Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977)"SCENE: Mahigit sa 250 ang bilang ng mga cake para kay Piolo Pascual sa birthday celebration nito kahapon sa ASAP20. Ngayon, January 12, ang 39th birthday ni Piolo". SEEN SCENE (Pilipino Star Ngayon) | Updated January 12, 2015. is a Filipino actor, model, singer, television host, comedian and film producer.
Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) and made his first television appearance in youth-oriented talent and variety show, That's Entertainment (1994). He rose to fame after starring alongside Judy Ann Santos in the 1997 classic soap opera, Esperanza. They went on to star in several other television series and films, including Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (2001-2003), Sa Piling Mo (2006), Bakit Di Totoohanin (2001), Till There Was You (2003) and Don't Give Up on Us (2006). In 2002, Pascual starred in the period film Dekada '70, which earned him Best Supporting Actor wins at the 2003 PMPC Star Awards for Movies, FAMAS Awards, and Gawad Urian Awards.
In 2008, Pascual top billed the acclaimed supernatural drama series, Lobo. In 2013, he starred in the neo-noir crime thriller film, On the Job, which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France and the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea. Pascual also produced the Kimmy Dora film series (2009–2013) and the film Kita Kita (2017). In 2018, he returned to television in the drama series Since I Found You. Pascual starred in the 2022 Philippine adaptation of Flower of Evil.
Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Malate, Manila, to Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual and Philip Victoriano Pascual as their youngest child among six children. His German-Spanish father was a casting director for international films that were shot in the Philippines, as well as an occasional actor. Pascual attended elementary and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila, where he joined the school's theater group.
While he was in third year high school in 1994, Pascual started appearing in the teen variety show That's Entertainment. He eventually left the show to get into college full-time, studying at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he initially took up a Bachelor of Arts course in general education, but later shifted to physical therapy to prepare for his immigration to the United States. Pascual was a member of UST's theater company, Teatro Tomasino. He did not graduate from college, choosing to pursue an entertainment career instead.
However, Pascual's acting career was interrupted at age 18 when he and his sister moved to the U.S. to join their mother, who had already been living and working there for six years. They lived in Los Angeles, where he worked multiple jobs, including as an ER representative in the hospital where his mother worked and as a security guard for the Academy Awards. When Pascual turned 21, he returned to Manila in order to pursue his acting career again.
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 with Judy 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.Hits and Flops: List of Filipino (Non MMFF) Films that Grossed P100 Million in the Box Office . Nationwidehitsandflopsph.blogspot.com. Retrieved on July 28, 2013.
In his early singing career, he joined Diether Ocampo, Bernard Palanca, Jericho Rosales and Carlos Agassi to form The Hunks, an all-male group.
In 2002, Pascual played the role of Jules in the award-winning film, Dekada '70. He received eight awards in the Best Supporting Actor category and was given special recognition as a Best Supporting Actor for the same role by the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
In 2003, Pascual's debut album Piolo, went platinum. His second album My Gift hit Platinum status as well. His 5th solo album Timeless hit Triple Platinum status.
In 2007, he paired to Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez in Paano Kita Iibigin, Piolo Pascual portrayed Lance Monteagudo.
In 2008, he starred in a fantasy TV series Lobo together with Angel Locsin. The show gained accolades from Banff World Media Festival and International Emmy Awards.
In 2009, Pascual became a producer for Manila, an independent twinbill film under Bicycle Pictures. After its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009, Manila had its official Philippine premiere in cinemas in July 2009 as the opening film of the 5th Cinemalaya Film Festival. He starred in the Philippine version of Lovers in Paris together with KC Concepcion the same year. Together with some directors and writers, Pascual created his film studio, Spring Films, which is known for its popular Kimmy Dora movie series.
In 2013, Pascual went to Cannes again with the movie On the Job.
Business
Hotel and beach resort Pascual and his business partner Kathryn Bernardo opened Isla Amara, a 42-bedroom boutique hotel in El Nido, Palawan, in 2022. He admitted and planned to open three or four more hotel resorts in Boracay and Siquijor.
Production company In 2018, Pascual co-founded Spring Films with Joyce Bernal and Erikson Raymundo who serves as President of the company. Spring Film is an independent film company. The company ventures into co-producing Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora movie series.
Food business Pascual ventured into food business and opened his own franchise of shawarma in 2018.
Personal life Pascual has a son, Iñigo Dominic Lázaro Pascual, born on September 14, 1997. Pascual is also the uncle of Filipino actor Benjamin Alves.
In 2013, Pascual joined the PETA campaign, Free Mali, whose aim was to move Mali, the lone elephant at the Manila Zoo, to a larger area. Mali died in 2023.
As of 2024, Pascual has been romantically involved with Shaina Magdayao.
Despite his "pretty boy" image, Pascual is oftentimes rumored and believed to be gay.
Filmography Film
As actor Year Title Role 1993 The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) Jussi Leino 1997 Batang PX Jessie 1999 Esperanza: The Movie Brian2000 Lagarista Gregory Pera o Bayong! Cameo/Himself Kahit Isang Saglit Michael2001 Mila Primo Bakit 'Di Totohanin Paul2002 I Think I'm In Love Jonas JOLOGS Cameo as coffee shop customer 9 Mornings Gene Ynfante Dekada '70 Jules Bartolome 2003 Till There Was You Albert Robles 2004 Milan Lino2005 Dreamboy Philip / Eboy / Jaime D' Anothers Cameo as himself2006 Don't Give Up on Us Vince Kagat ng Dilim Guerilla leader 2007 Paano Kita Iibigin Lance Chopsuey Jimmy Wong 2009 Love Me Again Migo Manila William / Phillip 2010 Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) PSG Applicant 2012 Every Breath U Take Leo Dimalanta 24/7 in Love Pipoy Ronquillo2013 On the Job Francis Coronel Jr. The Bit Player Himself / Brando 2014 Starting Over Again Marco Antonio Villanueva III Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig Danny / Elias 2015 The Breakup Playlist Gino Avila Silong Miguel Cascarro Etiquette for Mistresses Edward Cervantes 2016 Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis Simoun/Crisostomo Ibarra Love Me Tomorrow JC 2017 Northern Lights: A Journey to Love Charlie Sr. Can't Help Falling in Love Emil Last Night Mark Peters 2018 Ang Panahon ng Halimaw Hugo Haniway 2020Hayop Ka!Papa George2021My AmandaTJ 2023 Mallari Juan Severino Mallari / Johnrey Mallari / Jonathan Mallari de Dios GomBurZa Padre Pedro Palaez 2024 Moro Sunshine Pastor Jaime The Kingdom Sulayman "Sulo" Tagum2025My Love Will Make You DisappearPapa P (Cameo)The Sacrifice (upcoming film)MartyMeet, Greet & Bye Tupe FacundoManila's Finest Lt. Homer Magtibay
As executive producer Year Film 2009 Manila Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme 2013 Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel 2017 Kita Kita 2018 Meet Me in St. Gallen 2019 I’m Ellenya L.2020Hayop Ka!
Television Year Title Role Notes 1993–2001 Star Drama Presents Special guest 1993 Ipaglaban Mo!: Matalim Kung Gumuguhit Ang Kapalaran 1994 That's Entertainment Himself ATBP: Awit, Titik at Bilang na Pambata Kuya Miguel 1995–1997 Mara Clara Recurring role 1996–1999 Gimik 1996; 1998–2020; 2021–present ASAP Himself Co-host / Performer 1998 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Raffy Recurring role Star Drama Presents: Piolo Various roles 1999 Esperanza Brian Judy Ann Drama Special Dino Pilot Episode: "Bodyguard" 1999–2000 Marinella Paolo 1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Siato" 2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Ang Sireno" 2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Miguel Episode: "Pier 39" 2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka Jordan Villamines 2003–2004 Buttercup Lance 2004 Mangarap Ka Celso / Oslec / Dragon King 2006 Star Magic Presents Alvin Episode: "All About a Girl" Sa Piling Mo Adrian Tuazon 2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya Mel Episode: "Piso" 2007 Walang Kapalit Noel Borromeo Be Bench: The Model Search Himself Host 2008 Lobo Noah Ortega 2009 Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja Gabriel Montero Episode: "The Real Gabriel" Lovers in Paris Carlo Aranaz 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ninoy Aquino Episode: "Kalapati" Episode: "Makinilya" May Bukas Pa Choir member Final Chapter: "Amen" Imortal Noah Ortega Telephone voice (Flashback appearance from Lobo) 2010–2011 Noah Gabriel Perez 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Darwin Calvario Episode: "Traysikel" MMK: Dalawang Dekada Documentary Special Himself / Host Special guest 100 Days to Heaven Dr. Ivan Carlos, Specialist 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Randy Episode: "Sumpak" Dahil sa Pag-ibig Father Alfred Valderama 2013 Apoy sa Dagat Ruben Manubat 2014 Hawak Kamay Eugene "Gin" Agustin Home Sweetie Home John Paul "JP" Valentino Recurring role 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ryan Episode: "Upuan" La Luna Sangre Noah Ortega Archive footage (Flashback appearance from Lobo) 2018 Since I Found You Nathaniel "Nathan" Capistrano 2020 Sunday Noontime Live! Himself Main host / Performer 2021 Niña Niño Mayor Christopher Charles Juarez Special guest2022My Papa Pi Policarpio "Pipoy" Papa III Flower of Evil Jacob del Rosario / Daniel Villareal 2023Replacing Chef Chico Raymond 2024 Pamilya Sagrado Rafael Sagrado 2024–present It's Showtime Himself Guest Performer Eat Bulaga! 2025 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 Houseguest2026My Bespren EmmanCreator
Awards and nominations Wins
Film and television awards
Movie/TV Show Category Organization/Year Mallari Best Actor 7th Eddys Awards (2024) Silong Movie Actor of the Year (tied with Dennis Trillo) 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2016) Starting Over Again Movie Actor of the Year (tied with John Lloyd Cruz) 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2015) Hawak Kamay Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series) (tied with Coco Martin & Martin Escudero) Gawad TANGLAW Awards Hottest Actor of the Year 1st Yahoo! OMG! Awards 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) 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 Awards (2004) Dekada '70 Best Supporting Actor U.P. Film Desk of the YOUNG CRITICS CIRCLE (2003) Gawad Urian Award (2003) FAP Awards (2003) FAMAS Awards (2003) PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2003) Gawad PASADO (2003) GAWAD TANGLAW (2003) 28th Metro Manila Film Festival (2002) Special Recognition for RARE GRAND SLAM GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards (2003)
Music awards