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Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (born May 7, 1984) is a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. He has served as a councilor of Parañaque for the 1st district since 2016.[1]

Vandolph Quizon
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Personal details
Born
Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon

(1984-05-07) May 7, 1984 (age 40)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban (2018-present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2015-2018)
Relations
Parents
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Nicknames
  • Vandolph
  • Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme

Personal life

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He is the only son of comedian Dolphy with actress-politician Alma Moreno.[2][3]

Television and film career

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1980s showbiz debut

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Vandolph's first movie was Balimbing: Taong Huyango in 1986, alongside his real life father Dolphy.

1990s

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Vandolph appeared in Ang TV on ABS-CBN in 1992. He then appeared in the sitcom Home Along Da Riles, which was also on ABS-CBN. In the same year, he did a drama anthology with his father, Dolphy, on Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 1993, he appeared on GMA Telecine Specials, in GMA which he plays a hyper kid who went to America. The same year, he launched a new sitcom Tondominium, directed by Joey Marquez, Vandolph's former stepfather.

2000–2005

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In 2000, Vandolph's first action series was Pintados on GMA with his co-stars Michael Flores, Assunta De Rossi, Angelika Dela Cruz and Sherwin Ordoñez. In 2001, he was involved in a car accident. He survived with Amnesia but his girlfriend "Ishi" died due to head injuries. In 2005, he guested in a youth oriented drama series, Maynila also on GMA, and guested on reality shows Victim Extreme on ABS-CBN and Extra Challenge on GMA. The same year, Vandolph met Jenny Salimao and they become longtime love partners.

2006–2010

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In 2006, he launched his first gag show, Quizon Avenue on ABS-CBN. In 2008, his biggest break was the action series Palos. The same year, he returns to sitcom via John En Shirley a spin-off of John En Marsha. In 2009, Vandolph signed a contract with TV5, joining a family fantasy sitcom, Pidol's Wonderland and was a celebrity guest judge on Talentadong Pinoy also in the same year. In 2010, he returns to drama anthology, Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face on TV5.

2011–present

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In 2011, Vandolph returns to drama again and his biggest break was Babaeng Hampaslupa, a Chinese-themed drama and very first primetime drama series on TV5. Vandolph returned to big screen via Praybeyt Benjamin released by Star Cinema and Viva Films, which was also Vandolph's 1st movie for Viva Films and first Star Cinema film since Home Along Da Riles 2.

In 2012, Vandolph returns to comedy again and also his first Fantaserye for kids entitled Wako Wako marking Vandolph's return to ABS-CBN after his last teleserye was Palos.

In 2013, Vandolph returns to VIVA Films via a comedy action movie The Fighting Chefs, which was Vandolph's 2nd VIVA movie. He also guested in a game show Minute to Win It.

In 2014, Vandolph's recent movie ABNKKBSNPLAko. Recently, he is also part and returns to drama again via The Legal Wife, the role said which he plays the best friend of Angel Locsin's character.

Politics

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In 2016, he ran for councilor of 1st District of Parañaque and he won.[4] He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022.[5]

Filmography

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Television

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Film

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  • Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango (1986)
  • Wanted: Bata Batuta (1987)
  • Bata Batuta (1987)
  • Enteng the Dragon (1988) Kuto
  • Espadang Patpat (Stick Sword) (1990) - Zondrox
  • Bulag Pipi At Bingi (1991)
  • Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992)
  • Espadang Patpat (1992)
  • Home Along Da Riles The Movie (1993) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
  • Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape (1994)
  • Hataw Tatay Hataw (1994) - Boyet
  • Boy Gising (1995) - Boy Gising
  • Father & Son (1995) - Bimbo
  • Aringkingking (1996)
  • Pakners (1997)
  • Home Along Da Riles The Movie 2 (1997) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
  • Tatay-Nic (1998) - Patsoy
  • Home Along Da Riber (2002)
  • Nobody, Nobody But... Juan (2009)
  • Father Jejemon (2010)
  • Praybeyt Benjamin (2011) - Vandolph's 1st Viva Films movie
  • The Fighting Chefs (2013)
  • ABNKKBSNPLAko?! The Movie (2014) - post-production
  • The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014) - post-production
  • Beauty and the Bestie (2015) - post-production
  • On The Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021) - pre production & Vandolph's 1st action drama thriller movie

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Organization Category Result Source
1990 Espadang Patpat Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer [a] Won [6]

Notes

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  1. ^ Tied with Guila Alvarez.

References

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  1. ^ CoconutsManila (October 12, 2017). "'Dad bod' no more: Actor and politician Vandolph Quizon shows off new ripped body on Instagram | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ^ V, Remember; Showbiz, olph? Find Out What Happened to Him After He Left (June 9, 2017). "Remember Vandolph? Find Out What Happened to Him After Showbiz". Philippine News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Hallare, Katrina (February 28, 2019). "Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez's eldest son Yeoj marries longtime GF". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Stars shine, outshone in elections". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  5. ^ CNN Philippines Staff (May 14, 2019). "Celebrities among winners in May 13 polls". CNN Philippines. Retrieved November 3, 2021. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ De Guzman, Susan (December 29, 1990). "'Andrea', Tops Filmfest Awards". Lifestyle: Living Culture, and Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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