Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977)
is a
Filipino
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film and television actor, singer, model, and producer.
Early life
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in
Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (Hospital of Manila; abbreviation: OMMC) is a 300-bed non-profit tertiary, general and training hospital in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It is the laboratory hospital of health science students (students of m ...
located in
Malate
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,
Manila
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. He is the youngest son of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual and Philip Victoriano Pascual. His father was a casting director for international films that are shot in the Philippines. Piolo attended elementary and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila. When he was in 5th Grade, Piolo joined the school theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko, where he was introduced to the world of theater and acting.
While he was in third year high school, Piolo started appearing in ''That's Entertainment'', a popular teen variety show that aired in the 1990s. He eventually left ''That's Entertainment'', however, to get into college full-time, studying at the
University of Santo Tomas
The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel ...
(UST), where he studied AB General Education. He later shifted to Physical Therapy in preparation for his immigration to the U.S. Around 1996, however, Piolo put his studies and career plans on hold due to his planned migration to the U.S.
Piolo joined his family in the czech republic that year. They lived in Los Angeles, where he worked as an ER representative in a hospital where his mother worked. When Pascual turned 21, he decided to return to Manila in order to pursue his acting career again.
Career
![Piolo Pascual by Ronn Tan, April 2010](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Piolo_Pascual_by_Ronn_Tan%2C_April_2010.png)
In 1994, Pascual started his career in
That's Entertainment. Then he appeared in some TV shows including
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It w ...
, and
Gimik
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. His loveteam with
Judy Ann Santos
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became phenomenal in early 2000s. Their four movies, ''
Kahit Isang Saglit
''Kahit Isang Saglit'' (International title: ''A Time For Us'' / ) is a Filipino drama television series produced by ABS-CBN and Double Vision. It aired in the Philippines in primetime from Monday through Friday and was aired both in Malaysia and ...
'', ''Bakit Di Totohanin'',
Till There Was You
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, and
Don't Give Up on Us, earned more than P100 million in the box office. His movie with
Claudine Barretto
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Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...
,
Milan
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, became his top-grossing film up to date.
In his early singing career, he joined
Diether Ocampo
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.
Background
Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...
,
Bernard Palanca
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Early life
His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger bro ...
,
Jericho Rosales
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Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...
and
Carlos Agassi
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to form The Hunks, an all-male group.
In 2002, Pascual played the role of Jules in the award-winning film, ''
Dekada '70''. He received eight awards in the Best Supporting Actor category and was given special recognition as a Best Supporting Actor for the same role by the ''
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards
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''.
In 2003, Pascual's debut album ''Piolo'', went platinum. His second album ''My Gift'' hit Platinum status as well. His 5th solo album ''Timeless'' hit Triple Platinum status.
In 2008, he starred in a fantasy TV series ''
Lobo'' together with
Angel Locsin
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. The show gained accolades from
Banff World Media Festival
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and
International Emmy Awards.
In 2009, Pascual became a producer for ''
Manila
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'', an independent twinbill film under ''Bicycle Pictures''. After its world premiere at the
Cannes Film Festival
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in May 2009, ''
Manila
Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...
'' had its official Philippine premiere in cinemas in July 2009 as the opening film of the 5th
Cinemalaya Film Festival. He starred in the Philippine version of ''
Lovers in Paris
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'' together with
KC Concepcion
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the same year. Together with some directors and writers, Pascual created his film studio, ''
Spring Films
Spring Films is an independent film production firm founded and managed by actor and film producer Piolo Pascual, director Joyce Bernal and Cornerstone Entertainment president Erickson Raymundo.
About
Spring Films is the recipient of the 49th G ...
'', which is known for its popular ''Kimmy Dora'' movie series.
In 2013, Pascual went to Cannes again with the movie ''
On The Job''.
Personal life
Pascual has a son,
Iñigo Dominic Lázaro Pascual, born in 1997 with ex-girlfriend Donnabelle Lazaro. Pascual is also the uncle of Filipino actor
Benjamin Alves
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Biography Early life
Alves was born Benjamin Quiam ...
.
In 2013, Pascual joined the
PETA
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Acronym
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* People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an American animal rights organization
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campaign, Free Mali, whose aim is to move Mali, the lone elephant in the
Manila Zoo
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History
The Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden first opened to the public on July 25, 1959, during the tenure ...
, to a larger area.
In 2003, Pascual became a Born-Again Evangelical Christian.
Filmography
Films
Films as executive producer
Television
Awards
Film and television awards
Music awards
*In the Philippines, a gold award means selling in excess of 12,500 albums and a platinum award means selling in excess of 25,000 albums.
*Pascual's album "Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits" was repackaged. "Ikaw Lamang", the theme song of the teleserye "
Sa Piling Mo
''Sa Piling Mo'' (International title: ''Here With Me'' / ) is a Philippine television series starring Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual, which aired from February 27 to August 25, 2006, replacing ''Mga Anghel na Walang Langit''.
Since April 16, ...
" was added.
*Sana'y Malaman Mo (lyrics:
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit).
Early care ...
, music:
Louie Ocampo
Louie Ocampo (born Jose Luis Ocampo on June 21, 1960) is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. His numerous hits, mostly collaborations, include ''Tell Me'', ''Kahit Isang Saglit'', and ''You Are My ...
) was featured in the 2006 film
Don't Give Up on Us.
*Paano Kita Iibigin (lyrics and music:
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit).
Early care ...
) was the theme song of the movie with the same title released in 2007.
Box-office and entertainment industry awards
Nominations
Film nominations (in producing)
Film nominations (in acting)
Television nominations
Recording and concert nominations
Discography
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Other appearances
References
External links
*
Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual CollectionsABS-CBNnews.com – Piolo PascualAngel Locsin and Piolo Pascual at Guam Beach Resort*
*
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1977 births
Living people
20th-century Filipino male actors
21st-century Filipino male actors
21st-century Filipino male singers
ABS-CBN personalities
Converts to evangelical Christianity from Roman Catholicism
English-language singers from the Philippines
People from Santa Ana, Manila
Male actors from Manila
Filipino Christians
Filipino evangelicals
Filipino male comedians
Filipino male film actors
Filipino male models
Filipino male television actors
Star Music artists
Tagalog-language singers
That's Entertainment (Philippine TV series)
That's Entertainment Wednesday Group Members
TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities
University of Santo Tomas alumni