DJ Durano

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cabilunaand the surname or paternal family name is Durano.

DJ Durano
Born	Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (1974-08-17) August 17, 1974 (age 50) Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actor, television personality, recording artist
Years active	1986–present
Partner	Joanne Maranan
Children	2
Parent	Thaddeus "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.

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. ^[1]

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. ^[1]

Personal life

Durano has two children, singer-actress Yen Durano and Jaden Dominique Durano. ^[2]

Filmography

Television

Year	Shows	Role	Network
2024	Black Rider	Olivares "Bokal" Geronimo	GMA Network
2022	Lolong	Alberto "Boss Abet" Dominguez
2021	Heartful Café	Jeremiah Nobleza
2020	Pamilya Ko	Antonio "Tonio" Alvarez	ABS-CBN
2019	Dragon Lady	James Liu	GMA Network
2018	Brush	Dr. Blue	Sari-Sari Channel
2016	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Mr. Wang's right-hand man	ABS-CBN
	Born for You	Leonard Marasigan
2015	My Fair Lady	Marcelo	TV5
2014	Mirabella	Manuel Laurel	ABS-CBN
2013	Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma	Frederick Kazumi
	Pyra: Babaeng Apoy	Cesar Lucente	GMA Network
	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas	Captain	ABS-CBN
2012	Kahit Puso'y Masugatan	Luis Gerona
	Wako Wako	Dado Calleja
	Oka2Kat	Mayor Alfonso
	P. S. I Love You	Atty. Fortanilla	TV5
2011	Mula Sa Puso	Ysmael Matias	ABS-CBN
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	GMA Network

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Producer
2023	Pinoy Ghost Tales	The Assistant Director	LGM Grand Entertainment / LMK Films
2022	Maid in Malacañang	Benigno Aquino Jr.	Viva Films
2018	Para Sa Broken Hearted	Henry
	The Hopeful Romantic	Leon Carreon	Regal Entertainment
2014	The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin	Dominador "Dondi" Rosales	Star Cinema & Viva Films
	Moron 5.2: The Transformation	Mozart Twister Aquino	Viva Films
2013	Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story	Entong Intsik
	Ang Huling Henya	Andrew Alvarez	Viva Films & Multivision Pictures
	Raketeros		Star Cinema
2012	Sisterakas	James	Star Cinema & Viva Films
	This Guy's in Love with U Mare!	Davi
	Moron 5 and the Crying Lady	Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino	Viva Films
	Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang	Raffy	Star Cinema & Skylight Films
2011	The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin	Dominador "Dondi" Rosales	Star Cinema & Viva Films
	Tumbok	Ward	Viva Films
	Who's That Girl	Johnny
2010	Petrang Kabayo	Dickson
	Hating Kapatid	Noel
2009	Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round	Archie	Star Cinema
	BFF: Best Friends Forever	Eric
2008	Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat	Vice President Bill Bilyones
	Pasukob	Dino	OctoArts Films
	Baler	Pablo / Ambo	Viva Films
2007	Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo	Delfin	Star Cinema
	Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat	Totoy Bato Bato Pick	Viva Films
2006	Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice	Louie	Imus Productions
1997	Sanggano	Men in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor	Megavision Films and Cinemax Studios
1993	Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway	Karto	Moviestars Production

References

• DJ Durano on Telebisyon
• DJ Durano on Filipinomusica ^[usurped]

External links

• DJ Durano at IMDb

1. De Dios, Kristin. "Siblings fight for mayor in Sogod and Tabuelan". The Freeman . Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.
2. Tuazon, Nikko. "DJ Durano and girlfriend Joanne Dy Maranan welcome Baby Jaden Dominique". Philippine Entertainment Portal . Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.