| Diether Ocampo | |
|---|---|
|   Ocampo in 2021 | |
| Born | Diether Pascual Ocampo July 19, 1973 | 
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, model, comedian | 
| Years active | 1993–present | 
| Agent | Star Magic | 
| Spouse | [1] | 
| Children | Dream Ocampo | 
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines | 
| Service |  Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary | 
| Years of service | 2019–present | 
| Rank | Captain (CAPT) | 
Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) [2] [3] is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian.
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]
In 2007, Ocampo starred in an anti-zoo ad for PETA-Asia Pacific. [10]
Ocampo was married to Kristine Hermosa on September 21, 2004. The marriage was later annulled on January 30, 2009. [1] [11]
| Year | Title | Role | 
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Calvento Files: The Movie | Rodolfo | 
| 1998 | Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita | Ryan | 
| Magandang Hatinggabi | Louie | |
| 1999 | Bakit Pa? | Joseph | 
| Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Michael Miranda | |
| Gimik: The Reunion | Gary Ballesteros | |
| Soltera | Eric Robles | |
| 2000 | Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Jimboy | 
| Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya | Leo | |
| 2001 | La Vida Rosa | Dado | 
| Ano Bang Meron Ka? | Jason | |
| 2002 | Jologs | Mando | 
| Bahid | Rodney | |
| 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 | |
| 2011 | Rakenrol | Jacci Rocca | 
| 2012 | 24/7 in Love | Ken Ramirez | 
| 2020 | Sunday Night Fever | Mikey | 
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer | Sebastian Duterte | 
| Year | Title | Role | 
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
| 2023 | Korina Interviews | Himself / guest | 
| Year | Movie/TV Show | Category | Organization | Results | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | First Gintong Palad Public Service Awards | Service Awardee | Movie Writers Welfare Foundation | ||
| 15 Hottest Leading Men | 15 Hottest Leading Men Awardee | Metro's Celebrity 2013 | |||
| 2012 | Star Magic Ball 2012 | Star Magic Icons Award | Star Magic | ||
| 2011 | Star Magic Ball 2011 | Star Magic Most Stylish Male | Star Magic | ||
| Hottest Actor (Male Stars) | 2011 Yahoo! OMG! Awards | Yahoo! Philippines | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Philippine Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame Awardee | Mowell Foundland Foundation | ||
| Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation | Dangal ng PASADO (PASADO Lifetime Award) | 12th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards | Won | [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] | |
| 2008 | Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation | Metro Him Awardee | Metro Him Awardee 2008 | ||
| 2007 | Sineserye 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 Actor | Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Won | [18] | |
| Nasaan Ka Man | Nominated: Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Young Critics Circle (Philippines) | Nominated | ||
| Nasaan Ka Man | Nominated: Best Supporting Actor | 8th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards | Nominated | ||
| 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 Actor | Gawad America Awards | Won | [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 Actor | 2002 PMPC Star Awards for TV | Nominated | |
| La Vida Rosa | Nominated: Best Actor | 25th Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Gawad Urian | Nominated | [19] | |
| La Vida Rosa | Nominated: Best Actor | 20th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards | Nominated | [20] | |
| The Hunks | Most Promising Group (The Hunks) | Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship Foundation | Won | ||
| 1999 | Brightest Star of 1999 (14) | Movie Magazine: Brightest Star of 1999 | |||
| Outstanding Filipino Achiever for Business and Industry | Philippine Bantayog Jaycees | [21] |