Paolo Ballesteros
Acting
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.
Born: November 29, 1982
Place of Birth: Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Known For
Kidlat
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.
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Building off the wildly popular Drag Race Philippines format, Pinay queens slay accla competing with Asian queens across the Drag Race franchise in a battle for the crown.
I Heart You, Pare!
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.
Drag Race Philippines Untucked!
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.
Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies
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!
Drag Race Philippines
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!
Amnesia Love
A guy is trying to discover his true identity after being found unconscious in a remote island.
Die Beautiful
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.
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!
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?
Drag Race Thailand
Art Arya hosts the Thai version of the hit TV show "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alongside Pangina Heals as her co-host.
Filmography
as Self - Host / Judge
as Rudy
as Self - Host
as Self - Host / Judge
as Gabriel Panti
as Martin
as Trisha
as Robin "Binoy"
as Manu/Manuel
as Self - Guest Judge
as Billy Bayagan / Barbi D'Wonder Beki
as Lola Tidora
as Trisha
as Señorito Bogz Lee Ginintuan
as LA
as Alat
as Walter Marasigan / Warla
as Tweety
as Aloha
as Anton
as Vodka
as Ida
as Zeus
as Rodelio 'Rodel' Dapulo
as Fantastikman
as Ariel
as Martin
as Gabbi Panti