Personal Info
Birth date
1977-01-13 (48 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Manila, Philippines
Also known as
Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Biography
Piolo Pascual (born Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual on 12 January 1977) is a Filipino actor, recording artist, producer, and television personality. He is best known for his roles in the films Dekada '70 (2003), Milan (2005), Don't Give Up On Us (2007), On The Job (2013), Starting Over Again (2015), A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (2016), Season of the Devil (2018), The Halt (2019), GomBurZa (2023), Mallari (2023), and The Kingdom (2024).
Filmography
Real Life Fiction
NYR
Overview:
An actor with an illustrious career decides to write, direct, and act in a film that will inevitably bring him closer to his own demise before revealing that his truth may actually be far from what he has become.GomBurZa
6
Overview:
A powerful and moving historical drama that tells the courageous story of three Filipino Catholic priests: Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora.Nothing Like Paris
4.8
Overview:
Jojo, a Filipino artist in Paris who has had many lovers, but constantly finds himself desperate to fill the chasm in his life occupied by the mysterious muse of his paintings. For years, his heart is held captive by a woman with no name and no history. Like a compass, Jojo looks for her in every girl he meets, hoping she will be “the one.” One day, a woman named Marie, walks up to Jojo and claims to be the subject of his paintings.You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano Story
6.9
Overview:
Follow an attractive feline saleslady at a department store as she figures in a love triangle between her mongrel janitor boyfriend and her high society businessdog.Dreamboy
7.5
Overview:
Hopeless romatic Cyd met three versions of the same man, until she was in for a rude awakening.Bakit 'Di Totohanin
10
Overview:
Martin convinces Andres’ mother to bet his boxing gym. Andres’ drunkard mother loses the bet and surrenders the gym; the only way for their family to recover it is for Andres’ only son to win over a boxing bout against Martin’s son. Thus, she opens up a new deal with Martin. She will have a boxing fight against Martin’s son. She prefers to keep it a secret to her father, who she is certain, would not approve the unlikely bargain.D' Anothers
6.4
Overview:
Hesus Resurreccion, a total scaredy cat who lives with his social-climbing aunt and two rowdy cousins, inherits an abandoned mansion. Coincidentally, the said location serves as a portal to the afterlife for the stranded ghosts, and they know that Hesus is "The One" who would open it. If he didn't, the ghosts would turn into cockroaches.Batang PX
8.7
Overview:
Former nightclub singer Tessie is a single mother living with her son Christopher, a teenager who longs to meet his American soldier father. But when Christopher's wish comes true, the reunion is not at all what he expected. Meanwhile, although she has a long history of choosing bad boyfriends, Tessie firmly believes car salesman Dante is the right man for her.Northern Lights: A Journey to Love
6
Overview:
A young boy travels to Alaska to visit his estranged father at the same time as a young woman also travels to Alaska to find her estranged mother.Jologs
8
Overview:
Jologs portrays the intersecting stories of various working-class people who are all tied to one coffee shop and are struggling to make ends meet in the Philippines.The 70s
5.5
Overview:
Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism -- or to simple teenage rebellion -- for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.Sagrado
9
Overview:
The members of the Sagrado family live to prove they are the most powerful and influential, stopping at nothing to bury dirty secrets to keep their name faultless and sacred.Moro
NYR
Overview:
From the music of UK composer Nainita Desai, Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza crafts a story about a widowed mother who tries to reconcile two brothers feuding over a piece of disputed land in Mindanao. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.Moro
5
Overview:
A single mother, who had an ominous dream about her husband who passed away before her, tries to reconcile her two sons. With the help of the local community, peace seems to be coming to the family, but soon the entire region becomes embroiled in serious violence due to the unexpected intervention of government forces.Manila
6.6
Overview:
A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayor's son. The bodyguard believes that his boss considers him as part of the family but after a shooting incident, he realizes his real worth to his boss. As he struggles to hide, he is slowly consumed by the claws of darkness lurking the city.Every Breath U Take
NYR
Overview:
The movie Every Breath U Take is a story of a woman looking for love and a man who doesn’t care much about love. Angelica Panganiban plays the role of Majoy, a “virgin-virginan” looking for signs and waiting all these years for her one true love to come. Piolo Pascual plays the role of Leo, a playboy who doesn’t want to take love seriously. They will meet on a Valentine’s Day and love, or something like it, starts to blossom. How far can Majoy go for love? And when will Leo finally admit to himself that he is in love?Kuya Wes
7
Overview:
Kuya Wes, a timid remittance clerk, feels like he does not exist, except when he is working at the remittance center. He is mostly ignored by his younger brother Raf and his family. His days are only brightened when his customer Erika comes in every month. One day, his life changes as Erika’s overseas husband leaves her. Wes decides to help her from his own pocket. His “relationship” with Erika and his friction with Raf starts to change him.Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka
NYR
Overview:
Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka is a Filipino drama made by ABS CBN in 2001. It starred Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. The Series re-aired Internationally from 2004-2006 on Pinoy Central TV and with back to back episodes on Cinema One Global from November 2012- 2013 part of its Drama Hour replacing Kampanerang Kuba re-runs.Imortal
8
Overview:
Imortal is a Philippine television drama produced by ABS-CBN. Starring John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.Paano Kita Iibigin
4.3
Overview:
Fired from her job and evicted from her apartment, Martee (Regine Velasquez) brings herself and her asthmatic son to Zambales for a vacation. In a dilapidated resort, owned by Lance (Piolo Pascual), Martee finds work as a manager whose duties entails plans on how to increase the resort’s clientele. At first, Martee finds difficulty adjusting to the slower provincial lifestyle, but eventually she finds the laid-back pace more favorable.Ekstra
7.2
Overview:
A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.Komiks
1
Overview:
Komiks is a Filipino fantasy-drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network on February 4, 2006. The series features popular local comic book stories and airs on Saturday evenings. The show is currently in its fifth season. It can also be seen on TFC: The Filipino Channel.Kahit Isang Saglit
10
Overview:
College buddies Dexter, Annie, and Michael decided to form an architecture firm after college. When everything is going fine between Annie and Michael, Dexter accidentally fell into the construction site and was put into a comma. Michael supported Annie and became Anna’s crying shoulder. As they continue to go on with their architectural project, Annie never misses to visit her boyfriend, who can hear all of her stories. Annie is hopeful that she would soon wake up. But she also began to see Michael’s admirable traits.Mila
NYR
Overview:
A dedicated educator caught in the upheaval and needs of the times imparts the basic rudiments of knowledge while being haunted by personal questions that remain unanswered.Starting Over Again
6.5
Overview:
A whirlwind romance blossoms between Ginny, an architecture student, and Marco, a professor at her university. Over the course of a decade, dreams get bigger and circumstance brings them apart… yet against all odds, they find each other again—will they make the most of this second chance?Noah
NYR
Overview:
Noah was a teleserye Philippine action-fantasy series produced by ABS-CBN. The series premiered on July 12, 2010.Sa Piling Mo
NYR
Overview:
Sa Piling Mo is a love story between both Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual, which aired its pilot episode on February 27, 2006.Acting
TBAMeet, Greet & Bye as Unknown
TBAChildren of the Lake as Unknown
TBAPuppy Love as Unknown
2025Manila's Finest as Homer Magtibay
2025The Ride as Unknown
2025Sunshine as Pastor Jaime
2025My Love Will Make You Disappear as Papa P
2024The Kingdom as Sulayman Tagum
2024Real Life Fiction as Paco
2024Sagrado (110 Episodes) as Gov. Rafael Sagrado
2023Mallari as Jonathan / John Rey / Severino
2023GomBurZa as Padre Pédro Pelaéz
2023Replacing Chef Chico (8 Episodes) as Raymond
2023Moro as Jasim
2023Moro as Unknown
2022Flower of Evil (32 Episodes) as Jacob del Rosario / Daniel Villareal
2022My Papa Pi (13 Episodes) as Pipoy
2022Dear God (1 Episode) as Dr. Jake
2021On the Job (6 Episodes) as Francis
2021My Amanda as TJ
2020You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano Story as Papa Jorge (voice)
2019The Halt as Hook Torollo
2018Season of the Devil as Hugo Haniway
2018Since I Found You (85 Episodes) as Nathaniel Capistrano
2017Deadma Walking as Eulogist
2017Last Night as Unknown
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to Love as Charlie Sr.
2016Love Me Tomorrow as JC
2016A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery as Simoun, Crisostomo Ibarra
2015Silong as Miguel Cascarro
2015The Breakup Playlist as Unknown
2014Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig as Unknown
2014Hawak Kamay (90 Episodes) as Eugene "Gin" Agustin
2014Starting Over Again as Marco Villanueva
2013Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel as Buko Vendor
2013On the Job as Francis Coronel Jr.
2013Ekstra as Piolo Pascual / Brando
2013Apoy Sa Dagat (102 Episodes) as Ruben Manubat
201224/7 In Love as Pipoy Ronquillo
2012Every Breath U Take as Leo
2012Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (78 Episodes) as Fr. Alfred Valderama / Benjamin Osorio Jr.
2011Toni Gonzaga: Toni @ 10 - The Anniversary Concert as himself
2010Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last na 'to! as PSG Applicant (uncredited)
2010Imortal (148 Episodes) as Noah Ortega
2010Noah (149 Episodes) as Gabriel Perez
2009Lovers in Paris (55 Episodes) as Carlo Aranaz
2009Manila as William / Phillip
2009Love Me Again as Migo
2008Lobo (118 Episodes) as Noah Ortega
2007Chopsuey as Jimmy Wong
2007Paano Kita Iibigin as Lance
2007Walang Kapalit (95 Episodes) as Noel Borromeo
2006Sa Piling Mo (128 Episodes) as Adrian Tuazon
2006Komiks (76 Episodes) as Piolo
2006Don't Give Up On Us as Vince
2006Fangs of Darkness as Ka Serafin
2005D' Anothers as Himself (uncredited)
2005Dreamboy as Jaime / Philip / Eboy
2004Milan as Lino
2003Buttercup (1 Episode) as Lance
2003Till There Was You as Albert Robles
2002The 70s as Jules
20029 Mornings as Gene Ynfante
2002Jologs as Coffee Shop Customer
2002I Think I'm In Love as Jonas
2001Bakit 'Di Totohanin as Paul
2001Mila as Primo
2001Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (433 Episodes) as Jordan Villamines
2000Kahit Isang Saglit as Michael
2000Lagarista as Gregory
2000Pera o Bayong (Not da TV) as Himself
1999Esperanza: The Movie as Brian
1997Batang PX as Jessie
1995ASAP (1 Episode) as Unknown
Production
2025The Ride ... Executive Producer
2024Real Life Fiction ... Executive Producer
2023Nothing Like Paris ... Executive Producer
2020You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano Story ... Executive Producer
2019Manilennials (12 Episodes) ... Producer
2019The Halt ... Executive Producer
2018Kuya Wes ... Executive Producer
2018Meet Me in St. Gallen ... Executive Producer
2017Kita Kita ... Executive Producer
2017Northern Lights: A Journey to Love ... Executive Producer
2014Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig ... Executive Producer