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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, movies, and music. These include the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and the PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year. He was also nominated three times for the World Music Awards.
Daniel Padilla first appeared on TV in the show Gimik 2010 in 2010. He then got a main role in Growing Up in 2011. He has starred in popular TV series like Princess and I (2012–2013) and Got to Believe (2013–2014). He also appeared in Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016) and La Luna Sangre (2017–2018). His most recent TV show was 2 Good 2 Be True in 2022.
In movies, Daniel Padilla started with supporting roles in 24/7 in Love and Sisterakas (both 2012). He later starred in hit films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014) and Crazy Beautiful You (2015). Other popular movies include Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016) and The Hows of Us (2018). His films have earned a lot of money, with The Hows of Us becoming one of the highest-grossing Filipino films at the time.
As a singer, Daniel Padilla has released several successful albums. These include Daniel Padilla (2012), DJP (2013), and I Heart You (2014). He has also held many solo concerts. Some of these are Daniel Live! (2013) and DOS (2014).
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Early Life and Start in Showbiz
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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. His mother raised him as a single parent. Daniel is also the nephew of famous actors Robin Padilla and BB Gandanghari. He has several half-siblings from both his parents.
Daniel lived in Tacloban for a year and studied there in fourth grade. He later enrolled in the AMA Education System in 2014. He also took a home study program from UST Angelicum College. Daniel has shared his plans to go back to school to finish his studies.
A talent manager named Douglas Quijano discovered Daniel. He encouraged Daniel to try out for Star Magic, a talent agency. Daniel was introduced to the public as part of the Star Magic Circle in 2013. He once said he never thought he would be in entertainment. However, he felt it was important because his family faced money problems.
Career Highlights
Starting His Acting and Music Journey (2010–2012)
Daniel Padilla's first acting role was a small part in Gimik 2010 in 2010. He used the screen name Daniel Padilla when he joined Star Magic. He then played Patrick Rivero in the show Growing Up. This was his first time working with Kathryn Bernardo. They worked together again in the popular soap opera Princess and I (2012–2013).
In 2012, Daniel made his movie debut in 24/7 in Love. He also had a supporting role in the film Sisterakas that same year.
Star Music released Daniel's first album, Daniel Padilla, on May 28, 2012. The album sold over 10,000 copies in less than a week. It reached number one on music sales charts. The album later sold over 30,000 copies and was certified double platinum.
Growing Success in Film and Music (2013–2014)
In 2013, Daniel sang "Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat" for a music competition. Its music video became very popular. The song won several special awards.
Daniel released his first full-length album, DJP, in March 2013. This album went platinum in less than 24 hours. It was certified double platinum the next day. Daniel held his first big concert, "Daniel: Live!", on April 30, 2013. It was streamed live for people to watch at home.
In 2013, Daniel starred in his second TV show with Kathryn Bernardo, Got to Believe. The show's final episode had very high ratings. Daniel also starred in his first main movie role in Must Be... Love. He also appeared in the horror film Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (2013). Both movies were among the top-earning Filipino films of 2013.
In 2014, Daniel sang "Simpleng Tulad Mo" for another music competition. He also went on a tour called Daniel Padilla Rocks with Yeng Constantino. They performed in Dubai, London, Rome, and Milan. His second album, I Heart You, was released in April 2014. It quickly became a platinum record.
Daniel had his second sold-out concert, "DOS", in April 2014. It was also streamed live. In December 2014, Daniel received his own star on the Eastwood Walk of Fame. He also starred in three films in 2014: Sa Ngalan ng Ama Ina at mga Anak, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, and the hit movie She's Dating the Gangster.
Becoming a Major Star (2015–Present)
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In January 2015, Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo, known as "KathNiel," held a concert in Dubai. In February, Daniel was named Nickelodeon's Global Slime Star. He was the first Filipino to receive this award.
His 2015 film with Kathryn, Crazy Beautiful You, broke box office records. It earned a lot of money on its first day and became one of the top-grossing films of 2015.
Daniel returned to TV in May 2015 for the remake of Pangako Sa 'Yo. The show's finale had very high ratings. His third album, I Feel Good, was released in June 2015. It reached gold status quickly.
Daniel held his third major concert, "Most Wanted," in June 2015. It was streamed live in cinemas across different cities. Daniel and Kathryn also released a Christmas album called Christmas Love Duets.
In 2016, Daniel and Kathryn promoted their movie Barcelona: A Love Untold. Daniel's acting in the film received praise from 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.
Daniel played Jose Ibarra "Dos" Gonzales Jr. in the romantic-comedy film Can't Help Falling in Love. His performance was highly praised. He also starred in the fantasy drama TV series La Luna Sangre.
In February 2024, Daniel signed a new contract with ABS-CBN. Since 2025, he has been starring in the action drama series Incognito.
Personal Life
In 2018, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo shared that they had been in a romantic relationship since May 25, 2011. However, on November 30, 2023, they announced that their romantic relationship had ended.
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." It has two main zones with many attractions.
Helping Others and Endorsements
Daniel Padilla was named a junior ambassador for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in 2013. This role encourages young people to support Filipino music. He is also a brand ambassador for the Bureau of Internal Revenue. In 2017, Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo became ambassadors for Cybersmile to help fight cyberbullying.
Daniel has also been involved in charity events. In November 2014, he gave donations and a free concert for families affected by Typhoon Haiyan. He also participated in a charity basketball game called "Hoops for Hope." This game helped children from World Vision Philippines and the Child Haus Foundation.
Daniel is a popular celebrity endorser in the Philippines. He has been the face of brands like KFC, Bench, Pepsi, Nescafe, Honda, and Oishi.
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Awards and Recognitions
Daniel Padilla has won many awards for his work in TV, film, and music. His album DJP won Best Selling Album of the Year at the 27th Awit Awards. He also won Favorite New Artist at the 2013 Myx Music Awards.
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Daniel was the first Filipino artist to win the Global Slime Star award at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards. In 2013, he was nominated for several World Music Awards.
For his movies, Daniel won the German Moreno Youth Achievement Award at the 2012 FAMAS Awards for Must Be... Love. He also won the Mavshack Male Star of the Night award for Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay at the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival. He was named Prince of Philippine Movies at the 2014 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
His song "Simpleng Tulad Mo" won Favorite Song at the 2015 MYX Music Awards.
Daniel and Kathryn Bernardo won the Teen King of Philippine Movies & TV award at the 2015 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards. They also won Movie Love Team of the Year at the 2016 PMPC Star Awards.
Daniel's role in Barcelona: A Love Untold earned him his first Box Office Entertainment Award for Box Office King. He also won PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year and FAMAS Award for Best Actor for this film. He won Box Office Entertainment Award for Phenomenal Box Office Star two years in a row for 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
