Paolo Ballesteros

Acting

Paolo Ballesteros

Born

1982-11-29 (43)

Place of birth

Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Known for

Acting

Credits

43 titles

Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV, better known simply as Paolo Ballesteros, is a Filipino actor, comedian, TV host, model, and impersonator. He has appeared in films and several TV shows throughout his career in the Philippines, and has been one of the co-hosts of the noontime show Eat Bulaga! from 2001 until 2023, and soon became a co-host of the noontime show E.A.T. after his stint in the former program. On July 12, 2022, he was announced to be the host of Drag Race Philippines.

Known for

Drag Race Philippines poster
7.7

The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!

Drag Race Philippines

2022

No artwork available
NR

The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana. It premiered on January 11, 2010 on GMA Network. It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV, in which the show premiered on January 13, 2010 and ended on June 29, 2010. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.

The Last Prince

2010

Zaido: The Space Sheriff poster
NR

Twenty years have passed since Alexis del Mundo, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma Le-ar. The descendants of the clan, now known as the Kuuma, have emerged to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting universe. Gallian, a descendant of del Mundo, has a mission and forms an elite group of space police known as the Zaido.

Zaido: The Space Sheriff

2007

No artwork available
NR

Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Losing Heaven is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's afternoon prime block. It is aired worldwide with a three-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on February 3, 2012, it ran for 20 weeks with 100 episodes in all. It will be replaced by Broken Vow. The series is currently shown in Vietnam on TodayTV CTV7 as Paradise Lost.

Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit

2011

Kidlat poster
9.0

Kidlat is a 2013 weekly Philippine television drama that broadcast on TV5. It stars Derek Ramsay. On December 17, 2012, TV5 unveils its Kidlat billboard on EDSA, but it caused heavy traffic at EDSA, due to Derek's appearance as Kidlat costume. On January 6, 2013, before Kidlat aired on primetime, TV5 previewed the series by airing its telemovie.

Kidlat

2013

I Heart You, Pare! poster
8.0

A girl is forced to disguise herself as a drag queen to escape the police, who are looking for her for a crime that she didn’t commit. As she pretends to be a gay performer, she meets the man of her dreams.

I Heart You, Pare!

2011

Film credits

2010s · 19 titles

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin poster
4.3

Divided into three "short films", each one pokes fun to a particular genre. Episode 1: Bala Sa Bala, Kamao Sa Kamao, Satsat Sa Satsat. Episode 2: Shake, Shaker, Shakest. Episode 3: Asawa ni Marie.

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

2016

Amnesia Love poster
7.0

A guy is trying to discover his true identity after being found unconscious in a remote island.

Amnesia Love

2018

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? poster
NR

Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.

D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?

2012

Die Beautiful poster
6.3

Trisha, a Filipino transgender woman, suddenly dies while being crowned in a beauty pageant. Her last wish was to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake, but her conservative father wants to bury her as a man.

Die Beautiful

2016

Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?! poster
6.1

Kylie, a wedding planner, has had a string of boyfriends who have all turned out to be gays, including Benj. Eventually, the two became best friends and business partners. When Diego, Benj's childhood friend, resurfaces and asks them to plan his wedding, Kylie sets out to prove that she's right again--that Diego, is indeed another closet case. Will she succeed?

Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!

2016

The Panti Sisters poster
4.7

Three gay sons are called back by their estranged and terminally ill father and given an offer they can't refuse: a ₱300 million inheritance in exchange for each of them giving him a grandchild.

The Panti Sisters

2019

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies poster
7.3

Catch KalyeSerye's Lola Nidora, Lola Tidora, and Lola Tinidora in this hilarious movie as they, along with their great grand-daughter Charmaine, attempt to survive a zombie outbreak!

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies

2017

Barbi D’ Wonder Beki poster
5.3

A coming-of-age film that tells the story of Billy Bayagan, a closeted gay in a family of strict and conservative policemen. The film follows his journey of acceptance and love for his true self.

Barbi D’ Wonder Beki

2017

Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! poster
NR

Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father’s illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo’s secret. Things get a little complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.

Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!

2011

Feelennial: Feeling Millennial poster
NR

It follows Madame Bato-Bato, a rich widowed mom who has everything except the attention of her only son. He then crosses path with Chito, a rich bachelor who recently won the lottery but has a big void in his heart.

Feelennial: Feeling Millennial

2019

My Little Bossings poster
NR

Torky is a bookkeeper working for Baba a millionaire cash management specialist. Because of some conflict in her business that puts her life in danger, Baba entrusts the safety of her son Justin to Torky who takes him home to meet his daughter Ice and Ching the street urchin that the latter took under her wing. Given that Justin is not particularly fond of Torky, how all four of them would get along under one roof becomes the focus of the story.

My Little Bossings

2013

Born Beautiful poster
4.2

After her best friend dies, Barbs starts a new life as a straight man named Bobby, which leads her to Trisha's ex-boyfriend Michaelangelo, to her own ex-boyfriend Greg and to a woman claiming she is pregnant with Barbs' child.

Born Beautiful

2019

Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles poster
2.7

It revolves about a team of "puliscredibles", consisting of three charismatic and adventurous police officers named Jack, Emily, and Popoy, who embark on a mission to stop crimes from occurring within their vicinity.

Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles

2018

So It's You poster
NR

A pair of broken-hearted people meet and begin a relationship, but their painful pasts hang over their romance.

So It's You

2014

Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods poster
NR

XENOA 2 : Clash of the Bloods is the story of Clyde who suddenly discovers his power, being the son of Drix, one of the three Royal siblings from the planet Xenoa. The other siblings- Eli and Zeus learned that Clyde started to act strange and unfortunate things are happening around. This aroused the suspicion of the local police and they started an investigation, headed by Chief Vondeux.

Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods

2012

Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers poster
NR

Enteng has made use of his skills in the ironworks and robotics industries, becoming a successful businessman. He also spends more time with his cute granchild Benokis. But trouble arises when Kwak-Kwak, who was booted from Engkatasya, returns to create chaos through a virtual game. Enteng then gathers the Abangers, led by his son Benok, to fight.

Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers

2016

Pamana poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pamana

2018

My 2 Mommies poster
5.5

An accidental affair leads to an extraordinary story of a unique family set up where the two characters play mother to the same child.

My 2 Mommies

2018

Byaheng Broken Hearted poster
NR

After a painful heartbreak, Niña and her Tita Nancy take a unique road trip with the "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" tour van to help them let go of the past.

Byaheng Broken Hearted

2019

2000s · 6 titles

Anghel sa Lupa poster
8.0

While saving his brother's life, Benjo dies, but he decides to forgo the afterlife and remain on Earth as his family's protector in this touching supernatural drama. Determined to help his distraught and lonely mom, Benjo the wayward soul tries desperately to reach out to his loved ones, eventually finding help from another drifting spirit.

Anghel sa Lupa

2003

Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On poster
5.0

The adventures of Enteng Kabisote continue in this third film based on the TV series about a mortal and his magical fairy wife. In this installment, the wicked Satana sets her sights on Engkantada, and it's up to Enteng's family to band together to fight her evil influence. To complicate matters, Satana sends a lizard to pose as Enteng, and stubborn mother-in-law Ina Magenta stirs up her own special blend of havoc.

Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend Goes on and on and On

2006

Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya poster
10.0

The story revolves a Gonzo falling for his substitute teacher Geraldine with the p.e. teacher. Through Geraldine's guidance and tutorship, Gonzo mended his happy-go-lucky ways, dreaming romantic scenarios with his teacher in between.

Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya

2002

Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend poster
8.0

Enteng (Vic Sotto)has a reason to gloat: business is thriving so he thinks Ina Magenta (Giselle Toengi) will get off his case for once. And she does, but for an entirely different reason: her newest cosmetic trick is a disaster, and it's affecting the whole of Engkantada. Satana (Bing Loyzaga) sees this as the perfect opportunity to put her plans in place, starting with a lizard who poses as Enteng. The Kabisotes must keep together even as they deal with domestic problems so that they can fight as a family against evil.

Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Legend

2004

Metlogs (Metrosexual Adventures) poster
NR

Metrosexual jologs (or country bumpkins) Joven, Rodel and Cris move to Manila to make it in the big city in this comedy that pokes fun at modern Filipino society. At odds with almost everyone they meet, the outsiders struggle to fit in no matter how hard they try. Luckily their gay hairdresser Vitarich is there to dole out pearls of wisdom.

Metlogs (Metrosexual Adventures)

2006

Xenoa poster
NR

The ruler of Xenoa, Queen La'ian, gives birth to the heirs of her throne: Eli, Zeus, and Drix. She decides to protect her triplets from the scheming leader of rival world Zephyr, General Norak, by sending her children to faraway Earth. Two decades later, the lives of the three estranged siblings intersect in the most unexpected way. Everything they know and love is suddenly threatened when General Norak zeroes in on them from light years away. The spiteful alien wants unconditional, uncontested power over Xenoa, but he is unable to achieve this as long as the true heirs to the throne are still alive. He is so hellbent on ruling Xenoa that he doesn't think twice about turning sibling against sibling in his quest for power.

Xenoa

2007

Series credits

Drag Race Philippines poster
7.7

The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!

Drag Race Philippines

2022

No artwork available
NR

The Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana. It premiered on January 11, 2010 on GMA Network. It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV, in which the show premiered on January 13, 2010 and ended on June 29, 2010. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.

The Last Prince

2010

Zaido: The Space Sheriff poster
NR

Twenty years have passed since Alexis del Mundo, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma Le-ar. The descendants of the clan, now known as the Kuuma, have emerged to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting universe. Gallian, a descendant of del Mundo, has a mission and forms an elite group of space police known as the Zaido.

Zaido: The Space Sheriff

2007

No artwork available
NR

Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit or Losing Heaven is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network and stars Carla Abellana, Michelle Madrigal and Mike Tan. Created by RJ Nuevas and directed by Jay Altarejos, it premiered last September 19, 2011, replacing Sisid in GMA's afternoon prime block. It is aired worldwide with a three-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on February 3, 2012, it ran for 20 weeks with 100 episodes in all. It will be replaced by Broken Vow. The series is currently shown in Vietnam on TodayTV CTV7 as Paradise Lost.

Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit

2011

Kidlat poster
9.0

Kidlat is a 2013 weekly Philippine television drama that broadcast on TV5. It stars Derek Ramsay. On December 17, 2012, TV5 unveils its Kidlat billboard on EDSA, but it caused heavy traffic at EDSA, due to Derek's appearance as Kidlat costume. On January 6, 2013, before Kidlat aired on primetime, TV5 previewed the series by airing its telemovie.

Kidlat

2013

I Heart You, Pare! poster
8.0

A girl is forced to disguise herself as a drag queen to escape the police, who are looking for her for a crime that she didn’t commit. As she pretends to be a gay performer, she meets the man of her dreams.

I Heart You, Pare!

2011

Drag Race México: Latina Royale poster
3.0

A cast of all Latin Queens from different shows across the Drag Race global franchise in a battle for the crown.

Drag Race México: Latina Royale

2026

Drag Race Philippines Untucked! poster
8.0

The backstage drama unfolds as fierce queens battle it out for the coveted title of the Philippines' Next Drag Superstar. Witness the raw, unfiltered emotions and intense rivalries that simmer behind the scenes. From heartfelt confessions to explosive confrontations, Untucked offers a candid glimpse into the queens' personalities, struggles, and camaraderie. On the journey to the crown, every Untucked moment is a must-watch for fans eager to see what goes on behind the glitz and glamour.

Drag Race Philippines Untucked!

2022

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale poster
8.0

Building off the wildly popular Drag Race Philippines format, Pinay queens slay accla competing with Asian queens across the Drag Race franchise in a battle for the crown.

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale

2025

Drag Race Thailand poster
6.0

Art Arya hosts the Thai version of the hit TV show "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alongside Pangina Heals as her co-host.

Drag Race Thailand

2018

No artwork available
10.0

Kahit Kailan or Always is a youth-oriented drama produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Ruel Bayani. This series was also shown in Malaysia and Singapore via TV3 and became a hit there. In 2005-2006, it was re-aired internationally on GMA Pinoy TV. Its story revolves around a group of young people... their lives, loves and their struggle in facing the hardships and challenges of growing up.

Kahit Kailan

2002

No artwork available
8.0

Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by Television And Production Exponents Inc. and aired by GMA Network. The show broadcasts from The New TAPE Studios at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City. Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00pm to 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 11:30am to 2:30pm. The show is also broadcast worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV. The name approximately translates to "Lunchtime Surprise!". The show celebrated its 34th year on Philippine television on July 31, 2013, holding the record of being the longest-running noontime variety program on air in the history of local television. Its first overseas version was Eat Bulaga! Indonesia, which premiered on Indonesia's SCTV network on July 16, 2012. Eat Bulaga! became the first Philippine show, variety show in particular, to be franchised by another country.

Eat Bulaga!

1999

No artwork available
NR

Daddy Di Do Du was a Filipino sitcom produced by M-Zet TV Productions, Inc. that aired on GMA Network every Sunday evenings. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block and was one of the must successful original Pinoy sitcoms of recent history.

Daddy Di Do Du

2001

No artwork available
NR

KalyeSerye is a hit Philippine live soap opera parody and romantic comedy segment that originally aired within the 'Juan for All, All for Juan' portion of the daytime variety show Eat Bulaga!. The series focuses on 'AlDub'—the phenomenal fictional pairing of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (as Yaya Dub). The two characters communicate exclusively via split-screen frames using DubSmash audio clips and written notes, trying to maintain their long-distance love against the strict, comedic rules of Lola Nidora and her sisters.

KalyeSerye

2015

Born Beautiful poster
NR

Transgender woman Barbie is hired by Mama Flora as her funeral beautician. Her crossing over to womanhood is fraught with second thoughts about her identity and the multiple relationships she keeps.

Born Beautiful

2019

No artwork available
NR

TV Series During Pandemic

POPinoy

2021