Diether Ocampo

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Diether Ocampo
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Ocampo in 2021
Born
Diether Pascual Ocampo

(1973-07-19) July 19, 1973 (age 51)
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, model, comedian
Years active1993–present
Agent Star Magic
Spouse
(m. 2004;ann. 2009)
[1]
ChildrenDream Ocampo
Military career
AllegianceFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Service / branch Flag of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).svg Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary
Years of service2019–present
Rank Captain (CAPT)

Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) [2] [3] is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian.

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Background

Diether Pascual Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. He is of Filipino-German ancestry. [4]

He started out as a dancer before being discovered by ABS-CBN in the mid-1990s. [5] [6] He is part of the band Blow, where he is known as 'Capt. Mongrel'. In 2001, he was an executive producer for The Pin-Ups debut album, Hello Pain, that enabled the band to become the first Philippines-based band to be signed to a U.S. label. [7]

Ocampo started with ABS-CBN and being managed by Star Magic headed by Johnny Manahan. He auditioned for ABS-CBN's talent search in 1995. A year and a half later, he became one of the members of Star Circle Batch II. His first movie appearance was in the movie adaptation of teen program Ang TV . He is active in charitable works through his K.I.D.S. (Kabataan Inyong Dapat Suportahan) Foundation to help under privileged children of Metro Manila. [8]

In 2016, he starred in TV5's series Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? together with Cesar Montano and Claudine Barretto.

In 2017, after a short brief break from showbiz, Ocampo went out of retirement and is now a freelancer.

Currently, he is serving in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Captain. [9]

Other

In 2007, Ocampo starred in an anti-zoo ad for PETA-Asia Pacific. [10]

Personal life

Ocampo was married to Kristine Hermosa on September 21, 2004. The marriage was later annulled on January 30, 2009. [1] [11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Rodolfo
1998 Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita Ryan
Magandang Hatinggabi Louie
1999Bakit Pa?Joseph
Mula sa Puso: The Movie Michael Miranda
Gimik: The Reunion Gary Ballesteros
Soltera Eric Robles
2000Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinJimboy
Gusto Ko ng LumigayaLeo
2001La Vida RosaDado
Ano Bang Meron Ka?Jason
2002 Jologs Mando
BahidRodney
2004 Volta Atty. Lloyd Falcon
Bcuz of U RJ
2005 Nasaan Ka Man Ito
2010 Mamarazzi Carlo
Sa 'Yo Lamang Paul
Slow Fade Darius
Dalaw Anton
2011RakenrolJacci Rocca
2012 24/7 in Love Ken Ramirez
2020Sunday Night FeverMikey
2023 Martyr or Murderer Sebastian Duterte

Television / Digital series

YearTitleRole
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents
1995–2016 ASAP Host/himself
1996–1999 Super Laff-In Host/himself
Gimik Gary Ballesteros
1996 Flames: Forevermore
1896
1997 !Oka Tokat Benjamin "Benj" Catacutan
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Michael Miranda
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Bart
2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Paulo Jose Villafuerte
2003–2004 Buttercup Winston Go
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Leonardo Madrigal
2004 Marina Prinsipe Lirio
2005 'Til Death Do Us Part Manuel
2005–2006 Bora: Sons of the Beach Ditoy
2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Ivan Ynares
2006 Komiks Presents: Bampy Pido
Star Magic Presents: Windows to the Heart Dennis
Komiks Presents: Bahay ng Lagim
Star Magic Presents: The Game of Love Gary
2007 Love Spell Presents: Click na Click Josh Velasco
Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig Rodel Alcaraz
Rounin Master Cadmus
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose Lester
Margarita Bernard Beltran
Princess Sarah Master Brandon Crissford
2008 Lobo Lorenzo Blancaflor
Sineserye Presents: Maligno Hector Salcedo
Iisa Pa Lamang Miguel Castillejos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Robot Alex
2009 Only You Jonathan Sembrano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lambat Mang Piyo
2010 Rubi Hector Ferrer [12]
Your Song: Gimik 2010 Gregorio "Gary" Ballesteros
2010–2011 Sabel Frederico "Eric" Zaragosa
2011 Guns and Roses Marcus Aguilar
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself/Guest
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Joel Villanueva
2013 Apoy sa Dagat Anton Lamayre
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid Ronnie
2016 Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? George Bustamante
2017 Unang Hirit Himself/Guest
Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad Anton Ramos
Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself/Guest
Celebrity Bluff Himself/Contestant
2018 ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Host / Performer
Bagani Apo
2019 It's Showtime Himself / Guest Hurado
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Samuel Cordero
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Echo Madrigal
2023Korina InterviewsHimself / guest

Awards and nominations

YearMovie/TV ShowCategoryOrganizationResultsSource
2013First Gintong Palad Public Service AwardsService AwardeeMovie Writers Welfare Foundation
15 Hottest Leading Men15 Hottest Leading Men AwardeeMetro's Celebrity 2013
2012Star Magic Ball 2012Star Magic Icons AwardStar Magic
2011Star Magic Ball 2011Star Magic Most Stylish MaleStar Magic
Hottest Actor (Male Stars)2011 Yahoo! OMG! AwardsYahoo! PhilippinesNominated
2010Philippine Walk of FameWalk of Fame AwardeeMowell Foundland Foundation
Organizer of K.I.D.S. FoundationDangal ng PASADO (PASADO Lifetime Award)12th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO AwardsWon [13] [14]
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya
Episode: "Lambat"
Nominated: Best Single Performance by an Actor 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated [15]
Iisa Pa Lamang Nominated: Best Drama Actor 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated [16]
2008Organizer of K.I.D.S. FoundationMetro Him AwardeeMetro Him Awardee 2008
2007Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig Nominated: Best Drama Actor 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated
2006 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Winner: Best Drama Actor 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won [17]
Nasaan Ka Man Winner: Best Supporting ActorGawad TANGLAW AwardsWon [18]
Nasaan Ka ManNominated: Best Performance by Male or Female,
Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble
in Leading or Supporting Role
Young Critics Circle (Philippines)Nominated
Nasaan Ka ManNominated: Best Supporting Actor8th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO AwardsNominated
2005 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Best Drama Actor 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV Nominated
2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Winner: Best Drama ActorGawad America AwardsWon [17]
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Winner: Best Drama Actor 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Won [17]
2002 Recuerdo de Amor Nominated: Best Drama Actor2002 PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
La Vida RosaNominated: Best Actor25th Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Gawad UrianNominated [19]
La Vida RosaNominated: Best Actor20th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna AwardsNominated [20]
The HunksMost Promising Group (The Hunks) Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Won
1999Brightest Star of 1999 (14)Movie Magazine: Brightest Star of 1999
Outstanding Filipino Achiever for Business and IndustryPhilippine Bantayog Jaycees [21]

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