Paolo Contis
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| Paolo Contis | |
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| Born | Paolo Enrico Contis March 14, 1984 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, host and comedian |
| Years active | 1992-present |
Paolo Enrico Contis (born on March 14, 1984 in Manila, Philippines), better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network. He has won several awards, particularly at the PMPC Star Awards.
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[edit] Biography and career
Paolo Contis is half-Italian (from his father) and half-Filipino (from his mother). Contis was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1993. He became a popular child actor during the mid-1990s. Although he was in the cast of the popular teleserye Mara Clara, Contis was better known for being part of the kids-oriented program Ang TV.
In his teenage years, Contis also rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama show Tabing Ilog.
In 2004, Paolo Contis moved to GMA Network. He ventured into more mature roles as his child actor and teenybopper days have ended. Contis appeared has played supporting and comic roles in many GMA shows and movies, and has also found his niche in portraying villain roles. In 2008, Contis was hailed as the Best Actor at the 24th PMPC Star AwardsBest Actor award for Banal, a film directed by GMA reporter Cesar Apolinario (who won as Best Director in the Metro Manila Film Festival in that same year).
He is a former host of the now-defunct GMA 7 comedy info-tainment show OC To The Max! (second season), replacing Marvin Agustin's show Outrageous and Courageous. Contis has previously hosted World Records as well.
In August 2009, Contis played the role of Kobra, Valentina's father, in the fantaserye Darna. This was the second time that Contis has worked with actress Marian Rivera. Two two have previously worked together in Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang. Contis and Rivera crossed paths for the third time as they star in the TV codemy sitcom Show Me Da Manny, with their co-stars Benjie Paras, Lovi Poe, and Ogie Alcasid.
Contis again ventured into hosting in the former GMA 7 comedy reality show, "Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay". This became Contis' ninth comedy show in his television career, and his fourth comedy show with GMA.
Contis is currently part of a newest GMA 7 Afternoon Drama, Little Star, marking his return to dramatic roles. This was Contis' 19th dramatic show in his TV career, and 17th dramatic show with GMA.
He also become a guest-host of the game show Press It, Win It on GMA when original host Joey De Leon took a temporary leave of absence. De Leon later returned to host the show.
In 2010, Contis returned to doing reality shows through Puso Ng Pasko: Artista Challenge, GMA's first Christmas Reality Show.
[edit] TV shows
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1992–1996 | Ang TV | himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1997 | Mara Clara | Jepoy | ABS-CBN |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Paolo | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Oka Tokat | Nico | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Badong | ABS-CBN |
| Klasmeyts | host | ABS-CBN | |
| 2004 | Love 2 Love: Duet for Love (GMA Network) | GMA Network | |
| Love 2 Love: Pretty Boy (GMA Network) | Ian/Ianne | GMA Network | |
| 2005 | Sugo | Adan | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Love 2 Love: Haunted LoveHouse | Nico | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Extra Challenge | Challenger | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang | Regular Guest | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Noel | various | QTV |
| 2005 | Maynila | various | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Atlantika | Piranus | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Love 2 Love: Like Mother, Like Daughters | Ivan | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Baywalk | Various | QTV |
| 2006 | Love 2 Love: Fat Is Fabulous | Boyong | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Mata Ni Angelita | Martin | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Magpakailanman: The Mom's Cake Band Story | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Victor | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Who's Your Daddy Now? | Paulo Burgos | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Madam Tisay | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Jun-Jun Sabino | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Tyrone San Juan | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Midnight DJ | Patrick | TV5 |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Dave Avjeo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang | Rado | GMA Network |
| 2009 | My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad | Host | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa | Adam | GMA Network |
| 2009 | OC To The Max! | Host | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Show Me Da Manny | Eric Paredes | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Darna | Kobra/Xandro | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay | host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Jonas Alejandrino | GMA Network |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials | Various | TV5 |
| 2010 | Showbiz Central | Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Claudine Presents: Teacher's Pest | Various | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Little Star | Lester Dimaano | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Jollitown | Alfredo | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Suwerteng Swerte Sa Siyete: Press It Win It! | Guest Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Challenger | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Homer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | I-Shine Talent Camp TV | Host | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Futbolilits | Enrico Almodovar | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Manny Many Prizes | Co-Host | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Masahista | Mike | GMA Network |
| 2012 | My Beloved | Gimo | GMA Network |
[edit] Movies
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 1994 | Narito Ang Puso Ko | Viva Films | |
| 1994 | Ang Kuya Kong Siga | Utoy | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Mara Clara: The Movie | Jepoy | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | Jeremy | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | I Do, I Die (Diyos Ko Day!) | Paolo Mendiola | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Haba-baba-doo, Puti-puti-poo | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Hiling | Elwood | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Mystrio (Uno... Dos.. Tres... Pilyos!) | Paul | Star Cinema |
| Taxi Ni Pilo | |||
| Trip | Ram | ||
| Noon at Ngayon | Bryan | ||
| Asboobs: Asal Bobo | Ronan | ||
| Spirit of the Glass | Drue | ||
| Let the Love Begin | Uno | ||
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay | Popoy | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | Banoy | GMA Films |
| Oh! My Ghost | Dennis | ||
| Nasaan Si Francis? | Boy | ||
| Moments of Love | Juancho | ||
| Pamahiin | Damian | Regal Films | |
| Reyna: ang makulay na pakikipagsapalaran ng mga achucherva, achuchuva, achechenes.... | Chuvaneska | Viva Films | |
| Resiklo | Jerzon | ||
| Banal | Cris | ||
| Scaregiver | Ramil | ||
| One Night Only | Diego | ||
| Land Down Under | Leo | ||
| Status: Single | Randy | ||
| Litsonero | Fidel | ||
| 2012 | Ang Mundo Ni Andong Agimat | TBA | Viva Films, GMA Films, Unitel Pictures |
[edit] Awards & recognitions
- Winner, Best Actor in a Mini Series for "Maalaala Mo Kaya" - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000, 2002, 2005 & 2006)
- Winner, 24th PMPC’s Star Awards’ Best Movie Actor of 2008: "Banal" Comguild Productions[1]
[edit] External links
- Paolo Contis at the Internet Movie Database
- Profile on GMA website
- gmanews.tv/video, Paolo Contis tightly guarding Isabel Oli - 21 January 2008
