Birthday:
11-29-1982
(42 years)
Birthplace:
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Biography
Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV, better known simply as Paolo Ballesteros, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows throughout his career in the Philippines, and has been one of the co-hosts of the noontime show Eat Bulaga! from 2001 until 2023, and soon became a co-host of the noontime show E.A.T. after his stint in the former program.
On July 12, 2022, he was announced to be the host of Drag Race Philippines.
On July 12, 2022, he was announced to be the host of Drag Race Philippines.
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Metlogs (Metrosexual Adventures)
Act like Rodelio 'Rodel' Dapulo
event2006
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Metrosexual jologs (or country bumpkins) Joven, Rodel and Cris move to Manila to make it in the big city in this comedy that pokes fun at modern Filipino society. At odds with almost everyone they meet, the outsiders struggle to fit in no matter how hard they try. Luckily their gay hairdresser Vitarich is there to dole out pearls of wisdom.
So It's You
Act like LA
event2014
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A pair of broken-hearted people meet and begin a relationship, but their painful pasts hang over their romance.
Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend
Act like Fantastikman
event2004
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Enteng (Vic Sotto)has a reason to gloat: business is thriving so he thinks Ina Magenta (Giselle Toengi) will get off his case for once. And she does, but for an entirely different reason: her newest cosmetic trick is a disaster, and it's affecting the whole of Engkantada. Satana (Bing Loyzaga) sees this as the perfect opportunity to put her plans in place, starting with a lizard who poses as Enteng. The Kabisotes must keep together even as they deal with domestic problems so that they can fight as a family against evil.
My Little Bossings
Act like Alat
event2013
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Torky is a bookkeeper working for Baba a millionaire cash management specialist. Because of some conflict in her business that puts her life in danger, Baba entrusts the safety of her son Justin to Torky who takes him home to meet his daughter Ice and Ching the street urchin that the latter took under her wing. Given that Justin is not particularly fond of Torky, how all four of them would get along under one roof becomes the focus of the story.
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
Act like Tweety
event2012
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Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.
Xenoa
Act like Zeus
event2007
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The ruler of Xenoa, Queen La'ian, gives birth to the heirs of her throne: Eli, Zeus, and Drix. She decides to protect her triplets from the scheming leader of rival world Zephyr, General Norak, by sending her children to faraway Earth. Two decades later, the lives of the three estranged siblings intersect in the most unexpected way. Everything they know and love is suddenly threatened when General Norak zeroes in on them from light years away. The spiteful alien wants unconditional, uncontested power over Xenoa, but he is unable to achieve this as long as the true heirs to the throne are still alive. He is so hellbent on ruling Xenoa that he doesn't think twice about turning sibling against sibling in his quest for power.
Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods
event2012
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XENOA 2 : Clash of the Bloods is the story of Clyde who suddenly discovers his power, being the son of Drix, one of the three Royal siblings from the planet Xenoa. The other siblings- Eli and Zeus learned that Clyde started to act strange and unfortunate things are happening around. This aroused the suspicion of the local police and they started an investigation, headed by Chief Vondeux.
Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On
Act like Pao
event2006 star_border 5
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The adventures of Enteng Kabisote continue in this third film based on the TV series about a mortal and his magical fairy wife. In this installment, the wicked Satana sets her sights on Engkantada, and it's up to Enteng's family to band together to fight her evil influence. To complicate matters, Satana sends a lizard to pose as Enteng, and stubborn mother-in-law Ina Magenta stirs up her own special blend of havoc.
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!
Act like Anton
event2011
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Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father’s illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo’s secret. Things get a little complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.
Anghel sa Lupa
Act like Ariel
event2003
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While saving his brother's life, Benjo dies, but he decides to forgo the afterlife and remain on Earth as his family's protector in this touching supernatural drama. Determined to help his distraught and lonely mom, Benjo the wayward soul tries desperately to reach out to his loved ones, eventually finding help from another drifting spirit.
Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya
Act like Martin
event2002
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The story revolves a Gonzo falling for his substitute teacher Geraldine with the p.e. teacher. Through Geraldine's guidance and tutorship, Gonzo mended his happy-go-lucky ways, dreaming romantic scenarios with his teacher in between.
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
Act like Señorito Bogz Lee Ginintuan
event2016 star_border 4.3
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Divided into three "short films", each one pokes fun to a particular genre. Episode 1: Bala Sa Bala, Kamao Sa Kamao, Satsat Sa Satsat. Episode 2: Shake, Shaker, Shakest. Episode 3: Asawa ni Marie.
Die Beautiful
Act like Trisha
event2016 star_border 6.6
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Trisha, a Filipino transgender woman, suddenly dies while being crowned in a beauty pageant. Her last wish was to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake, but her conservative father wants to bury her as a man.
Why Does Every Handsome Guy Have a Boyfriend?!
Act like Benj
event2016 star_border 6.1
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Kylie, a wedding planner, has had a string of boyfriends who have all turned out to be gays, including Benj. Eventually, the two became best friends and business partners. When Diego, Benj's childhood friend, resurfaces and asks them to plan his wedding, Kylie sets out to prove that she's right again--that Diego, is indeed another closet case. Will she succeed?
Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers
event2016
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Enteng has made use of his skills in the ironworks and robotics industries, becoming a successful businessman. He also spends more time with his cute granchild Benokis. But trouble arises when Kwak-Kwak, who was booted from Engkatasya, returns to create chaos through a virtual game. Enteng then gathers the Abangers, led by his son Benok, to fight.
Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies
Act like Lola Tidora
event2017 star_border 7.3
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Catch Kalyeserye's Lola Nidora, Lola Tinidora, and Lola Tidora in this hilarious movie as they, along with their little niece Charmaine, attempt to survive a zombie outbreak!
Barbi D’ Wonder Beki
Act like Billy Bayagan / Barbi D'Wonder Beki
event2017 star_border 5.3
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A coming-of-age film that tells the story of Billy Bayagan, a closeted gay in a family of strict and conservative policemen. The film follows his journey of acceptance and love for his true self.
Amnesia Love
event2018 star_border 7
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A guy is trying to discover his true identity after being found unconscious in a remote island.
My 2 Mommies
Act like Manu
event2018 star_border 5.5
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An accidental affair leads to an extraordinary story of a unique family set up where the two characters play mother to the same child.
Born Beautiful
Act like Trisha
event2019 star_border 4.8
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After her best friend dies, Barbs starts a new life as a straight man named Bobby, which leads her to Trisha's ex-boyfriend Michaelangelo, to her own ex-boyfriend Greg and to a woman claiming she is pregnant with Barbs' child.
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
Act like Robin "Binoy"
event2018 star_border 2.7
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It revolves about a team of "puliscredibles", consisting of three charismatic and adventurous police officers named Jack, Emily, and Popoy, who embark on a mission to stop crimes from occurring within their vicinity.
Feelennial: Feeling Millennial
event2019
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It follows Madame Bato-Bato, a rich widowed mom who has everything except the attention of her only son. He then crosses path with Chito, a rich bachelor who recently won the lottery but has a big void in his heart.
The Panti Sisters
Act like Gabriel Panti
event2019 star_border 5.1
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Three gay sons are called back by their estranged and terminally ill father and given an offer they can't refuse: a ₱300 million inheritance in exchange for each of them giving him a grandchild.
The Panti Sisters 2: The Hidden Panti
Act like Gabbi Panti
event2020 star_border 7
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A sequel to The Panti Sisters (2019).
Byaheng Broken Hearted
Act like Martin
event2019
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After a painful heartbreak, Niña and her Tita Nancy take a unique road trip with the "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" tour van to help them let go of the past.
Eat Bulaga!
(1 ep.)
event1999 star_border 8
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Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show broadcasts from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00pm to 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 11:30am to 2:30pm. The show is also broadcast worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV. The name approximately translates to "Lunchtime Surprise!". The show celebrated its 34th year on Philippine television on July 31, 2013, holding the record of being the longest-running noontime variety program on air in the history of local television.
Its first overseas version was Eat Bulaga! Indonesia, which premiered on Indonesia's SCTV network on July 16, 2012. Eat Bulaga! became the first Philippine show, variety show in particular, to be franchised by another country.
Daddy Di Do Du
(1 ep.)
event2001
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Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet TV Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.
Born Beautiful
(12 ep.)
event2019
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Transgender woman Barbie is hired by Mama Flora as her funeral beautician. Her crossing over to womanhood is fraught with second thoughts about her identity and the multiple relationships she keeps.
I Heart You, Pare!
Act like Vodka (78 ep.)
event2011 star_border 8
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I ♥ You, Pare! is a Philippine romantic comedy directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal for GMA Network. It premiered on February 7, 2011, starring Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes. The love story contains pseudo-homosexuality elements, where a heterosexual man does not initially know of the woman pretending to be a homosexual man's true gender.
The show premiered on February 9, 2011, two days after its original premiere, on GMA Pinoy TV. Some of the musical sequences, particularly songs sung in "Club Love" in the story are being dubbed out on GMA Pinoy TV.
It ended in May 27, 2011, and was replaced by Amaya.
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit
Act like Aloha (100 ep.)
event2011
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Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Losing Heaven is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's afternoon prime block. It is aired worldwide with a three-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV.
The series concluded on February 3, 2012, it ran for 20 weeks with 100 episodes in all. It will be replaced by Broken Vow.
The series is currently shown in Vietnam on TodayTV CTV7 as Paradise Lost.
The Last Prince
Act like Anexi (117 ep.)
event2010
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The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana. It premiered on January 11, 2010 on GMA Network. It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV, in which the show premiered on January 13, 2010 and ended on June 29, 2010. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.
Zaido: The Space Sheriff
Act like Ida (100 ep.)
event2007
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Twenty years have passed since Alexis del Mundo, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma Le-ar. The descendants of the clan, now known as the Kuuma, have emerged to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting universe. Gallian, a descendant of del Mundo, has a mission and forms an elite group of space police known as the Zaido.
Kidlat
Act like Walter Marasigan / Warla (83 ep.)
event2013 star_border 9
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Kidlat is a 2013 weekly Philippine television drama that broadcast on TV5. It stars Derek Ramsay.
On December 17, 2012, TV5 unveils its Kidlat billboard on EDSA, but it caused heavy traffic at EDSA, due to Derek's appearance as Kidlat costume.
On January 6, 2013, before Kidlat aired on primetime, TV5 previewed the series by airing its telemovie.
Kahit Kailan
Act like PJ (62 ep.)
event2002
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Kahit Kailan or Always is a youth-oriented drama produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Ruel Bayani. This series was also shown in Malaysia and Singapore via TV3 and became a hit there. In 2005-2006, it was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. Its story revolves around a group of young people... their lives, loves and their struggle in facing the hardships and challenges of growing up.
Drag Race Philippines
Act like Self - Host / Judge (30 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7
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The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Drag Race Philippines Untucked!
Act like Self - Host (30 ep.)
event2022
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The backstage drama unfolds as fierce queens battle it out for the coveted title of the Philippines' Next Drag Superstar. Witness the raw, unfiltered emotions and intense rivalries that simmer behind the scenes. From heartfelt confessions to explosive confrontations, Untucked offers a candid glimpse into the queens' personalities, struggles, and camaraderie. On the journey to the crown, every Untucked moment is a must-watch for fans eager to see what goes on behind the glitz and glamour.
POPinoy
(1 ep.)
event2021
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TV Series During Pandemic
Drag Race Thailand
Act like Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 6
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Art Arya hosts the Thai version of the hit TV show "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alongside Pangina Heals as her co-host.
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