Diether Ocampo

Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian.

Background Diether Pascual Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Barangay Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. He is of Filipino-German ancestry.

He began as a dancer before being discovered by ABS-CBN in the mid-1990s. He is part of the band Blow under the stage name “Capt. Mongrel”. In 2001, he was an executive producer for The Pin-Ups debut album, Hello Pain, that enabled the band to become the first Philippines-based band to be signed to a U.S. label.

Ocampo started with ABS-CBN and being managed by Star Magic headed by Johnny Manahan. He auditioned for ABS-CBN's talent search in 1995. A year and a half later, he became one of the members of Star Circle Batch II. His first movie appearance was in the movie adaptation of teen program Ang TV. He is active in charitable works through his K.I.D.S. (Kabataan Inyong Dapat Suportahan, “Youth you must support”) Foundation to help underprivileged children in Metro Manila.

In 2016, he starred in TV5's series Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? together with Cesar Montano and Claudine Barretto.

In 2017, after a brief break from showbusiness, Ocampo returned as a freelancer.

Ocampo is an enlisted member of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, with the rank of Captain.

Other In 2007, Ocampo starred in an anti-zoo ad for PETA-Asia Pacific.

Personal life Ocampo was married to Kristine Hermosa on September 21, 2004. Their marriage was later annulled on January 30, 2009. With a former non-showbiz partner, he has one son, Dream.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Rodolfo 1998 Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita Ryan Magandang Hatinggabi Louie 1999 Bakit Pa? Joseph Mula sa Puso: The Movie Michael Miranda Gimik: The Reunion Gary Ballesteros Soltera Eric Robles 2000 Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin Jimboy Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya Leo 2001 La Vida Rosa Dado Ano Bang Meron Ka? Jason 2002 Jologs Mando Bahid Rodney 2004 Volta Atty. Lloyd Falcon Bcuz of U RJ 2005 Nasaan Ka Man Ito 2010 Mamarazzi Carlo Sa 'Yo Lamang Paul Slow Fade Darius Dalaw Anton 2011 Rakenrol Jacci Rocca 2012 24/7 in Love Ken Ramirez 2020 Sunday Night Fever Mikey 2023 Martyr or Murderer Sebastian Duterte

Television / Digital series Year Title Role 1993–2001 Star Drama Presents 1995–2016 ASAP Host/himself 1996–1999 Super Laff-In Host/himself Gimik Gary Ballesteros1996Flames: Forevermore 1896 1997 !Oka Tokat Benjamin "Benj" Catacutan 1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Michael Miranda 1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Bart 2001–2003 Recuerdo de Amor Paulo Jose Villafuerte 2003–2004 Buttercup Winston Go Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Leonardo Madrigal 2004 Marina Prinsipe Lirio 2005 'Til Death Do Us Part Manuel 2005–2006 Bora: Sons of the Beach Ditoy 2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Ivan Ynares 2006 Komiks Presents: Bampy Pido Star Magic Presents: Windows to the Heart Dennis Komiks Presents: Bahay ng Lagim Star Magic Presents: The Game of Love Gary 2007 Love Spell Presents: Click na Click Josh Velasco Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig Rodel Alcaraz Rounin Master Cadmus Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose Lester Margarita Bernard Beltran Princess Sarah Master Brandon Crissford 2008 Lobo Lorenzo Blancaflor Sineserye Presents: Maligno Hector Salcedo Iisa Pa Lamang Miguel Castillejos Maalaala Mo Kaya: Robot Alex 2009 Only You Jonathan Sembrano Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lambat Mang Piyo 2010 Rubi Hector Ferrer Your Song: Gimik 2010 Gregorio "Gary" Ballesteros 2010–2011 Sabel Frederico "Eric" Zaragosa 2011 Guns and Roses Marcus Aguilar Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself/Guest 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing Joel Villanueva 2013 Apoy sa Dagat Anton Lamayre 2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid Ronnie 2016 Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? George Bustamante 2017 Unang Hirit Himself/Guest Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad Anton Ramos Tonight with Arnold Clavio Himself/Guest Celebrity Bluff Himself/Contestant 2018 ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Host / Performer Bagani Apo 2019 It's Showtime Himself / Guest Hurado 2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Samuel Cordero 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Echo Madrigal 2023 Korina Interviews Himself / guest

Awards and nominations Year Movie/TV Show CategoryOrganization Results Source 2013 First Gintong Palad Public Service Awards Service Awardee Movie Writers Welfare Foundation 15 Hottest Leading Men 15 Hottest Leading Men Awardee Metro's Celebrity 2013 2012 Star Magic Ball 2012 Star Magic Icons Award Star Magic 2011 Star Magic Ball 2011 Star Magic Most Stylish Male Star Magic Hottest Actor (Male Stars) 2011 Yahoo! OMG! Awards Yahoo! Philippines 2010 Philippine Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Awardee Mowell Foundland Foundation Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation Dangal ng PASADO (PASADO Lifetime Award) 12th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards 2009 Maalaala Mo KayaEpisode: "Lambat" Nominated: Best Single Performance by an Actor 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV Iisa Pa Lamang Nominated: Best Drama Actor 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV 2008 Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation Metro Him Awardee Metro Him Awardee 2008 2007 Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig Nominated: Best Drama Actor 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV 2006 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin Winner: Best Drama Actor 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV Nasaan Ka Man Winner: Best Supporting Actor Gawad TANGLAW Awards Nasaan Ka Man Nominated: Best Performance by Male or Female,Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemblein Leading or Supporting Role Young Critics Circle (Philippines) Nasaan Ka Man Nominated: Best Supporting Actor 8th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards 2005 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Best Drama Actor 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Winner: Best Drama Actor Gawad America Awards La Vida Rosa Nominated: Best Actor 20th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards The Hunks Most Promising Group (The Hunks) Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship Foundation 1999 Brightest Star of 1999 (14) Movie Magazine: Brightest Star of 1999 Outstanding Filipino Achiever for Business and Industry Philippine Bantayog Jaycees