Eric Quizon

Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon was tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. He is also known for his notable roles in Mula sa Puso as Manuel Magbanua and Saan Ka Man Naroroon as Juancho Ocampo.

Early life Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Dolphy and actress Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith). He completed his college education at the Ateneo de Manila University, graduating with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Personal life Quizon has three siblings from his mother: Ronnie, Madonna, and Epy Quizon. He also has several half-siblings from his father's other relationships, including Vandolph and Zia Quizon. Following his father's hospitalization in 2012, Quizon served as the official spokesperson for the family, regularly addressing the media regarding Dolphy's medical condition and funeral arrangements.

Regarding his relationships, Quizon revealed in a May 2024 interview that his first girlfriend was television host and actress Kris Aquino. He stated that he was 20 years old and Aquino was 16 at the time of their relationship.

Career Acting Quizon made his acting debut in the 1987 film Bata Batuta. He quickly gained critical recognition, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1990 Gawad Urian Awards for his role in Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989). Throughout the 1990s, he became a household name, balancing dramatic roles with comedy. He achieved widespread popularity starring alongside Redford White in the hit sitcom Buddy en Sol (1990–1995), a role he reprised in subsequent film adaptations. His acting prowess was further solidified when he won the Best Actor title at the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival for Mongolian Barbecue.

In 2003, Quizon received further acclaim for his performance in Crying Ladies, playing the role of Wilson Chua, which earned him another Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

Directing and producing While successful on camera, Quizon eventually expanded his career to include directing and producing. He made his directorial debut with the film Lucio & Miguel in 1992. Over the years, he has expressed a deep affinity for working behind the scenes, admitting in interviews that he finds a distinct fulfillment in directing compared to acting.

Business ventures As a steward of his father's estate, Quizon manages several business ventures launched to preserve the legacy of Dolphy. In 2023, the Quizon family officially launched Pidol's Banayad Whisky (PBW), a premium Scotch whisky brand. The brand serves as a homage to a classic comedic scene from the film Father en Son (1995), where Dolphy's character drunkenly struggles to film a commercial for a liquor of the same name. Quizon noted that the family decided to produce an official, FDA-approved version of the liquor after unauthorized "bootleg" sellers began profiting from his father's image.

In addition to the liquor line, Quizon oversees Pidol's Bakeshop, a bakery franchise named after his father's nickname. The bakeshop aims to make affordable bread accessible to local communities while serving as a steady source of royalties for the Quizon heirs. The family is also developing Dolphy Ville Estates in Calatagan, Batangas, which will feature a museum, "Dolphy Manor," dedicated to the late comedian's life and work.

Awards FAMAS Awards

1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989) 1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991)

Gawad Urian Awards 1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989) 2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Crying Ladies (2003)

Metro Manila Film Festival 1991 - Won Best Actor for Mongolian Barbecue (1991) 2003 - Won Best Actor for Crying Ladies (2003)

Star Awards for movies 1990 - Won Supporting Actor of the Year for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989) 1999 - Darling of the Press

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1987 Bata Batuta My Bugoy Goes to Congress Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay Eric Manalastas 1988 Ibulong Mo sa Diyos Rosa Mistica Ramil Villafuerte "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna" segment Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Edsel Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas a.k.a. It's a Woman's World 1989 Three Men and a Lola Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Ariel Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang Rene Too Young Egay Isang Araw Walang Diyos Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw My Darling Domestic (Greyt Iskeyp) 1990 Hahamakin Lahat Gerald Espadang Patpat Banjo Shake, Rattle & Roll II Mari "Multo" segment 1991 My Pretty Baby Castro Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako Onyong Majikero Julius Madonna, Babaeng Ahas Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Alan Illustre Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Juan Tamad 1992 Tayong Dalawa Lucio & Miguel Miguel Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) Buddy Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs Buddy Unang Tibok ng Puso Ariel 1993 Juan Tamad Juan Tamad Ingkong: Alpha at Omega Bakit May Bukas Pa Toink: Hulog ng Langit 1994 The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan Fred Castillo Tagos sa Laman Home Sic Home Jun 1995 Harvest Home Joey Original title: Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Maruja Alex 1996 Maginoong Barumbado Wanted Perfect Murder Jake S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin Banjo 1997 Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero Nasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita Langit sa Piling Mo Enrico 1998 Pagdating ng Panahon Ton April, May, June: Mga Babae Jonas Pusong Mamon Nick 1999 Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo Norman / Freddie Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban Dito sa Puso Ko Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Egay 2000 Markova: Comfort Gay Walterina Markova (middle years) 2002 Mano Po Joseph Co 2003 Crying Ladies Wilson Chua 2004 I Will Survive Mandy So Happy Together Osmond 2007 Hide and Seek Oliver Aliciano Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! Perry 2009 Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Waldo 2014 Where I Am King 2016 That Thing Called Tanga Na Mano Po 7: Chinoy Jason Wong 2018 One Great Love Dante Paez 2019 Maledicto 2025 Jackstone 5 Felix "Felicity" Main role

Television Year Title Role 1990–1991 Computerman 1990–1995 Buddy en Sol Buddy 1992–1993 Eat Bulaga! Himself (co-host) 1992–1997 Ready, Get Set, Go! Himself (host) 1994 Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: The Champion 1996 Bayani José Rizal 1997 Mula sa Puso Manuel Magbanua 1999 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Juancho Ocampo 2001 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Gilbert Zalameda 2005 Quizon Avenue Himself Hollywood Dream Host 2009 All About Eve Robert Villareal 2010 First Time Jaime Ynfante My Driver Sweet Lover Aaron Barrinuevo 2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Jefferson Go 2015 Oh My G! Paul Cepeda 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ivan Gomez 2017 My Dear Heart Dr. Francis Camillus Hanggang Saan Edward Lamoste 2018 Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali Chiu Victor Magtanggol Hector Regalado 2019 Sahaya Hubert Alvarez 2022 Quizon CT Himself (various roles) 2024 3-in-1 Mac Liberica 2026 BuyBust: The Undesirables TBA

Director Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) Langit sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Pagdating ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Dito sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Daddy O!, Baby O! (2000) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Home Alone Da Riber (2002) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Narito ang Puso Ko (2003) (as Enrico Quizon) Marinara (2004) GMA 7 Darna (2005) GMA 7 Wrinkles (2006) Majika (2006) GMA 7 Asian Treasures (2007) GMA 7 All About Eve (2009) (with Mac Alejandre) Nobody, Nobody But... Juan (2009) (as Enrico Quizon) Pidol's Wonderland (2010) My Driver Sweet Lover (2010) Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011) Glamorosa (2011–2012) Isang Dakot na Luha (2012) Enchanted Garden (2012) Cassandra: Warrior Angel (2013) Positive (2013) Ipaglaban Mo! (2014) Maalaala Mo Kaya (2014) Pasión de Amor (2015) Paano ang Pasko (2020) Quizon CT (2022) Project Baby (2026)

Producer Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) (as Enrico Smith Quizon) Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs (1992) (as Enrico Quizon) Wanted Perfect Murder (1996) (producer) (as Enrico Quizon) Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon) Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico Quizon) Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico Quizon) Dito Sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)

Writer Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico S. Quizon) Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)