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Dingdong Dantes
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Dantes at his wedding to Marian Rivera, December 2014
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| Commissioner-at-large of the National Youth Commission | |
| In office May 2014 – April 2016 |
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| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Chairman | Gregorio Ramon Tingson |
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Jose Sixto Gonzalez Dantes III
August 2, 1980 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Spouse |
Marian Rivera
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Naval Reserve Command (Philippine Navy) |
| Years of service | 2023–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) is a famous Filipino actor, filmmaker, and TV host. He is known for being great at both serious and action roles in movies and TV shows in the Philippines. Dingdong has won many awards, including multiple Box Office Entertainment Awards and Best Actor awards from different film festivals and TV groups. He has also been nominated for many top awards.
Dingdong became very popular in the early 2000s. He starred in hit drama series like Sana ay Ikaw na Nga and Twin Hearts. Later, he gained even more fame when he starred with Marian Rivera in Marimar. He has also appeared in other popular shows such as Stairway to Heaven and Endless Love. Besides acting, Dingdong is a well-known TV host for shows like StarStruck and Family Feud. He is married to Marian Rivera, and they have two children.
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Dingdong Dantes' Journey to Stardom
Starting Out as a Child Star
Dingdong Dantes was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He started his career very young, at just two years old, by appearing in a TV commercial for milk. After doing more commercials, he joined an all-male dance group called Abztract Dancers. His cousin, Arthur Solinap, was also in this group. They often performed on popular TV shows like Eat Bulaga! and That's Entertainment.
Dingdong's first movie role was in Shake, Rattle and Roll V. When he was 17, he joined the TV show T.G.I.S. on GMA Network. He was first paired with actress Antoinette Taus, and they became a very popular "love team" in the 1990s. He also appeared in films like Honey My Love So Sweet and TV shows such as Anna Karenina.
Becoming a Household Name in the 2000s
In 2001, Dingdong became a lead actor in the primetime TV series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga with Tanya Garcia. They also starred together in Twin Hearts in 2003. Dingdong also started hosting beauty pageants and reality shows like StarStruck. He played King Ybrahim in the fantasy TV series Encantadia.
In 2007, Dingdong took on the lead role of Sergio in Marimar, where he starred opposite Marian Rivera. This show made him even more famous. He was also named the "No. 1 Bachelor" by Cosmopolitan magazine in the Philippines. In 2008, he starred in the film One True Love. By 2009, he was chosen to play "Cholo" in the Philippine version of the Korean drama Stairway to Heaven. He also became the new host for the game show Family Feud.
Continued Success in the 2010s
In 2010, Dingdong continued to star in popular TV shows like Endless Love. He also became a co-host of Party Pilipinas. He won the "Best Drama Actor Award" for Stairway To Heaven at the PMPC Star Awards for TV. In 2011, he starred in the comedy TV series I Heart You, Pare!.
Dingdong also worked on films with other production companies. He was in the suspense film Segunda Mano with Kris Aquino and Angelica Panganiban. In 2012, he starred in My Beloved and another film, One More Try.
In 2013, Dingdong and Marian Rivera joined PETA to help the elephant Mali at the Manila Zoo. In 2014, Dingdong earned his college degree in Business Administration from West Negros University. He was also appointed as a commissioner for the National Youth Commission by President Benigno Aquino III. He later resigned from this role in 2016.
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Recent Work in the 2020s
In 2020, Dingdong starred in the Philippine version of the popular South Korean TV series Descendants of the Sun. He played Capt. Lucas Manalo. In 2022, he returned as the host of Family Feud. He also starred in the drama Royal Blood and hosted The Voice Generations.
His recent films include Rewind, where he reunited with Marian Rivera, and Firefly, both released in 2023.
Dingdong Dantes' Personal Life
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Dingdong Dantes proposed to his longtime girlfriend and co-star, Marian Rivera, on her dance show in August 2014. They first met while working on the set of Marimar in 2007. They got married on December 30, 2014, in Quezon City. Their wedding was called "The Royal Wedding" because they are known as the "primetime king and queen" of their network. They have two children: Maria Letizia, born in 2015, and Jose Sixto IV, born in 2019.
Dingdong is also a Lieutenant Commander in the Philippine Navy Reserve. He has several famous cousins who are also actors and TV personalities, including Arthur Solinap and Bianca Gonzalez.
Achievements and Recognitions
Dingdong Dantes has received many awards throughout his career for his acting in both films and television. He has won multiple "Best Actor" awards from prestigious groups like the Metro Manila Film Festival, PMPC Star Awards for Television, and the Golden Screen Awards. He has also been recognized for his influence as a film actor and for his public service work. In 2009, his album The Dingdong Dantes Experience even earned a Platinum Award.
Images for kids
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Dantes at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival
See also
In Spanish: Dingdong Dantes para niños
