Paolo Ballesteros
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Paolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, TV host and model. He has appeared in films and several TV shows. Currently, he is managed by talent manager Joji Dingcong who also handled actors Piolo Pascual
and Cogie Domingo
for a time.
and lists actress Eula Valdez
as his aunt.
. After "U-Bet" ended its run, he was immediately elevated to regular host status. His daily exposure in the show and immense rapport with the veteran "Bulaga" hosts won him a wide fan base.
In 2002, he was nominated for Best New Male Personality at the Star Awards for Television. He won the award, besting fellow nominees Dennis Trillo
and Railey Valeroso. He also started appearing in other TV shows like "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
" and "Kahit Kailan
" of GMA-7. However, he was best known for his wacky stint in the now-defunct GMA sitcom "Daddy Di Do Du
" as Danica Sotto's boyfriend. Soon after, he was cast in movies like "Pakisabi na Lang" and "Anghel sa Lupa" of Regal Films.
In 2003, Paolo's TV stints were limited only to "Eat Bulaga" and "Daddy Di Do Du" however he was kept busy by doing singing performances in comedy bars like Klownz and Zirkoh which are owned by fellow "Bulaga" co-host Allan K.
Although he already made a name as a young host/TV comedian, Paolo also gained matinee idol status on TV when he was paired with Ciara Sotto
. Their loveteam which started in the "Bulagaan" segment of "Eat Bulaga" soon branched out to other TV shows. They did Season 7 and Season 9 of "Love to Love" which gained high ratings. They were also paired in "Enteng Kabisote 3". However, fate had other plans as Ciara soon quit "Bulaga" to perform in concerts abroad.
In 2007, Paolo's exposure in the daily noontime show "Eat Bulaga" was reduced to a weekly exposure on Saturdays. His other TV show, "Daddy Di Do Du" ended and was replaced with "Fulhaus". While on free time, he was included in the digital sci-fi independent film "Xenoa" where he was involved in several difficult action scenes. After "Xenoa", Paolo was included in the cast of "Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan" as one of the main villains of the show (the other being Jay Manalo
). He plays Ida, the transvestite grandson of Kuuma Le-ar. Playing his role Ida of Zaido marked on becoming a household name in primetime and made himself more famous due to his role as "Precious Paola Nicole" in BEBOT segment of Eat Bulaga where he won the title in 2005. After Zaido, he has returned to Eat Bulaga on weekdays. He recently joins the casts of Dyesebel
which stars Marian Rivera
and Dingdong Dantes
, who were recently the main powerhouse casts of MariMar
. In 2009, Paolo played "Afie" in the drama "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
" where he worked with Marian Rivera
for the second time.
In 2010, Paolo had the chance to work with Optimum Star Claudine Barretto in an episode of the GMA drama-anthology "Claudine" where he once again played a transvestite. Unlike his previous gay roles where his characterizations were described as campy by some critics, his role in that particular episode as a vengeful tranvestite half-brother of Barretto drew rave reviews.
In the later part of 2010, Paolo unofficially formed a comic trio with Eat Bulaga co-hosts Jose Manalo
and Wally Bayola when they were assigned to host the show's segment "Juan for All, All for Juan" where they visit different barangays and give various gifts in cash and kind to the lucky homeviewers.
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
and Cogie Domingo
Cogie Domingo
Redmond Christopher Fernandez Domingo , better known simply as Cogie Domingo, is a Filipino actor and model. At age 10, he joined the cast of ABS-CBN's Cyberkada. This was followed by Regal Films' horror flick, Sa Piling ng mga Aswang , in which he starred opposite Maricel Soriano...
for a time.
Personal life
Unknown to many people, Paolo is a descendant (great-grandson) of National Artist Fernando AmorsoloFernando Amorsolo
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light...
and lists actress Eula Valdez
Eula Valdez
María Julia Amorsolo "Eula" Valdez is a Filipina actress, best-known for her role in 1980's blockbuster Bagets 1 and 2 and also by playing "Amor Powers" in Pangako sa ’Yo and "Selina Matias" in the remake of Mula Sa Puso....
as his aunt.
Career
In 2001, Paolo joined the noontime show "Eat Bulaga" as segment host for the campus pageant "U-Bet", with fellow newcomers Phoemela Barranda and Derek RamsayDerek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Ramsay is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and VJ in the in the Philippines. Amongst his hobbies is collecting cars. Ramsay is at times simply called Derek Ramsay....
. After "U-Bet" ended its run, he was immediately elevated to regular host status. His daily exposure in the show and immense rapport with the veteran "Bulaga" hosts won him a wide fan base.
In 2002, he was nominated for Best New Male Personality at the Star Awards for Television. He won the award, besting fellow nominees Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
and Railey Valeroso. He also started appearing in other TV shows like "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz...
" and "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...
" of GMA-7. However, he was best known for his wacky stint in the now-defunct GMA sitcom "Daddy Di Do Du
Daddy Di Do Du
Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:...
" as Danica Sotto's boyfriend. Soon after, he was cast in movies like "Pakisabi na Lang" and "Anghel sa Lupa" of Regal Films.
In 2003, Paolo's TV stints were limited only to "Eat Bulaga" and "Daddy Di Do Du" however he was kept busy by doing singing performances in comedy bars like Klownz and Zirkoh which are owned by fellow "Bulaga" co-host Allan K.
Although he already made a name as a young host/TV comedian, Paolo also gained matinee idol status on TV when he was paired with Ciara Sotto
Ciara Sotto
Ciara Anna Gamboa Sotto-Oconer is a Filipina actress and singer.-Personal life:She is the youngest daughter of actress Helen Gamboa and actor and senator Tito Sotto. She is first cousins with Sharon Cuneta and first niece with KC Concepcion. She is also cousins with Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto...
. Their loveteam which started in the "Bulagaan" segment of "Eat Bulaga" soon branched out to other TV shows. They did Season 7 and Season 9 of "Love to Love" which gained high ratings. They were also paired in "Enteng Kabisote 3". However, fate had other plans as Ciara soon quit "Bulaga" to perform in concerts abroad.
In 2007, Paolo's exposure in the daily noontime show "Eat Bulaga" was reduced to a weekly exposure on Saturdays. His other TV show, "Daddy Di Do Du" ended and was replaced with "Fulhaus". While on free time, he was included in the digital sci-fi independent film "Xenoa" where he was involved in several difficult action scenes. After "Xenoa", Paolo was included in the cast of "Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan" as one of the main villains of the show (the other being Jay Manalo
Jay Manalo
Jose Martin Manalo, better known by his stage name Jay Manalo , is a Filipino actor of Filipino-Vietnamese descent. Although born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was raised in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.- Movies :...
). He plays Ida, the transvestite grandson of Kuuma Le-ar. Playing his role Ida of Zaido marked on becoming a household name in primetime and made himself more famous due to his role as "Precious Paola Nicole" in BEBOT segment of Eat Bulaga where he won the title in 2005. After Zaido, he has returned to Eat Bulaga on weekdays. He recently joins the casts of Dyesebel
Dyesebel (TV series)
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo....
which stars Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
and 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 :...
, who were recently the main powerhouse casts of MariMar
MariMar (Philippine TV series)
MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August...
. In 2009, Paolo played "Afie" in the drama "Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang or Dangerous Love is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel, which in turn produced a film version in the 1980s starring Vivian Velez and Eddie Rodriguez. In the TV version, Joyce E. Bernal, with Topel Lee, directs Dingdong Dantes and...
" where he worked with Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
for the second time.
In 2010, Paolo had the chance to work with Optimum Star Claudine Barretto in an episode of the GMA drama-anthology "Claudine" where he once again played a transvestite. Unlike his previous gay roles where his characterizations were described as campy by some critics, his role in that particular episode as a vengeful tranvestite half-brother of Barretto drew rave reviews.
In the later part of 2010, Paolo unofficially formed a comic trio with Eat Bulaga co-hosts Jose Manalo
Jose Manalo
Jose Manalo is a Filipino actor, comedian working for GMA Network and stars in noon-time variety show Eat Bulaga!.-Biography and Career:...
and Wally Bayola when they were assigned to host the show's segment "Juan for All, All for Juan" where they visit different barangays and give various gifts in cash and kind to the lucky homeviewers.
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Stolen Happiness is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's Afternoon Prime block... |
Aloha | 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... |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare! I Heart You, Pare! I ♥ You, Pare! is a Philippine romantic comedy directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal for GMA Network. It premiered on February 7, 2011, starring Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes... |
Vodka | 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... |
| 2010 | Face To Face Face to Face (Philippine TV series) Face to Face is a Reality TV Show aired by Filipino broadcasting network, TV5. It is based on The Jerry Springer Show with a Filipino cultural perspective, predominantly with "marginalized and impoverished guests". It is advertised in the Philippines as the First talakserye on Philippine... |
Himself | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| 2010 | Midnight DJ Midnight DJ Midnight DJ is a Filipino drama-horror television series starring Oyo Sotto, who works as DJ at night and at the same time he works to find solutions to the paranormal problems of his listeners. The series debuted in 2008 on TV5... |
Himself | TV5 Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... |
| 2010 | Claudine Claudine (TV series) Claudine is a weekly drama anthology named after its lead star, Claudine Barretto, by GMA Network. The pilot episode was originally scheduled on March 28, but it was moved to April 10. The show is expected to run for 16 weeks.-Claudine Episodes:... |
Carlo | 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... |
| 2010 | The Last Prince The Last Prince The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla... |
Diwani Anexi | 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... |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Rowena Joy | RJ | 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... |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang or Dangerous Love is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel, which in turn produced a film version in the 1980s starring Vivian Velez and Eddie Rodriguez. In the TV version, Joyce E. Bernal, with Topel Lee, directs Dingdong Dantes and... |
Afie | 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... |
| 2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Dyesebel (TV series) Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo.... |
Bukanding | 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... |
| 2007–2008 | 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... |
Ida | 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 | Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every... |
Various | 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 | Love To Love | Amando/Mandy | 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... |
| 2004 | Love To Love | Eric | 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... |
| 2004 | 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... |
Himself | 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... |
| Daisy Siete Daisy Siete Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010.... |
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... |
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| 2002–2003 | 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... |
PJ | 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... |
| 2002–present | Eat Bulaga | Himself/Co-Host/Performer | 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... |
| 2001–2007 | Daddy Di Do Du Daddy Di Do Du Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.-Plot:... |
Paolo | 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... |
| 2001 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin This article is about the 2001 version. For the 2011 version, please see Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin .Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin is a now-defunct Philippine drama/teledrama which was shown on GMA Network in 2000 starring drama actress Angelika dela Cruz... |
Paul | 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... |
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Producer |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo and produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films, and APT Entertainment and released by Star Cinema.... |
Anton | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
| 2008 | Xenoa 2 | Zeus | Multimedia Arts |
| 2007 | Xenoa Xenoa "Collide" is the official soundtrack single for Xenoa. It was the only song used for the promotion of the film. The song was performed and recorded by Filipino singer Nina. In October 2007, the song was included on her re-issued album Nina Featuring the Hits of Barry Manilow... |
Zeus | Multimedia Arts |
| 2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On is released in 2006 as the third installment of the Enteng Kabisote film series.-Plot:... |
Pao | OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Metlogs | ||
| 2004 | Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Enting Kabisote: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend is the first sequel of Enteng Kabisote films. a 2004 Philippine fantasy-comedy film directed by Tony Y. Reyes which made about PhP 83.6 million. It is also one of the films featured in the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival... |
OctoArts Films | |