Jolo Revilla
Filipino actor and politician (born 1988)
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Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III (Tagalog pronunciation: [rɛˈbiljɐ]; born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician who has served as the representative for Cavite's first district since 2022. Before being elected to Congress, he served as the vice governor of Cavite from 2013 until 2022.
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Jesus Crispin Remulla (2016–2019)
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cavite's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Gerald Abaya |
| Vice Governor of Cavite | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Governor | Jonvic Remulla (2013–2016, 2019–2022) Jesus Crispin Remulla (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Recto Cantimbuhan |
| Succeeded by | Athena Tolentino |
| Barangay Captain of Barangay Panapaan VII, Bacoor, Cavite | |
| In office 2010–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III March 15, 1988 |
| Party | Lakas (2012–2017; 2021–present) Partido Magdalo (local) |
| Other political affiliations | NPC (2018–2021) PDP–Laban (2017–2018) |
| Spouse |
Angelica Alita (m. 2019) |
| Relations | Ramon Revilla Sr. (grandfather) Strike Revilla (uncle) Bryan Revilla (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite (BA) |
| Profession |
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| Website | www.jolorevilla.ph - Official website |
As a congressman, Revilla is among the proponents for an increase in the minimum wage of the private sector.[2][3][4]
Early life and career
Revilla was born as Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III on March 15, 1988, to actors Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado. Revilla originally signed with GMA Network but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. In 2009, he took the lead role in the TV series remake of Pepeng Agimat, which was originally topbilled by his grandfather Ramon Revilla Sr.[5][6] Revilla played the role of Ramon Salcedo in the 2008 TV series remake of Kaputol ng Isang Awit.
Political career
During the barangay elections on October 25, 2010, Revilla ran as Barangay Captain of Panapaan VII in Bacoor, Cavite and was elected. He later became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Cavite, which automatically landed him a seat as an ex-officio member of the Cavite Provincial Board.
Revilla ran for vice governor of Cavite in the 2013 elections, with incumbent Governor Jonvic Remulla as his running mate. Together, they beat the rival tandem of Ronald Jay Lacson, son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, and former Governor Ayong Maliksi, respectively. At the age of 25, he became the youngest ever to be elected vice governor of Cavite,[7] a distinction later broken by his successor Athena Tolentino, who was 24 when she took office in 2022.[8] He was re-elected in 2016 and in 2019 as the running mate of Jesus Crispin Remulla and Jonvic Remulla, respectively.
In 2022, Revilla ran for representative of Cavite's first district. He defeated former Kawit Vice Mayor Paul Abaya in the elections, ending the 28-year rule of the Abayas in the district. He was re-elected in 2025.
Personal life
Revilla is married to Binibining Pilipinas 2016 first runner-up Angelica Alita. They married in a Christian wedding ceremony in California, US, in 2019.[9] He also has one son with Grace Adriano, the daughter of actress Rosanna Roces.[10] Revilla and Alita's first child was born on January 30, 2024.[11]
Alleged shooting attempt
On February 28, 2015, Revilla was cleaning his Glock semi-automatic pistol when he sustained an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at his father's residence in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, and was rushed to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Revilla was under observation for a time until March 28 when he resumed his duties.[12] According to his mother's talent manager, Lolit Solis, Revilla had been suffering from depression.[13] He said in an interview with Startalk that it was a "simple, pure accident."
Interview slip-up
During a game in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League taking place in Strike Gymnasium, Revilla, in a TV interview, thanked the people who came in to watch the game. A short slip-up occurred when he stated, "Tama 'yang ginagawa ninyo. Bola muna bago droga. (What you're doing is right. Ball first before drugs.)" However, he quickly corrected himself, stating, "Actually, bola, hindi droga. (Actually, ball instead of drugs.)"[14]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2013 | Vice Governor of Cavite | Lakas | 449,849 | 54.67% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2016 | 938,096 | 81.67% | 1st | +27.00 | Won | |||
| 2019 | NPC | 1,036,806 | 100.00% | 1st | +18.33 | Unopposed | ||
| 2022 | Representative (Cavite–1st) | Lakas | 101,809 | 52.33% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2025 | 147,263 | 77.93% | 1st | +25.60 | Won | |||
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pepeng Agimat | Jepoy | |
| 2002 | Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Pao | |
| 2003 | Bertud ng Putik | Putik | |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Exodus | |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Ice | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Makisig | |
| 2018 | War on Drugs | Fernan | |
| Tres | Marius Reyes |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2009 | SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) | Himself/Co-host | |
| 2001–2003 | Idol Ko Si Kap | Himself | |
| 2003–2004 | Click | Joma | |
| 2005–2007 | HP: To the Highest Level Na! | Joko | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Marco Salcelo | Main role |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Andong | Recurring role |
| 2009–2010 | ASAP 09 | Himself (performer/host) | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Pepeng Agimat | Pepe "Pepeng Agimat" Dimaanta Jr. | Main role | |
| 2010–2012 | ASAP | Himself (performer) | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Paco | Episode "Gitara" |
| 2010–2011 | Noah | Levi Aragon | Main Role |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo | Eugene "Inggo" Salazar | Main Role |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Himself | Guest | |
| 2011–2012 | My Binondo Girl | Onyx Dimalanta | Main role |
| 2013 | Little Champ | Gio Suarez | Special participation |
| Indio | Andres Bonifacio | Guest role | |
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PSG Commander Harold Casilag | Mainrole |