Filipino actors who were born in 1981
Here are 9 famous actors from Philippines were born in 1981:
Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo (May 12, 1981 Quezon City-) also known as Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho, Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho, Abelardo Dennis Florencio T. Ho or Gaudencio Abelardo Ho Trillo is a Filipino singer, actor, model and presenter. His child is called Calix Andreas Ho.
He rose to fame after winning the reality talent competition "StarStruck" in 2003, and has since become one of the most sought-after leading men in Philippine showbiz. Trillo has starred in numerous television dramas and films, including "Muling Buksan Ang Puso," "My Husband's Lover," and "Felix Manalo." He has received critical acclaim for his performances, winning multiple acting awards throughout his career. In addition to his acting work, Trillo is also a talented singer and has released several albums. Outside of showbiz, he is known for his passion for boxing and his love of cars. He has been in a long-term relationship with fellow actress Jennylyn Mercado, with whom he has a son, and is also known for his philanthropic work.
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Alfred Vargas
Alfred Vargas (October 24, 1981 San Juan, Metro Manila-) a.k.a. Fred, Alfie, Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III, Alfred Paolo Dumlao Vargas III or Alfredo Dumlao Vargas III is a Filipino actor and politician.
He started his career in the entertainment industry as a commercial model and later ventured into acting. He made his debut in the television series "Pangako Sa 'Yo" in 2000 and has since appeared in numerous television shows and films. Some of his notable works include "Mulawin", "Darna", and "Encantadia".
Aside from his acting career, Vargas also holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He entered politics in 2010 when he was elected as a councilor in Quezon City. He was re-elected in 2013 and later became a representative of the lone district of Quezon City in the Philippine House of Representatives. In 2019, he ran for and won a seat in the Philippine Senate.
Vargas is also known for his advocacy work. He has been a staunch supporter of environmental protection and conservation efforts.
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Luis Manzano
Luis Manzano (April 21, 1981 San Juan, Metro Manila-) also known as Luis Philippe Santos Manzano, Lucky Manzano, Lucky or Luis is a Filipino model, actor, presenter and vj.
The son of veteran actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos, Luis began his career in showbiz at a young age through small roles in TV shows and films. He gained recognition for his hosting skills in the popular noontime show "Eat Bulaga" and as a VJ for the music channel MYX. Luis also became a regular host in several reality shows and game shows like "Deal or No Deal" and "Pilipinas Got Talent".
Aside from hosting, Luis has also made a name for himself in acting, starring in hit teleseryes like "Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba" and "Maging Sino Ka Man", for which he won the Best Single Performance by an Actor award at the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television. He has also appeared in several movies such as "In My Life", "Moron 5 and the Crying Lady", and "The Unmarried Wife".
Outside of showbiz, Luis is known for his involvement in various advocacies, such as education and youth development. He is also an advocate for animal welfare and has been a supporter of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for several years.
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Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista (October 19, 1981 Imus-) a.k.a. Bautista, Christian, Christian Joseph Morata Bautista, Ian or Asia's Pop Idol is a Filipino singer, model, actor and presenter.
He rose to fame in 2003 when he won the singing competition show "Star In A Million" and released his debut self-titled album the following year. Christian has since released multiple successful albums and singles, becoming one of the most popular and recognizable singers in the Philippines and across Asia. In addition to his music career, he has also ventured into acting, starring in various television dramas and movies. He is also a frequent television host and has appeared as a judge on singing competition shows such as "The Voice of the Philippines" and "Asia's Got Talent". Christian is known for his smooth and romantic vocal style, often performing ballads and love songs. He has won numerous awards for his music, including multiple Awit Awards and the Best Selling Album of the Year award at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards.
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Coco Martin
Coco Martin (November 1, 1981 Quezon City-) also known as Rodel Nacianceno, Rodel Luis Nacianceno, Rodel Nacianseno, Rodel P. Nacianceno, The Prince of Philippine Independent Films, Pacheco, Deng, Rodel Luis C. Nacianceno, Dave Mark Torres, Rodel or Rodel Luis Cortez Nacianceno is a Filipino model, actor, film producer and screenwriter. He has one child, Coleen Beatrice Luna.
Coco started his career as a housemate in the Philippine reality show, Pinoy Big Brother in 2006. He then appeared in various television dramas and sitcoms often playing supportive roles. In 2009, he gained prominence when he starred in the independent film, Kinatay which won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival. Coco has since appeared in several critically acclaimed independent films such as Serbis and Thy Womb.
In 2010, Coco landed his breakthrough role in the television series, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, where he played the lead role of Alexander del Tierro. He has since then become a household name in the Philippines, starring in several successful primetime drama series, including Juan dela Cruz, Ang Probinsyano and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, which has been airing since 2015 and has become the longest-running television drama series in the Philippines.
In addition to acting, Coco is also a film producer, and has produced several independent films under his company, CCM Film Productions. He is also a screenwriter and director, having worked on the films, Ang Panday and 1-2-3.
Coco is known for his dedication to his craft and his philanthropic efforts. He has been recognized with several acting awards, including multiple Best Actor awards at the Gawad Urian Awards and the PMPC Star Awards for TV. Coco is also an advocate for children's welfare and regularly donates to organizations that help marginalized children.
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Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia (September 14, 1981 Makati-) a.k.a. Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, Golden Boy of Philippine Cinema or Patrick is a Filipino actor. He has one child, Alex Jazz Mercado.
Patrick Garcia began his career in show business as a child actor in the early 1990s. He appeared in a number of popular TV series and movies such as "Ang TV", "Oki Doki Doc", and "May Minamahal". As he grew older, he transitioned into more mature roles and became known for his dramatic performances.
In addition to acting, Patrick has also dabbled in other aspects of the entertainment industry. He has released an album entitled "Can't Stop", which features his own original compositions. He has also ventured into directing, having helmed a few music videos and TV commercials.
Patrick's personal life has also been the subject of media attention. He was in a long-term relationship with actress Jennylyn Mercado, with whom he has a son, Alex Jazz Mercado. Despite their break-up, the two have remained amicable and are co-parenting their son together. Patrick has since married his non-showbiz girlfriend, Nikka Martinez, with whom he has two children.
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Sid Lucero
Sid Lucero (March 12, 1981 Manila-) also known as Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann or Tim Eigenmann is a Filipino actor and model.
He comes from a family of artists, with his father Mark Gil being a veteran actor and his mother being a singer and actress. Sid Lucero began his career in showbiz in 2005 and has since starred in numerous films and television shows. He has received critical acclaim for his performances in movies such as "Selda," "Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan," and "Heneral Luna." In addition to acting, he also dabbles in photography and has exhibited his works in various galleries. Sid is also known for his advocacy work, particularly for the environment and the protection of marine life.
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Jay R Sillona
Jay R Sillona (February 1, 1981 Glendale-) also known as Gaudencio Aquino Sillona III, RnB Prince, Jay-R, Gaudencio Sillona III, Jay R, Gaudencio Jay R. Aquino Sillona III or Prince of R & B is a Filipino model, record producer, songwriter, actor, singer, singer-songwriter, music executive, businessperson, composer and dancer.
He started his career in the entertainment industry when he was only six years old, appearing in commercials and TV shows. At the age of 11, he moved to the US with his family and continued pursuing his passion for music. He gained popularity in the early 2000s with his debut album "Gameface" which was followed by several more successful albums. Jay R is known for his smooth R&B sound and has collaborated with many popular artists in the Philippines and internationally. He has also won several awards for his music and acting, including multiple Awit Awards for Best Male Performance in R&B. In addition to his music career, Jay R is also involved in philanthropy, including supporting causes related to education and the environment.
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Eric de la Cruz
Eric de la Cruz (November 20, 1981 Manila-) also known as Eric dela Cruz, Erick dela Cruz, Erik dela Cruz, Frederick dela Cruz, Eric V. dela Cruz or Eric Villanueva dela Cruz is a Filipino cinematographer and actor.
He started his career in the film industry as a camera operator in 2002 and has since worked on various local and international films. Some of his notable works as a cinematographer include "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" (2005) which won several awards in local and international film festivals, and "Heneral Luna" (2015) which was the highest-grossing Filipino historical film of all time.
Aside from his work behind the camera, de la Cruz has also appeared in a few films and television shows as an actor. He made his acting debut in 2007 in the film "Tambolista" and has also appeared in "Kaleldo" (2006) and "Endo" (2007). De la Cruz is known for his versatility in the industry as well as his passion for promoting the Filipino film industry.
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