Paolo Ballesteros facts for kids
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Paolo Ballesteros
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Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV
November 29, 1982 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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| Other names | Mama Pao, Pochoy, P4 |
| Occupation | Actor, TV host, model, comedian, product endorser, drag queen |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Eula Valdez (aunt) Fernando Amorsolo (great-grandfather) Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo (grandaunt) Pablo Amorsolo (great-granduncle) |
Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a famous Filipino actor, comedian, and television host. He is best known as one of the hosts of the popular TV show Eat Bulaga!, which he joined in 2001.
Paolo is also the host of the reality competition show Drag Race Philippines. He is very talented and has appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout his career.
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Career Highlights
Paolo has been a familiar face on Philippine television for over two decades. His work on Eat Bulaga! has made him a household name.
In 2016, Paolo took a six-month break from the show. During this time, he focused on his movie career and starred in two films, Die Beautiful and Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?. He returned to Eat Bulaga! on September 5, 2016.
His role in the movie Die Beautiful was a huge success. He played the main character, Trisha Echevarria, and his performance earned him a Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
In 2022, he became the main host for Drag Race Philippines, a show where performers compete in challenges. He hosts alongside judges Jiggly Caliente and KaladKaren.
Master of Disguise
Paolo is world-famous for his incredible makeup skills. He can transform himself to look like famous celebrities from the Philippines and Hollywood. He often posts pictures of his makeup transformations on his Instagram account.
His talent for transformation is a big part of his work as a drag queen. A drag queen is a performance artist who uses makeup and costumes to create a larger-than-life character.
At the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival, he attended events dressed as two different stars. On the first night, he appeared as Angelina Jolie. For the awards night, he transformed himself to look like Julia Roberts.
Personal Life
Paolo comes from a very artistic family. His great-grandfather was Fernando Amorsolo, one of the most important painters in the history of the Philippines. His aunt is the well-known actress Eula Valdez.
Paolo has one daughter named Keira Claire.
Selected Film and TV Shows
Paolo has starred in many movies and television shows. Here are some of his most well-known projects.
Film
- Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend (2004)
- D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! (2012)
- Die Beautiful (2016) - He won many awards for his role in this film.
- Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies (2017)
- The Panti Sisters (2019)
Television
- Eat Bulaga! (2001–present) - His longest-running show.
- Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan (2007–08)
- I Heart You, Pare! (2011)
- Bawal na Game Show (2020) - Host
- Drag Race Philippines (2022–24) - Host
Major Awards
Paolo has received many awards for his work in television and film.
- Tokyo International Film Festival (2016) - Best Actor for Die Beautiful
- Metro Manila Film Festival (2016) - Best Actor for Die Beautiful
- Gawad Urian Awards (2017) - Best Actor for Die Beautiful
- Eastwood City Walk of Fame (2015) - Received his own star.
- 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television (2002) - Best New Male TV Personality.
