Diego Gutierrez (Filipino entertainer)

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Diego Gutierrez
Born (1996-11-11) November 11, 1996 (age 28)
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actor, basketball player
Years active2021–present
Parent(s) Lotlot de Leon (mother)
Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (father)
Family Gutierrez clan
De Leon clan

Diego de Leon Gutierrez (born November 11, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer.

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Early life and education

Gutierrez is the third of the four children, and only son, of actors Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher. [1] His older sister is actress Janine Gutierrez while his grandmother is singer Pilita Corrales. [2] [3] His parents separated in 2010. [4] Growing up, he and his siblings were spared from their conflict. [5] In 2018, he earned a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and was also the captain of their basketball varsity team. [6] [7] [8]

Career

Gutierrez first pursued a career in basketball. [9] He joined the Quezon City Defenders, a NBL team which his mother and her husband Fadi El Soury later became the owners of. [10]

In 2020, Gutierrez signed with to the same talent agency as his mother and sister Janine. [7] [11] On February 5, 2021, Gutierrez released his debut single "On A Dream", which he wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic with Erick Walls & Mark J. Feist and contains lyrics in both English and Filipino. [12] [13] He had previously been signed to the Los Angeles-based indie label Hitmakers Entertainment in 2019, but due to the pandemic, his time with them was cut short. [9] He also joined the cast of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP that year. [3]

In 2022, Gutierrez released the single "Sino Na Tayo", his first song written in full Tagalog. [14] The following year, he competed on Family Feud Philippines alongside his aunt Jackie Lou Blanco and her children. They won the P200,000 jackpot prize. [15] Two years after releasing "Sino Na Tayo", he released "Hanggang Sa Dulo" on July 3, 2024, now under his new record distribution deal with Sony Music Philippines. [16] [17]

Personal life

Gutierrez is in a relationship with Bea San Jose, who is also a UA&P alumnus. [18]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2021–present ASAP Himself – Host / Performer [12] [14]
2023Regal Studio PresentsBastiEpisode: "Baddest Best Friend"
Family Feud Philippines Himself [15]

Awards and nominations

YearNominated workAwardCategoryResultSource
2024 Awit Awards Best New Male Recording ArtistWon [19] [20]

Discography

Singles

As a lead artist

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
PHL
"On a Dream"2021Non-album singles
"House of Tears"
"I Don't Think You Can"
"Sino Na Tayo"2022
"Hanggang Sa Dulo"2024

References

  1. dela Cruz, Liezel (February 1, 2021). "I Feel U: Diego Gutierrez, Sam Cruz, and Nio Tria all geared up to follow their parent's footsteps in showbiz". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  2. Bardinas, Mary Ann (January 4, 2023). "Janine Gutierrez, Brother Diego Recount Fondest Childhood Memory in Latest Vlog". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Policarpio, Allan (February 7, 2021). "Diego takes singer-songwriter route in forging his own path". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  4. Rodriguez, Bea (August 6, 2018). "#aLOTofLove: Pitong lalaki sa buhay ni Lotlot de Leon". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  5. dela Cruz, Liezel (July 15, 2022). "Lotlot de Leon bares dreams, lessons, and relationship as a mother to Diego". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  6. Ganal, FM (June 24, 2018). "Janine Gutierrez writes sweet message to mom Lotlot: "You've graduated 3 times too!"". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Aquino, Maine (July 21, 2016). "Lotlot de Leon and Monching Gutierrez's son Diego Gutierrez is artista material!". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  8. Sampayan, Anj (November 11, 2016). "Lotlot De Leon "very proud" of what son Diego Gutierrez has become". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  9. 1 2 Aquino, Jaymar (January 22, 2024). "MEGA Man to Watch: Diego Gutierrez on Almost Going Global For His Music and Future Plans". MEGA. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  10. Terrado, Reuben (November 11, 2019). "Actress among new owners of Quezon City Defenders squad in NBL Season 3". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  11. E, Baby (March 8, 2020). "Kapatid ni Janine sasabak na sa showbiz". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  12. 1 2 Wang, Nickie (January 30, 2021). "Diego Gutierrez Debuts as Recording Artist with 'On A Dream'". Manila Standard .
  13. Asis, Salve V. (January 29, 2021). "Diego Gutierrez, handa ring makatambal sina Liza at Kathryn". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  14. 1 2 "Diego Gutierrez drops Tagalog song with an int'l pop flavor". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  15. 1 2 Napoles, Jimboy (November 2, 2023). "Mamita's Angels ni Jackie Lou Blanco, wagi ng P200K jackpot sa 'Family Feud'". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  16. "Diego Gutierrez to release new single under Sony Music". malaya.com.ph. June 30, 2024. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  17. Bonoan, Christian (July 9, 2024). "Diego Gutierrez Drops 'Hanggang Sa Dulo'". MYX Global. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  18. Ramos, Jansen (September 18, 2018). "10 sweet photos of Diego Gutierrez and girlfriend Bea San Jose". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  19. Mallorca, Ramon (April 28, 2024). "SB19 Dominates 14th and 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on April 8, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  20. "SB19 Dominates 14th and 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN News.