Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, host, singer, and comedian of Italian descent.[1][2] Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 20 years, he has won several acting awards.
Paolo Contis | |
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 Contis hosting Eat Bulaga! in 2023 (during TAPE Inc. era). | |
| Born | Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis March 14, 1984 Manila, Philippines |
| Education | Enderun Colleges |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2004–present) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Lian Paz (m. 2009; sep. 2012) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography and career
editContis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in various movies during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular teleserye Mara Clara, Contis was better known for being part of the kids-oriented program Ang TV, and the primetime sitcom Oki Doki Doc.
In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis also rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama Tabing Ilog.
In 2004, Contis moved to GMA Network and ventured into more mature roles. He played supporting and comic roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying antagonist roles. In 2008, Contis was hailed as the Best Actor at the 24th PMPC Star Awards Best Actor award for Banal, a film directed by GMA reporter Cesar Apolinario, who won as Best Director in the Metro Manila Film Festival in that same year.
In August 2009, Contis played the role of Kobra, Valentina's father, in the fantasy series Darna. This was the second time that Contis has worked with actress Marian Rivera (the two previously worked together in Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang). Contis and Rivera worked together for the third time in the TV sitcom Show Me Da Manny, co-starring with Benjie Paras, Lovi Poe, and Ogie Alcasid.
Contis also hosted the defunct comedy reality show Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay, his ninth comedy show in his television career and his fourth GMA comedy program. He was also cast in the drama series Little Star, marking his return to dramatic roles. He also took guest-hosting in the game show Press It, Win It when original host Joey de Leon took a temporary leave of absence; De Leon later returned to host the show.
In 2010, Contis returned to doing reality shows through Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge, GMA's first Christmas reality show.
In 2011, Contis worked in two drama series Machete and Futbolilits. He also took hosting duties in the game show Manny Many Prizes (with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao) and the talent show I-Shine: Talent Camp TV (with co-host Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and child actress Jillian Ward). In 2012, he starred in My Beloved and Aso ni San Roque. In 2013, Contis appeared in Love & Lies and the recent remake of Villa Quintana.
In 2020, his two movies Ang Pangarap kong Holdap and Through Night and Day earned spots in Netflix as most viewed films in the Philippines. The said movies had earlier been released in theaters in 2018 but did not do well at the box-office.
In 2021, Contis starred in the film A Faraway Land with Yen Santos.[3]
In 2023, after a dispute between Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon and the new management TAPE Inc. that prevented the trio and their co-hosts from going live on Eat Bulaga!, they announced their departure from the production company at the end of May. Contis was named as one of the new hosts of the revamped show when it returned to its live operations until TAPE changed the name of their show to Tahanang Pinakamasaya on January 6, 2024, after losing their trademark rights to the original hosts.
Personal life
editContis is the father of three children. He has two daughters, Xonia Aitana and Xalene Abriana, from his previous marriage to Lian Paz, a former member of the EB Babes. As well as another daughter, Summer Ayana, from his relationship with LJ Reyes.[4] On September 1, 2021, Contis confirmed that the couple were no longer together.[5][6] He is currently in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Yen Santos.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | Ang TV | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1997 | Mara Clara | Jepoy | |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Guest role | |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Paolo | |
| 1995–2004 | ASAP | Himself/co-host | |
| 1997 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Himself | |
| !Oka Tokat | Nico | ||
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Badong | |
| 1999–2000 | Tarajing Potpot | Pepe | |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad | Johnny | |
| 2000–2002 | Pangako Sa ’Yo | Vinny | |
| 2002–2004 | Klasmeyts | Himself/Host | |
| 2004 | Love 2 Love: Duet for Love | GMA Network | |
| Love 2 Love: Pretty Boy | Ian/Ianne | ||
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Adan | |
| 2005 | Love 2 Love: Haunted LoveHouse | Nico | |
| Extra Challenge | Himself/Challenger | ||
| 2005–present | Bubble Gang | Himself/Regular Guest (2005-2012)/Main Cast (2012-present) | |
| 2006 | Noel | Various | |
| Maynila | |||
| Love 2 Love: Like Mother, Like Daughters | Ivan | ||
| Baywalk | Various | ||
| Love 2 Love: Fat Is Fabulous | Boyong | ||
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Piranus | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Victor | |
| Magpakailanman: The Mom's Cake Band Story | |||
| Who's Your Daddy Now? | Paulo Burgos | ||
| Mga Mata ni Angelita | Martin | ||
| Fantastic Man | Madam Tisay | ||
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Jun-Jun Sabino | |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Tyrone San Juan | |
| Midnight DJ | Patrick | TV5 | |
| Codename: Asero | Dave Avjeo | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Conrado "Rado" Barrientos | |
| My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad | Himself/Host | ||
| SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa | Adam | ||
| OC To The Max! | Himself/Host | ||
| 2009–2011 | Show Me Da Manny | Eric Paredes | |
| 2009–2010 | Darna | Kobra/Xandro | |
| 2010 | Wipeout: Matira ang Matibay | Himself/Host | |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Jonas Alejandrino | ||
| 5 Star Specials | Various | TV5 | |
| Showbiz Central | Himself/Guest Host | GMA Network | |
| Claudine Presents: Teacher's Pest | Various | ||
| 2010–2011 | Little Star | Lester Lumibao | |
| 2010 | Jollitown | Alfredo | |
| Suwerteng Swerte Sa Siyete: Press It Win It! | Himself/Guest Host | ||
| Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Himself/Challenger | ||
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Homer | |
| I-Shine Talent Camp TV | Himself/Host | ||
| Futbolilits | Enrico Almodovar | ||
| 2011–2012 | Manny Many Prizes | Himself/Co-host | |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Masahista | Mike | |
| My Beloved | Geronimo 'Gimo' Magtoto | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Peter Silverio/Sento | |
| 2013 | Love & Lies | Emmanuel "Manny" Perez | |
| Magpakailanman: Bayaning Yagit | Mario | ||
| Wagas: Puso sa Puso | Jojo Rugay | ||
| Wagas: Langit at Lupa | Rene Bijasa | ||
| Magpakailanman: Sa Mata ng Daluyong | Jiggy Manicad | ||
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Robert Quintana | |
| 2014 | Yagit | Rex Delos Santos | |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Tommy Alvaro | |
| Magpakailanman: Tapat na Asawa, Baliw na Ina | Ompong | ||
| 2015–2016 | Little Nanay | Stanley Cubrador | |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Gardo | |
| Magpakailanman: Gang War Victim | Sky | ||
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Erick | ||
| Alyas Robin Hood | Daniel Acosta | ||
| Hay, Bahay! | Empoy | ||
| 2017 | 3 Days of Summer | Himself | |
| 2018 | Barangay 143 | Koboy | |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Benjo Alvarez | |
| Studio 7 | Himself/Performer/Co-host | ||
| 2020–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself/Performer/Co-host/Various roles | |
| 2020 | I Can See You: The Promise | Frank Agoncillo | |
| 2021–2022 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Michael Angelo "Mikoy" Macedonio | |
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Host | |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | ||
| Magpakailanman: A Son's Karma | Wilbert |
Film
edit| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1990 | My Other Woman | (Credited as Paul Contis) | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Darna | Young Dong | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Dondon | |
| BigBoy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | Regal Films | ||
| Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City | Young Sonny | Seiko Films | |
| 1993 | Ang Kuya Kong Siga | Utoy | Moviestars Production |
| Magkasangga sa Batas | Boyet (Credited as Paolo Conti) | Harvest International Films Golden Kay International Film My Way Film Company (international version) | |
| 1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| Eat All You Can | Seiko Films | ||
| O-Ha! Ako Pa? | Teddy | OctoArts Films | |
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Mara Clara: The Movie | Jepoy | |
| Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Paolo | ||
| Ang TV: The Movie | Jeremy | ||
| 1997 | I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) | Paolo Mendiola | |
| 1998 | Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! | Paolo | |
| Hiling | Elwood | ||
| Mystrio (Uno... Dos.. Tres... Pilyos!) | Paul | ||
| 2001 | Taxi Ni Pilo | ||
| Trip | Ram | ||
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Bryan | |
| Asboobs: Asal Bobo | Ronan | Nu Art Movies | |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Drue | OctoArts Films & Canary Films |
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Uno | GMA Films |
| Hari ng Sablay | Popoy | Regal Films | |
| Mulawin: The Movie | Banoy | GMA Films & Regal Films | |
| 2006 | Oh! My Ghost | Dennis | OctoArts Films |
| Nasaan si Francis? | Boy | Unico Entertainment Crazy Angle Productions | |
| Moments of Love | Juancho | GMA Films | |
| Pamahiin | Damian | Regal Films | |
| Reyna: Ang Makulay Na Pakikipagsapalaran ng mga Achucherva, Achuchuva, Achechenes.... | Chuvaneska | Viva Films | |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Jerzon | Imus Productions Ignite Media |
| 2008 | Banal | Cris | ComGuild Productions |
| Scaregiver | Ramil | APT Entertainment M-Zet TV Production | |
| One Night Only | Diego | OctoArts Films Canary Films | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | Randy | Viva Films |
| Litsonero | Fidel | APT Entertainment | |
| 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Kapitan | Regal Films GMA Films |
| 2015 | La Amigas | TV reporter | OctoArts Films GMA Films |
| Angela Markado | Leo | Oro de Siete Films Viva Films | |
| 2018 | Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap | Nicoy | Mavx Production |
| 2018 | Through Night and Day | Ben | Mavx Production OctoArts Films Viva Films |
| 2019 | Family History | GMA Pictures Mic Test Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Magikland | Boris | Brightlight Productions Gallaga-Reyes Films |
| 2021 | A Faraway Land | Nico Mendoza | Mavx Production |
| iZla | Badong | OctoArts Films | |
| 2024 | A Journey | Bryan | Mavx Production Filmotion Productions |
| Fuchsia Libre | Oliver/Keon/Fuchsia Libre | Mavx Production | |
| TBA | Dear Satan | Satan | |
Awards and recognitions
edit- Winner, Best Actor in a Mini Series for Maalaala Mo Kaya - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000, 2002, 2005 & 2006)
- Winner, 24th PMPC's Star Awards' Movie Actor of the Year of 2008: "Banal" Comguild Productions[8]
- Winner, 26th Luna Awards Best Actor of 2008: Banal
References
edit- ^ "Paolo Contis: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Paolo Contis". GMA Artist Center. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ "Paolo Contis receives rave reviews from netizens on his acting in 'A Faraway Land'". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (June 5, 2022). "Get to Know Lian Paz daughters". pep.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ "Paolo Contis finally issues a statement, admits cheating during his relationship with LJ Reyes". MSN.
- ^ "'Naging marupok at g*g* ako': Paolo Contis breaks silence". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "Paolo Contis 'happy, contented' with Yen Santos — Lolit Solis". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ abs-cbnnews.com, 24th Star Movie Actor of the Year regrets fellow actor’s snub of original offer[permanent dead link]