Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. He was elected councilor of

Caloocan Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan (; ), is a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,661,584 people making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines. Caloo ...

from 1998 to 2007. In the 2013 elections, he ran for Board Member in his home province, Laguna but lost. His partymates in the 3rd district includes actress and incumbent board member Angelica Jones, (former ABS-CBN) journalist Sol Aragones, first term congresswoman (Legislative District Representative), and ER Ejercito, the incumbent governor of Laguna. In 2017, Padilla was appointed as one of the board members of the

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(MTRCB).

Personal life

Padilla has seven children. In 1990, Padilla separated from Monina Gatus, after having 2 children. Eldest, Luis Emmanuel Gatus Baldivia finished

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and Government at De La Salle University in 2013, earning

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in 2020. He works as associate project officer at Development Academy of the Philippines. His eldest daughter is a

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, Diane Gatus with Diane Baldiva, born on January 2, 1990 and legally married Katx Balmes in USA. With Padilla's mid-1990 relationship, he married

Marjorie Barretto Marjorie Bernardine Castelo Barretto (; born 19 May 1974) is a Filipino former actress and politician. She also served as the city councilor of second district of Caloocan from 2007 to 2013; she ran for the same position in 2025 but lost. Her si ...

in 1995. Eldest Julia Barretto was born in 1997, while Claudia Isabelle was born on July 26, 1999 who released her first

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"Stay" in 2017, signing with

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as a talent. She finished

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at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. Leon Marcux was born on April 2, 2003, and is a Dean's Lister, studying

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in 2023. Padilla and Marjorie Barretto separated in 2007, and their marriage was annulled in 2009. On August 1, 2014, Padilla, assisted by Attorney Jose Virgilio "JV" Bautista, filed with RTC, Branch 126,

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, a

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to Annul a Court

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which allowed Claudia Isabelle to use Barretto instead of Baldivia as legal surname. In a 12 years romance, from 2009, Padilla's journey with former 2022

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Australia Linda Marie Gorton ended in July 2020. Their son Gavin Simeon was born on August 29, 2012, graduating

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in 2017 at Castle Ville Academy in Project 7,

. Madelyn, the second child was born on November 30, 2016. In an April 12, 2024 interview with

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, Padilla claimed their co-parenting with child support, which Linda Gorton denied. Padilla also has 2 stepdaughters Dani Barretto, of

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and Rizzi Gorton, Linda's child with a previous romance. In 2019, Dani Barretto wed Xavi Panlilio with child Millie, born in 2019.

Filmography

Film

*''Nardong Kutsero'' (1969) *''

Asedillo ''Asedillo'' is a 1971 Philippine biographical period action film written and directed by Celso Ad Castillo and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars in the lead role of Teodoro Asedillo, a former schoolteacher-turned-labor leader who ...

'' (1971) *''Totoy Bato'' (1977) *''Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday'' (1984) Fundraiser *''

Taray at Teroy ''Taray at Teroy'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Maricel Soriano and Randy Santiago as the respective titular characters, alongside Barbara Perez, Nova Villa, Jimmy Fabregas, Beverly Salviej ...

'' (1988) *''Wanted: Pamilya Banal'' (1989) *''Michael and Madonna'' (1990) *''

Shake, Rattle & Roll II ''Shake, Rattle & Roll II'' (titled onscreen as ''Shake Rattle & Roll 2'') is a 1990 Filipino horror anthology film, and the second installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. The film was produced and distributed by Regal Films a ...

'' ("Kulam" segment; 1990) - Living dead *'' Humanap Ka ng Panget'' (1991) *''Robin Good: Sugod ng Sugod'' (1991) *''Pitong Gamol'' (1991) Pepeng *''Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum'' (1991) - Mel *''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (1991) - Nonong *''Maging Sino Ka Man'' (1991) - Lebag *''Andrew Ford Medina: 'Wag Kang Gamol!'' (1991) *''Onyong Majikero'' (1991) - Gabriel *''

Darna Darna () is a superhero appearing in Philippine comics, Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in ''Pilipino Komiks'' #77 on May ...

'' (1991) *''Bad Boy II'' (1992) - Kamote *''Grease Gun Gang'' (1992) - Panyong Libog *''Blue Jeans Gang'' (1992) *''Mandurugas'' (1992) Binoy *''Miss Na Miss Kita: Utol Kong Hoodlum II'' (1992) Mel *''

Alabang Girls ''Alabang Girls'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABC. Directed by Ariel Ureta, it stars Andrew E., Herbert Bautista, Anjo Yllana and Janno Gibbs. It aired from 1992 to 1994. Cast * Andrew E. * Herbert Bautista * ...

'' (1992) Arthor *'' Mahirap Maging Pogi'' (1992) *''Row 4: Ang Baliktorians'' (1993) Arnulfo "Aruy" Gonzales *''Astig'' (1993) Terio *''Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede Lang'' (1993) Tembong *''Pusoy Dos'' (1994) *''Pintsik'' (1994) Mando *''Kalabog en Bosyo'' (1994) kalabog *''Cuadro de Jack'' (1994) Janggo *'' Epifanio Ang Bilas Ko: NB-Eye'' (1995) Panfilo *''Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos'' (1995) Stevan "Junior" Cruz Jr. *''Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto!'' (1996) Bogard *''A E I O U'' (1996) Father (uncredited) *''Pablik Enemi 1 n 2: Aksidental Heroes'' (1997) Sergio *''Si Mokong, si Astig at si Gamol'' (1997) Astig *''Takot Ako sa Darling Ko!'' (1997) Angel *''Alamid: Ang Alamat'' (1998) *''Alipin ng Aliw'' (1998) *''Bilib Ako sa Iyo'' (1999) Lukas *''Pepeng Agimat'' (1999) Capt. Rustico 'Tikboy' Purgana *''Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback'' (2000) Bulag *''Basta Tricycle Driver ... Sweet Lover'' (2000) *''Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin'' (2000) Goyo *''Akala Mo ...'' (2002) Jun *''

Ang Tanging Ina ''Ang Tanging Ina'' () is a 2003 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas and Eugene Domingo. It was the highest grossing Filipino film until it was surpassed by '' Sukob'' in 2006. Each film was produce ...

'' (2003) Eddie *''Asboobs: Asal Bobo'' (2003) *''Can This Be Love'' (2005) Tiyo Dodie *''

D' Anothers ''D' Anothers'' is a 2005 Filipino comedy horror film directed by Joyce Bernal from a story and screenplay written by Adolfo Alix Jr., with Raymond Lee co-wrote the latter. The film tells the story of Hesus Resurreccion (Vhong Navarro), the pro ...

'' (2005) Mr. Resureccion *''Binibining K'' (2006) Adrin *''

My Only Ü ''My Only Ü'' is a 2008 Filipino black comedy romance film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starring Vhong Navarro and Toni Gonzaga (this was the second film since '' D' Anothers'' which released on July 27, 2005, 3 years ago). Produced and d ...

'' (2008) *'' Noy'' (2010) *''

I Do I Do may refer to: * "I do", a phrase used in some marriage vows; used by brides and grooms in response to questions posed by either the officiant or the other marriage partner Film and TV Film * ''I Do'' (1921 film), a silent comedic short fi ...

'' (2010) *'' Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) *''Who's That Girl?'' (2011) *''

The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' (also known as ''Praybeyt Benjamin'') is a 2011 Filipino action comedy parody film directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It stars Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Eddie Garcia, Nikki Valdez, Vandolph Quizon, D ...

'' (2011) *'' Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story'' (2011) *''

Moron 5 and the Crying Lady ''Moron 5 and the Crying Lady'' is a 2012 Filipino comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Luis Manzano, DJ Durano, Martin Escudero, Billy Crawford, Marvin Agustin, and John Lapus. It was released on April 7, 2012, and was distri ...

'' (2012) *'' Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion'' (2012) *'' El Presidente'' (December 25, 2012) *''Ang Maestra'' (2013) *'' Raketeros'' (2013) Heaven's Best Entertainment & Star Cinema *''

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'' (2014) Wason *''

Bride for Rent ''Bride for Rent'' is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Mae Czarina Cruz starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. It is produced by Star Cinema as its opening salvo for the year. The film achieved numerous milestones: it became the seco ...

'' (2014) *''Echosherang Frog'' (2014) *'' Maybe This Time'' (2014) *''Mariquina'' (2014) *'' Praybeyt Benjamin 2'' (2014) *''

The Breakup Playlist ''The Breakup Playlist'' is a 2015 Filipino musical romantic drama film directed by Dan Villegas from a screenplay written by Antoinette Jadaone, based on a story concept by Kriz G. Gazmen. The film stars Piolo Pascual and Sarah Geronimo. A co ...

'' (2015) *''Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros'' (2016) Professor at the Science Lab (U.P. Campus-Diliman) *''

Can't Help Falling in Love "Can't Help Falling in Love" is a song written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc. The melody is based on " Plaisir d'amour", a popular French love song composed in 1784 by Jean-Paul-� ...

'' (2017) *''Sanggano't Sanggago't Sanggwapo'' (2019) *''

Pakboys Takusa ''Pakboys Takusa'' is a 2020 Philippine comedy film produced by Viva Films starring Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Andrew E., and Jerald Napoles. Directed by Al Tantay. It is one of the official entries of the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival. Th ...

'' (2020) *''Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige)'' (2021)

Television

Radio shows

*''Eat All You Can''

References

External links

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