Paolo Ballesteros

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Paolo Ballesteros
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Ballesteros in 2012
Born
Paolo Elito M. Ballesteros IV

(1982-11-29) November 29, 1982 (age 41)
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Other namesMama Pao, Pochoy, P4
Occupation(s)Actor, TV host, Model, Comedian, Product Endorser, Drag Queen
Years active2001–present
Children1
Relatives Eula Valdez (aunt) [1]
Fernando Amorsolo (great-grandfather) [2]
Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo (grandaunt)
Pablo Amorsolo (great-granduncle)

Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian and drag queen. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, and he is currently one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime show Eat Bulaga! from 2001 until today, and he is the host of Drag Race Philippines .

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Eat Bulaga! Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid!

Career

In March of 2016, Ballesteros was reportedly suspended from Eat Bulaga! for six months because of several rants which he posted on his Facebook account; in the post, he discussed his personal grievances with the live-show setup, organization, filming process, and catering services. [3] During his six-month suspension period, Ballesteros took roles in Die Beautiful and Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? , and he returned to Eat Bulaga! on September 5, 2016. [4] He received a nomination as best actor for his role in Die Beautiful at the 29th Annual Tokyo International Film Festival.

In 2022, he was chosen to be the host of Drag Race Philippines with recurring judges Jiggly Caliente and Kaladkaren Davila. [5]

Impersonation and makeup transformation

Ballesteros is known for his various impersonation of female and male artists, and he has earned international acclaim for his makeup skills. [6] He has posted pictures of his numerous makeup transformations through his Instagram account, transforming himself into Hollywood celebrities, [7] as well as local artists. [8]

For the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival, he impersonated two female celebrities, the first being Angelina Jolie (calling himself Angelina Magdangal, a play on Filipina actress Jolina Magdangal) during the red carpet and opening ceremony, in an Emerald Modern Filipiniana Fishtail black velvet terno gown, with typical squared sleeves, black opera gloves and black high heels. [9] On the awards night and following press conference, he emulated Julia Roberts, wearing a gold sequin dress with white high heels and white opera gloves. [10]

Personal life

Ballesteros is related to Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo, who is his great-grandfather, and fellow celebrity Eula Valdez, who is his aunt. [11]

He was romantically involved with Katrina Nevada, with whom he has a daughter, Keira Claire. [12]

In August 2019, during a press conference for the film The Panti Sisters , Ballesteros came out as gay after years of speculation on his gender identity. [13] [14]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2001 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Paul GMA Network
2001–present Eat Bulaga! Himself (co-host)GMA Network / TV5, CNN Philippines / RPTV
2002–03 Kahit Kailan PJGMA Network
2005–06 Daddy Di Do Du Paolo
2005 Love to Love Eric
2006Amando / Mandy
2007–08 Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Ida
2008 Dyesebel Bukanding
2009 SRO Cinemaserye Presents: "Rowena Joy" RJ
Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang Alfie
2010 The Last Prince Diwani Anexi
Claudine Carlo
Midnight DJ VenusTV5
Face to Face Himself
2011 I Heart You, Pare! VodkaGMA Network
Kung Aagawin Mo ang Langit Aloha
2013 Kidlat Walter / WarlaTV5
The Ryzza Mae Show Himself (guest)GMA Network
Vampire ang Daddy Ko Andres Bonifacio
2014Karugtong Ng Puso: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialReynaldo / Baldo
Marian Himself (co-host)
2015Biro Ng Kapalaran: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialObet
Sabado Badoo Himself (cameo)
2016Kaputol ng Buhay: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Special Lola Tidora
2018PamanaPaulito Nunal
2020 Bawal Na Game Show Himself (host)TV5
2021 Fill in the Bank Himself (guest player)
PopinoyHimself (host)
2022–present Drag Race Philippines WOW Presents Plus, Discovery+, HBO Go
2024Selda ng Kahapon: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialRudy

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Producer
2002Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko SiyaMartin Regal Films
2003Anghel sa LupaAriel
2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Fantastikman OctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions
2006Metlogs (Metrosexual Jologs)Rodelio "Rodel" DapuloGrupong Sinehan Production
Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on PaoOctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions
2007 Xenoa ZeusXion Films, Visual Camp, and Multimedia Arts
2008Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods
2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Waiter (cameo) Spring Films, MJM Productions, Solar Films, and Star Cinema
2010PendongPaulinoOxin Films
2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! AntonStar Cinema, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, and OctoArts Films
Enteng Ng Ina Mo Gay LoverStar Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, and APT Entertainment
2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! TweetyAPT Entertainment and M-Zet Productions
2013 My Little Bossings AlatOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, and Kris Aquino Productions, GMA Pictures
2014 So It's You L.A.Regal Films and GMA Pictures
My Big Bossing's Adventure AlatM-Zet Films, APT Entertainment, OctoArts, GMA Pictures
2015 My Bebe Love RaymondM-Zet Films, APT Entertainment, OctoArts Films, GMA Films, Meda Productions
2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Señorito Bogz Lee Ginintuan Viva Films, Heaven's Best Entertainment
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? BenjViva Films
Die Beautiful TrishaHong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum, APT Entertainment, TheIdeaFirst Company, October Train Films
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Lola TidoraOctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, GMA Pictures
2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies APT Entertainment, M-Zet TV Productions, GMA Pictures
Barbi D' Wonder BekiBilly Bayagan / BekiOctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, T-Rex Entertainment, GMA Pictures
2018 Amnesia Love [15] Viva Films
My 2 MommiesManuRegal Films
2019 The Panti Sisters Gabriel PantiBlack Sheep, Idea First Company, Quantum Films ALV Productions

Radio

YearTitleRoleStation
2023 Wanted sa Radyo Himself (guest) 92.3 Radyo5 TRUE FM

Awards

Awards
YearAward Giving BodyWork/NomineeAwardResult
2002 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television Daddy Di Do Du Best New Male TV PersonalityWon
2015 Eastwood City Walk of Fame HimselfWalk of Fame Star Inductee [16] Inducted
2016USTv Students' Choice Awards Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye (with Jose & Wally)Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon [17] Won
47th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards Himself with Jose & WallyBert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award [18] Won
Platinum Stallion Media AwardsEat Bulaga!: KalyeseryeTrinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character [19] Won
29th Tokyo International Film Festival Die Beautiful Best Actor [20] Won
21st International Film Festival of Kerala Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance [21] Won
42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor [22] [23] Won
2017 Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassador Award [24] Won
Gawad A.N.A.KHimselfAng Natatanging Anak Kabanatuan [25] Won
15th Gawad Tanglaw AwardsDie BeautifulBest Actor [26] Won
Guild of Educators, Mentors and StudentsBest Actor [25] Won
Gawad Bedista AwardsActor of the Year for Film [27] Won
9th Ani ng Dangal Awards Ani ng Dangal Awardee [28] Won
48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist (Tokyo Best Actor) [29] Won
1st Eddys Awards (Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards for Movies) Best Actor [30] Won
40th Gawad Urian Awards Gawad Urian for Best Actor [31] Won
20183rd Illumine Innovation Awards for TelevisionHimselfMost Innovative TV Personality [32] Won
5th Paragala Central Luzon Media AwardsDie BeautifulBest Actor [33] Won

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