Dominic Ochoa

Jose Madrigal "Dominic" Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974) is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda.

Early life and background He is from the prominent Relova family in Pila, Laguna, where his great-grandfather Arcadio was formerly Capital Municipal who built the municipio during his term, grand uncle Lorenzo Relova was formerly Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and another great-granduncle Regino Diaz Relova is a lieutenant colonel in the Katipunan who commanded the Laguna towns of Los Baños, Calauan, Bay and Pila during the Philippine–American War. He is married to businesswoman Denise Go. He is the cousin of actor Mandy Ochoa.

Acting career Ochoa's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in T.G.I.S. on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Ochoa transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, Gimik and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in Super Laff In. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

Ochoa has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in Whattamen formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. Dominic moved back to GMA Network for his comeback teleserye project, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 1997 Home Along Da Riles 2 Manny 1998 Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! Chuck 1999 Gimik: The Reunion The Taxi Driver Hey Babe! Jim 2000 Tanging Yaman Joel 2001 Taxi ni Pilo 2002 Got 2 Believe Perry Forevermore Young Alejandro Jologs Iñigo 9 Mornings Hernan Lorayes 2003 Kung Ako Na Lang Sana Jaime My First Romance Jojo 2005 D' Anothers Nick 2007 Angels Egay My Kuya's Wedding Divo Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Kenneth 2008 Love Me Again (Land Down Under) Migo's brother 2009 T2 Angeli's Dad/Engkantao 2010Sa 'yo Lamang Father Eric 2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Attorney Moises 2012 Every Breath U Take Chief / Leo's Brother 2013 Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Cedric's Father 2014 Da Possessed Arnel Ignacio Jr. The Gifted Aica's Father 2015 The Prenup Edgar Cayabyab Haunted Mansion Father Anthony 2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Robert Quejada Sin Island Oliver Santiago 2020 Boyette: Not a Girl Yet Alfred Four Sisters Before the Wedding Caloy Salazar 2024 Fruit Cake Sen. Sammy Esteban A Thousand Forests Bani Gualberto 2025 Ex Ex Lovers Andres

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 1996–1999 T.G.I.S. Himself 1996–1999 Gimik Eric Abesamis 1997–1998 Esperanza Roberto "Robbie" Salgado 1997–2002 ASAP Himself – performer / host 1997 Wansapanataym: I Love You Again and Again and Again Rene 1998–1999 Super Laff-In Himself – various roles 1998 Wansapanataym: Adonis Adonis 1999 Wansapanataym: Kuba Kadabra Janford 1999 2001–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself – host 1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Ulysses Angeles 2000 Star Drama Theater Various roles 2001 Whattamen Ernest 2003 Basta't Kasama Kita George Wansapanataym: Lasenggo Wansapanataym: Lilit Bulilit 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Adult Narciso Santiago Wansapanataym: Pest Busters It's Chowtime Himself – host 2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mariposang Dagat 'Til Death Do Us Part Drew 2006 Komiks: Lightning Rhoda Komiks: Bampy Juan Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Padre Jesus Pio de Asis Bituing Walang Ningning Larry Calma 2007 Shall We Dance?: The Stars Are Back Himself – Co-host Shall We Dance?: The Celebrity Dance Challenge Himself – Co-host 2008 Ligaw Na Bulaklak Jojo Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga Andres HushHush Toby Komiks Presents: Dragonna Bugoy 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Father Jose Guillermo 2010 Your Song: Love Me, Love You Staff advertiser Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Cocoy Rosalka Wilfred Dominguez Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco Nanding Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Stalin 2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Tomas Santiago Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV Enrico "Dindo" Habijan Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Mr. Matias Good Vibes Nestor Pedroza 100 Days to Heaven Bobby Ramirez 2012 E-Boy Young Alfredo Princess and I Danillo 'Dinoy' Maghirang Toda Max Johnny Wansapanataym: Beauty Is the Beast Roland Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards Edwin Yamson 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puntod Raul Wanspanataym: Baby Ko ang Daddy Ko Alex May Isang Pangarap Benjie Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Dada Muling Buksan Ang Puso Edmund Dela Vega Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin Ramon S. Vilchez Maria Mercedes Manuel Alegre 2014 Wansapantaym: Enchanted House Adam Agustin Luv U Nicanor "Nick" Jalbuena Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom Jun Tan Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Emmanuelle's father Ipaglaban Mo: Umasa Ako Sa Hula Eric Ignacio Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi Douglas 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hagdanan Rodolfo G. Mallari Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Pancho Macaraeg Oh My G! Santino "Santi" Santiago Pasión De Amor Carlos Suarez 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itlog Benjamin My Super D Rudolfo "Dodong" Aguilar / Super D Home Sweetie Home Alvin Maalaala Mo Kaya: Popcorn Jose Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Norberto 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Tiwala Mr. Cruz Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Joselito "Joey" Agbayani Sr. 2017–2020 Dok, Ricky Pedia Dr. Ricky Pedia 2018–2019 Ngayon at Kailanman Abel Dimaguiba 2019 The Killer Bride Javier Dela Cuesta Maalaala Mo Kaya: Contest Roden Dimaranan 2020 G Diaries Himself ― Co-host Love Thy Woman Simon Cruz Oh Mando! Armando Deputado Sr. 2021 Hoy, Love You! Richard Saying Goodbye Huwag Kang Mangamba Tomas Estopacio 2022 2 Good 2 Be True Young Hugo Agcaoili Mars Ravelo's Darna Javier Toledo / Lindol Man Tara, G! Gov. Miguel Sebastian 2022–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Michael Lobrin 2023 Happy Together Atty. Pascua 2024 Chasing in the Wild Alfred Magpakailanman: Tatlo ang Tatay Ko Chito 2025 Prinsesa ng City Jail Raymond Cristobal Maalaala Mo Kaya: Habal-habal Benny Sins of the Father Young Diego Ramirez Magpakailanman: My Mother, My Abuser Cornelio Sanggang-Dikit FR Romeo Espanto 2026 Sing Galing: SINGlebrity Edition Contestant The Secrets of Hotel 88 Federico Almazan Taskforce Firewall Franco GastonTBA

Accolades Year Work Award Category Result 2000 Labs Ko Si Babe PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor 2000 Tanging Yaman Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role 2003 "Paper Dolls" – Maalaala Mo Kaya PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor 2004 Trip Kita Best Reality Competition Program Host 2008 Shall We Dance? Best Talent Search Program Host 2011 "TV" – Maalaala Mo Kaya Best Single Performance by an Actor