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Dennis Padilla | |
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| Member of the Caloocan City Council from2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (1962-02-09)February 9, 1962 (age 64) |
| Party | Independent (2024-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Aksyon Demokratiko (until 2012; 2021–2024) UNA (2012–2021) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 7 (incl.Julia Barretto) |
| Parent(s) | Dencio Padilla Catalina Dominguez |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, radio broadcaster, politician |
Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known asDennis Padilla (Tagalog pronunciation:[paˈdilja]), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the lateDencio Padilla, and the father of actressJulia Barretto.
He was elected councilor ofCaloocan from 1998 to 2007.[1] In the2013 elections, he ran forBoard Member in his home province,Laguna but lost. Hispartymates in the3rd district includes actress and incumbent board memberAngelica Jones, (former ABS-CBN) journalistSol Aragones, first term congresswoman (Legislative District Representative), andER Ejercito, the incumbent governor of Laguna.
In 2017, Padilla was appointed as one of the board members of theMovie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).[2]
Padilla has seven children. In 1990, Padilla separated from Monina Gatus, after having 2 children. Eldest, Luis Emmanuel Gatus Baldivia finishedPolitical Science and Government atDe La Salle University in 2013, earningMaster of Business AdministrationPublic Administration atUP Diliman in 2020. He works as associate project officer atDevelopment Academy of the Philippines. His eldest daughter is atrans woman, Diane Gatus with Diane Baldiva, born on January 2, 1990, and legally married Katx Balmes in USA.
With Padilla's mid-1990 relationship, he marriedMarjorie Barretto in 1995. EldestJulia Barretto was born in 1997, while Claudia Isabelle was born on July 26, 1999, who released her firstsingle "Stay" in 2017, signing withViva Artists Agency as a talent. She finishedBachelor of ArtsPsychology at theAteneo de Manila University in 2022. Leon Marcux was born on April 2, 2003, and is aDean's Lister, studyingMarketing atUniversity of Asia and the Pacific in 2023. Padilla and Marjorie Barretto separated in 2007, and their marriage was annulled in 2009.[3][4]
On August 1, 2014, Padilla, assisted by Attorney Jose Virgilio "JV" Bautista, filed with RTC, Branch 126,Quezon City, aPetition to Annul a Courtdecision which allowed Claudia Isabelle to use Barretto instead of Baldivia aslegal surname.[5]
In a 12 years romance, from 2009, Padilla's journey with former 2022Mrs. Universe Australia[6] Linda Marie Gorton ended in July 2020. Their son Gavin Simeon was born on August 29, 2012, graduatingkindergarten in 2017 at Castle Ville Academy in Project 7,Quezon City. Madelyn, the second child was born on November 30, 2016. In an April 12, 2024 interview withAster Amoyo, Padilla claimed theirco-parenting with child support, which Linda Gorton denied.[7] Padilla also has 2 stepdaughters Dani Barretto, ofKier Legaspi and Rizzi Gorton, Linda's child with a previous romance.[8] In 2019, Dani Barretto wed Xavi Panlilio with child Millie, born in 2019.[9]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | Love Me Doods | |
| 1990 | Mongolian Barbecue[11] | Himself / Guest |
| 1991–1993 | Lunch Date | Himself / Host |
| 1993–1995 | SST: Salo-Salo Together | |
| Haybol Rambol | ||
| 1993–1994 | Tondominium | |
| 1993 | Kate en Boogie | Boogie |
| 1996–1997 | Ober Da Bakod | |
| 2000 | Goin Bayabas | |
| 2001–2004 | Whattamen | Yaki |
| 2001–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Gancho |
| 2002–2004 | Ispup | |
| 2003–2004 | Masayang Tanghali Bayan | Himself / Host |
| 2003 | Home Along Da Airport | Paktol |
| 2005 | Bora: "Sons of the Beach" | Marlon |
| Maynila | ||
| 2006 | Crazy For You | Edgardo |
| 2007 | Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa | |
| Sabi ni Nanay | ||
| 2008 | Palos | Luigi |
| Talentadong Pinoy | Judge | |
| 2009 | Parekoy | Bart |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | ||
| Sharon | Himself / Guest | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge |
| Wowowee | Himself / Guest | |
| Kokey @ Ako | Eduardo Reyes | |
| Wansapanataym | ||
| 2011 | Star Confessions | |
| Bagets: Just Got Lucky | ||
| Sugo Mga Kapatid | ||
| Maria la del Barrio | Chito Kayanan | |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Tiyo Paeng | |
| Angelito: Batang Ama | Fulgencio "Pol" Dela Torre | |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Tanyo "Tats" |
| Toda Max | Brutus | |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Restituto "Resty" Francisco |
| Minute to Win It | Himself / Guest Player | |
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Judge | |
| Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Master Choo | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Santan" | Pitong |
| Ikaw Lamang | Roman | |
| 2015 | 2 ½ Daddies | |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 11 | |
| Forevermore | Alex Pante's father | |
| 2015–2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Edgar Guzman |
| 2015 | Karelasyon | Ariel |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Tatey |
| 2016–2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Wilson Chan |
| 2016 | Usapang Real Love: "Relationship Goals" | Ricky |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Berto |
| Tadhana: "Sundo" | Episode Guest | |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances PresentsAraw Gabi | Alonzo Verano |
| Funny Ka, Pare Ko | Don Jovi | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: "Ganti" | Marcelo Andres | |
| Dear Uge: "Isang Takong, Isang Sagot" | Toto Salvador | |
| 2019 | Pepito Manaloto | Carlos Afuang |
| Magkaagaw | Mark Veloso | |
| 2020 | Bawal Na Game Show | Himself / Contestant |
| 2022 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Mang Adong |
| 2023–present | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Police Maj. Vincent Policarpio |
Mongolian Barbecue "Father's Day Celebration"