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Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (born; May 7, 1984) is a
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,
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and
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. He also serves as a councilor of
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from the 1st district since 2016.


Personal life

He is the only son of comedian
Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied ...
with actress-politician
Alma Moreno Venesa Moreno Lacsamana (born; May 25, 1959), professionally known as Alma Moreno, is a Filipina actress and politician. Early life Moreno was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to her parents Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno. Acting ...
.


Television and film career


1980s showbiz debut

Vandolph's very first movie was ''Balimbing: Taong Huyango'' in 1986 with his real life father the late comedy king Dolphy.


1990s

Vandolph appeared in ''
Ang TV ''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The ...
'' on ABS-CBN in 1992, then followed by a sitcom ''
Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...
'' also on ABS-CBN. In the same year, he also did a drama anthology with his father Dolphy on ''
Maalaala Mo Kaya ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (; formerly written as ''Maala-ala Mo Kaya...''; abbreviated as ''MMK''), also known as ''Memories'', is a Philippines, Philippine television drama anthology show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel under ABS-CBN Entertainment. ...
''. In 1993, he also appeared on ''GMA Telecine Specials'' on GMA which he plays a hyper kid who went to America. The same year, he launched a new sitcom ''Tondominium'', directed by
Joey Marquez Joselito Perez Marquez (born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born to ...
, Vandolph's former stepfather.


2000–2005

In 2000, Vandolph's first action series was ''
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'' on GMA with his co-stars Michael Flores, Assunta Del Rossi, Angelika Dela Cruz and Sherwin Ordonez. In 2001, he was involved in a car accident. He survived with Amnesia but his girlfriend "Ishi" died due to head injuries. In 2005, he guested in a youth oriented drama series, ''
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'' also on GMA, and guested a reality shows ''Victim Extreme'' on ABS-CBN and ''
Extra Challenge ''Extra Challenge'' formerly ''Extra, Extra'' is a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones, it premiered on February 15, 1999 on the networ ...
'' on GMA. The same year, Vandolph met Jenny Salimao and they become longtime love partners.


2006–2010

In 2006, he launched his first gag show, ''
Quizon Avenue ''Quizon Avenue'' is a Philippine sketch comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN. It starred Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon and his sons Enrico "Eric" Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon and Vandolph Quizon. Also included were Kitkat, Ya Chang, Pokwang and Jenny H ...
'' on ABS-CBN. In 2008, his biggest break was the action series '' Palos''. The same year, he returns to sitcom via ''John En Shirley'' a spin-off of '' John En Marsha''. In 2009, Vandolph signed a contract with TV5, joining a family fantasy sitcom, ''
Pidol's Wonderland ''Istorifik: Pidol's Kuwentong Fantastik'' (formerly known as ''Pidol's Wonderland'') was a weekly fantasy, comedy series in which it delivers stories for the family as told by Dolphy as the character Mang Pidol. It airs on TV5 every Sunday at 6: ...
'' and was a celebrity guest judge on ''
Talentadong Pinoy ''Talentadong Pinoy (transl,"Talented Pinoy" '' also known as '"Bangon Talentadong Pinoy"', (transl, "Get Up, Talented Pinoy" for its eighth season is a Philippine reality talent show broadcast by TV5. The show premiere on August 16, 2008. Host ...
'' also in the same year. In 2010, he returns to drama anthology, ''Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face'' on TV5.


2011–present

In 2011, Vandolph returns to drama again and his biggest break was ''
Babaeng Hampaslupa ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (International Name: ''The Poor Heiress'' / ; ) is a 2011 soap opera aired in the Philippines by TV5 and starred Susan Roces along with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga and is directed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal. The ti ...
'', a Chinese-themed drama and very first primetime drama series on TV5. Vandolph returned to big screen via '' Praybeyt Benjamin'' released by Star Cinema and Viva Films, which was also Vandolph's 1st movie for ''Viva Films'' and first Star Cinema film since ''Home Along Da Riles 2''. In 2012, Vandolph returns to comedy again and also his first Fantaserye for kids entitled ''
Wako Wako ''Wako Wako'' is a Philippine fantasy drama series in the Philippines. The series premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from March 5, 2012 to May 25, 2012 replacing ''Maria la del Barrio'' on its network ''Primetime Bida'' blo ...
'' marking Vandolph's return to ABS-CBN after his last teleserye was ''Palos''. In 2013, Vandolph returns to VIVA Films via a comedy action movie ''The Fighting Chefs'', which was Vandolph's 2nd VIVA movie. He also guested in a game show ''
Minute to Win It ''Minute to Win It'' is an international game show franchise where contestants take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house. The first version of ''Minute to Win It'' to air was t ...
''. In 2014, Vandolph's recent movie '' ABNKKBSNPLAko''. Recently, he is also part and returns to drama again via ''The Legal Wife'', the role said which he plays the best friend of Angel Locsin's character.


Politics

In the
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, he ran for councilor of 1st District of
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and won. He was re-elected in
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and in
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.


Filmography


Television

*''
Ang TV ''Ang TV'' ( en, The TV) was a youth-oriented comedy variety show in the Philippines. The show's format was inspired by its predecessor ''Kaluskos Musmos'', (a popular Philippine kiddie gag show in the 1970s) and its foreign counterpart ''The ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 1992) *''Lovingly Yours'' (GMA Network, 1992) *''
Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 1992–1998) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme *''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' (ABS-CBN, 1993) *''GMA Telecine Specials'' (GMA Network, 1993) *''Tondominium'' (TV5, 1993) *''Purungtong'' (9TV, 1993) *''
Batibot ''Batibot'' is a Philippine television educational show produced by the Philippine Children's Television Foundation (PCTF). It debuted in 1984 as the replacement of ''Sesame'', a co-production of PCTV and the Children's Television Workshop (CTW ...
'' (RPN 9, 1994) *'' Wow Mali!'' (TV5, 1996) *''Pintados'' (GMA Network, 2000) *''Magpakailanman'' (GMA Network, 2002) *''
Home Along Da Airport ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2003–2005) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme *''Victim Extreme'' (ABS-CBN, 2005) *''
Maynila 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 populated ...
'' (GMA Network, 2005) *''
Extra Challenge ''Extra Challenge'' formerly ''Extra, Extra'' is a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones, it premiered on February 15, 1999 on the networ ...
'' (GMA Network, 2005) - Challenger *''
Quizon Avenue ''Quizon Avenue'' is a Philippine sketch comedy show that aired on ABS-CBN. It starred Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon and his sons Enrico "Eric" Quizon, Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon and Vandolph Quizon. Also included were Kitkat, Ya Chang, Pokwang and Jenny H ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2006) *''O-Ha!'' (TV5, 2006) *''John En Shirley'' (ABS-CBN, 2006-2007) *''Sabi Ni Nanay'' (RPN, 2007) *'' Palos'' (ABS-CBN, 2008) *''
Eat Bulaga ''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally ...
'' (GMA Network, 2008) - joined and won as ''EB Bebot'' *''
Talentadong Pinoy ''Talentadong Pinoy (transl,"Talented Pinoy" '' also known as '"Bangon Talentadong Pinoy"', (transl, "Get Up, Talented Pinoy" for its eighth season is a Philippine reality talent show broadcast by TV5. The show premiere on August 16, 2008. Host ...
'' (TV5, 2009) *''Pidol's Wonderland'' (TV5, 2009) *''Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face'' (TV5, 2010) *''Spooky Nights Presents'' (GMA Network, 2010) *''
Babaeng Hampaslupa ''Babaeng Hampaslupa'' (International Name: ''The Poor Heiress'' / ; ) is a 2011 soap opera aired in the Philippines by TV5 and starred Susan Roces along with Alice Dixson and Alex Gonzaga and is directed by Eric Quizon and Joyce Bernal. The ti ...
'' (TV5, 2011) *''
Wako Wako ''Wako Wako'' is a Philippine fantasy drama series in the Philippines. The series premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from March 5, 2012 to May 25, 2012 replacing ''Maria la del Barrio'' on its network ''Primetime Bida'' blo ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2012) *''
Wiltime Bigtime ''Wil Time Bigtime'' (formerly known as ''Willing Willie'') is a Philippine primetime variety-game show broadcast by TV5. The show premiered on October 23, 2010, with its main host Willie Revillame. The show commemorated its first anniversary ...
'' (TV5, 2012) - Guest Host *''
Wansapanataym ''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "''once upon a time''") was a Philippine fantasy anthology television series produced and broadcast by ABS-CBN. It airs every Sunday night. The series was aired from June 22, 1997, to Febr ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2012) *'' It's Showtime'' (ABS-CBN, 2012) - Celebrity Judge *''
Toda Max ''Toda Max'' is a Philippine situational comedy series on ABS-CBN from November 5, 2011 to November 16, 2013. This series was starring with Robin Padilla, Pokwang, Angel Locsin, and Vhong Navarro. though due to 3 movie commitments, Padilla decid ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2012) - Guest *''
Be Careful With My Heart ''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Nove ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2012–2014) *''Minute To Win It'' (ABS-CBN, 2013) - Guest *''
The Legal Wife ''The Legal Wife'' is a 2014 Philippine drama television series directed by Rory B. Quintos and Dado C. Lumibao, starring Angel Locsin, Jericho Rosales, Maja Salvador and JC de Vera. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block ...
'' (ABS-CBN, 2014) *'' Two Wives'' (ABS-CBN, 2014) *''Wasak'' (TV5, 2015) *''Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal'' (ABS-CBN, 2015) *''
Tunay Na Buhay ''Tunay na Buhay'' () is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by GMA Network, GMA News TV and GTV. Originally hosted by Rhea Santos, it premiered on January 21, 2011 replacing '' OFW Diaries'' on the network's evening line up. Th ...
'' (GMA Network, 2015) *''
Sabado Badoo ''Sabado Badoo'' () is a 2015 Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Betong Sumaya and Sef Cadayona, it premiered on March 14, 2015. The show concluded on July 25, 2015 with a total of 20 episodes. Segments * ...
'' (GMA Network, 2015) - cameo footage *''
Ningning ''Ningning'' () is a 2015 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, starring Jana Agoncillo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from July 27, 2 ...
'' (ABS-CBN 2, 2015) *''
Wowowin ''Wowowin'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by All TV. Hosted by Willie Revillame, it premiered on May 10, 2015 on GMA Network. The show aired its final broadcast on GMA Network on February 11, 2022. The show premiered on All ...
'' (GMA Network, 2015) *''
Dangwa ''Dangwa'' is a Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolf Alix Jr., it stars Janine Gutierrez. It premiered on October 26, 2015 on the network's morning line up. The series concluded on Janua ...
'' (GMA Network, 2015) *''
Karelasyon ''Karelasyon'' () is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Carla Abellana, it premiered on April 11, 2015 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up replacing ''GMA Tales of Horror''. The show concluded on M ...
'' (GMA Network, 2016) *''
Dear Uge ''Dear Uge'' is a Philippine television comedy anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Eugene Domingo and Divine Aucina, it premiered on February 14, 2016 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up replacing ''Wowowin''. The show conc ...
'' (GMA Network, 2016)


Film

*''Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango'' (1986) *''Wanted: Bata Batuta'' (1987) *''Bata Batuta'' (1987) *''
Enteng the Dragon ''Enteng the Dragon'' is a 1988 Philippine comedy film directed by Romy Villaflor and written by Tony S. Mortel. It is a parody of the film ''Enter the Dragon''. Plot The story revolves around \ Enteng (Dolphy) a vendor of a mobile food house in ...
'' (1988) *''Bulag Pipi At Bingi'' (1991) *''Pempe ni Sara at Pen'' (1992) *''Espadang Patpat'' (1992) *''
Home Along Da Riles ''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or Home Along the Railroad) is a Philippine situational comedy series that aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN from December 2, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. The tit ...
The Movie'' (1993) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme *''Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape'' (1994) *''Hataw Tatay Hataw'' (1994) - Boyet *''Boy Gising'' (1995) - Boy Gising *''Father & Son'' (1995) Bimbo *''Aringkingking'' (1996) *''Pakners'' (1997) *''Home Along Da Riles The Movie 2'' (1997) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme *''Tatay-Nic'' (1998) *''Home Along Da Riber'' (2002) *'' Nobody, Nobody But... Juan'' (2009) *''Father Jejemon'' (2010) *'' Praybeyt Benjamin'' (2011) - Vandolph's 1st Viva Films movie *''
The Fighting Chefs ''The Fighting Chefs'' is a 2013 Philippine action comedy film directed by and starring Ronnie Ricketts and features celebrity chef Boy Logro in his feature film debut. This was also Mark Gil's final film appearance until his death on September 1, ...
'' (2013) *''
ABNKKBSNPLAko?! ''ABNKKBSNPLAko?!'' is a 2001 autobiography by Filipino author Bob Ong — his first and most popular work. The title is meant to be read phonetically as "''Aba, nakakabasa na pala ako?!''", which can be roughly translated as "''Wow, I can actua ...
The Movie'' (2014) - post-production *''
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin ''The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin'' is a 2014 Philippine comedy film written and directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It is the sequel to ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin''. The film is one of the official entries to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival ...
'' (2014) - post-production *''
Beauty and the Bestie ''Beauty and the Bestie'' is a 2015 Filipino action comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, alongside James Reid, and Nadine Lustre in their also stars. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Fil ...
'' (2015) - post-production *''On The Job 2: The Missing 8'' (2021) - pre production & Vandolph's 1st action drama thriller movie


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* {{authority control Living people Filipino actor-politicians Filipino male comedians Filipino television personalities Filipino male film actors People from Parañaque PDP–Laban politicians Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians Quizon family Metro Manila city and municipal councilors 1984 births