Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late

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, and the father of actress

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. He was a Caloocan city councilor in 2001. He was elected councilor of

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from 1998 to 2007. In the 2013 elections, he ran for

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in his home province,

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but lost. His partymates in the 3rd district includes actress and incumbent board member

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, (former ABS-CBN) journalist

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, first term congresswoman (Legislative District Representative), and

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, the incumbent governor of Laguna. In 2017, Padilla was appointed as one of the board members of the

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(MTRCB).

Filmography

Film

*''Nardong Kutsero'' (1969) *''

Asedillo ''Asedillo'' is a 1971 Philippine bio-pic, period and action film written and directed by Celso Ad Castillo starring Fernando Poe Jr. as "The Terror of the Sierra Madre", Teodoro Asedillo. The film, while critically and commercially a success, ...

'' (1971) *''Totoy Bato'' (1977) *''Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday'' (1984) Fundraiser *''

Taray at Teroy ''Taray at Teroy'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Maricel Soriano and Randy Santiago as the respective titular characters, alongside Barbara Perez, Nova Villa, Jimmy Fabregas, Beverly Salviejo, ...

'' (1988) *''Wanted: Pamilya Banal'' (1989) *''Michael and Madonna'' (1990) *''

Humanap Ka ng Panget ''Humanap Ka ng Panget'' () is a 1991 Filipino comedy film co-written and directed by Ben Feleo.It stars Jimmy Santos and Keempee de Leon, with rapper Andrew E. in his acting debut. It also stars Eddie Gutierrez, Carmi Martin, Gelli de Belen, ...

'' (1990) *''

Shake, Rattle & Roll II ''Shake, Rattle & Roll II'' (stylized onscreen as ''Shake Rattle & Roll 2'') is a 1990 Filipino horror anthology film and the second installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. A sequel to ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' (1984). The fi ...

'' ("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 Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier cha ...

'' (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 ''Alabang Girls'' is a Philippine sitcom produced by Viva Television and co-produced and aired by ABC from 1992 to 1994. This is a spin-off of the movie of the same name which was produced by Viva Films. Cast * Donita Rose * Ruby Rodriguez * ...

'' (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 *''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 ''Ang Tanging Ina'' () is a 2002 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo. The movie was the highest grossing Filipino film until it was surpassed by ''Sukob'' in 2006. Each film was produced or co-produced by Star Cinem ...

'' (2003) Eddie *''Asboobs: Asal Bobo'' (2003) *''Can This Be Love'' (2005) Tiyo Dodie *''

D' Anothers ''D' Anothers'' is a 2005 Filipino comedy horror film directed by Joyce Bernal, story by Adolfo Alix Jr., and screenplay by Alix and Raymond Lee. The film tells the story of Hesus Resurreccion (Vhong Navarro), the protagonist who is afraid of ...

'' (2005) Mr. Resureccion *''Binibining K'' (2006) Adrin *''

My Only Ü ''My Only Ü'' is a 2008 Filipino black comedy romance film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga (this was the second film since '' D' Anothers'' which released on July 27, 2005, 3 years ago). Produced and d ...

'' (2008) *'' Noy'' (2010) *''

I Do I Do may refer to: * "I do", a phrase used in some marriage vows; used by brides and grooms in response to questions posed by either the officiant or the other marriage partner Film and TV Film * ''I Do'' (1921 film), a silent comedic short f ...

'' (2010) *''

Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) ''Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' ( is a 2010 Filipino dramedy film starring Ai-Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, and certain others. An official entry for the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival, it was supposed to be the last film of ''Ang Tangin ...

'' (2010) *''Who's That Girl?'' (2011) *''

The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' (also known as ''Praybeyt Benjamin'') is a 2011 Filipino action, comedy, andparody film directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It stars Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Eddie Garcia, Nikki Valdez, Vandolph Quizon ...

'' (2011) *'' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (2011) *''

Moron 5 and the Crying Lady ''Moron 5 and the Crying Lady'' is a 2012 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, Martin Escudero, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, and John Lapus. It was released on April 7, 2012 and was distributed b ...

'' (2012) *'' Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion'' (2012) *'' El Presidente'' (December 25, 2012) *''Ang Maestra'' (2013) *''

Raketeros ''Raketeros'' is a 2013 Cinema of the Philippines, Filipino comedy film produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment starring some of 90's comedy icons Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E., and Ogie Alcasid. The film will open in the ...

'' (2013) Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema *''

Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak ''Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak'' ( fil, In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) is a 2014 Philippine action film featuring the Padilla family. The film was on the shortlist to show at the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival. Synopsis ...

'' (2014) Wason *''

Bride for Rent ''Bride for Rent'' is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Mae Czarina Cruz starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. It is produced by Star Cinema as its opening salvo for the year. The film achieved numerous milestones: it became the second ...

'' (2014) *''Echosherang Frog'' (2014) *'' Maybe This Time'' (2014) *''Mariquina'' (2014) *'' Praybeyt Benjamin 2'' (2014) *''

The Breakup Playlist ''The Breakup Playlist'' is a 2015 Filipino musical romantic drama film starring Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo. It is written by Antonette Jadaone and directed by Dan Villegas. It was released on July 1, 2015 by Star Cinema and Viva Films. P ...

'' (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)

Television

Radio shows

*''Eat All You Can'' ( 104.7 Brigada News FM, formerly DZXL 558 kHz)

References

External links

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