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Daniel Padilla
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Daniel John Elago Ford
April 26, 1995 Manila, Philippines
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| Other names | DJ |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010–present) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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| Relatives | Padilla family |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Star Music (2012–present) |
| Associated acts | Parking 5, ASAP Artists |
Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), known as Daniel Padilla, is a famous Filipino actor and singer. He has won many awards for his work in TV shows, movies, and music. Some of his big awards include the FAMAS Award for Best Actor.
Daniel Padilla first appeared on TV in 2010 in a show called Gimik 2010. He then got a main role in Growing Up in 2011. He became very popular starring in hit TV series like Princess and I (2012–2013) and Got to Believe (2013–2014). He also starred in movies like She's Dating the Gangster (2014) and The Hows of Us (2018). His movies have earned a lot of money at the box office.
As a singer, Daniel has released several successful albums. These include Daniel Padilla (2012) and DJP (2013). He has also held many solo concerts, like Daniel Live! (2013) and DOS (2014).
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Daniel Padilla's Early Life
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Daniel John Elago Ford was born on April 26, 1995, in Manila, Philippines. His parents are actors Rommel Padilla and Karla Estrada. Daniel's mother raised him as a single parent. He is also the nephew of famous actor Robin Padilla. Daniel has several half-siblings from both his father's and mother's sides.
Daniel lived in Tacloban for a year and studied there in fourth grade. Later, he tried a home study program to continue his education. He has shared plans to go back to school in the future.
Daniel was discovered by talent manager Douglas Quijano. He was introduced to the public as part of the Star Magic Circle in 2013. Daniel has said he never thought he would become an entertainer. However, he felt that joining show business was important for his family, who faced financial difficulties.
Daniel Padilla's Career Journey
Starting Out in TV and Film (2010–2012)
Daniel Padilla's first acting role was a small part in Gimik 2010 in 2010. When he joined Star Magic, he started using "Daniel Padilla" as his screen name. He then played Patrick Rivero in the show Growing Up. This was his first time working with actress Kathryn Bernardo. They became a popular on-screen pair.
Daniel and Kathryn starred together again in the TV show Princess and I (2012–2013). This show became one of the most watched programs on ABS-CBN.
In 2012, Daniel made his first movie appearance in 24/7 in Love. He also had a supporting role in the film Sisterakas that same year.
Music Career Begins
Star Music released Daniel's first album, Daniel Padilla, on May 28, 2012. It sold over 10,000 copies in less than a week. The album quickly became number one in sales and was certified double platinum.
Rising to Stardom (2013–2014)
In 2013, Daniel sang "Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat" for a music competition. The song's music video became very popular. It won several awards, including MYX Choice for Best Video.
Daniel released his first full-length album, DJP, in March 2013. This album also reached number one and became platinum in less than 24 hours. Daniel held his first big concert, "Daniel: Live!", on April 30, 2013, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was even streamed live for people to watch at home.
In 2013, Daniel starred in his second prime time TV show with Kathryn Bernardo, Got to Believe. This show's final episode had very high ratings. Daniel also made his breakthrough in movies with Must Be... Love. He then starred in his first horror film, Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013). Both movies were among the top-grossing Filipino films of 2013.
In 2014, Daniel sang "Simpleng Tulad Mo" for another music competition. He also went on a multi-national concert tour with singer Yeng Constantino. His second studio album, I Heart You, was released in April 2014. It quickly became a double platinum album.
Daniel celebrated his 19th birthday with a second sold-out concert, "DOS", at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. He also received his own star on the Eastwood Walk of Fame in Quezon City.
In 2014, Daniel starred in three more films: Sa Ngalan ng Ama Ina at mga Anak, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, and the very successful She's Dating the Gangster with Kathryn Bernardo.
Continued Success and New Roles (2015–Present)
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In 2015, Daniel and Kathryn, known as "KathNiel," held a concert in Dubai. In February, Daniel was named Nickelodeon's Global Slime Star, a first for a Filipino artist.
Their 2015 film Crazy Beautiful You broke box office records. It was one of the top-grossing films of 2015.
Daniel returned to TV in May 2015 for the remake of the 90s show Pangako Sa 'Yo. The show's finale had very high ratings.
His third studio album, I Feel Good, was released in June 2015. Daniel chose most of the songs himself. The album quickly reached gold status.
Daniel held his third major concert, "Most Wanted," at the Mall of Asia Arena in June 2015. It was streamed live in cinemas across different cities. He also released a Christmas album, Christmas Love Duets, with Kathryn Bernardo.
In 2016, Daniel and Kathryn promoted their movie Barcelona: A Love Untold. Daniel's acting in the film was highly praised by critics. The movie was one of the top-grossing Philippine films of 2016.
Daniel released his first compilation album, DJ Greatest Hits, in December 2016. It included his past hits and two new songs.
He starred in the romantic-comedy film Can't Help Falling in Love in 2017, where his performance was also praised. Daniel and Kathryn also starred in the fantasy drama TV series La Luna Sangre (Spanish for The Blood Moon).
In February 2024, Daniel Padilla signed a new 15-year contract with ABS-CBN.
Daniel Padilla's Personal Life
Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, who were a popular "love team," shared in 2018 that they had been in a romantic relationship since May 25, 2011. However, on November 30, 2023, they announced that they had ended their romantic relationship.
On May 1, 2024, Daniel helped launch "J Castles," an amusement park he co-owns in Tanauan, Batangas. This park is described as the "first biggest immersive amusement park" and has different themed zones. Music for the park, including a theme song, was created by Kris Lawrence and Jay Durias.
Helping Others and Endorsements
Daniel Padilla was named an OPM junior ambassador in 2013. OPM stands for Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit, which aims to encourage young people to support and promote Original Pilipino Music. He is also an ambassador for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). In 2017, Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo became Cybersmile ambassadors to help fight against cyberbullying.
Daniel has also participated in charity events. In 2014, he gave donations and performed in a free concert to help families affected by Typhoon Haiyan. He also led a charity basketball game called "Hoops for Hope" to support children's foundations.
Daniel Padilla is a popular celebrity endorser in the Philippines. He has been the face of brands like KFC, Bench, Pepsi, Nescafe, Honda, and Oishi.
Daniel Padilla's Music Albums
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Daniel Padilla's Concerts and Tours
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Daniel Padilla's Filmography
Selected Movies
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Daniel Padilla's Awards and Nominations
Daniel Padilla has won many awards for his work in TV, movies, and music. He won the 26th Awit Awards for Best Selling Album of the Year. He also won the 2013 Myx Music Awards for Favorite New Artist.
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His album DJP won three awards, including Best Selling Album of the Year. His TV show Got to Believe earned him an award for Top Kapamilya TV Character.
Daniel was the first Filipino artist to win a Kids' Choice Award for Global Slime Star. He was also nominated for several World Music Awards in 2013.
For his movie Must Be Love..., Daniel received the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award. His horror film Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay earned him the Mavshack Male Star of the Night award. He also won his first Prince of Philippine Movies award.
His hit song "Simpleng Tulad Mo" won the 2015 MYX Music Award for Favorite Song. His album I Heart You also earned him several awards.
Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo won the Teen King of Philippine Movies & TV award in 2015. They also won the Movie Love Team of the Year award in 2016.
For his role in Barcelona: A Love Untold, Daniel won his first Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office King, PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, and FAMAS Award for Best Actor. He won the Box Office Entertainment Award for Phenomenal Box Office Star two years in a row for his movies Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad and The Hows of Us. In 2019, he won a Luna Award for Best Actor.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Padilla para niños
