Piolo Pascual facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piolo Pascual
Pascual in 2009
Born	Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (1977-01-12) January 12, 1977 (age 48) Malate, Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Education	University of Santo Tomas
Occupation	Actor singer film producer
Years active	1992–present
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Children	Iñigo Pascual
Relatives	Benjamin Alves (nephew) Julia Pascual (niece)

Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual, born on January 12, 1977, is a famous Filipino actor, model, singer, TV host, comedian, and film producer. He started his career in 1993 with a small role in a movie. Soon after, he appeared on the youth TV show That's Entertainment.

Piolo became very popular after starring with Judy Ann Santos in the TV show Esperanza in 1997. They worked together on many other TV shows and movies. These included Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (2001-2003) and Sa Piling Mo (2006). He also starred in films like Bakit 'Di Totoohanin (2001) and Till There Was You (2003). In 2002, Piolo was in the movie Dekada '70. His role in this film earned him several "Best Supporting Actor" awards.

In 2008, Piolo led the TV series Lobo with Angel Locsin. Later, in 2013, he starred in the crime thriller movie On the Job. This movie was shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival. Piolo also helped produce movies like the Kimmy Dora series (2009-2013) and Kita Kita (2017). He continued acting in TV dramas, including Since I Found You in 2018. In 2022, he starred with Lovi Poe in the Philippine version of Flower of Evil.

Piolo's Early Life and School

Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born in Malate, Manila, on January 12, 1977. He is the youngest child of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual and Philip Victoriano Pascual. His father worked as a casting director for international movies filmed in the Philippines.

Piolo went to St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila, for elementary and high school. When he was in fifth grade, he joined his school's theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko. This was where he first learned about acting and the stage.

While in high school, Piolo started appearing on That's Entertainment. This was a popular TV show for teens in the 1990s. He later left the show to go to college full-time at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He first studied General Education and then Physical Therapy. He planned to move to the U.S.

Around 1996, Piolo put his studies and career on hold to move to Los Angeles, U.S. There, he worked at a hospital where his mother was employed. When Piolo turned 21, he decided to return to Manila to restart his acting career.

Piolo's Journey in Show Business

Piolo Pascual in April 2010.

Piolo Pascual officially began his acting career in 1994 on That's Entertainment. He then appeared in other TV shows like Mara Clara and Gimik. His acting partnership with Judy Ann Santos became very popular in the early 2000s. Their four movies together earned a lot of money at the box office. These movies included Kahit Isang Saglit and Don't Give Up on Us. His movie Milan with Claudine Barretto was one of his highest-earning films.

Early in his singing career, Piolo joined a group called The Hunks. This all-male group included Diether Ocampo, Bernard Palanca, Jericho Rosales, and Carlos Agassi.

In 2002, Piolo played the role of Jules in the movie Dekada '70. He won many "Best Supporting Actor" awards for this role.

Piolo also found success as a singer. His first album, Piolo, became a platinum hit in 2003. His second album, My Gift, also reached platinum status. His fifth solo album, Timeless, even achieved triple platinum status.

In 2007, he starred with singer Regine Velasquez in the movie Paano Kita Iibigin. In 2008, he was in the fantasy TV series Lobo with Angel Locsin. This show received awards from international festivals.

In 2009, Piolo became a producer for Manila, an independent film. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. That same year, he starred in the Philippine version of Lovers in Paris with KC Concepcion. Piolo also started his own film studio, Spring Films, which is known for the popular Kimmy Dora movie series. In 2013, he returned to Cannes with his movie On the Job.

Piolo's Life Outside of Work

Piolo Pascual has a son named Iñigo Dominic Lázaro Pascual, who was born on September 14, 1997. Piolo is also the uncle of Filipino actor Benjamin Alves.

In 2013, Piolo joined a campaign by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The campaign aimed to move Mali, the only elephant at the Manila Zoo, to a bigger and better home.

As of 2024, Piolo Pascual has been linked to actress Shaina Magdayao.

Piolo's Movies and TV Shows

Piolo Pascual has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable works:

Movies Piolo Acted In

• The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) (1993)
• Batang PX (1997)
• Esperanza: The Movie (1999)
• Kahit Isang Saglit (2000)
• Bakit 'Di Totohanin (2001)
• Dekada '70 (2002)
• Till There Was You (2003)
• Milan (2004)
• Don't Give Up on Us (2006)
• Paano Kita Iibigin (2007)
• Love Me Again (2009)
• Manila (2009)
• On the Job (2013)
• Starting Over Again (2014)
• The Breakup Playlist (2015)
• Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis (2016)
• Northern Lights: A Journey to Love (2017)
• Last Night (2017)
• Mallari (2023)
• GomBurZa (2023)

Movies Piolo Produced

• Manila (2009)
• Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009)
• Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012)
• Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel (2013)
• Kita Kita (2017)
• Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018)

Piolo's TV Shows

• That's Entertainment (1994)
• Mara Clara (1995–1997)
• Gimik (1996–1999)
• ASAP (1996–present) - Co-host / Performer
• Esperanza (1999)
• Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (2001–2003)
• Sa Piling Mo (2006)
• Lobo (2008)
• Lovers in Paris (2009)
• Noah (2010–2011)
• Dahil sa Pag-ibig (2012)
• Hawak Kamay (2014)
• Since I Found You (2018)
• Flower of Evil (2022)
• Pamilya Sagrado (2024)

Piolo's Music Albums

Piolo Pascual has released several studio and compilation albums:

Studio Albums

• Piolo (2003)
• My Gift (2004)
• Timeless (2007)
• Decades (2009)
• Decades II (2010)
• Decades III (2012)

Compilation Albums

• Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo (2005)
• Platinum Hits (2006)

Images for kids

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  Pascual in 2009

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  Piolo Pascual in April 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Piolo Pascual para niños