwarfina is a telefantasya produced by GMA Network starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo. The show was originally to be aired November 2010 but was postponed to January 10, 2011. The show premiered on January 12, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original airdate...

.

Personal life

Trillo was born to Florita Florencio Ho and Abelardo Leslie Ho. He's father is chinese and his mother is filipino. Trillo finished his high school in Jose Abad Santos Memorial School in Quezon City, and he spent his grade school years Grade 1-7 at the Ateneo De Manila University. He has a B.A. in International Studies from Miriam College.

Trillo has a son with Carlene Aguilar born in September 2007.

Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
2011 Spooky Nights: Kalaro
Spooky Nights
Spooky Nights is a comedy-horror show, created and developed by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode on March 26 on GMA Network and April 2, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.-Plot:...

 
Chris GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Sinner or Saint
Sinner or Saint (TV series)
Sinner or Saint is a Philippine correctional-theme drama series produced by GMA Network starring Dennis Trillo, Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Polo Ravales...

 
Raul Marcelo
Maestra Martin Ortega
Dwarfina
Dwarfina
Dwarfina is a telefantasya produced by GMA Network starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo. The show was originally to be aired November 2010 but was postponed to January 10, 2011. The show premiered on January 12, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original airdate...

 
Lyndon Valencia
2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po
Jillian: Namamasko Po
Jillian: Namamasko Po! is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network. It stars Jillian Ward, Claudine Barreto, Wendell Ramos, and Michael V. Since the show is a Christmas special, it was originally only supposed to last until January 7, 2011 but was moved until January 21, 2011. It premiered on...

 
Danny Evangelista
Endless Love
Endless Love (Philippine TV series)
Endless Love is a Philippine drama adaptation of the Korean drama Autumn in My Heart. It premiered on June 28, 2010 starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera as the ill-fated Johnny and Jenny, under the direction of Mac Alejandre.-Plot:...

Andrew Tantoco
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas
Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

 
Himself
Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

 : Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak is a 1990 FAMAS award winning and critically acclaimed Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka.-Plot:A teenage boy befriends a starlet who is having an affair with an ambitious mayor. As the elections are on the horizon, the mayor's wife wants him to get rid of his mistress...

Levi Ramiro
2006–2010 SOP Rules Co-Host
2009 StarStruck V
StarStruck (season 5)
The fifth season of StarStruck premiered on November 15, 2009. The show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo...

 
Himself/Host
Darna
Darna (2009 TV series)
Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo...

 
Pancho Macaspac
Adik Sa'Yo
Adik Sa'Yo
Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on...

 
Raphael Domingo
Sugat ng Kahapon
Sugat ng Kahapon
Sugat Ng Kahapon is the fourth Lenten presentation APT has produced starring Dennis Trillo, although it is the company’s first Lenten project with Marian Rivera who has had a long record of working with APT Entertainment Inc.’s sister company Tape Inc., having started in the afternoon soaps it...

 
Sonny
2008 Gagambino
Gagambino
Carlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...

Gabino "Bino" Bayani / Gagambino
Dear Friend
Dear Friend
Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

 
Edison
Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

: Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka
Magdusa Ka is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela...

Rodolfo "Rod" Henson
E.S.P.
E.S.P. (TV series)
E.S.P. is a horror Philippine drama by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado. The series premiered on February 7, 2008 and ended on May 8 of the same year...

Jared
2008–Present Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang
Bubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...

 
Cast Member
2007 Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network . Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...

 
Guest Role
2007 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider...

 
Blue Zaido/Gallian Magdalion
Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

: Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero,...

Stan Illustre
Super Twins
Super Twins
Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007...

Eliseo Castro & Eliazar Vergara
2006 Now And Forever:
Now and Forever (TV series)
Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal...

 Dangal
Dangal
Dangal is a Philippine television drama and the seventh installment of Now and Forever series. Dangal is a drama about love, trust and betrayal.- Plot :...

 
Adrian Villanueva
Voltes V
Voltes V
is a Japanese anime television series that was first aired on TV Asahi starting June 4, 1977. It was created by Saburo Yatsude and directed by Tadao Nagahama...

 (Tagalog
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...

 Dubbed)
Steve Armstrong (Voice Only) Hero
GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...

 
Argo GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

2005 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...

 
Raquim
Now And Forever:
Now and Forever (TV series)
Now and Forever is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. This daytime drama series features different stories every season and showcased some of the network's prime talents. It was launched March 14, 2005 with Mukha as their initial offering and ended November 24, 2006 with Dangal...

  Agos
Agos (TV series)
Agos or Tide Of Life is a Philippine television drama and the third installment of Now and Forever series. Directed by Mac Alejandre, this drama series is all about family, sacrifice and forgiveness.- Cast :Main Cast:...

 
Danilo Cortez
Darna  Efren / Lalaking Ahas
2004 Mulawin
Mulawin
Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...

 
Gabriel
Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty  Alfred
2003 Twin Hearts
Twin Hearts
Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on.-Plot:...

 
Glenn Saraga
2002 Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

 
2001 Kahit Kailan
Kahit Kailan
Kahit Kailan or Always is a youth-oriented drama produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Ruel Bayani. This series was also shown in Malaysia and Singapore via TV3 and became a hit there. In 2005-2006, it was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. Its story revolves around a group of young...

 
Eboy
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan is a Filipino primetime drama/teleserye first aired on March 26, 2001 and last aired on February 28, 2003 by ABS-CBN.It was top-billed by the love-team of Claudine Barretto and Carlos Agassi....

 
Jojo ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

2000 Pangako Sa'Yo  Ruel

Movies

Films
Year Title Role
2011 My Neighbors Wife Aaron
2010 Rosario
Rosario (2010 film)
Rosario is a 2010 drama film directed by Albert Martinez, an official entry to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival. The story was about Manuel V. Pangilinan's grandmother. The film stars Jennylyn Mercado, Yul Servo, Dennis Trillo, Isabel Oli, Sid Lucero, Philip Salvador, and Eula Valdez and with a...

 
Alberto Fernandez
2009 Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love is the sixth installment in the Mano Po film franchise, following Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di in 2006. Produced by Regal Entertainment, Mano Po 6 marks the first appearance of the Sharon Cuneta in a Regal movie...

 
Daniel Chan
Astig Ariel
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie is a Filipino comedy film, under GMA Films and APT Entertainment. The movie stars Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid. This is the movie version of Bubble Gang's sketch "Ang Spoiled".- Plot :...

Yaya's Neighbor (cameo)
Tarot
Tarot (2009 film)
Tarot is a 2009 Filipino Horror film which premiered August 26, 2009. It is written by Elmer Gatchalian and directed by Jun Lana. The film starred Roxanne Guinoo, Ana Capri , Dennis Trillo and Marian Rivera in the lead role with the special participation of Ms...

 
Miguel
2008 Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam Paul
I.T.A.L.Y. Paolo
2007 Shake, Rattle & Roll 9  Jerome
2006 TxT  Alex
Pamahiin Noah
2005 Blue Moon Kyle Pineda
Mulawin:The Movie Gabriel
2004 Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Aishite Imasu 1941 is a drama, romance, and war movie released in Philippines in 2004 and is a story of love, betrayal and honor in wartime set in the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines during World War II...

Ignacio Basa / Inya Marasigan
Mano Po 3: My Love Sigmond Dee
Luv Text 2 Lito

Acting awards

Year Film Award/Critics Award
2011 8th Golden Screen TV Awards by Entertainment Press Society (ENPRESS) Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
2010 Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS) for Movies Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2009 PEP Forum Awards Actor of The Year
2007 Asian TV Awards Best Drama Performance by an Actor nominee
2005 Luna Awards/FAP Best Actor in a Lead Role
PMPC Star Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role
PMPC Star Awards New Movie Actor of the Year
Young Critics Circle Best Actor in a Lead Role
PASADO Awards Pinakapasadong Aktor
Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Memorial Awards Most Promising Male Star
Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS) Breakthrough Performance by an Actor
FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
FAMAS Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Gawad Tanglaw Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2004 30th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Discography

Year Album Label
2006 Dennis Trillo IndiMusic, Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...

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