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Alfred Vargas
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| Member of the Quezon City Council |
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| Assumed office June 30, 2022 |
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| Constituency | 5th District |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 |
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| Constituency | 2nd District |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 5th district |
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| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Michael Vargas |
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| Born |
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III
October 24, 1979 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Lakas-CMD (2009–2010) Liberal (2010–2017) |
| Spouse |
Yasmine Espiritu
(m. 2010) |
| Relations | Patrick Michael "PM" Vargas (brother) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (AB) University of the Philippines Diliman (MPA) |
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Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born October 24, 1979), known as Alfred Vargas, is a Filipino politician and actor. He is currently a councilor in Quezon City for the 5th district. He started this role in 2022.
Before this, he was a city councilor for the 2nd district from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a representative for the 5th district from 2013 to 2022. As an actor, he is famous for playing Aquil and Amarro in the Encantadia TV shows.
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About Alfred Vargas: His Life and Work
Alfred Vargas was born on October 24, 1979, in Quezon City. His parents are Alfredo "Freddieboy" Vargas, Jr. and Atty. Susana Dumlao-Vargas.
His Education Journey
He studied at Ateneo de Manila University and earned a degree in Management Economics. This degree helps people understand how businesses and money work. Later, he went to the University of the Philippines Diliman. There, he got a master's degree in Public Administration. This degree teaches how to manage government and public services.
Starting as an Actor
Alfred Vargas began his acting career with ABS-CBN Star Magic. This is a special workshop that helps new actors. His first TV role was in the drama Pangako Sa 'Yo. He had acted in theater plays even before he joined TV. He was also the lead singer of his band, Privado.
He continued acting even while working in politics. For example, he worked on the GMA show Kambal, Karibal.
His Family Life
Alfred Vargas married Yasmine Espiritu in 2010. They have four children together.
Alfred Vargas in Politics
Alfred Vargas started his political career in 2010. He was elected as a city councilor for Quezon City's 2nd District. He received the second-highest number of votes in that election.
In 2017, he changed political parties. He moved from the Liberal Party to PDP–Laban. This was the ruling party at the time. In 2019, he was reelected as a representative. He won under the local group called Hugpong ng Pagbabago.
Laws He Helped Pass
As a representative, Alfred Vargas helped create and pass several important laws. These are called Republic Acts. Some of these laws include:
- RA 10931: Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act - This law helps make college education more affordable for students.
- RA 10645: PhilHealth coverage for all senior citizens - This law makes sure that all older people have health insurance.
- RA 10747: Rare Diseases Act of the Philippines - This law helps people who have rare diseases get the care they need.
He also works to help people with disabilities and cancer patients. He also supports ideas to make traffic better, like using "Point-to-Point" (P2P) travel methods.
Switching Roles
He could not run for representative again because of term limits. So, in 2022, he ran for city councilor instead. His brother, Patrick Michael Vargas, ran for representative. They essentially switched their political roles.
Alfred Vargas: TV Shows and Movies
Alfred Vargas has been in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2000–2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Dyno Zuryete | ||
| 2003 | Tipong Pinoy | Himself – Host | ||
| 2001–2003 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Lauro | ||
| 2004 | Marinara | Felipe | ||
| 2005 | Encantadia | Aquil | ||
| Love to Love | Mike | |||
| 2005—2006 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Amarro/Aquil | ||
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Aquil | ||
| I Luv NY | Sebastian Santos | |||
| Komiks Presents: Kapitan Aksyon | Kapitan Aksyon | |||
| Ang Pagbabago | Himself – Host | |||
| Pinakamamahal | ||||
| 2007 | Magic Kamison | Jaren Absede | ||
| Muli | Lukas Estadilla | |||
| Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong | Benito | |||
| Impostora | Dr. Carlos Pambide | |||
| 2007—2008 | Sine Novela: My Only Love | Emman Angeles | ||
| 2008 | E.S.P. | Dave | ||
| Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Erebus | |||
| Sine Novela: Una Kang Naging Akin | Ronnie Bautista | |||
| 2009 | All About Eve | Warren Bautista | ||
| Zorro | Captain Lima Wong | |||
| Dear Friend | Ron | Episode: "Karibal" | ||
| 2009—2010 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Gabriel Ramirez | ||
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya | Prince Irvin | ||
| 2011—2012 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Mario Reyes | ||
| 2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Dr. Carlos Ramirez | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lenny | Episode: "Gayuma" | ||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym | Mr. Perez | Episode: "Si Pam Pabaya At Ang Mahiwagang Goldfish" | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman | Edgardo | Episode: "Ang Batang Isinilang Sa Bilangguan" with Gwen Zamora | |
| 2016—2017 | Encantadia | Amarro | ||
| 2017 | Tadhana | Joshua Pettigrew | ||
| 2017—2018 | Kambal, Karibal | Allan Magpantay | ||
| 2019 | Magkaagaw | Mario Santos | ||
| 2021 | Legal Wives | Naseer Makadatu | ||
| 2022 | Unica Hija | Christian Sebastian | ||
| 2023 | AraBella | Ariel Abarro | ||
| 2024 | Forever Young | Gregory Agapito |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2003 | Liberated | James | ||
| 2004 | Bridal Shower | Joebert Pugeda | ||
| 2005 | Bikini Open | Ross Ortega | ||
| Ang Lagusan | Noni | |||
| 2006 | I Wanna Be Happy | Ken | ||
| Gigil | Felix | |||
| Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh | Dodong | |||
| 2007 | Faces of Love | |||
| Banal | Jayson Ramos | |||
| 2009 | Status: Single | Sean | ||
| When I Met U | Albert | |||
| Colorum | Simon Madriga | |||
| 2011 | Amamanhig | Ben Jalandoni | ||
| 2012 | Supremo | Andres Bonifacio | ||
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Prudencio Vasquez | ||
| 2017 | Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa | |||
| 2018 | Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect | PMaj. Rolando Ramos | Theatrically released nationwide on August 16, 2023 |
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| 2019 | Wild Little Love | Luis | ||
| 2020 | Tagpuan | |||
| 2023 | Pieta | Isaac | ||
| 2024 | Lolo and the Kid | Joel |
Awards and Recognition
Alfred Vargas has received awards for both his public service and his acting.
Awards for Public Service
- 2013 MWWF Gintong Palad Award for Public Service
- Most Outstanding City Councilor, Manuel L. Quezon Bantayog Award, 2013
- Most Outstanding Councilor, Manuel L. Quezon Bantayog Award, 2012
- Special Award for Excellence in Public Service for 2012, Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.
- Gintong Kabataan Award, Bulacan Outstanding Youth Achievement Award, 2008
- Outstanding Surigaonon Award for Theater and Arts, Rotary Club, 2007
Awards for Acting
- Best Actor, 10th Golden Screen Awards for Supremo
- Dekada Awardee, Gallery of Distinction, Golden Screen Awards
- Eastwood Walk of Fame Award, 2012
- Huwarang Artista sa Larangan ng Serbisyo Publiko, Famas Awards, 2012
- Dangal ng Lipi Award, 2010
- Best Actor, MTRCB, 2010
- Top 10 Bachelors of 2007, Cosmopolitan Magazine
- Breakthrough Performance by an Actor, Golden Screen Awards, 2004
- Golden Screen Award – Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for Bridal Shower (won)
