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Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Actor and producer · Born January 13, 1977 (49) · Manila, Philippines

Piolo Pascual (born Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual on 12 January 1977) is a Filipino actor, recording artist, producer, television personality, and businessman. Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help Us!) and made his first television appearance in the youth-oriented talent and variety show, That's Entertainment. He rose to fame after he was chosen as the leading man of Judy Ann Santos in the 1997 classic soap opera, Esperanza. They went on to star in several other television series and films, including Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka (2001-2003), Sa Piling Mo (2006), Bakit 'Di Totoohanin (2001), Till There Was You (2003), and Don't Give Up on Us (2006). In 2002, Pascual starred in the period film Dekada '70 alongside Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon, which earned him a Best Supporting Actor win at the 2003 PMPC Star Awards for Movies, FAMAS Awards, and Gawad Urian Awards. He won another FAMAS Award for Best Actor for the 2023 horror film Mallari. In 2018, Pascual co-founded independent film company Spring Films with film and television director Joyce Bernal and Erikson Raymundo. Spring Films produced Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora movie series and the 2017 sleeper hit Kita Kita, the highest-grossing Philippine independent film.

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Born
January 13, 1977 (49)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor and producer
Titles
25 on MovieCove · 78 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 32% in 30 days

What are Piolo Pascual's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Self
18%
Power
12%
Morality
10%
Ideas
5%
Society
4%
Survival
3%
Romantic love10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 21 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 6 · Dark 7

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 16 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 10 · Charged 6 · Intense 5

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 13 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 15 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 15
Ally
4 of 15
Shapeshifter
2 of 15
Mentor
2 of 15
Shadow
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
13
Romantic
9
Tense
8
Hopeful
10
Joyful
5
Other
20

How their films linger

Bittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet16
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Piolo Pascual's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 25 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Piolo Pascual's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

78 credits, 25 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Drags to Riches (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Manila's Finest(2025)

    Producer · as Homer Magtibay

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Meet, Greet & Bye(2025)

    as Tupe Facundo

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Ride(2025)

    Executive Producer · as Barry

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Sunshine(2024)

    as Pastor Jaime

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • My Love Will Make You Disappear(2025)

    as Papa P

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Kingdom(2024)

    as Sulayman Tagum

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Real Life Fiction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Executive Producer · as Paco

  • Sagrado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 110 episodes · as Gov. Rafael Sagrado

  • GomBurZa(2023)

    as Padre Pédro Pelaéz

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Mallari(2023)

    as Jonathan / John Rey / Severino

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Replacing Chef Chico(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Raymond

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Moro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Jasim

  • Moro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Nothing Like Paris(2023)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Flower of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 32 episodes · as Jacob del Rosario / Daniel Villareal

  • My Papa Pi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 13 episodes · as Pipoy

  • Dear God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Jake

  • On the Job(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Francis

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • My Amanda(2021)

    Producer · as TJ

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • You Animal!(2020)

    Executive Producer · as Papa Jorge (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Manilennials (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 12 episodes · Producer

  • The Halt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Executive Producer · as Hook Torollo

  • Kuya Wes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Executive Producer

  • Season of the Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Hugo Haniway

  • Since I Found You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 85 episodes · as Nathaniel Capistrano

  • Meet Me in St. Gallen(2018)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Deadma Walking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Eulogist

  • Last Night(2017)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • I See You(2017)

    Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Northern Lights: A Journey to Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Executive Producer · as Charlie Sr.

  • Love Me Tomorrow(2016)

    as JC

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra

  • Silong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Miguel Cascarro

  • The Breakup Playlist(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Executive Producer · Actor

  • Hawak Kamay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 90 episodes · as Eugene "Gin" Agustin

  • Starting Over Again(2014)

    as Marco Villanueva

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Buko Vendor

  • On the Job (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Francis Coronel Jr.

  • The Bit Player (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Piolo Pascual / Brando

  • Apoy Sa Dagat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 102 episodes · as Ruben Manubat

  • 24/7 in Love(2012)

    as Pipoy Ronquillo

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Every Breath U Take (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Leo

  • Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 78 episodes · as Fr. Alfred Valderama / Benjamin Osorio Jr.

  • Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as PSG Applicant (uncredited)

  • Imortal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 148 episodes · as Noah Ortega

  • Noah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 149 episodes · as Gabriel Perez

  • Lovers in Paris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 55 episodes · as Carlo Aranaz

  • Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as William / Phillip

  • Love Me Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Migo

  • Lobo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 118 episodes · as Noah Ortega

  • Chopsuey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jimmy Wong

  • Paano kita iibigin(2007)

    as Lance

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Walang Kapalit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 95 episodes · as Noel Borromeo

  • Sa Piling Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 128 episodes · as Adrian Tuazon

  • Komiks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 76 episodes · as Piolo

  • Don't Give Up on Us(2006)

    as Vince

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Fangs of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ka Serafin

  • D' Anothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Thanks · as Himself (uncredited)

  • Dreamboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jaime / Philip / Eboy

  • Milan(2004)

    as Lino

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Buttercup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Lance

  • Till There Was You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Albert Robles

  • The Seventies(2002)

    as Jules

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • 9 Mornings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gene Ynfante

  • Jologs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Coffee Shop Customer

  • I Think I'm In Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jonas

  • Why Not Make It Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Paul

  • Mila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Primo

  • Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 433 episodes · as Jordan Villamines

  • A Time for Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Michael

  • The Film Biker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Gregory

  • Esperanza: The Movie(1999)

    as Brian

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Batang PX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jessie

  • ASAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Children of the Lake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Puppy Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 55th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles, 76 of them dated from 1995 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Starting Over Again (2014)

$9.2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Seventies (2002)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Replacing Chef Chico (2023)

Film career

  • 2013Screen debut· On the Job

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting72 of 78: 65 only acting, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thProducing12 of 78: 5 only producing, 7 with another role · typical Midcredits score62ndOther crew1 of 78: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

78 titles, 7 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1990s3 · acting2000s25 · 24 acting · 1 crew2010s27 · 23 acting · 7 crew2020s21 · 20 acting · 5 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Piolo Pascual's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 23; across their 21 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 21

Midcredits score across 25 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 25 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive12
  • Cult Classic4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Esperanza: The Movie (1999)

99th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sunshine (2024)

Midcredits 93rd · 77% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Piolo Pascual work with?

People who share at least 2 of Piolo Pascual's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Marya Ignacio shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles