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Alfred Vargas
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Member of the
Quezon City Council
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Constituency 5th District
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Constituency 2nd District
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Quezon City's 5th district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by District created
Succeeded by Patrick Michael Vargas
Personal details
Born
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III

(1979-10-24) October 24, 1979 (age 45)
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)
Profession
  • TV host
  • actor
  • entrepreneur
  • politician

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.

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
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
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
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)
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