Early life
Piolo Pascual, born on January 12, 1977 at Manila, is the youngest son of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual, and Philip Victoriano Pascual who is half-Spanish and half-German. Piolo's father was the son of Harold Herzig, a full-blooded German, and his Filipina wife with Spanish descent, Aurora Victoriano, thus explaining Piolo's Eurasian features. Harold Herzig, however, died while Piolo's father was young, which led to the remarriage of Piolo's grandmother to a Pascual.
While growing up, Piolo enjoyed a close bond with his siblings -- Chiqui, Paulette, Pam, Choi, and Patricia--despite their own father's early death. His father was a casting director for international films that are shot here in the Philippines, though Piolo can't recall if it affected his ambition on becoming an actor, ramp model or a performer. He lived an ordinary life; he went to school and spent time on outings and celebrations with his family. Piolo studied grade school and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila. When he was in Grade 5, Piolo joined the school theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko, wherein 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 aired in the 1990's. He eventually left That's, however, to get into college full-time, studying at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), where he took up AB General Education. He later shifted to Physical Therapy in preparation for his immigration to the States. Around 1996, however, Piolo had to put his study and career plans on hold due to his imminent migration to the US. Piolo joined his family in the US that year. They made their home in Los Angeles, where Piolo worked as an ER representative in a hospital where his mother is working. When Piolo turned 21, he decided to return to Manila in order to pursue his acting career once again.
Currently, Pascual is also the proud father of a 9-year-old son, Iñigo. His son lives with his family in the States, but father and son frequently keep in touch.[1]
Career
In 1994, Pascual started his career in That's Entertainment. Then he appeared in some TV shows including Mara Clara, and Gimik. His loveteam withJudy Ann Santos became phenomenal in early 2000s. Their four movies, Kahit Isang Saglit, Bakit Di Totohanin, Till There Was You, and Don't Give Up on Us, earned more than P100 million in the box office. His movie with Claudine Barretto, Milan, became his top grossing film up to date.[2]
In 2002, Pascual played the role of Jules in the award winning film, Dekada '70. He collected eight awards in the Best Supporting Actor category and was given special recognition for rare gram slam award as a Best Supporting Actor for the same role by the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[3]
In 2003, Pascual ventured into music with his debut album Piolo which became platinum. His second album My Gift hit Platinum status as well. His 5th solo album Timeless hit Triple Platinum status.
Pascual is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He celebrated his 10th year anniversary in 2007 with a coffee table book (Piolo: Believing), a fifth solo album (Timeless), and a solo concert in Araneta Coliseum.
In 2008, he starred in a fantasy tv series Lobo together with Angel Locsin. The show gained accolades from Banff World Media Festival andInternational Emmy Awards.
In 2009, Pascual turned producer with Manila, an independent twinbill film under Bicycle Pictures. After its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festivalin May 2009,[4] Manila had its official Philippines premiere on cinemas in July 2009 as the opening film of the 5th Cinemalaya Film Festival.[5][6] He starred in the Philippine version Lovers in Paris together with KC Concepcion in the same year. And together with some great directors and writers, Pascual made his film studio, Spring Films, which is known for its popular Kimmy Dora movie series.
In 2013, Pascual graced Cannes once again with the movie On The Job.
Personal life
He has a son Iñigo Lazaro Pascual who was born on September 14, 1997. Inigo currently lives in California with his mother. Piolo works in the Philippines to support his son. Pascual is also the uncle of the filipino actor Benjamin Alves.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) | Jussi Leino | |
| 1997 | Batang PX | ||
| 1999 | Esperanza: The Movie | Brian | Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2000 | Lagarista | Gregory | |
| Pera o Bayong! | Cameo as himself | ||
| Kahit Isang Saglit | Michael | ||
| 2001 | Mila | Primo | Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor |
| Bakit 'Di Totohanin | Paul | ||
| 2002 | I Think I'm In Love | Jonas | Nominated—Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor |
| JOLOGS | Cameo as coffee shop customer | ||
| 9 Mornings | Gene Ynfante | ||
| Dekada '70 | Jules Bartolome | FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor FAP Luna Award for Best Supporting Actor Gawad Pasado Award for Best Supporting Actor Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Supporting Actor Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor PMPC Star Award for Movies for Best Supporting Actor U.P. Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle Award for Movies for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2003 | Till There Was You | Albert Robles | |
| 2004 | Milan | Lino | FAMAS Award for Best Actor Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Actor (Drama) Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor Nominated—Gawad Pasado Award for Best Actor Nominated—Gawad Urian Award for Best Actor Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Jaime / Phillip / Eboy | Nominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) Nominated—Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actor |
| D' Anothers | Cameo as himself | ||
| 2006 | Don't Give Up on Us | Vince | ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Actor (Drama) PMPC Star Award for Movies for Best Actor (shared with Jericho Rosales) Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor |
| Kagat ng Dilim | Guerilla leader | Short film | |
| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Lance | Nominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Best Actor |
| Chopsuey | Jimmy Wong | ||
| 2009 | Love Me Again | Migo | |
| Manila | William / Phillip | Indie film | |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | PSG applicant | Cameo role |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Leo Dimalanta | |
| 24/7 in Love | Pipoy Ronquillo | ||
| 2013 | On The Job | Francis Coronel, Jr. |
Films as executive producer[edit]
| Year | Film | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Manila | Bicycle Pictures and MJM Productions | Executive producer |
| Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Spring Films, Solar Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema | ||
| 2012 | Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Spring Films and Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Spring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | That's Entertainment | Himself | GMA Network | |
| 1994 | A.T.B.P. | Kuya Miguel | ABS-CBN | |
| 1995-97 | Mara Clara | Recurring role | ||
| 1995-99 | Gimik | Recurring role | ||
| 1998 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Raffy | Recurring role | |
| 1998-99 | Esperanza | Brian | Recurring role | |
| 1998 | Star Drama Presents | Himself | Episode "Piolo" | |
| 1999 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode "Siato" | ||
| 2001-03 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Jordan Villamines | Main role | |
| 2003-04 | Buttercup | Lance | Main role | |
| 2004 | Mangarap Ka | Celso/Oslec/Dragon King | Main role | |
| 2005–present | ASAP | Himself | Performer/Host | |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents | Alvin | Episode "All About A Girl" | |
| 2006 | Sa Piling Mo | Adrian Tuazon | Main role | |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Noel Borromeo | Main role | |
| 2007 | Be Bench: The Model Search | Himself | Host | |
| 2008 | Lobo | Noah Ortega | Main role | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mel | Episode "Piso" | |
| 2009 | Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja | Gabriel Montero | Episode "The Real Gabriel" | |
| 2009 | Lovers in Paris | Carlo Aranaz | Main role | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ninoy Aquino | Episode "Kalapati" | |
| Episode "Makinilya" | ||||
| 2010 | May Bukas Pa | Choir member | Final Chapter "Amen" | |
| 2010–2011 | Noah | Gabriel Perez | Main role | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Darwin Calvario | Episode "Traysikel" | |
| 2011 | MMK: Dalawang Dekada Documentary Special | Himself/Host | Special Guest | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Randy | Episode "Sumpak" | |
| 2012 | Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig | Father Alfred Valderama | Main Role | |
| 2013 | Apoy Sa Dagat | Ruben Manubat | Main Role |
Awards[edit]
Main article: List of Piolo Pascual awards and nominations
Film and television award
| Movie/TV Show | Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lobo | Best Drama Actor | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV (2008) |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Piso | Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor | 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV (2007) |
| Don't Give Up On Us | Best Actor (tied with Jericho Rosales) | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2007) |
| Don't Give Up On Us | Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) | 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2007) |
| Milan | Best Actor | 54th FAMAS Awards (2005) |
| Mangarap Ka | Best Drama Actor | 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards (2004) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | U.P. Film Desk of the YOUNG CRITICS CIRCLE (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | GAWAD URIAN (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | FAP (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | FAMAS Awards (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | PMPC Star (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | PASADO (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | GAWAD TANGLAW (2003) |
| Dekada '70 | Best Supporting Actor | Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines (2002) |
| Dekada '70 | Special Recognition for RARE GRAND SLAM | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2003) |
Music awards
| Category | Album/Song | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Revival Album of the Year | Decades | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010 [7] |
| Album Cover Design of the Year | Decades | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010 [7] |
| Best Album Package | Decades | 23rd AWIT Awards 2010 [8] |
| Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play | Paano Kita Iibigin | 21st AWIT Awards 2008 |
| Male Recording Artist of the Year | 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards 2008 [9] | |
| Male Artist Awardee | Timeless | ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007 |
| Compilation Awardee | Nagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global Pinoys | ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007 |
| Compilation Awardee | Hotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation Album | ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007 |
| Male Artist Awardee | Timeless | ASAP 24k Awards 2007 |
| Triple Platinum | Timeless | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2007) |
| 6x Platinum | Nagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global Pinoys | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007) |
| Gold | Paano Kita Iibigin OST | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007) |
| Original Theme Song of the Year | Sana’y Malaman Mo | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2007 |
| Platinum | Hotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation Album | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006) |
| Gold | Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006) |
| Gold | Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2005) |
| Platinum | My Gift | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2004) |
| Platinum | Piolo | Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2003) |
- In the Philippines, a gold award means selling in excess of 12,500 units and a platinum award means selling in excess of 25,000 units.
- Pascual's album "Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits" was repackaged. "Ikaw Lamang", the theme song of the teleserye "Sa Piling Mo" was added.
- Sana'y Malaman Mo (lyrics: Ogie Alcasid, music: Louie Ocampo) was featured in the 2006 film Don't Give Up on Us.
- Paano Kita Iibigin (lyrics and music: Ogie Alcasid) was the theme song of the movie with the same title released in 2007.
Box-office and entertainment industry awards[edit]
| Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|
| One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities | Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2009) |
| One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities | Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2008) |
| Favorite Actor of the Year (Paano Kita Iibigin) | YES! Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2007 [10] |
| One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities | Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2007) [11] |
| Star in the Philippine Walk of Fame | German Moreno and Eastwood City (2007) |
| One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities | Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2006) |
| One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities | Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2005) |
| Mr. Screen Idol | FAMAS Awards (2005) |
| Mr. RP Movies | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2004 box-office performance) |
| Mr. RP Movies | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2003 box-office performance) |
| Youth Achievement Award | German Moreno and FAMAS Awards (2002) |
| Mr. RP Movies | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2001 box-office performance) |
| Most Promising Group (The Hunks with Jericho Rosales, Bernard Palanca, Carlos Agassi, and Diether Ocampo) | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards (2001) |
| Mr. RP Movies | Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2000 box-office performance) |
Nominations
Film nominations (in producing)
| Movie | Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kimmy Dora | Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) | ENPRESS Golden Screen 2010 |
Film nominations (in acting)
| Movie | Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Manila | Best Actor | GAWAD PASADO 2010 |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Best Actor | FAMAS 2008 |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Best Actor | FAP (LUNA) 2008 |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Best Actor | PMPC Star 2008 |
| Don't Give Up On Us | Best Actor | FAMAS 2007 |
| Dreamboy | Best Actor | GAWAD TANGLAW 2006 |
| Dreamboy | Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) | ENPRESS Golden Screen 2006 |
| Milan | Best Actor | GAWAD URIAN 2005 |
| Milan | Best Actor | FAP (LUNA) 2005 |
| Milan | Best Actor | PASADO 2005 |
| Milan | Best Actor | PMPC Star 2005 |
| Milan | Best Actor (Drama) | ENPRESS Golden Screen 2005 |
| I Think I'm In Love | Best Actor | Manila Film Festival 2002 |
| Mila | Best Actor | FAP 2002 |
| Lagarista | Best Actor | GAWAD URIAN 2001 |
| Esperanza | Best Supporting Actor | FAMAS Awards 2000 |
| Esperanza | Best Supporting Actor | Metro Manila Film Festival 1999 |
Television nominations[edit]
| TV show | Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| ASAP | Best Male Host | PMPC Star 2007 |
| Walang Kapalit | Best Drama Actor | PMPC Star 2007 |
| Sa Piling Mo | Best Drama Actor | PMPC Star 2006 |
| Mangarap Ka | Best Drama Actor | PMPC Star 2004 |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya Lobo | Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor | PMPC Star 2002 |
| Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Best Drama Actor | 4th Asian TV Awards 1999 |
Recording and concert nominations[edit]
| Song/Album/Concert Title | Category | Organization/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pop Music Male Artist | ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010 | |
| Decades | Male Recording Artist of the Year | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12] |
| Decades | Male Pop Artist of the Year | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12] |
| Babe | Music Video of the Year | 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12] |
| Pop Icons | Best Collaboration for a Major Concert (with Sam Milby, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, and Christian Bautista) | 22nd ALIW Awards 2009 |
| Male Vocalist of 2008 | 1st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009 (101.9 FM Station) | |
| Listeners' Choice for Favorite Male Artist | 1st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009 | |
| Ten Piolo | Best Major Concert (Male) | 21st ALIW Awards 2008 |
| Ten Piolo | Best Performance in a Concert (Male) | 21st ALIW Awards 2008 |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Best Performance by a Duet (with Regine Velasquez) | 21st AWIT Awards 2008 |
| Pop Music Male Artist | ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2008 | |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Best Original Song | ENPRESS Golden Screen 2008 |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Movie Original Theme Song | PMPC Star 2008 |
| Favorite Male Artist | 3rd MYX Music Awards 2008 | |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Favorite Collaboration (with Regine Velasquez) | 3rd MYX Music Awards 2008 |
| Favorite Myx Live Performance (with Regine Velasquez) | 3rd MYX Music Awards 2008 | |
| Best Major Concert (Male) | 20th ALIW Awards 2007 | |
| Pop Music Male Artist | ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007 | |
| Paano Kita Iibigin | Pop Movie Theme Song | ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007 |
| The Gift | Favorite Male Artist | 4th MTV PILIPINAS People's Choice Awards 2004 |
| Kailangan Kita | Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | 16th AWIT Awards 2003 |
| Kailangan Kita | Best Pop Recording | 16th AWIT Awards 2003 |
| Kailangan Kita | Song of the Year (composer: Ogie Alcasid) | 16th AWIT Awards 2003 |
Discography
Studio albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piolo Pascual | Piolo | Kailangan Kita Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko Nag-Iisa Ako'y Sa'yo Lamang Ikaw Pa Rin Pala Kaibigan Mo Ako Till There Was You Tell Me Why Kung Ako Ba Siya? Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit Sana Ikaw Kahit Isang Saglit Till There Was You (Cinema Mix) | 2003 | Star Records |
| Piolo Pascual | My Gift | The Gift Bakit Hindi Na Lang Ikaw? Bakit Kailangan Pang Lumayo? Alaala Niya Kapag Kasama Kita Sa May Bintana Bakit Kayo Pa Rin? Di Pa Huli Tunay Kitang Minamahal Minamahal Ko Siya I Need You Back Through The Years The Gift (feat. Claudine Barretto) | 2004 | Star Records |
| Piolo Pascual | Timeless | One More Chance Ikaw Na Nga If Only Love (with Toni Gonzaga) Why Can’t We Be Together? Nagmamahal Ng Tunay There For Me Wagas Turuan Mo Ako To Hear You Say You Love Me (feat. Jim Brickman) Ikaw Pa Rin Dahil Ikaw Why Can’t We Be Together? (Acoustic Version) Ikaw Na Nga (Alternate Version) Ikaw Lamang Walang Kapalit Complete (Centrum Theme Song) | 2007 | Star Records |
Compilation albums[edit]
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piolo Pascual | Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo | Shadow Of Time Group Hug Sana'y Malaman Mo Pansinin Mo Ako So Many Questions Closer You and I Without You No Regrets (feat. Jay Durias) Forever Nasaan Ka Man | 2005 | Star Records |
| Piolo Pascual | Platinum Hits | Ikaw Lamang Don't Give Up On Us Kailangan Kita The Gift Kung Ako Ba Siya Sana Ikaw I Need You Back Sa May Bintana Till There Was You Together Forever Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit Bakit Hindi Na Lang Ikaw? Through The Years Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko Sana'y Malaman Mo Mangarap Ka Kahit Isang Saglit (Live) | 2006 | Star Records |
| Piolo Pascual | Decades | I'll Be Seeing You Beyond The Sea True Love Are You Lonesome Tonight? Can't Take My Eyes Off You You've Lost That Lovin Feeling If I Fell Strangers In The Night Just The Way You Are Your Song Terminal Babe | 2010 | Star Records |
| Piolo Pascual | Decades II | Never Thought It's Sad To Belong Just Tell Me You Love Me Somebody You Were There Truly Madly Deeply The Actor To Be With You You'll Be In My Heart Again Hero To Where You Are | 2011 | Star Records |
Other appearances
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Miss Universe" | Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation |
| 2007 | "Nariyan Ka pa Rin Sana" | Nagmamahal, Kapamilya: Songs For Global Pinoys |
| "Paano Kita Iibigin" (Solo) | Paano Kita Iibigin Soundtrack | |
| "Paano Kita Iibigin" (with Regine Velasquez) | ||
| "Angel Eyes" | ||
| "Lalala" | ||
| "Thesa's Theme" | ||
| "Muling Nagmamahal" (with Regine Velasquez) | ||
| "My World with You" (with Regine Velasquez) | ||
| "Sana Nga" (with Regine Velasquez) | ||
| 2009 | "Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin(with KC Concepcion) |
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