Personal Info
Birth date
1982-06-27 (43 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Manila, Philippines
Also known as
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg
Polo Ravales
Biography
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg or simply called Polo Ravales, born June 27, 1982 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model with German descent.
Filmography
Almost Paradise
6.972
Overview:
A former DEA agent forced into early retirement runs a gift shop in in the Philippines. Despite his best efforts to begin a tranquil new life, he’s pulled back into a world of dangerous people and deadly situations, either through his friends in the local police department or running into people from his old life. And the problem is: he likes it.Manay Po!
5.3
Overview:
Manay Po tells the story of Luz, a small time jeweler who dreams of making it big so as to provide a better life for her family. Her life revolves around her brood of three, namely, Oscar, Orson and Orwell and her live-in boyfriend Gerry. With the help of her good friend and maid Maritess, Luz was able to raise her children normally despite the absence of a husband. In spite of her children's questionable sexualities, their family paints a picture of a happy family - a home filled with laughter and unconditional love.Susmaryosep! Four Fathers
NYR
Overview:
Four stories about four priests with personal issues. Father EP deals with his biological child he never knew from her ailing ex-girlfriend before he left for the priesthood. Father Jojo whose dream of entering the priesthood is seriously threatened by an attractive woman who he meets in an outreach program. Father Mon is facing a crisis about his broken family testing his resolve on his alcoholic and womanizing father. Father Dondon is a closet gay priest who comes to terms with his homosexuality.Manay Po! 2: Overload
5.1
Overview:
Luzviminda Dimagiba (Cherry Pie Picache) and her three gay sons: Oscar (Polo Ravales), Orson (John Prats) and Orwell (Jiro Manio) are back! And now they want to add a new member to their outrageous family – a cute little baby to make their new home happy and complete! But babies don’t just really just fall from heaven or can be fetched from a river, so when the Dimagibas are figuring out this dilemma, Bette (Rufa Mae Quinto) – the ditzy baby maker just came right on time to provide the answer.Majika
NYR
Overview:
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by Dennis Trillo as Argo & Angel Locsin as Sabina. The series was successfully aired worldwide, with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV.Encantadia
NYR
Overview:
The story of the enchanted realm named "Encantadia" and the four kingdoms of Lireo, Sapiro, Adamya and Hathoria revolves around the four children of the Queen of Lireo, Mine-a, and the rivalry for the power of four gemstones.Silip
3.5
Overview:
Small-town waitress Tess is swept off her feet by dashing salesman Rico, who marries her and takes her to live on his isolated farm. When Rico goes on a sales trip and leaves her all alone, Tess fights off loneliness by befriending Celia. Suspicions that Celia may be having an affair with her husband soon creep into Tess's mind and threaten her sanity.Incognito
10
Overview:
In search of redemption, a crew of misfits joins a private military company on a series of deadly missions against the criminal underworld.Crosspoint
NYR
Overview:
An illegal Filipino entertainer in Japan, Manuel, meets a bankrupt Japanese businessman, Shigeru. After knowing the whereabouts of a high-profile serial killer at large, the two men decide to capture the killer to get a big bounty.ConMom
NYR
Overview:
After separating from an abusive husband, a former theater actress resorts to using disguises in a desperate attempt to spend time with her only child.Darna
9.8
Overview:
Darna is a Philippine drama/fantasy series adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Marian Rivera as the title role and her alter-ego Narda, with Iwa Moto as her main nemesis Valentina, also starring Dennis Trillo as Pancho and Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo. The series had premiered on August 10, 2009 on GMA Network and ended on February 19, 2010, and also featured the return of the other four villains originally created by Ravelo himself. The first season consists of 70 episodes, as well as the second season, with 140 episodes all in all.Balatkayo
NYR
Overview:
An overseas worker is forced to go back to her home country to deal with her son, whose sex video has gone viral.Let the Love Begin
7
Overview:
Their paths always cross but they never seem to meet. Eric is a very smart young man. Though he doesn't have the financial capabilities, he is strong-willed to succeed. He even takes a job as the school's janitor to work his way through night school. He finds inspiration in Pia, the most beautiful and wealthiest girl in their school. But all Eric could do is become Pia's "savior." When will Pia realize that Eric is more than her knight in shining armor? Maybe only them can they let the love begin.Wapakman
2.8
Overview:
Wapakman is a Philippine superhero film directed by Topel Lee and starring eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw
NYR
Overview:
Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw or My One And Only Love is the first ever cine novela in Philippine television. It was the grandest production GMA Network ever had with budget similar to a film project. Produced by GMA Network, Inc and directed by Joyce Bernal and Lore Reyes. Its story revolves around Lemuel, Mia and Waldo, whose lives and loves are intertwined because of the choices they make due to the ambitions they have set for themselves. In 2006-2007, the series was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. From July 13, 2010 until April 18, 2011, it was re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.T.G.I.S.
NYR
Overview:
TGIS is a Filipino youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from July 8, 1995 to November, 1999. The series aired every Saturday. It was produced by GMA Network, and VIVA Television. The title is derived from the popular expression "TGIF."Pacquiao: The Movie
4.8
Overview:
Jericho Rosales portrays Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao as he struggles out of poverty to become a champion and national hero. Yet when the pressures of his sport, his personal life and the high expectations of his countrymen take their toll, he falls from grace. With the help of his wife (Bea Alonzo), will he be able to rise once more to be worthy of being called "the People's Champion"?Maging Akin Ka Lamang
6
Overview:
Maging Akin Ka Lamang or Till You Are Mine is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. This was the sixth installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1987. It was aired worldwide on GMA Life TV. The original movie, directed by the legendary director Lino Brocka, had four nominations and gave Lorna Tolentino another acting award for her role as Rosita Monteverde. For the remake, GMA writers wanted the series to be fit for TV: They extended the storyline by adding new elements that were never seen in the original movie and also added characters to make the story more meaningful. They agreed with VIVA Films that they will retain the original elements of the movie. Katrina Halili was the personal choice of Lorna Tolentino to reprise the latter's movie role as Rosita in the series. Due to Jennylyn Mercados pregnancy, she and boyfriend Patrick Garcia decided to drop out of the cast. Nadine Samonte and Polo Ravales were chosen as their replacement.Portrait of my Love
NYR
Overview:
Loving couple Miguel and Monay lay victims after a group of gunmen shot them. While Miguel is in a coma, Monay's ghost wanders off to find justice for the both of them.Angela Markado
2
Overview:
A young woman who has been emboldened by the tragedies and traumas she had to endure, such as rape and the death of her loved ones.Of Sinners and Saints
NYR
Overview:
Leonardo Rossellini is an Italian priest from Rome, assigned to a parish in Payatas, a poor area of Metromanila, Philippines. Leonardo's mission is to counsel battered women and teach poor children. But soon his peace of mind is distraught by the encounter of a woman he used to love when he was still a seminarian. This young woman, Merlinda, is now married to a violent man. She also has a 6 years old child who is missing. Leonardo decides to help her find her son.Dangal
NYR
Overview:
Dangal is a Philippine television drama and the seventh installment of Now and Forever series. Dangal is a drama about love, trust and betrayal.Broken Faith
9
Overview:
Career-driven Veron was left by her husband Mario to be with another woman named Laura. What was supposed to be a new beginning for the two was short-lived as Veron's revenge would lead to unfortunate circumstances. 23 years later, Laura's daughter Clarisse lands a job as Veron's assistant. As soon as the latter finds out about Clarisse and Laura's filial relationship, she plots her revenge by engaging in a love affair with Jio--her protégée's husband. Driven by malevolence from a failed past love, "Magkaagaw" tells the story of a legal wife who eventually becomes the person she hated the most: a mistress.Grazilda
NYR
Overview:
Grazilda is a Filipino fantasy series based on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. It premiered on GMA Network on September 13, 2010 and on GMA Pinoy TV on September 15, 2010. The series features an alternative history of La petite Pantoufle de Verre in the point of view of Cinderella's stepsister, Grazilda. The final episode of the show aired on January 7, 2011.Unforgettable
NYR
Overview:
Unforgettable is a Filipino romantic fantasy drama series created by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and produced by GMA Network. The series premiered on February 25, 2013, replacing Yesterday's Bride on the network's coveted Afternoon Prime block and February 27, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It concluded its fourteen weeks run on May 31, 2013 with the total of sixty-seven episodes, and replaced by Mga Basang Sisiw on its timeslot. It is executive produced by Darling Pulido Torres. The series is under the direction of Gina Alajar and headlines Kylie Padilla, Mark Herras, Benjamin Alves, Pauleen Luna, Polo Ravales and Phillip Salvador. The series tells the story of ill-fated lover, Anna and Ed and their undying love for each other which will prove how love lives beyond death.Gagambino
NYR
Overview:
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel that used to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20, 2008 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes and his six-feet-tall spider. It is the third crime/horror show that aired on GMA Network.Agos
NYR
Overview:
Agos or Tide Of Life is a Philippine television drama and the third installment of Now and Forever series. Directed by Mac Alejandre, this drama series is all about family, sacrifice and forgiveness.Panday Kids
NYR
Overview:
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.Machete
NYR
Overview:
Machete is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Network adapted from a character of the same name created by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Don Michael Perez, the show premiered on January 24, 2011 replacing Jillian: Namamasko Po on the GMA Telebabad block. The show is broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV on January 26, 2011, two days after its original release. The series is a remake for the movie with the same title which starred Cesar Montano and Rita Avila and was remade again in 1993 which starred Gardo Versoza and Rosanna Roces. The show had its finale on March 18, 2011.Acting
2025Si Sol at Si Luna (13 Episodes) as Rico
2025ConMom as Unknown
2025Incognito (128 Episodes) as Emilio Manalastas / Emil
2024Crosspoint as Toto
2023Lovers/Liars (32 Episodes) as Dr. Ronnie San Diego
2020Almost Paradise (1 Episode) as Amado
2019Broken Faith (160 Episodes) as Oliver De Villa
2019Portrait of my Love as Unknown
2019Bato as Unknown
2018The Maid In London as Jason
2018Amnesia Love as Unknown
2017Balatkayo as Unknown
2017Taddy Taddy Po (13 Episodes) as Unknown
2015Angela Markado as Unknown
2015Of Sinners and Saints as Franco
2014Ilustrado (20 Episodes) as Venchito Monteverde
2013Pyra: Babaeng Apoy (70 Episodes) as Tito
2013Unforgettable (67 Episodes) as Arnold Regalado
2012Hiram na Puso (88 Episodes) as Dennis
2011Sinner or Saint (84 Episodes) as Alvin
2011Machete (40 Episodes) as Zander
2010Grazilda (85 Episodes) as Matthew
2010Panday Kids (72 Episodes) as Cicero
2009Wapakman as Emerson Pochochay / Combuster
2009Darna (140 Episodes) as Shiro
2008Walang Kawala as Joaquin
2008Gagambino (90 Episodes) as Harold Santiago
2008Loving You as Tom Base
2008Manay Po! 2: Overload as Oscar Dimagiba
2008Maging Akin Ka Lamang (78 Episodes) as Andy Abrigo
2007La Vendetta (60 Episodes) as Gabby Trajano
2007Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig (89 Episodes) as Tony
2007Silip as Rico
2007Lupin (95 Episodes) as Josh Apacer
2006Super Noypi as Euen
2006Dangal (45 Episodes) as Miguelito "Miguel" Dominguez
2006Pacquiao: The Movie as Bobby Pacquiao
2006Manay Po! as Oscar Dimagiba
2006Majika (138 Episodes) as Ebrio
2006Blue Moon as Unknown
2005Agos (55 Episodes) as Pablo
2005Room Boy as Unknown
2005Encantadia (160 Episodes) as Unknown
2005Let the Love Begin as Brix
2002Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw (200 Episodes) as Tristan Villadolid
2001Susmaryosep! Four Fathers as Father Jojo
1999Kiss Mo 'Ko as Calvin
1999Honey, My Love, So Sweet as Gardy
1995T.G.I.S. (233 Episodes) as Inocencio "Ice" Martinez
Production
2008Walang Kawala ... Producer