Daniel Padilla
Daniel John Ford Padilla, (born April 26, 1995) age (18) popularly known as Daniel Padilla, is a Filipino actor and recording artist. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and Star Magic, and starred as Gino in the primetime Filipino drama Princess And I.[1]
BiographyDaniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla and actress Carla Ford (Screen name "Karla Estrada"). Because of his strong resemblance to his uncle Robin Padilla who became famous for his "bad boy" image, he is often tagged with the same image.[2]
2010-11: Youth Oriented Shows
Padilla's first acting stint was in 2010 when he starred in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 90's Filipino youth-oriented show.[3] His character Daniel Ledesma was paired to teen actress Julia Montes. Therefore, he had his first loveteam "JulNiel". Growing Up, another youth-oriented show by ABS-CBN. He reportedly replaced his real life best friend Albie Casiño who was originally given the role as Kathryn's leading man in Mara Clara.[4] Where he became more known as Patrick Rivero, the bad boy in the group. The show was also the start of his popular loveteam with Kathryn Bernardo.
2012-present: Debut as a Primetime Actor and Singer
After two consecutive Sunday youth-oriented shows, Padilla finally landed a role in a primetime television series in Princess And Ialongside his previous show's team-up partner, Kathryn Bernardo. He currently plays Gerald Antonio "Gino" dela Rosa or Dasho Yuan Rinpoche, a character whom he describes as "a swaggering rich kid who will change and sacrifice a lot for the sake of love".[5] The romantic-comedy royalty-themed series, which is currently airing, is doing well in the ratings, having already reached the 40% mark and placed second behind Walang Hanggan.[6]
On May 28, 2012, Padilla released his debut self-titled Album, Daniel Padilla. The Album has six tracks with the carrier singleHinahanap-hanap Kita which is also featured in his primetime show Princess And I. According to Star Records producer Jonathan Manalo, Daniel's debut Album has sold more than 10,000 copies in less than a week.[7] On June 17 of the same year, Padilla was given a Gold Record Award for the sales of his debut album and later on Sold More than 20,000 Copies and Reached Platinum. Onetime he said " i'm not a singer...i can't sing...because i am not a singer.. and i will never become one." [8]
BiographyDaniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla and actress Carla Ford (Screen name "Karla Estrada"). Because of his strong resemblance to his uncle Robin Padilla who became famous for his "bad boy" image, he is often tagged with the same image.[2]
2010-11: Youth Oriented Shows
Padilla's first acting stint was in 2010 when he starred in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 90's Filipino youth-oriented show.[3] His character Daniel Ledesma was paired to teen actress Julia Montes. Therefore, he had his first loveteam "JulNiel". Growing Up, another youth-oriented show by ABS-CBN. He reportedly replaced his real life best friend Albie Casiño who was originally given the role as Kathryn's leading man in Mara Clara.[4] Where he became more known as Patrick Rivero, the bad boy in the group. The show was also the start of his popular loveteam with Kathryn Bernardo.
2012-present: Debut as a Primetime Actor and Singer
After two consecutive Sunday youth-oriented shows, Padilla finally landed a role in a primetime television series in Princess And Ialongside his previous show's team-up partner, Kathryn Bernardo. He currently plays Gerald Antonio "Gino" dela Rosa or Dasho Yuan Rinpoche, a character whom he describes as "a swaggering rich kid who will change and sacrifice a lot for the sake of love".[5] The romantic-comedy royalty-themed series, which is currently airing, is doing well in the ratings, having already reached the 40% mark and placed second behind Walang Hanggan.[6]
On May 28, 2012, Padilla released his debut self-titled Album, Daniel Padilla. The Album has six tracks with the carrier singleHinahanap-hanap Kita which is also featured in his primetime show Princess And I. According to Star Records producer Jonathan Manalo, Daniel's debut Album has sold more than 10,000 copies in less than a week.[7] On June 17 of the same year, Padilla was given a Gold Record Award for the sales of his debut album and later on Sold More than 20,000 Copies and Reached Platinum. Onetime he said " i'm not a singer...i can't sing...because i am not a singer.. and i will never become one." [8]