Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a
Filipino
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* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines.
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actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick pony of identified with his
F4 hairstyle of
Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan (), born Liao Yangzhen (), is a Taiwanese actor, model and singer. He is well known for his lead role as Daoming Si in the Taiwanese dramas '' Meteor Garden'' and ''Meteor Garden II'', an adaptation of a Japanese shōjō manga. He i ...
. He made it as one of the Final Four in the
first season of ''
StarStruck'', though he eventually lost the title of Ultimate StarStruck Male Survivor to
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in ''Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and ''I Lu ...
. He is a former star of
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
, now a Kapatid of
TV5 then in 2014, Castillo went back to Kapuso Network.
Biography/career
A freshman from
AMA Computer University
AMA Computer University, also known as AMA University or simply AMA, is a private, nonsectarian, For-profit education, for-profit higher education institution in Quezon City, Philippines. AMA is currently the largest information technology and C ...
, he joined the reality-based artista search "
StarStruck" and was linked over four female survivors during the competition:
Jade Lopez
Jade Hanzel Dimapilis Lopez-Siccion (born October 22, 1987) is a Filipina actress and businesswoman. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, she entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of '' StarStruck'' and became a finalist.
Personal l ...
,
Yasmien Kurdi
Yasmien Yuson Kurdi-Soldevilla (born January 25, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines, where ...
,
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
and
Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series.
Career
Halili entered Phi ...
. He was linked with
Jade Lopez
Jade Hanzel Dimapilis Lopez-Siccion (born October 22, 1987) is a Filipina actress and businesswoman. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, she entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of '' StarStruck'' and became a finalist.
Personal l ...
because during the competition Lopez had a crush on him, he was linked with
Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series.
Career
Halili entered Phi ...
and was his love team on the competition but when Halili got eliminated their love team had stopped after the contest they continued to have a relationship but later called it off.
Though he lost in the competition,
StarStruck was his turning point for his career. This was considered the biggest thing happened to his life that provided door for more opportunities. He is visible in shows of the station such as teen-oriented shows like
Click and
Joyride, fantaseryes like
Mulawin
''Mulawin'' is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's Teleb ...
,
Majika
''Majika'' () is a 2006 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Eric Quizon, it stars Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on March 20, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up. ...
,
Kamandag
''Kamandag'' (International title: ''Venom'') is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gut ...
,
Fantastic Man
''Fantastic Man'' is a 2007 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Zoren Legaspi, it stars Mark Herras in the title role. It prem ...
and
Tasya Fantasya
''Tasya Fantasya'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Yasmien Kurdi in the title role. It pr ...
, comedy shows like
Hokus Pokus and drama series like
Maynila
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,
Love to Love and
Bakekang.
He recently transferred to
TV5 and signed a two-year non-exclusive contract with the network and has a new manager named Noel Ferrer (the manager of
Ryan Agoncillo
Kristoffer Lou Gonzales Agoncillo (, born April 10, 1979), known professionally as Ryan Agoncillo, is a Filipino actor, model, photographer, recording artist and TV host.
Career
Agoncillo started as a model at the age of fifteen, beginning as ...
and many others).
Castillo is currently signed with VIVA Entertainment, VIVA Artist Agency.
Endorsements
Rainier has a few commercials to his credit, like Hapee Toothpaste (one commercial as an individual and another with Angel Locsin
Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...
). He was also a model for Bench FIX Salon and in Bench's 2004 Understatement underwear fashion show in Araneta Coliseum
The Araneta Coliseum, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Smart Araneta Coliseum, is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena that is part of the Araneta City in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines. Nicknamed as "the Big Dom ...
.
Filmography
Television shows
Films
Discography
* I Love You Babe
Award
* 2004 PMPC Star Awards for TV "Best Male New TV Personality" from his show "Click"
References
External links
Rainier Castillo
a
PogiSpotting
*
Rainier Castillo Message Board
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1985 births
Filipino male child actors
Filipino child singers
21st-century Filipino male singers
Filipino male television actors
Filipino male voice actors
Filipino male film actors
Living people
People from Quezon City
Male actors from Metro Manila
Participants in Philippine reality television series
StarStruck (Philippine TV series) participants
GMA Network personalities
TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities
Viva Artists Agency