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

(1982-11-29) November 29, 1982
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Other namesPao, Pochoy, P4
Occupation(s)Actor, TV host, Model, Comedian, Product Endorser
Years active2001–present
Children1
RelativesEula 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, as well he is also the host of Drag Race Philippines.

Career

In March of 2016, Ballesteros was reportedly suspended from Eat Bulaga! for six months, in light of several rants which he posted on his Facebook account; in the post, he discussed his personal grievances with the live-show setup, organization, and filming process, in addition to the food and catering.[3] During his six-month suspension period, Ballesteros took on two roles in two different movies, Die Beautiful and Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? and, eventually, returned to Eat Bulaga! on September 5, 2016.[4] He won his first international 'Best Actor' nomination, 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 along with recurring judges, Jiggly Caliente and Kaladkaren Davila.[5]

Impersonation and makeup transformation

Ballesteros is renowned for his various impersonation of female and male artists and 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

Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV is related to Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo, 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
2001Ikaw Lang ang MamahalinPaulGMA Network
2001–2023;
2024–present
Eat Bulaga!Himself (co-host)GMA Network / TV5, CNN Philippines
2002–03Kahit KailanPJGMA Network
2005–06Daddy Di Do DuPaolo
2005Love to LoveEric
2006Amando / Mandy
2007–08Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanIda
2008DyesebelBukanding
2009 SRO Cinemaserye Presents: "Rowena Joy"RJ
Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking TadyangAlfie
2010The Last PrinceDiwani Anexi
ClaudineCarlo
Midnight DJVenusTV5
Face to FaceHimself
2011I Heart You, Pare!VodkaGMA Network
Kung Aagawin Mo ang LangitAloha
2013KidlatWalter / WarlaTV5
The Ryzza Mae ShowHimself (guest)GMA Network
Vampire ang Daddy KoAndres Bonifacio
2014Karugtong Ng Puso: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialReynaldo / Baldo
MarianHimself (co-host)
2015Biro Ng Kapalaran: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialObet
Sabado BadooHimself (cameo)
2016Kaputol ng Buhay: An Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama SpecialLola Tidora
2018PamanaPaulito Nunal
2020Bawal Na Game ShowHimself (host)TV5
2021Fill in the BankHimself (guest player)
PopinoyHimself (host)
2022-23Drag Race PhilippinesWOW Presents Plus, Discovery+, HBO Go
2023–2024 E.A.T. TV5

Film

YearTitleRoleFilm Producer
2002Pakisabi Nalang na mahal ko siyaMartinRegal Films
2003Anghel sa LupaAriel
2004Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The LegendFantastikmanOctoArts 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 onPaoOctoArts Films and M-Zet Productions
2007XenoaZeusXion Films, Visual Camp, and Multimedia Arts
2008Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods
2009Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa KiyemeWaiter (cameo)Spring Films, MJM Productions, Solar Films, and Star Cinema
2010PendongPaulinoOxin Films
2011Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!AntonStar Cinema, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, and OctoArts Films
Enteng Ng Ina MoGay LoverStar Cinema, M-Zet Productions, OctoArts Films, and APT Entertainment
2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!TweetyAPT Entertainment and M-Zet Productions
2013My Little BossingsAlatOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, and Kris Aquino Productions, GMA Pictures
2014So It's YouL.A.Regal Films and GMA Pictures
My Big Bossing's AdventureAlatM-Zet Films, APT Entertainment, OctoArts, GMA Pictures
2015My Bebe LoveRaymondM-Zet Films, APT Entertainment, OctoArts Films, GMA Films, Meda Productions
2016Lumayo Ka Nga Sa AkinSeñorito Bogz Lee GinintuanViva Films, Heaven's Best Entertainment
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?BenjViva Films
Die BeautifulTrishaHong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum, APT Entertainment, TheIdeaFirst Company, October Train Films
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the AbangersLola TidoraOctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, GMA Pictures
2017Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. ZombiesAPT Entertainment, M-Zet TV Productions, GMA Pictures
Barbi D' Wonder BekiBilly Bayagan / BekiOctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, T-Rex Entertainment, GMA Pictures
2018Amnesia Love[15]Viva Films
My 2 MommiesManuRegal Films
2019 The Panti Sisters Gabriel Panti Black Sheep, Idea First Company, Quantum Films ALV Productions

Radio

YearTitleRoleStation
2023Wanted sa RadyoHimself (guest)92.3 Radyo5 TRUE FM

Awards

Awards
YearAward Giving BodyWork/NomineeAwardResult
200216th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionDaddy Di Do DuBest New Male TV PersonalityWon
2015Eastwood City Walk of FameHimselfWalk of Fame Star Inductee[16]Inducted
2016USTv Students' Choice AwardsEat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye (with Jose & Wally)Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon[17]Won
47th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment AwardsHimself 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 FestivalDie BeautifulBest Actor[20]Won
21st International Film Festival of Kerala Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance[21]Won
42nd Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Actor[22][23]Won
2017Film Development Council of the PhilippinesFilm 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 AwardsAni ng Dangal Awardee[28]Won
48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsGlobal 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
2018 3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for Television Himself Most Innovative TV Personality[32] Won
5th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Die Beautiful Best Actor[33] Won

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