Niño Muhlach

Niño Muhlach (born Angelo Jose Rocha Muhlach, October 27, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach.

Early life Niño was born by Alexander Muhlach and Rebecca Rocha, he has five siblings. A nephew of Amalia Fuentes and Álvaro Muhlach, his cousins Aga and Arlene are also actors. He was the owner of D'Wonder Films, which produced most of his films in the 1970s/80s. He was dubbed the "Child Wonder of the Philippines" for making films that garnered both critical and commercial success. He holds the title of highest-paid child actor in the history of Filipino cinema.

He is currently owner of Megamelt Bakeshop, home of Muhlach Ensaymada located at Nicanor Domingo Street corner Mayor Ignacio Santos Díaz Street in the Cubao District of Quezon City. Megamelt started in 1993, when the Muhlach patriarch, Alexander Muhlach opened an Ensaïmada commissary upon N. Domingo Street, Cubao lot be purchased for Muhlach. Muhlach Ensaymada is managed by Angela Muhlach-Hortaleza.

Personal life He was married to Edith Millare from 2000–2005, they have one child, Alessandro Martinno Millare Muhlach (born on 2003). He has a second child, actor Alonzo Muhlach, with Diane Tupaz. He is of Spanish-German-Chinese descent.

In 2026, Muhlach crashed his car into several establishments in Antipolo, injuring a pedestrian. He admitted to falling asleep while driving due to fatigue.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) . 1974 Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay Chinky Ychavez 1975 Ang Leon at ang Daga Pongkoy 1976 Harabas con Bulilit Kutong Lupa Bongbong Bongbong 1977 Peter Pandesal Peter Ang Pagbabalik ni Harabas at Bulilit Jack en Poy Poy Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom Amihan at Higibis Binata ang Daddy Ko Dominic Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan Empoy Ang Teksas at ang Labuyo 1978 Kaming Patok Na Patok Magkaaway Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Nonoy Bruce Liit Bruce Butsoy Butsoy 1979 Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo, ang Tatay Mong Kalbo! Kakampi Ko ang Sto. Niño Kuwatog Kuwatog Pepeng Kulisap Bokyo Bokyo Agimat ni Pepe Pepe 1980 Nognog Nognog Juan Tamad Junior Juan Tamad Jr. Hepe Hepe Darna at Ding Ding Enteng-Anting Enteng Tempong Tempong 1981 Mga Basang Sisiw Dos Bravos Tropang Bulilit Titoy 1982 Juan Balutan Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko Roco, ang Batang Bato Roco Cuatro y Medya 1983 Hula D'Godson Paano Ba ang Magmahal? 1984 Nang Maghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan Boboy 1985 Abandonado Ma'am May We Go Out? Einstein Like Father, Like Son Jonjon 1986 Oks Na Oks Pakner Kontra Bandido 1987 Topo-Topo Barega Working Girls 2 1988 Pssst Boy... Halika 1991 Sam en Miguel: No Basura, No Problema Angelo 1992 Sonny Boy: Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City 1993 Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo Bunso Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) Turing Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang 1994 Swindler's List Oo Na, Sige Na Jimbo Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko Bing Cuardo de Jack Jumbo 1995 Dobol Trobol Proboys Dennis 1996 Makamandang Na Bango Oki Doki Doc: The Movie Agent X-44 1997 Wang-Wang: Buhay Bombero Jordan Sanggano Siano 1998 Buhawi Jack Dino Gangland Techno Warriors Bryan Bilibid or Not 1999 Markado 2000 Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin Jason 2001 Mahal Kita, Kahit Sino Ka Pa 2007 One Percent Full Shaquille 2011 Slumber Party 2013 On the Job Ramon Juana C. the Movie 2014 Da Possessed Singkit She's Dating the Gangster Present Kirby Araneta My Big Bossing Duke Chorvu "Prinsesa" segment 2015 Resureksyon Mayor Diamante 1 Day, 1 Araw, I Saw Nakakita 2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies Customer man 2022 Faultline

Television Year Title Role Notes 1983 Musmos Pa si Boss 1986–91 That's Entertainment 1988 Regal Shocker: Nang Gumanti ang mga Bangkay Simeon 1990–91 Pandakekoks 1992–93 B Na B 1993 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alimasag GMA Telesine Specials 1994 Noli Me Tangere: The Series Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boteng Basag Tropang Trumpo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card Love Notes 1995 T.G.I.S. Mikee Bubble Gang Guest 1996 1896 Calvento Files: Paranaque Massacre Dodie 1998 Magandang Tanghali Bayan 2000 Super Klenk Kakabaka-Boo 2001 Idol Ko si Kap 2003 Daisy Siete Masayang Tanghali Bayan MTB: Ang Saya Saya Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis 2004 Tarajing Potpot 2005 Magpakailanman Bubble Gang Jr. Noel Hokus Pokus Wowowee Kakabakaba Adventures 2006 Baywalk Project 11 2007 Sabi ni Nanay Your Song Presents 2008 Banana Split Midnight DJ Maynila 2009 Talentadong Pinoy 2010 Eat Bulaga! Pilipinas Win Na Win Willing Willie Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face 2011 Magic Gimik Star Confessions 2013 Wansapanataym: Kukotakot Papa 2014 Home Sweetie Home Ipaglaban Mo! Wagas 2015 Kapamilya Deal or No Deal Briefcase No. 1 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest Alamat Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Guest Sabado Badoo Karelasyon: Daddy Santa Nico Juan Tamad Luv U Santa Wattpad Presents 2016 Banana Sundae Dear Uge Hay, Bahay! Adan 2018 Wowowin Guest 2018; 2019 Magandang Buhay 2022 Start-Up PH Samuel "Mang Sammy" Navarro 2023 Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis Police Capt. Sylvestre "Style" Salonga TiktoClock Himself (guest co-host) It's Showtime Himself (Mini Miss U judge) 2024 The Bagman FPJ's Batang Quiapo Baste 2026 Rainbow Rumble Himself (contestant)