Eric Quizon

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Smith and the surname or paternal family name is Quizon.

Eric Quizon
Born	Enrico Smith Quizon (1967-01-20) January 20, 1967 Manila, Philippines
Occupations	Actor director producer writer comedian
Years active	1985–present
Parents	Dolphy (father) Pamela Ponti (mother)
Relatives	Epy Quizon (brother) Ronnie Quizon (brother) Madonna Quizon (sister) Vandolph (half-brother) Rolly Quizon (half-brother) Manny Boy Quizon (half-brother) Sahlee Quizon (half-sister) Zia Quizon (half-sister) Freddie Quizon (half-brother)

Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon was tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. He is also known for his notable roles in Mula sa Puso as Manuel Magbanua and Saan Ka Man Naroroon as Juancho Ocampo.

Early life

Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Dolphy and actress Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith). He completed his college education at the Ateneo de Manila University, graduating with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Personal life

Quizon has three siblings from his mother: Ronnie, Madonna, and Epy Quizon. He also has several half-siblings from his father's other relationships, including Vandolph and Zia Quizon. Following his father's hospitalization in 2012, Quizon served as the official spokesperson for the family, regularly addressing the media regarding Dolphy's medical condition and funeral arrangements.

Regarding his relationships, Quizon revealed in a May 2024 interview that his first girlfriend was television host and actress Kris Aquino. He stated that he was 20 years old and Aquino was 16 at the time of their relationship.

Career

Acting

Quizon made his acting debut in the 1987 film Bata Batuta. He quickly gained critical recognition, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1990 Gawad Urian Awards for his role in Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989). Throughout the 1990s, he became a household name, balancing dramatic roles with comedy. He achieved widespread popularity starring alongside Redford White in the hit sitcom Buddy en Sol (1990–1995), a role he reprised in subsequent film adaptations. His acting prowess was further solidified when he won the Best Actor title at the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival for Mongolian Barbecue.

In 2003, Quizon received further acclaim for his performance in Crying Ladies, playing the role of Wilson Chua, which earned him another Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

Directing and producing

While successful on camera, Quizon eventually expanded his career to include directing and producing. He made his directorial debut with the film Lucio & Miguel in 1992. Over the years, he has expressed a deep affinity for working behind the scenes, admitting in interviews that he finds a distinct fulfillment in directing compared to acting. His directorial portfolio covers a wide range of genres, from films like Langit sa Piling Mo (1997) and Pusong Mamon (1998) to major television fantasy series such as Darna, Majika, and Asian Treasures.

In December 2022, he expanded his role in the industry further by becoming the head of NET25 Star Center, the talent management arm of Net 25.

Business ventures

As a steward of his father's estate, Quizon manages several business ventures launched to preserve the legacy of Dolphy. In 2023, the Quizon family officially launched Pidol's Banayad Whisky (PBW), a premium Scotch whisky brand. The brand serves as a homage to a classic comedic scene from the film Father en Son (1995), where Dolphy's character drunkenly struggles to film a commercial for a liquor of the same name. Quizon noted that the family decided to produce an official, FDA-approved version of the liquor after unauthorized "bootleg" sellers began profiting from his father's image.

In addition to the liquor line, Quizon oversees Pidol's Bakeshop, a bakery franchise named after his father's nickname. The bakeshop aims to make affordable bread accessible to local communities while serving as a steady source of royalties for the Quizon heirs. The family is also developing Dolphy Ville Estates in Calatagan, Batangas, which will feature a museum, "Dolphy Manor," dedicated to the late comedian's life and work.

Awards

FAMAS Awards

• 1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
• 1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991)

Gawad Urian Awards

• 1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
• 2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Crying Ladies (2003)

Metro Manila Film Festival

• 1991 - Won Best Actor for Mongolian Barbecue (1991)
• 2003 - Won Best Actor for Crying Ladies (2003)

Star Awards for movies

• 1990 - Won Supporting Actor of the Year for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
• 1999 - Darling of the Press

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Note(s)	Ref(s).
1987	Bata Batuta
	My Bugoy Goes to Congress
	Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay	Eric Manalastas
1988	Ibulong Mo sa Diyos
	Rosa Mistica	Ramil Villafuerte	"Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna" segment
	Super Inday and the Golden Bibe	Edsel
	Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas		a.k.a. It's a Woman's World
1989	Three Men and a Lola
	Pahiram ng Isang Umaga	Ariel
	Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig
	Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang	Rene
	Too Young	Egay
	Isang Araw Walang Diyos
	Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
	My Darling Domestic (Greyt Iskeyp)
1990	Hahamakin Lahat	Gerald
	Espadang Patpat	Banjo
	Shake, Rattle & Roll II	Mari	"Multo" segment
1991	My Pretty Baby	Castro
	Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako
	Onyong Majikero	Julius
	Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
	Hihintayin Kita sa Langit	Alan Illustre
	Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue	Juan Tamad
1992	Tayong Dalawa
	Lucio & Miguel	Miguel
	Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito)	Buddy
	Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs	Buddy
	Unang Tibok ng Puso	Ariel
1993	Juan Tamad	Juan Tamad
	Ingkong: Alpha at Omega
	Bakit May Bukas Pa
	Toink: Hulog ng Langit
1994	The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan	Fred Castillo
	Tagos sa Laman
	Home Sic Home	Jun
1995	Harvest Home	Joey	Original title: Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
	Maruja	Alex
1996	Maginoong Barumbado
	Wanted Perfect Murder	Jake
	S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin	Banjo
1997	Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero
	Nasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita
	Langit sa Piling Mo	Enrico
1998	Pagdating ng Panahon	Ton
	April, May, June: Mga Babae	Jonas
	Pusong Mamon	Nick
1999	Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo	Norman / Freddie
	Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban
	Dito sa Puso Ko
	Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan	Egay
2000	Markova: Comfort Gay	Walterina Markova (middle years)
2002	Mano Po	Joseph Co
2003	Crying Ladies	Wilson Chua
2004	I Will Survive	Mandy
	So Happy Together	Osmond
2007	Hide and Seek	Oliver Aliciano
	Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!	Perry
2009	Nobody, Nobody But... Juan	Waldo
2014	Where I Am King
2016	That Thing Called Tanga Na
	Mano Po 7: Chinoy	Jason Wong
2018	One Great Love	Dante Paez
2019	Maledicto
2025	Jackstone 5	Felix "Felicity"

Television

Year	Title	Role
1990–1991	Computerman
1990–1995	Buddy en Sol	Buddy
1992–1993	Eat Bulaga!	Himself (co-host)
1992–1997	Ready, Get Set, Go!	Himself (host)
1994	Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: The Champion
1996	Bayani	José Rizal
1997	Mula sa Puso	Manuel Magbanua
1999	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Juancho Ocampo
2001	Sana ay Ikaw na Nga	Gilbert Zalameda
2005	Quizon Avenue	Himself
	Hollywood Dream	Host
2009	All About Eve	Robert Villareal
2010	First Time	Jaime Ynfante
	My Driver Sweet Lover	Aaron Barrinuevo
2011	Babaeng Hampaslupa	Jefferson Go
2015	Oh My G!	Paul Cepeda
2016	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Ivan Gomez
2017	My Dear Heart	Dr. Francis Camillus
	Hanggang Saan	Edward Lamoste
2018	Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali	Chiu
	Victor Magtanggol	Hector Regalado
2019	Sahaya	Hubert Alvarez
2022	Quizon CT	Himself (various roles)
2024	3-in-1	Mac Liberica
2026	BuyBust: The Undesirables	TBA

Director

• Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Langit sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Pagdating ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Dito sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Daddy O!, Baby O! (2000) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Home Alone Da Riber (2002) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Narito ang Puso Ko (2003) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Marinara (2004) GMA 7
• Darna (2005) GMA 7
• Wrinkles (2006)
• Majika (2006) GMA 7
• Asian Treasures (2007) GMA 7
• All About Eve (2009) (with Mac Alejandre)
• Nobody, Nobody But... Juan (2009) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Pidol's Wonderland (2010)
• My Driver Sweet Lover (2010)
• Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011)
• Glamorosa (2011–2012)
• Isang Dakot na Luha (2012)
• Enchanted Garden (2012)
• Cassandra: Warrior Angel (2013)
• Positive (2013)
• Ipaglaban Mo! (2014)
• Maalaala Mo Kaya (2014)
• Pasión de Amor (2015)
• Paano ang Pasko (2020)
• Quizon CT (2022)

Producer

• Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) (as Enrico Smith Quizon)
• Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Wanted Perfect Murder (1996) (producer) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
• Dito Sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)

Writer

• Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
• Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)

External links

• Eric Quizon at IMDb