Dennis Padilla
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Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (Tagalog pronunciation: [paˈdilja]), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. He was elected councilor of Caloocan from 1998 to 2007. In the 2013 elections, he ran for Board Member in his home province, Laguna but lost. His partymates in the 3rd district includes actress and incumbent board member Angelica Jones, (former ABS-CBN) journalist Sol Aragones, first term congresswoman (Legislative District Representative), and ER Ejercito, the incumbent governor of Laguna. In 2017, Padilla was appointed as one of the board members of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
Infobox
Born
Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (1962-02-09) February 9, 1962 (age 63)Caloocan, Rizal, Philippines
Political party
Independent (2024-present)
Other politicalaffiliations
Aksyon Demokratiko (until 2012; 2021–2024)UNA (2012–2021)
Spouse
mw- Marjorie Barretto (m. 1995; ann. 2009)
Children
7 (incl. Julia Barretto)
Parent(s)
Dencio PadillaCatalina Dominguez
Occupation
Actor, comedian, radio broadcaster, politician
Party
Independent (2024-present)
Tables
· Filmography › Television
1990
Mongolian Barbecue
Role(s)
Himself / Guest
1991–1993
Role(s)
Lunch Date
Notes
Himself / Host
1993–1995
Role(s)
SST: Salo-Salo Together
Haybol Rambol
1993–1994
Role(s)
Tondominium
2000
Goin Bayabas
2001–2004
Role(s)
Whattamen
Notes
Yaki
2001–2003
Role(s)
Kool Ka Lang
Notes
Gancho
2002–2004
Role(s)
Ispup
2003–2004
Role(s)
Masayang Tanghali Bayan
Notes
Himself / Host
2007
Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa
Sabi ni Nanay
2010
Role(s)
Himself / Guest Judge
Role(s)
Himself / Guest
Role(s)
Eduardo Reyes
2011
Star Confessions
Sugo Mga Kapatid
Role(s)
Chito Kayanan
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Role(s)
Tiyo Paeng
Role(s)
Fulgencio "Pol" Dela Torre
2013
Role(s)
Restituto "Resty" Francisco
Role(s)
Himself / Guest Player
Role(s)
Himself / Guest Judge
Role(s)
Master Choo
2015
Role(s)
Briefcase Number 11
Role(s)
Alex Pante's father
2015–2018
Role(s)
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
Notes
Edgar Guzman
Role(s)
Ariel
2016
Role(s)
Tatey
2016–2017
Role(s)
Alyas Robin Hood
Notes
Wilson Chan
Role(s)
Ricky
2018
Role(s)
Alonzo Verano
Role(s)
Don Jovi
Role(s)
Marcelo Andres
Role(s)
Toto Salvador
2022
Role(s)
Mang Adong
2023–present
Role(s)
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis
Notes
Police Maj. Vincent Policarpio
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1990–1991 | Love Me Doods | |
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue | Himself / Guest |
| 1991–1993 | Lunch Date | Himself / Host |
| 1993–1995 | SST: Salo-Salo Together | |
| Haybol Rambol | ||
| 1993–1994 | Tondominium | |
| 1993 | Kate en Boogie | Boogie |
| 1996–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | |
| 2000 | Goin Bayabas | |
| 2001–2004 | Whattamen | Yaki |
| 2001–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Gancho |
| 2002–2004 | Ispup | |
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Himself / Host |
| 2003 | Home Along Da Airport | Paktol |
| 2005 | Bora: "Sons of the Beach" | Marlon |
| Maynila | ||
| 2006 | Crazy For You | Edgardo |
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | |
| Sabi ni Nanay | ||
| 2008 | Palos | Luigi |
| Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Bart |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | ||
| Sharon | Himself / Guest | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge |
| Wowowee | Himself / Guest | |
| Kokey @ Ako | Eduardo Reyes | |
| Wansapanataym | ||
| 2011 | Star Confessions | |
| Bagets: Just Got Lucky | ||
| Sugo Mga Kapatid | ||
| Maria la del Barrio | Chito Kayanan | |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Tiyo Paeng | |
| Angelito: Batang Ama | Fulgencio "Pol" Dela Torre | |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Tanyo "Tats" |
| Toda Max | Brutus | |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Restituto "Resty" Francisco |
| Minute to Win It | Himself / Guest Player | |
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge | |
| Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Master Choo | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Santan" | Pitong |
| Ikaw Lamang | Roman | |
| 2015 | 2 ½ Daddies | |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 11 | |
| Forevermore | Alex Pante's father | |
| 2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Edgar Guzman |
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Ariel |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Tatey |
| 2016–2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Wilson Chan |
References
- Comedian Vs Jukebox Singer[permanent dead link]http://google.com/newspapers?id=In42AAAAIBAJ&sjid=hCUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2446,24854233&dq=dennis-padilla&hl=en
- "Dennis Padilla appointed MTRCB board member"https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/03/17/dennis-padilla-appointed-mtrcb-board-member
- SunStarhttps://www.sunstar.com.ph/more-articles/dennis-padilla-to-barretto-sisters-settle-rift-privately
- Philippine Daily Inquirerhttps://entertainment.inquirer.net/604527/dennis-padilla-reconnects-with-kids-julia-claudia-leon-barretto
- "Dennis Padilla questions Claudia Barretto's change of surname"https://sg.news.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/dennis-padilla-questions-claudia-barretto-s-change-of-surname-125420764.html
- "Mrs. Universe Re-launches in Australia with New National Director"https://www.australianfilipina.com.au/article/mrs--universe-re-launches-in-australia-with-new-national-director
- "Dennis Padilla's ex-partner Linda Marie Gorton denies co-parenting setup with the actor"https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/905105/dennis-padilla-linda-marie-gorton-co-parenting-setup/story/
- "Get to know Dennis Padilla's seven kids"https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/parenting/179237/dennis-padilla-kids-a5128-20240302-lfrm
- "Marjorie, Dani Barretto greet Kier Legaspi's mom a happy birthday"https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/16/fresh-scoops/dani-barrettos-daughter-celebrates-her-birthday-202446
- Sanggano, Sanggago't, Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4Vu1hf2CuY
- Manila Standardhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900617&printsec=frontpage&hl=en