Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968), professionally known as Tonton Gutierrez, is a

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film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye ''

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'', it was topbilled by

Kristine Hermosa Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...

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and

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. He was introduced in Viva Films' ''Sana'y Wala ng Wakas'' (1986) as Sharon Cuneta's leading man and became the film outfit's exclusive contract star. He starred in Viva Films movies -- ''Nakagapos na Puso'' (1986), ''Kung Aagawin mo ang lahat sa Akin'' (1987); ''Pasan ko ang Daigdig'' (1987), ''Alabok sa Ulap'' (1987) and ''Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?'' (1987) as Val, the retardate husband of Estela played by

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. From the aforementioned movie, he received best actor trophies from Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), PMPC's Star Awards and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in 1987. In 1996, he was awarded best actor by the Gawad Urian for Reyna Films' ''Abot Kamay ang Pangarap''.

Early life

Eduardo Antonio Gutierrez, Jr. is the son of Eddie Gutierrez and actress

Liza Lorena Elizabeth Ann Jolene Luciano Winsett (born October 31, 1949), known professionally as Liza Lorena, is a Philippine actress. She was a First Runner-Up in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant in 1966. Career Lorena was a flight stewardess (for PAL domestic ...

. His parents did not marry and eventually separated after he was born. Ramon Christopher Gutierrez is his half-brother from his father's second relationship with actress

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, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez,

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and

Raymond Gutierrez Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...

, and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez are his half siblings from his father's marriage to Annabelle Rama.

Personal life

Tonton Gutierrez is married to actress

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on March 15, 2004, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park,

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.Vibas, Danny
"Banking on the newbies"
''

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'' (January 9, 2007) Together they have two daughters. He is of

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descent on both his father and mother's side.

Filmography

Television

Movies

*''Captain Barbell'' (1986) - Al / Aswang *''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (1986)Jimenea, Devi
"Tonton Gutierrez Goes Bold"
''

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'' (August 10, 1987) *''Alabok sa Ulap'' (1987) - Teddy Tuazon *''Tatlong Nukha ng Pag-Ibig'' (1988) *''Pasan Ko Ang Dagig'' (1987) *''Jack N' Jill'' (1987) - Danny *''Kung Aagawikin'' (1987) *''Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-Ibig?'' (1987) *''Jack N' Jill sa Amerika'' (1988)Mendoza, Meg
"Tonton Gutierrez Is Snooty "
''

'' (November 30, 1988) p. 14 *''Abot Hanggang Sukdulan'' (1989) *''Kahit Wala Ka Na'' (1989) *''Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors'' (1990) *''Sa Kabila Ng Lahat'' (1991) *''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (1991) *Darna (1991) *''Paniwalaan Mo'' (1993) *''Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol'' (1993) *''Kapantay ay Langit'' (1994) *''Syota ng bayan'' (1994) *''Oo Na,Sige Na'' (1994) *''Forever'' (1994) *''Basa Sa Dagat'' (1995) *''Dahas'' (1995) *''Muntik ng Maabot ang Langit'' (1995) *''Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara'' (1995) *''SPO4 Santiago'' (1996) *''Abot Kamay ang Pangarap'' (1996) -

Gawad Urian Award The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP, "the Filipino Film Critics") and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Fi ...

winner for Best Actor *''Saan Ako Nagkamali'' (1995) *''Sariwang Bulaklak'' (1996) *''Nananabik Sa Iyong Pagbabalik'' (1996) *''Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon'' (1997) *''Kriselda, Sabik Sa Iyo'' (1997) *''Manananggal in Manila'' (1997) - Desidek *'' Shake Rattle and Roll 6'' (1997) Manrey (segment "Ang Buwan") *''Ambisyosa'' (1998) *''Tuloy...Bukas Ang Pinto'' (1998) *''May Sayad'' (1998) *''Armadong Hudas'' (1998) *''Tatlo...Magkahalo'' (1998) *''My Guardian Debil'' (1998) *''Shirley'' (1998) *'' Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik'' (1999) as Mayor Villegas *''Baliktaran'' (2000) *''Ooops, teka lang...Diskarte ko'to!'' (2001) as Johnny Estrella *''Marital Rape'' (2001) *''Hayop sa Sex Appeal'' (2001) *''Di kita ma-reach'' (2001) *''Sana Totoo Na'' (2002) *''Cass & Carry: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?'' (2002) as Mr. Roma *'' Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003) as Alfredo *'' Magnifico'' (2003) as Ka Romy *''Forever My Love'' (2004) as Jimmy *''I Will Survive'' (2004) as Manolo *''So...Happy Together'' (2004) as Erwin *'' Let The Love Begin'' (2005) as Jake *''Say That You Love Me'' (2005) *''Sa Harap ng Panganib'' (2007) *''

Shake Rattle and Roll 9 ''Shake, Rattle and Roll 9'' is a 2007 Filipino horror anthology film produced and distributed by Regal Entertainment, and the ninth installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. It is also an entry to the 2007 Metro Manila Film Fe ...

'' (2007) Chuck (segment "Christmas Tree") *'' Loving You'' (2008) as Virgilio *''

When I Met U ''When I Met U'' is a 2009 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan and starring Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct; Reyes later left, citing "creative ...

'' (2009) as Manny *''

Dalaw ''Dalaw'' () is a 2010 Filipino suspense- horror film starring Kris Aquino and Diether Ocampo. The film was released by Star Cinema. It was an official entry at the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival. Plot Stella decides to marry Anton 3 years a ...

'' (2009) as Father of Rica & Cecil *''

Hating Kapatid ''Hating Kapatid'' (') is a 2010 Filipino comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film is about two sisters, Rica (Judy Ann Santos) and Cecil (Sarah Geronimo), and how the return of their Overseas Filipino Worker parents change t ...

'' (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) *''

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'' (2010) as Party Guest *'' Way Back Home'' (2011) as Ariel Santiago *'' Born To Love You'' (2012) as Rex's dad *''

Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo? ''Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?'' () is a 2013 Filipino film adaptation of Ramon Bautista's self-help book of the same name. The romantic comedy film is produced by Star Cinema and is part of its 20th Anniversary presentation. It tells the ...

'' (2013) as Miguel Prieto *'' Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story'' (2013) as Col. Rey Maristela *'' Just The Way You Are'' (2015) as Theodore Sison *''

Felix Manalo Felix Manalo Ysagun (born Félix Ysagun y Manalo; May 10, 1886 – April 12, 1963), also known as Ka Felix, was the founder and the first Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo. Followers see Manalo as a prophet and the last messenger of Go ...

'' (2015) as Benjamin Santiago *" The Love Affair" (2015) as Greg *''

Camp Sawi ''Camp Sawi'' () is a 2016 Filipino comedy-drama film starring Andi Eigenmann, Bela Padilla, Yassi Pressman, Kim Molina, Sam Milby and Arci Muñoz. It is written and directed by Irene Villamor. It was released on August 24, 2016 by Viva Films. Pl ...

'' (2016) as Miguel

References

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