Antonio Aquitania

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Antonio Aquitania
Born
Antonio Ford Aquitania

(1977-01-16) January 16, 1977 (age 48)
Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • host
  • model
Years active1995–present
FamilyJay Aquitania (brother)

Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. [1] He is known as one of the original cast members of the comedy gag show Bubble Gang .

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Career

Aquitania made his first television appearance in 1995 as a later addition to the long-running ABS-CBN's television sitcom Palibhasa Lalake . He also appeared in guest roles in various episodes of the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya on the same network. Later that year, he transferred to GMA Network and became one of the original cast members of the comedy show Bubble Gang , [2] alongside Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi, and others. He left in May 2022, following the show's revamp. He appeared in the comedy gag show Ooops! with Wendell Ramos in 1996. In the same year, he made his film debut with Kabilin-Bilinan ng Lola, produced by Regal Entertainment, followed by Sex Drive in 2003, produced by Viva Entertainment—both films with Ramos.

In 2012, he was part of the cast of the remake of the Korean television drama series Temptation of Wife . [3] In 2013, he played the role of Sebastian Monteverde in drama fantasy Kakambal ni Eliana . In 2014, he appeared in three television programs: he played Tirso in sitcom Vampire ang Daddy Ko , Benedict Corpuz in drama romance Hiram na Alaala , and Luigi in drama romance Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw . He was included in the 2015 drama film Felix Manalo alongside Dennis Trillo. [4] In 2016, he played the role of Rod in television drama series Sa Piling ni Nanay . [5] In 2020, he portrayed Bienvenido Garcia in drama romance action Descendants of the Sun . [6] In 2022, he played Bong Sandejas in drama Raising Mamay . [7] In 2023, he took on the role of Ronnie Sarmiento in drama AraBella [8] and Jonas in drama romance action Maging Sino Ka Man . [9] In 2024, he played Rafael "Paeng" Advincula in comedy drama Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis . [10] In 2025, he portrayed Lorenzo in drama action Incognito . [11]

Personal life

Antonio is Karla Estrada's cousin. [12] His cousin's son Daniel Padilla [13] is also an actor, host and a singer.

Antonio is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
1995 Palibhasa Lalake Anton
Maalaala Mo Kaya Various roles
Bubble Gang [14] Himself (various roles)
1996Oooops! With Wendell & AntonioHimself (host)
1999 Maynila Himself
2000Kakabakaba (Episode: Bloody Wardrobe)
GMA Telecine Specials
2001GMA Love Stories
Idol Ko si Kap
2002 Magpakailanman Himself (various roles)
2004 Love to Love: True Romance Paco
2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Kung Bakit May Korona ang BayabasBai-Abas
HP: To the Highest Level Na! Caloy
Encantadia Alipato
2006 Wag Kukurap: Her Lover Himself
Hokus Pokus [15] Caloy
Now and Forever: Linlang Samuel
2007 Magpakailanman: The Liza Dela Cruz Story Nester
2008 E.S.P. Himself
Obra: Misteryosa Alex
2009 Zorro Bernardo
2010 Pilyang Kerubin Eugene Abalos
2011 I Heart You, Pare! Sonny Boy
Pahiram ng Isang Ina Johnny Velasco
2012 Temptation of Wife Leo Santos
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Sebastian Monteverde
2014 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Tirso
Hiram na Alaala Benedict Corpuz
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Luigi
2015 Sabado Badoo Cameo footage featured
Imbestigador: Hinalay sa Loob ng Bahay Jay-R Vergara
Karelasyon Presents: Blackmail Rodel
2016 Sa Piling ni Nanay [16] Rod
2017 Meant to Be Balloon Vendor
Dear Uge Guding
2018Henry
Ika-5 Utos Senator Franco "Francis" Lorenzo
Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself
2019 Tadhana Rico
Daddy's Gurl Himself (guest)
Mars Pa More
2020 Descendants of the Sun Bienvenido Garcia
2022 Raising Mamay Bong Sandejas
2023 AraBella Ronnie Sarmiento
Maging Sino Ka Man Jonas
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Rafael "Paeng" Advincula
2025 Incognito Lorenzo

Film

References

  1. Discreetguy (January 17, 2012). "CAPRICORN MAN | ANTONIO AQUITANIA". Discreet magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  2. Aquino, Maine (August 13, 2020). "Antonio Aquitania, ikinuwento ang loyalty sa 'Bubble Gang' at sa GMA Network". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  3. "Temptation of Wife: The anaconda escapes from her cage!". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  4. "'Felix Manalo,' epic biopic on INC founder, aims for world record". The Philippine Star . August 17, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  5. Caligan, Michelle. "Antonio Aquitania, maingat sa eksena nila ni Yasmien Kurdi". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  6. "Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation)". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  7. Ramos, Jansen (April 27, 2022). "Masakit na eksena nina Aiai Delas Alas at Antonio Aquitania sa 'Raising Mamay,' pinaiyak ang viewers". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  8. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 10, 2023). "Antonio Aquitania, hinangaan pagdating sa pag-arte dahil sa 'AraBella'". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  9. Ramos, Jansen (December 19, 2023). "'Maging Sino Ka Man' patok sa Netflix". GMA Network . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  10. "'Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 2' inches closer to a riveting and action-packed finale". GMA Network . May 2, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  11. Cruz, Liezel Dela (January 29, 2025). "20 heavy-hitting cameos and star-studded appearances that made "Incognito" pilot week extra epic". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Amoyo, Aster (March 29, 2004). "Antonio Aquitania, hindi itinatago ang asawa't anak". The Philippine Star . Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  13. TEAM, PUSH (October 23, 2018). "Daniel Padilla's uncle Antonio Aquitania shares their 'tambay' throwback photo from 2011". Push. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  14. "Antonio Aquitania, loyal sa 'Bubble Gang'". Tempo - The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper. August 16, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  15. "A busy show-biz season for Bong Revilla". The Manila Times. August 31, 2005. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  16. Llanes, Rommel R. (August 14, 2016). "Antonio Aquitania proud of nephew Daniel Padilla's success". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 5, 2021.