Vandolph

Filipino actor and comedian (born 1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

BornVandolph Lacsamana Quizon
(1984-05-07) May 7, 1984 (age 41)
Manila, Philippines
PartyPDP–Laban (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2015–2018)
Relations
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Vandolph Quizon
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2016  June 30, 2025
Personal details
BornVandolph Lacsamana Quizon
(1984-05-07) May 7, 1984 (age 41)
Manila, Philippines
PartyPDP–Laban (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2015–2018)
Relations
Parents
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Nicknames
  • Vandolph
  • Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
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Personal life

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

Television and film career

1980s showbiz debut

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

1990s

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

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

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 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

In 2011, Vandolph appeared in the Chinese-themed television drama Babaeng Hampaslupa on and in the action-comedy film Praybeyt Benjamin where he acted alongside Vice Ganda and Jimmy Santos. In 2012 he played a supporting role in the children's fantaserye Wako Wako. Vandolph appeared in the action-comedy film The Fighting Chefs, which also starred celebrity chef Boy Logro in his feature film debut. Vandolph also made a guest appearance in the Philippine version of Minute to Win It. He also played a supporting role in the 2014 biopic ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, based on the 2001 Bob Ong autobiography of the same name.

Politics

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

Television

Film

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

  1. Tied with Guila Alvarez.

References

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