Piolo Pascual

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Nonato and the surname or paternal family name is Pascual.

Piolo Pascual
Pascual at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, CA, June 2009
Born	Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (1977-01-12) January 12, 1977 Malate, Manila, Philippines
Other names	PJ, Papa P
Occupations	Actor Musician Model Record Producer Film Producer
Years active	1992–present
Agent	Star Magic (1996–present)
Children	Iñigo Lazaro Pascual
Relatives	Benjamin Alves (nephew)

Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.

Early life

Piolo Pascual, born at 8:46 PM on January 12, 1977 at Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center in Malate, Manila, is the youngest son of Amelia "Amy" Nonato Pascual, and Philip Victoriano Pascual.

While growing up, Piolo enjoyed a close bond with his siblings—Chiqui, Paulette, Pam, Choi, and Patricia—despite their own father's early death. His father was a casting director for international films that are shot in the Philippines, though Piolo can't recall if it affected his ambition on becoming an actor, ramp model or a performer. He lived an ordinary life; he went to school and spent time on outings and celebrations with his family. Piolo attended elementary and high school at St. Francis School in Santa Ana, Manila. When he was in 5th Grade, Piolo joined the school theater group, Teatro Ni Kiko, where he was introduced to the world of theater and acting.

While he was in third year high school, Piolo started appearing in That's Entertainment, a popular teen variety show that aired in the 1990s. He eventually left That's Entertainment, however, to get into college full-time, studying at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he studied AB General Education. He later shifted to Physical Therapy in preparation for his immigration to the U.S. Around 1996, however, Piolo had to put his studies and career plans on hold due to his imminent migration to the U.S.

Pascual joined his family in the U.S. that year. They lived in Los Angeles, where Piolo worked as an ER representative in a hospital where his mother worked. When Pascual turned 21, he decided to return to Manila in order to pursue his acting career once again.

Career

In 1994, Pascual started his career in That's Entertainment. Then he appeared in some TV shows including Mara Clara, and Gimik. His loveteam with Judy Ann Santos became phenomenal in early 2000s. Their four movies, Kahit Isang Saglit, Bakit Di Totohanin, Till There Was You, and Don't Give Up on Us, earned more than P100 million in the box office. His movie with Claudine Barretto, Milan, became his top-grossing film up to date.

In 2002, Pascual played the role of Jules in the award winning film, Dekada '70. He received eight awards in the Best Supporting Actor category and was given special recognition for rare grand slam award as a Best Supporting Actor for the same role by the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.

In 2003, Pascual ventured into music with his debut album Piolo which went platinum. His second album My Gift hit Platinum status as well. His 5th solo album Timeless hit Triple Platinum status.

Pascual is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He celebrated his 10th year anniversary in 2007 with a coffee table book (Piolo: Believing), a fifth solo album (Timeless), and a solo concert in Araneta Coliseum.

In 2008, he starred in a fantasy TV series Lobo together with Angel Locsin. The show gained accolades from Banff World Media Festival and International Emmy Awards.

In 2009, Pascual became a producer for Manila, an independent twinbill film under Bicycle Pictures. After its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009, Manila had its official Philippine premiere in cinemas in July 2009 as the opening film of the 5th Cinemalaya Film Festival. He starred in the Philippine version of Lovers in Paris together with KC Concepcion the same year. Together with some directors and writers, Pascual created his film studio, Spring Films, which is known for its popular Kimmy Dora movie series.

In 2013, Pascual went to Cannes once again with the movie On The Job.

Personal life

PJ has a son, Inigo Dominic Lázaro Pascual, who was born on September 14, 1997. Inigo lives in California with his mother, and maintains contact with Pascual. Pascual is also the uncle of Filipino actor Benjamin Alves.

In 2013 PJ joined the PETA campaign, Free Mali, whose aim is to move Mali, the lone elephant in the Manila Zoo to a larger area.

Piolo Pascual is a born-again Christian. In his personal testimony, he shared, "I was at the top of my career when I surrendered my life to God. So many things were happening to me at that time. I had just finished Dekada 70 where we won 10 awards. At the young age of 25, I was winning awards and earning millions already. I was working then with Donita Rose and she gave me a Bible. Donita told me to read the Bible and that it will change my life."

Filmography

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Producer
1993	The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!)	Jussi Leino	Golden Lions Films
1997	Batang PX	Jessie	Star Cinema
1999	Esperanza: The Movie	Brian
2000	Lagarista	Gregory	Crown Seven Ventures
	Pera o Bayong!	Cameo/Himself	Star Cinema
	Kahit Isang Saglit	Michael
2001	Mila	Primo
	Bakit 'Di Totohanin	Paul
2002	I Think I'm In Love	Jonas	Regal Entertainment
	JOLOGS	Cameo as coffee shop customer	Star Cinema
	9 Mornings	Gene Ynfante
	Dekada '70	Jules Bartolome
2003	Till There Was You	Albert Robles
2004	Milan	Lino
2005	Dreamboy	Philip / Eboy / Jaime
	D' Anothers	Cameo as himself
2006	Don't Give Up on Us	Vince
	Kagat ng Dilim	Guerilla leader	Short film
2007	Paano Kita Iibigin	Lance	Star Cinema, Viva Films
	Chopsuey	Jimmy Wong	New Line Cinema
2009	Love Me Again	Migo	Star Cinema
	Manila	William / Phillip	Indie film
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	PSG Applicant	Star Cinema
2012	Every Breath U Take	Leo Dimalanta
	24/7 in Love	Pipoy Ronquillo
2013	On The Job	Francis Coronel, Jr.	Reality Entertainment, Star Cinema
2014	Starting Over Again	Marco Antonio Villanueva III	Star Cinema
	Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig	Danny / Elias	Spring Films
2015	The Breakup Playlist	Gino Avila	Star Cinema
	Silong	Miguel Cascarro	Black Maria Pictures
	Etiquette for Mistresses	Edward Cervantes	Star Cinema
2016	A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery	Simuon	Ten17 Productions
	Love Me Tomorrow	JC	Star Cinema
2017	Once In A Lifetime	Charlie Sr.	Regal Entertainment

Films as executive producer

Year	Film	Company	Notes
2009	Manila	Bicycle Pictures and MJM Productions	Executive producer
	Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme	Spring Films, Solar Films, MJM Productions, and Star Cinema
2012	Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme	Spring Films and Star Cinema
2013	Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel	Spring Films, MJM Productions, and Quantum Films

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Network
1993-2001	Star Drama Presents	Guest role	Special guest	ABS-CBN
1994	That's Entertainment	Himself		GMA Network
	A.T.B.P.	Kuya Miguel		ABS-CBN
1995/1997	Mara Clara		Recurring role
1996/1999	Gimik
1996; 1998–present	ASAP	Himself	Co-host / Performer
1998	Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako	Raffy	Recurring role
	Star Drama Presents: Piolo	Various Roles
1998/1999	Esperanza	Brian
1999	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode "Siato"
2001/2003	Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka	Jordan Villamines	Main role
2003/2004	Buttercup	Lance
2004	Mangarap Ka	Celso / Oslec / Dragon King	Main role
2006	Star Magic Presents	Alvin	Episode "All About A Girl"
	Sa Piling Mo	Adrian Tuazon	Main role
2007	Walang Kapalit	Noel Borromeo
	Be Bench: The Model Search	Himself	Host
2008	Lobo	Noah Ortega	Main role
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Mel	Episode "Piso"
	Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja	Gabriel Montero	Episode "The Real Gabriel"
	Lovers in Paris	Carlo Aranaz	Main role
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Ninoy Aquino	Episode "Kalapati"
			Episode "Makinilya"
2010	May Bukas Pa	Choir member	Final Chapter "Amen"
2010/2011	Noah	Gabriel Perez	Main role
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Darwin Calvario	Episode "Traysikel"
	MMK: Dalawang Dekada Documentary Special	Himself / Host	Special Guest
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Randy	Episode "Sumpak"
	Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig	Father Alfred Valderama	Main role
2013	Apoy Sa Dagat	Ruben Manubat
2014	Hawak-Kamay	Eugene "Gin" Agustin
	Home Sweetie Home	Michael	Guest role
2016	Written in Our Stars	Gary	Main role

Awards

Main article: List of Piolo Pascual awards and nominations

Film and television awards

Movie/TV Show	Category	Organization/Year
Hawak Kamay	Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series)	Gawad TANGLAW Awards
—	Hottest Actor of the Year	1st Yahoo! OMG! Awards
Lobo	Best Drama Actor	22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV (2008)
Maalaala Mo Kaya Piso	Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV (2007)
Don't Give Up On Us	Best Actor (tied with Jericho Rosales)	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2007)
	Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)	4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2007)
Milan	Best Actor	54th FAMAS Awards (2005)
Mangarap Ka	Best Drama Actor	1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2004)
Dekada '70	Best Supporting Actor	U.P. Film Desk of the YOUNG CRITICS CIRCLE (2003)
		Gawad Urian Award (2003)
		FAP Awards (2003)
		FAMAS Awards (2003)
		PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2003)
		Gawad PASADO (2003)
		GAWAD TANGLAW (2003)
		28th Metro Manila Film Festival (2002)
	Special Recognition for RARE GRAND SLAM	GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards (2003)

Music awards

Category	Album/Song	Organization/Year
Revival Album of the Year	Decades	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010
Album Cover Design of the Year	Decades	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music 2010
Best Album Package	Decades	23rd AWIT Awards 2010
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play	Paano Kita Iibigin	21st AWIT Awards 2008
Male Recording Artist of the Year		38th Box Office Entertainment Awards 2008
Male Artist Awardee	Timeless	ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Compilation Awardee	Nagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global Pinoys	ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Compilation Awardee	Hotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation Album	ASAP 3rd Platinum Circle Awards 2007
Male Artist Awardee	Timeless	ASAP 24k Awards 2007
Triple Platinum	Timeless	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2007)
6x Platinum	Nagmamahal Kapamilya – Songs For Global Pinoys	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007)
Gold	Paano Kita Iibigin OST	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc. (2007)
Original Theme Song of the Year	Sana’y Malaman Mo	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2007
Platinum	Hotsilog – The ASAP Hotdog Compilation Album	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006)
Gold	Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2006)
Gold	Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2005)
Platinum	My Gift	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2004)
Platinum	Piolo	Philippine Association of the Record Industry Inc.(2003)

• In the Philippines, a gold award means selling in excess of 12,500 albums and a platinum award means selling in excess of 25,000 albums.
• Pascual's album "Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits" was repackaged. "Ikaw Lamang", the theme song of the teleserye "Sa Piling Mo" was added.
• Sana'y Malaman Mo (lyrics: Ogie Alcasid, music: Louie Ocampo) was featured in the 2006 film Don't Give Up on Us.
• Paano Kita Iibigin (lyrics and music: Ogie Alcasid) was the theme song of the movie with the same title released in 2007.

Box-office and entertainment industry awards

Category	Organization/Award-Giving Body/Year
Box Office King	Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Award (2015)
Most Influential Film Actor of the Year	4th EdukCircle Awards (2014)
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award	62nd FAMAS Awards (2014)
Dekada Awards (2003-2014)	30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities 6	Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2009)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities	Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2008)
Favorite Actor of the Year (Paano Kita Iibigin)	YES! Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2007
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities	Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2007)
Star in the Philippine Walk of Fame	German Moreno and Eastwood City (2007)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities	Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2006)
One of Anak TV Seal's Most-Admired Male TV Personalities	Southeast Asian Foundation for Children’s Television (2005)
Mr. Screen Idol	53rd FAMAS Awards (2005)
Mr. RP Movies	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2004)
Mr. RP Movies	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2003)
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award	50th FAMAS Awards (2002)
Mr. RP Movies	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2001)
Most Promising Group (The Hunks with Jericho Rosales, Bernard Palanca, Carlos Agassi, and Diether Ocampo)	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Awards (2001)
Mr. RP Movies	Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (2000)

Nominations

Film nominations (in producing)

Movie	Category	Organization/Year
Kimmy Dora	Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy)	ENPRESS Golden Screen 2010

Film nominations (in acting)

Movie	Category	Organization/Year
Silong	Best Actor	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Starting Over Again	Best Actor	31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Starting Over Again	PinakaPASADOng Actor	17th Gawad PASADO Awards
—	Darling of the Press	30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies
Manila	Best Actor	GAWAD PASADO Awards 2010
Paano Kita Iibigin	Best Actor	FAMAS 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Best Actor	FAP (LUNA) 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Best Actor	PMPC Star 2008
Don't Give Up On Us	Best Actor	FAMAS 2007
Dreamboy	Best Actor	GAWAD TANGLAW 2006
Dreamboy	Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)	ENPRESS Golden Screen 2006
Milan	Best Actor	GAWAD URIAN 2005
Milan	Best Actor	FAP (LUNA) 2005
Milan	Best Actor	PASADO 2005
Milan	Best Actor	PMPC Star 2005
Milan	Best Actor (Drama)	ENPRESS Golden Screen 2005
I Think I'm In Love	Best Actor	Manila Film Festival 2002
Mila	Best Actor	FAP 2002
Lagarista	Best Actor	GAWAD URIAN 2001
Esperanza	Best Supporting Actor	FAMAS Awards 2000
Esperanza	Best Supporting Actor	Metro Manila Film Festival 1999

Television nominations

TV show	Category	Organization/Award-Giving Body/Year
ASAP	Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program	ENPRESS 5th Golden Screen TV Awards
Apoy Sa Dagat	Best Drama Actor	27th PMPC Star Awards for TV
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig		26th PMPC Star Awards for TV
Noah		25th PMPC Star Awards for TV
ASAP Rocks	Best Male TV Host
Lovers in Paris	Best Drama Actor	24th PMPC Star Awards for TV
ASAP 07	Best Male TV Host	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV
Walang Kapalit	Best Drama Actor
Sa Piling Mo	Best Drama Actor	PMPC Star 2006
Mangarap Ka	Best Drama Actor	PMPC Star 2004
Maalaala Mo Kaya Lobo	Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor	PMPC Star Awards for TV 2002
Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako	Best Drama Actor	4th Asian TV Awards 1999

Recording and concert nominations

Song/Album/Concert Title	Category	Organization/Year
	Pop Music Male Artist	ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010
Decades	Male Recording Artist of the Year	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music
Decades	Male Pop Artist of the Year	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music
Babe	Music Video of the Year	2nd PMPC Star Awards for Music
Pop Icons	Best Collaboration for a Major Concert (with Sam Milby, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista, and Christian Bautista)	22nd ALIW Awards 2009
	Male Vocalist of 2008	1st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009 (101.9 FM Station)
	Listeners' Choice for Favorite Male Artist	1st WAKI OPM Music Awards 2009
Ten Piolo	Best Major Concert (Male)	21st ALIW Awards 2008
Ten Piolo	Best Performance in a Concert (Male)	21st ALIW Awards 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Best Performance by a Duet (with Regine Velasquez)	21st AWIT Awards 2008
	Pop Music Male Artist	ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Best Original Song	ENPRESS Golden Screen 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Movie Original Theme Song	PMPC Star 2008
	Favorite Male Artist	3rd MYX Music Awards 2008
Paano Kita Iibigin	Favorite Collaboration (with Regine Velasquez)	3rd MYX Music Awards 2008
	Favorite Myx Live Performance (with Regine Velasquez)	3rd MYX Music Awards 2008
	Best Major Concert (Male)	20th ALIW Awards 2007
	Pop Music Male Artist	ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007
Paano Kita Iibigin	Pop Movie Theme Song	ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2007
The Gift	Favorite Male Artist	4th MTV PILIPINAS People's Choice Awards 2004
Kailangan Kita	Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist	16th AWIT Awards 2003
Kailangan Kita	Best Pop Recording	16th AWIT Awards 2003
Kailangan Kita	Song of the Year (composer: Ogie Alcasid)	16th AWIT Awards 2003

Discography

Studio albums

Album	Tracks	Year	Records
Piolo	Kailangan Kita Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko Nag-Iisa Ako'y Sa'yo Lamang Ikaw Pa Rin Pala Kaibigan Mo Ako Till There Was You Tell Me Why Kung Ako Ba Siya? Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit Sana Ikaw Kahit Isang Saglit Till There Was You (Cinema Mix)	2003	Star Records
My Gift	The Gift Bakit Hindi Na Lang Ikaw? Bakit Kailangan Pang Lumayo? Alaala Niya Kapag Kasama Kita Sa May Bintana Bakit Kayo Pa Rin? Di Pa Huli Tunay Kitang Minamahal Minamahal Ko Siya I Need You Back Through The Years The Gift (feat. Claudine Barretto)	2004	Star Records
Timeless	One More Chance Ikaw Na Nga If Only Love (with Toni Gonzaga) Why Can’t We Be Together? Nagmamahal Ng Tunay There For Me Wagas Turuan Mo Ako To Hear You Say You Love Me (feat. Jim Brickman) Ikaw Pa Rin Dahil Ikaw Why Can’t We Be Together? (Acoustic Version) Ikaw Na Nga (Alternate Version) Ikaw Lamang Walang Kapalit Complete (Centrum Theme Song)	2007	Star Records

Compilation albums

Album	Tracks	Year	Records
Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo	Shadow Of Time Group Hug Sana'y Malaman Mo Pansinin Mo Ako So Many Questions Closer You and I Without You No Regrets (feat. Jay Durias) Forever Nasaan Ka Man	2005	Star Records
Platinum Hits	Ikaw Lamang Don't Give Up On Us Kailangan Kita The Gift Kung Ako Ba Siya Sana Ikaw I Need You Back Sa May Bintana Till There Was You Together Forever Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit Bakit Hindi Na Lang Ikaw? Through The Years Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko Sana'y Malaman Mo Mangarap Ka Kahit Isang Saglit (Live)	2006	Star Records
Decades	I'll Be Seeing You Beyond The Sea True Love Are You Lonesome Tonight? Can't Take My Eyes Off You You've Lost That Lovin Feeling If I Fell Strangers In The Night Just The Way You Are Your Song Terminal Babe	2009	Star Records
Decades II	Never Thought It's Sad To Belong Just Tell Me You Love Me Somebody You Were There Truly Madly Deeply The Actor To Be With You You'll Be In My Heart Again Hero To Where You Are	2011	Star Records

Other appearances

Year	Song	Album
2006	"Miss Universe"	Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation
2007	"Nariyan Ka pa Rin Sana"	Nagmamahal, Kapamilya: Songs For Global Pinoys
	"Paano Kita Iibigin" (Solo)	Paano Kita Iibigin Soundtrack
	"Paano Kita Iibigin" (with Regine Velasquez)
	"Angel Eyes"
	"Lalala"
	"Thesa's Theme"
	"Muling Nagmamahal" (with Regine Velasquez)
	"My World with You" (with Regine Velasquez)
	"Sana Nga" (with Regine Velasquez)
2009	"Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin" (with KC Concepcion)	Lovers in Paris Soundtrack

External links

• Piolo Pascual Official website
• Piolo Pascual at WN
• Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual Collections
• ABS-CBNnews.com - Piolo Pascual
• Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual at Guam Beach Resort
• Piolo Pascual at IMDb