About Me
signer, artist and more.comment me and i'll comment you backPiolo PascualHeight: 5'10
Weight: 145 (LBS)
Skill/Talent: Acting, Singing, Hosting
Birthdate: January 12, 1977Piolo Jose Pascual was born January 12, 1977. i'm the son of a Filipino mother and a German-Spanish father, he is the youngest of six children.I always wanted to be an actor. My father, Philip, was a casting director for international films shot in the Philippines. "I don't know if that influenced me," says Piolo, "but even when I was really young, I'd go in front of the mirror, act and sing."I first had my TV appearance was in Kuya Germs Moreno's "That's Entertainment." After high school I went to UST, where he studied Physical therapy and joined the UST theater group, Teatro Tomasino. I landed a part on the children's show Atbp and was chosen as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle, Batch 3. But before my career had a chance to take off at home, Piolo decided to move to the US. For a year he lived with his mom in California, working in a hospital and at other jobs to support himself while going on acting auditions. Although I didn't land any big parts, while in L.A. he participated in acting workshops where I learned a lot about his craft.Upon my return to the Philippines a year later, things started to fall into place for Piolo and he began to realize lifelong dream of becoming an actor. I was cast as Raffy in the ABS-CBN miniseries "Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako," with the popular Judy Ann Santos, and got further exposure in "Esperanza," again with Juday. With my boyish good looks, he soon became a teen idol. While I enjoyed my newfound heartthrob status, I did not want to remain "just another pretty face," with my performances limited to light TV fare. I was serious about his acting and wanted to take on more challenging roles.I soon got chance to prove myself I was serious of being a actor when I landed first starring movie role in "Lagarista." I character, Gregory, was a biker who transported movie reels from one theater to another. His love interest was played by Janna Victoria. I felt a lot of pressure to turn in his best performance, since this was my first major film, and hard work paid off. The Philippine Daily Inquirer proclaimed in its Aug. 6, 2000 issue, "Not a few people who saw 'Lagarista' during the celebrity premiere last Tuesday have expressed belief that its lead actor, me, who will become the next big star in local cinema. He has the glamorous looks and more important, he can act."In my next movie, "Kahit Isang Saglit," my character was part of a love triangle with Judy Ann Santos and Leandro Munoz. "With this movie ang naging challenge ko is more of emotions," Piolo explained in an interview. "It is a heavy drama, a story of love." Passionate about acting, I really gives his all when portraying a character, to such an extent that he often feels physically and emotionally drained after shooting a movie.My most critically acclaimed movie so far is "Dekada '70." He portrayed Jules Bartolome, a student activist who joined the New People's Army after martial law was declared. Christopher de Leon and Vilma Santos played his parents. I won the Grand Slam for his excellent performance, sweeping all four Best Supporting Actor trophies from the major award-giving bodies: Metro Manila Film Festival, FAMAS, Star Awards, and the prestigious Urian Award.By now I had achieved his objective of becoming a respected serious actor. But that didn't mean he had to abandon the lighter side of his career! I was now one of The Hunks, ASAP Mania's popular singing and dancing beefcake quntet. And he continued to satisfy the legions of Piolo-Juday loveteam fans, with TV series like "Sa Puso Ko IIngatan Ka," and movies like the very popular "Till There Was You."When I was approached about recording a solo album, I was hesitant at first, because although I had performed all over the world with The Hunks, he was "not really a singer." But I went ahead with the project, and self-titled debut album turned out to be a big success, going platinum four months after its release and spawning three hit singles, "Kailangan Kita," "Till There Was You" and "Ikaw ang Buhay Ko." second album, produced by the talented Ogie Alcasid, was titled "My Gift," which was also the title of my concert at the Araneta in April 2004. I was honored to have idol Basil Valdez as a special guest, along with the vocal harmony group The Akafellas and Ai-Ai delas Alas. The jam-packed event also featured appearances by many of his ASAP Mania co-stars including Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Kuh Ledesma, and the other four Hunks. The concert was televised a few weeks later on ABS-CBN. Reporter Nestor U. Torre commented in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, "It was a pleasure to finally hear a movie star sing well, after suffering through the musical 'performances' of TV-movie celebrities who can't sing to save their lives, but cut records anyway, because their ga-ga fans buy their albums despite their abysmal lack of singing talent."I never thought I would be doing a concert at the Araneta. "I've just always wanted to follow my heart and do what I always wanted to do as a kid and that's to act,". While I will always consider myself primarily an actor, trying to improve hmyself as a singer. "I've been attending voice lessons religiously for almost a year now," he told the Philippine Star. "My teacher has been so good to me and it's nice because I learn a lot. Even if I already sing professionally I still try to attend my classes because there's still a lot more that I'd like to learn. I'm more comfortable acting than singing but since I'm being given this opportunity to broaden my horizons in singing, I'm doing my best."I most recent movie is "Milan," which focuses on the lives of domestic helpers in Italy. While he and co-star Claudine Barretto were filming a scene in the Milan subway, they were surprised to find themselves being photographed by the local paparazzi! The next day their pictures were splashed on the pages of an Italian tabloid, which described Piolo as The Richard Gere of the Philippines, and Claudine as the Sharon Stone. Claudine was flattered, and Piolo was amused that the Italian press was so interested in them. As usual his performance drew accolades. A review on Showbizpinoy.com said Piolo "was able to convey various layers of emotions in the most effective manner all throughout the movie. You feel his sadness, desperation and helplessness in this foreign land. But at the same time, there are moments you want to just punch him in the face because his screen character can be arrogant and a braggart. These little nuances that can only be done by a sensitive actor, he is able to display most brilliantly in "Milan."Also this year, I starred in the TV series Mangarap Ka, which has just completed its seven-month run. I played a tough Robin Hood-type character, Oslec, and studied martial arts for the role. He sported a goatee, a departure from my usual clean-cut look, but his fans didn't seem to mind. My performance has earned him a new addition to his trophy collection, was named Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series in the first TV Entertainment Press Society Awards, beating out six well-known competitors including Christopher de Leon, Robin Padilla and Eddie Garcia.In my free time, I enjoys playing pool, watching videos and spending time with family and friends. Basically a shy person, he's not into the club or party scene. Family is very important to me; at my Araneta concert, and at a show in Calfornia earlier this year, he introduced my mother Amelia and sang to her. I have a seven-year-old son, Inigo, with a former girlfriend. "Ang sarap maging daddy,". "I like the feeling of responsibility that comes with it... i'm proud of me and I really enjoy it... we go to the mall, watch movies, play at the arcade, shop for stuff. Enjoy talaga." Father and son frequently worship together on Sundays at the Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Pasig City.I was born-again at Christian, which among other things has helped him control his temper.That's when I first entered showbiz I "used to be very hot-tempered. That was before I knew Christ and before I knew that I needed the Lord beside me."Although he remains on good terms with his son's mother, and also has some close female showbiz friends including Judy Ann Santos, he is not dating anyone seriously, and has said that if he ever marries it won't be until he's 32 (he turns 28 in January 2005). As for rumors that he's gay, Piolo admits to being a mama's boy but asserts he's "not a bading."
