

When asked during an exclusive interview with The Freeman Entertainment about how he has managed to essay the different roles with confidence, Paolo said, “Sanayan na lang ‘yon, minsan mahirap kasi pabago-bago nga ‘yong character ko sa different shows. In “Just Joking,” he spoofs kids in “Fantastikman,” he plays a gay villain and in “Ang Mga Mata ni Angelita,” he portrays an errant boyfriend to the character of Isabel Oli, who incidentally is his real-life sweetheart. He currently appears in the gag shows “Just Joking” and “Bubble Gang,” in the fantasy series “Fantastikman,” and in the primetime soap “Ang Mga Mata ni Angelita.” And this has not gone unnoticed especially in his present mother network, which has given Paolo a string of shows and challenging roles to test his versatility as an actor.


Paolo Contis is one of the most talented young actors today. The film tackles imperialism, corruption, and the struggle to keep Filipinos safe in their own country.From a child star full of wacky antics up his sleeve, he has evolved into one fine actor who can tackle both drama and comedy with panache. Written by renowned screenwriter Ricky Lee, this timely film showcases the struggle of a small town in Olongapo city overtaken by U.S. Foreshadowing? We think so! Sa Kuko ng Aguila (1989) Even so, his star potential wasn’t amiss as he portrayed the role of the city mayor. Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978)Įrap stepped aside from the main role for this film, as it introduced the star potential of a young Julie Vega. Despite drifting apart, the two men find themselves ending up in different sides of the same coin. in this film about childhood friends Pepe and Bering. In an action-packed duo that could rival Iron Man and Captain America, Erap starred alongside Fernando Poe Jr. He also starred alongside veteran actress Perla Bautista and his son, Jinggoy. Only a year after he became a known actor, Erap won his first Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for his portrayal of an ex-convict fighting against death row. Ejercito reprised the film that made his father famous. Despite this, he was looked up to by residents and even reportedly dubbed as the “Robin Hood of Tondo”. Who could forget the film that put his name on the map? The true to life story follows Nicasio “Asiong” Rodriguez Salonga, a gangster who ruled the streets of Tondo.
