Tomas Rodriguez (actor)
Filipino actor and singer (born 1998)
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Thomas Franco Rodriguez (born June 27, 1998), known by his stage name Tomas (sometimes spelled as Tomás) and professionally credited as Tomas Rodriguez, is a Filipino actor and singer. In 2015, he joined the reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother, ending as its 3rd Big Placer (3rd-ranked finalist). He had bit roles in some television series from 2016 to 2018. On February 14, 2021, he debuted as a member of the multilingual Filipino boy band Alamat, where he represents his language Bicolano. In 2023, he portrayed Caloy in the romantic comedy film Girlfriend Na, Pwede Na and Nestor in The Ship Show. In 2025, he was cast as Gilbert, a role originally portrayed by Herbert Bautista, in Bagets: The Musical, a theater adaptation of the 1984 Filipino coming-of-age film Bagets (transl. Teens).
Early life and education
Career
Beginnings: Pinoy Big Brother
On June 21, 2015, Rodriguez joined the sixth season of the reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother, which was titled Pinoy Big Brother: 737. He was introduced as "Franco Rodriguez" at the time, with the nickname "Totoy Smiley ng Albay" (transl. Smiley Boy of Albay).[4] In November, he completed his stint on the show as the season's 3rd Big Placer (3rd-ranked finalist).[5] From 2016 to 2018, he had uncredited bit roles in shows like Wildflower and Maalaala Mo Kaya (transl. Would You Remember).[2]
2021-present: Alamat debut, career expansion
On February 14, 2021, Rodriguez debuted in the Filipino boy band Alamat (transl. Legend).[6] The group earned significant media attention for their concept of singing in multiple Philippine languages, with Rodriguez representing Bicolano.[7][8] In 2022, he appeared in the romance film Expensive Candy.[2] He portrayed Caloy in Girlfriend Na, Pwede Na (transl. Girlfriend, That's Good Enough), which began showing in Philippine theaters on January 18, 2023.[9][10]
Later in 2023, he was cast as Nestor in the romantic comedy film The Ship Show, starring Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo. The film was released in theaters on August 9.[11][12] In December, he won Top Male Visual of the Year at the 8th P-pop Awards.[13] In September 2025, he was cast as Gilbert in Bagets: The Musical, a theater adaptation of the 1984 Filipino coming-of-age film Bagets (transl. Teens). The role was originally portrayed by Herbert Bautista.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself | [4] |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Unnamed (bit part) | [2] |
| 2016-2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Unnamed (bit part); Kalipha | |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | -- | |
| For The Love | Gene (in the Anghel episode) | ||
Film
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bagets: The Musical | Gilbert | -- | [9] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th P-pop Awards | 2023 | Top Male Visual of the Year | Won | [13] |