Philippine Actor - Piolo José Pascual

Piolo José Pascual (born January 12, 1977, Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.

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 SaglitBakit Di TotohaninTill There Was You, and Don't Give Up on Us, earned more than P100 million in the box office. His movie with Claudine BarrettoMilan, 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.
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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]

YearFilmRoleAwards
1993The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!)Jussi Leino
1997Batang PX
1999Esperanza: The MovieBrianNominated—FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor
2000LagaristaGregory
Pera o Bayong!Cameo as himself
Kahit Isang SaglitMichael
2001MilaPrimoNominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor
Bakit 'Di TotohaninPaul
2002I Think I'm In LoveJonasNominated—Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor
JOLOGSCameo as coffee shop customer
9 MorningsGene Ynfante
Dekada '70Jules BartolomeFAMAS 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
2003Till There Was YouAlbert Robles
2004MilanLinoFAMAS 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
2005DreamboyJaime / Phillip / EboyNominated—ENPRESS Golden Screen Award for Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)
Nominated—Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Actor
D' AnothersCameo as himself
2006Don't Give Up on UsVinceENPRESS 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 DilimGuerilla leaderShort film
2007Paano Kita IibiginLanceNominated—FAMAS Award for Best Actor
Nominated—FAP Luna Award for Best Actor
Nominated—PMPC Star Award for Movies for Best Actor
ChopsueyJimmy Wong
2009Love Me AgainMigo
ManilaWilliam / PhillipIndie film
2010Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)PSG applicantCameo role
2012Every Breath U TakeLeo Dimalanta
24/7 in LovePipoy Ronquillo
2013On The JobFrancis Coronel, Jr.

Films as executive producer[edit]

YearFilmCompanyNotes
2009ManilaBicycle Pictures and MJM ProductionsExecutive producer
Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa KiyemeSpring Films, Solar Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema
2012Kimmy Dora and the Temple of KiyemeSpring Films and Star Cinema
2013Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng PrequelSpring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films

Television[edit]

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
1994That's EntertainmentHimselfGMA Network
1994A.T.B.P.Kuya MiguelABS-CBN
1995-97Mara ClaraRecurring role
1995-99GimikRecurring role
1998Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo AkoRaffyRecurring role
1998-99EsperanzaBrianRecurring role
1998Star Drama PresentsHimselfEpisode "Piolo"
1999Maalaala Mo KayaEpisode "Siato"
2001-03Sa Puso Ko Iingatan KaJordan VillaminesMain role
2003-04ButtercupLanceMain role
2004Mangarap KaCelso/Oslec/Dragon KingMain role
2005–presentASAPHimselfPerformer/Host
2006Star Magic PresentsAlvinEpisode "All About A Girl"
2006Sa Piling MoAdrian TuazonMain role
2007Walang KapalitNoel BorromeoMain role
2007Be Bench: The Model SearchHimselfHost
2008LoboNoah OrtegaMain role
2009Maalaala Mo KayaMelEpisode "Piso"
2009Komiks PresentsNasaan Ka MarujaGabriel MonteroEpisode "The Real Gabriel"
2009Lovers in ParisCarlo AranazMain role
2010Maalaala Mo KayaNinoy AquinoEpisode "Kalapati"
Episode "Makinilya"
2010May Bukas PaChoir memberFinal Chapter "Amen"
2010–2011NoahGabriel PerezMain role
2011Maalaala Mo KayaDarwin CalvarioEpisode "Traysikel"
2011MMK: Dalawang Dekada Documentary SpecialHimself/HostSpecial Guest
2012Maalaala Mo KayaRandyEpisode "Sumpak"
2012Dahil Sa Pag-IbigFather Alfred ValderamaMain Role
2013Apoy Sa DagatRuben ManubatMain Role

Awards[edit]

Film and television award

Movie/TV ShowCategoryOrganization/Year
LoboBest Drama Actor22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV (2008)
Maalaala Mo Kaya PisoBest Single Performance by a Lead Actor21st PMPC Star Awards for TV (2007)
Don't Give Up On UsBest Actor (tied with Jericho Rosales)23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2007)
Don't Give Up On UsBest Actor (Musical or Comedy)4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2007)
MilanBest Actor54th FAMAS Awards (2005)
Mangarap KaBest Drama Actor1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards (2004)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorU.P. Film Desk of the YOUNG CRITICS CIRCLE (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorGAWAD URIAN (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorFAP (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorFAMAS Awards (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorPMPC Star (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorPASADO (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorGAWAD TANGLAW (2003)
Dekada '70Best Supporting ActorMetro Manila Film Festival-Philippines (2002)
Dekada '70Special Recognition for RARE GRAND SLAMGuillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2003)

Music awards

CategoryAlbum/SongOrganization/Year
Revival Album of the YearDecades2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010 [7]
Album Cover Design of the YearDecades2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010 [7]
Best Album PackageDecades23rd AWIT Awards 2010 [8]
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage PlayPaano Kita Iibigin21st AWIT Awards 2008
Male Recording Artist of the Year38th Box Office Entertainment Awards 2008 [9]
Male Artist AwardeeTimelessASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Compilation AwardeeNagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global PinoysASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Compilation AwardeeHotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation AlbumASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Male Artist AwardeeTimelessASAP 24k Awards 2007
Triple PlatinumTimelessPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2007)
6x PlatinumNagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global PinoysPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007)
GoldPaano Kita Iibigin OSTPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007)
Original Theme Song of the YearSana’y Malaman Mo23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2007
PlatinumHotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation AlbumPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006)
GoldPiolo Pascual: Platinum HitsPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006)
GoldRenditions: Songs of Louie OcampoPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2005)
PlatinumMy GiftPhilippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2004)
PlatinumPioloPhilippine 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]

CategoryOrganization/Year
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV PersonalitiesSoutheast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2009)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV PersonalitiesSoutheast 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 PersonalitiesSoutheast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2007) [11]
Star in the Philippine Walk of FameGerman Moreno and Eastwood City (2007)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV PersonalitiesSoutheast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2006)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV PersonalitiesSoutheast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2005)
Mr. Screen IdolFAMAS Awards (2005)
Mr. RP MoviesGuillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2004 box-office performance)
Mr. RP MoviesGuillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2003 box-office performance)
Youth Achievement AwardGerman Moreno and FAMAS Awards (2002)
Mr. RP MoviesGuillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2001 box-office performance)
Most Promising Group (The Hunks with Jericho RosalesBernard PalancaCarlos Agassi, and Diether Ocampo)Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards (2001)
Mr. RP MoviesGuillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (for 2000 box-office performance)

Nominations

Film nominations (in producing)

MovieCategoryOrganization/Year
Kimmy DoraBest Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)ENPRESS Golden Screen 2010

Film nominations (in acting)

MovieCategoryOrganization/Year
ManilaBest ActorGAWAD PASADO 2010
Paano Kita IibiginBest ActorFAMAS 2008
Paano Kita IibiginBest ActorFAP (LUNA) 2008
Paano Kita IibiginBest ActorPMPC Star 2008
Don't Give Up On UsBest ActorFAMAS 2007
DreamboyBest ActorGAWAD TANGLAW 2006
DreamboyBest Actor (Musical or Comedy)ENPRESS Golden Screen 2006
MilanBest ActorGAWAD URIAN 2005
MilanBest ActorFAP (LUNA) 2005
MilanBest ActorPASADO 2005
MilanBest ActorPMPC Star 2005
MilanBest Actor (Drama)ENPRESS Golden Screen 2005
I Think I'm In LoveBest ActorManila Film Festival 2002
MilaBest ActorFAP 2002
LagaristaBest ActorGAWAD URIAN 2001
EsperanzaBest Supporting ActorFAMAS Awards 2000
EsperanzaBest Supporting ActorMetro Manila Film Festival 1999

Television nominations[edit]

TV showCategoryOrganization/Year
ASAPBest Male HostPMPC Star 2007
Walang KapalitBest Drama ActorPMPC Star 2007
Sa Piling MoBest Drama ActorPMPC Star 2006
Mangarap KaBest Drama ActorPMPC Star 2004
Maalaala Mo Kaya LoboBest Single Performance by a Lead ActorPMPC Star 2002
Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo AkoBest Drama Actor4th Asian TV Awards 1999

Recording and concert nominations[edit]

Song/Album/Concert TitleCategoryOrganization/Year
Pop Music Male ArtistASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010
DecadesMale Recording Artist of the Year2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12]
DecadesMale Pop Artist of the Year2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12]
BabeMusic Video of the Year2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music [12]
Pop IconsBest Collaboration for a Major Concert (with Sam MilbyErik SantosMark Bautista, and Christian Bautista)22nd ALIW Awards 2009
Male Vocalist of 20081st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009 (101.9 FM Station)
Listeners' Choice for Favorite Male Artist1st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009
Ten PioloBest Major Concert (Male)21st ALIW Awards 2008
Ten PioloBest Performance in a Concert (Male)21st ALIW Awards 2008
Paano Kita IibiginBest Performance by a Duet (with Regine Velasquez)21st AWIT Awards 2008
Pop Music Male ArtistASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2008
Paano Kita IibiginBest Original SongENPRESS Golden Screen 2008
Paano Kita IibiginMovie Original Theme SongPMPC Star 2008
Favorite Male Artist3rd MYX Music Awards 2008
Paano Kita IibiginFavorite 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 ArtistASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007
Paano Kita IibiginPop Movie Theme SongASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007
The GiftFavorite Male Artist4th MTV PILIPINAS People's Choice Awards 2004
Kailangan KitaBest Performance by a Male Recording Artist16th AWIT Awards 2003
Kailangan KitaBest Pop Recording16th AWIT Awards 2003
Kailangan KitaSong of the Year (composer: Ogie Alcasid)16th AWIT Awards 2003

Discography

Studio albums

ArtistAlbumTracksYearRecords
Piolo PascualPioloKailangan 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)
2003Star Records
Piolo PascualMy GiftThe 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)
2004Star Records
Piolo PascualTimelessOne 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)
2007Star Records

Compilation albums[edit]

ArtistAlbumTracksYearRecords
Piolo PascualRenditions: Songs of Louie OcampoShadow 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
2005Star Records
Piolo PascualPlatinum HitsIkaw 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)
2006Star Records
Piolo PascualDecadesI'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
2010Star Records
Piolo PascualDecades IINever 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
2011Star Records

Other appearances

YearSongAlbum
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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