Ramon Jolo "Jolo" Bautista Revilla III (born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician serving as the representative of the 1st District of Cavite since 2022. He also served as the vice governor of

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from 2013 until 2022.

Background

Early life

Revilla was born as Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III on March 15, 1988 to actors Bong Revilla and

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Political career

During the barangay elections on October 25, 2010, Revilla ran as Barangay Captain of Panapaan VII in Bacoor,

and was elected. He later became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in

, which automatically landed him a seat as an ex-officio board member in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council). He ran for vice-governor in the

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, with Governor

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as his running mate. Together, they beat the rival tandem of Ronald Jay Lacson, son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, and 3rd District Representative Ayong Maliksi, respectively. In 2022, he ran for representative of the 1st district of Cavite. He defeated former Kawit Vice Mayor Paul Abaya in the elections. His election ended the 28-year rule of the Abayas in the district.

Entertainment career

He is notable for playing the role of Ramon Salcedo in the 2008 TV series remake of ''

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''. Revilla originally signed to

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but later transferred to its rival network

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. 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.

Personal life

Revilla is married to Binibining Pilipinas 2016 1st Runner-up Angelica Alita. They married in a Christian wedding ceremony in

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, USA in 2019. He has one son with former girlfriend Grace Adriano, daughter of actress Rosanna Roces, named Jose Gabriel Adriano Bautista IV (born January 13, 2006).

Alleged shooting attempt

On February 28, 2015, Revilla was cleaning his

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when he sustained an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at his father's residence in Ayala Alabang and was rushed to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in

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. Revilla was under observation for a time until March 28 when he resumed his duties. According to his mother's talent manager, Lolit Solis, Revilla had been suffering from depression. He said in an interview with '' Startalk'' that it was a "simple, pure accident."

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Revilla, Jolo 1988 births Living people Filipino male child actors People from Bacoor Male actors from Cavite People from Quezon City Male actors from Metro Manila

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