Dennis Padilla

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 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 Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Personal life Padilla has seven children. In 1990, Padilla separated from Monina Gatus, after having 2 children. Eldest, Luis Emmanuel Gatus Baldivia finished Political Science and Government at De La Salle University in 2013, earning Master of Business Administration Public Administration at UP Diliman in 2020. He works as associate project officer at Development Academy of the Philippines. His eldest daughter is a trans woman, 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 in 1995. Eldest Julia Barretto was born in 1997, while Claudia Isabelle was born on July 26, 1999, who released her first single "Stay" in 2017, signing with Viva Artists Agency as a talent. She finished Bachelor of Arts Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. Leon Marcux was born on April 2, 2003, and is a Dean's Lister, studying Marketing at University of Asia and the Pacific 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, Quezon City, a Petition to Annul a Court decision 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 Mrs. Universe Australia Linda Marie Gorton ended in July 2020. Their son Gavin Simeon was born on August 29, 2012, graduating kindergarten in 2017 at Castle Ville Academy in Project 7, Quezon City. Madelyn, the second child was born on November 30, 2016. In an April 12, 2024 interview with Aster Amoyo, Padilla claimed their co-parenting with child support, which Linda Gorton denied. Padilla also has 2 stepdaughters Dani Barretto, of Kier Legaspi 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 (1971) Totoy Bato (1977) Anak ni Waray vs Anak ni Biday (1984) Fundraiser Taray at Teroy (1988) Wanted: Pamilya Banal (1989) Michael and Madonna (1990) Shake, Rattle & Roll II ("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 (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 (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 (2003) Eddie Asboobs: Asal Bobo (2003) Can This Be Love (2005) Tiyo Dodie D' Anothers (2005) Mr. Resureccion Binibining K (2006) Adrin My Only Ü (2008) Noy (2010) I Do (2010) Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010) Who's That Girl? (2011) The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011) Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011) Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (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 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina, at mga Anak (2014) Wason Bride for Rent (2014) Echosherang Frog (2014) Maybe This Time (2014) Mariquina (2014) Praybeyt Benjamin 2 (2014) The Breakup Playlist (2015) Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2016) Professor at the Science Lab (U.P. Campus-Diliman) Can't Help Falling in Love (2017) Sanggano't Sanggago't Sanggwapo (2019) Pakboys Takusa (2020) Sanggano, Sanggago’t Sanggwapo 2: Aussie! Aussie (O Sige) (2021)

Television Year Title Role 1990–1991 Love Me Doods 1990 Mongolian Barbecue Himself / Guest 1991–1993 Lunch Date Himself / Host 1993–1995 SST: Salo-Salo Together Haybol Rambol 1993–1994 Tondominium 1993 Kate en Boogie Boogie 1996–1997 Ober Da Bakod 2000 Goin Bayabas 2001–2004 Whattamen Yaki 2001–2003 Kool Ka Lang Gancho 2002–2004 Ispup 2003–2004 Masayang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host 2003 Home Along Da Airport Paktol 2005 Bora: "Sons of the Beach" Marlon Maynila 2006 Crazy For You Edgardo 2007 Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa Sabi ni Nanay 2008 Palos Luigi Talentadong Pinoy Judge 2009 Parekoy Bart Maalaala Mo Kaya Sharon Himself / Guest 2010 Showtime Himself / Guest Judge Wowowee Himself / Guest Kokey @ Ako Eduardo Reyes Wansapanataym 2011 Star Confessions Bagets: Just Got Lucky Sugo Mga Kapatid Maria la del Barrio Chito Kayanan Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Tiyo Paeng Angelito: Batang Ama Fulgencio "Pol" Dela Torre 2012 Wako Wako Tanyo "Tats" Toda Max Brutus 2013 May Isang Pangarap Restituto "Resty" Francisco Minute to Win It Himself / Guest Player It's Showtime Himself / Guest Judge Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) Master Choo 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Santan" Pitong Ikaw Lamang Roman 2015 2 ½ Daddies Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Briefcase Number 11 Forevermore Alex Pante's father 2015–2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Edgar Guzman 2015 Karelasyon Ariel 2016 Dear Uge Tatey 2016–2017 Alyas Robin Hood Wilson Chan 2016 Usapang Real Love: "Relationship Goals" Ricky 2017 La Luna Sangre Berto Tadhana: "Sundo" Episode Guest 2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents Araw Gabi Alonzo Verano Funny Ka, Pare Ko Don Jovi Ipaglaban Mo: "Ganti" Marcelo Andres Dear Uge: "Isang Takong, Isang Sagot" Toto Salvador 2019 Pepito Manaloto Carlos Afuang Magkaagaw Mark Veloso 2020 Bawal Na Game Show Himself / Contestant 2022 Maria Clara at Ibarra Mang Adong 2023–present Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Police Maj. Vincent Policarpio

Microdrama Year Title Role 2025 Love Me Doods Leo Baltazar

Radio shows Eat All You Can