DJ Durano

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DJ Durano
Born
Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr.

(1974-08-17) August 17, 1974 (age 50)
Cebu City, Philippines [1]
Occupation(s)Actor, television personality, recording artist
Years active1986–present
Political party BAKUD
PartnerJoanne Maranan
Children2
ParentThaddeus "Deo" Durano Sr.

Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of That's Entertainment of German Moreno.

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Early life and education

Durano grew up in Cebu and hails from the Durano political clan of the province. He is the nephew of incumbent Danao City vice-mayor Ramon Durano III. [2]

Other ventures

Politics

Durano filed for candidacy in the mayoral elections in Sogod, Cebu, to be held in May 2025. His platform includes promoting affordable water among the residents of Sogod, addressing their concerns about high electricity rates, and completing the construction of unfinished road projects. He will run for mayor under the Durano-led Barug Alang Sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya (transl.Stand Up For Progress and Democracy) political party. Durano emphasized that although he is known to the public as an actor from Manila, he is determined to prove to the Cebuanos that he is a true Visayan. [2]

Personal life

Durano has two children, singer-actress Yen Durano and Jaden Dominique Durano. [3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1993Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas WawayKarto
1997SangganoMen in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor
2006 Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice Louie
2007Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatTotoy Bato Bato Pick
Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo Delfin
2008 Baler Pablo / Ambo
PasukobDino
Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat Vice President Bill Bilyones
2009 BFF: Best Friends Forever Eric
Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round Archie
2010 Hating Kapatid Noel
Petrang Kabayo Dickson
2011Who's That GirlJohnny
TumbokWard
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Dominador "Dondi" Rosales
2012 Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Raffy
Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino
This Guy's in Love with U Mare! Davi
Sisterakas James
2013 Raketeros
Ang Huling Henya Andrew Alvarez
Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story Entong Intsik
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Mozart Twister Aquino
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Dominador "Dondi" Rosales
2018The Hopeful RomanticLeon Carreon
Para Sa Broken HeartedHenry
2022 Maid in Malacañang Benigno Aquino Jr.
2023 Pinoy Ghost Tales The Assistant Director

Television

YearTitleRole
2024 Black Rider Olivares "Bokal" Geronimo
2022 Lolong Alberto "Boss Abet" Dominguez
2021 Heartful Café Jeremiah Nobleza
2020 Pamilya Ko Antonio "Tonio" Alvarez
2019 Dragon Lady James Liu
2018BrushDr. Blue
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mr. Wang's right-hand man
Born for You Leonard Marasigan
2015 My Fair Lady Marcelo
2014 Mirabella Manuel Laurel
2013 Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma Frederick Kazumi
Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Cesar Lucente
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas Captain
2012 Kahit Puso'y Masugatan Luis Gerona
Wako Wako Dado Calleja
Oka2Kat Mayor Alfonso
P. S. I Love You Atty. Fortanilla
2011 Mula sa Puso Ysmael Matias
2010 Sabel Fr. Manny
Kokey @ Ako Dr. DJ Caparas
Rosalka Teddy
Habang May Buhay Rod
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso Councilor Magtulis
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin Greg
2008 Dyosa Dexter
Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Kabo
Love Spell: Elay Enchanted Gil
My Girl John
Sineserye Presents: Maligno SPO2 Damien Dumlao
Volta Anthony
2007 Walang Kapalit Bryan Bermudez
Kokey Mr. DJ
Sineserye Presents: Palimos Ng Pag-ibig Paolo
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Haring Haddi
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Anghel
2004 Marina Nanding
1986–1996 That's Entertainment Himself

References

  1. https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R7/CEBU/SOGOD/MAYOR_DURANO_THADDEUS_JR_C.pdf
  2. 1 2 De Dios, Kristin. "Siblings fight for mayor in Sogod and Tabuelan". The Freeman . Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  3. Tuazon, Nikko. "DJ Durano and girlfriend Joanne Dy Maranan welcome Baby Jaden Dominique". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)