Paolo Ballesteros

Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and drag queen. He has appeared in films and several TV shows. He has been one of the co-hosts of the longtime noontime show Eat Bulaga! since 2001, and he is the host of Drag Race Philippines and Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.

Early life Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV was born on November 29, 1982, in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. Career In March of 2016, Ballesteros was reportedly suspended from Eat Bulaga! for six months because of several rants that he posted on his Facebook account; in the post, he discussed his personal grievances with the live-show setup, organization, filming process, and catering services. During his six-month suspension period, Ballesteros took roles in Die Beautiful and Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?, and he returned to Eat Bulaga! on September 5, 2016. He received an award as best actor for his role in Die Beautiful at the 29th Annual Tokyo International Film Festival.

In 2022, he was chosen to be the host of Drag Race Philippines with recurring judges Jiggly Caliente and Kaladkaren Davila.

Impersonation and makeup transformation Ballesteros is known for his various impersonations of female and male artists, and he has earned international acclaim for his makeup skills. He has posted pictures of his numerous makeup transformations through his Instagram account, transforming himself into Hollywood celebrities, as well as local artists.

For the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival, he impersonated two female celebrities, the first being Angelina Jolie (calling himself Angelina Magdangal, a play on Filipina actress Jolina Magdangal) during the red carpet and opening ceremony, in an Emerald Modern Filipiniana Fishtail black velvet terno gown, with typical squared sleeves, black opera gloves, and black high heels. On the awards night and following press conference, he emulated Julia Roberts, wearing a gold sequin dress with white high heels and white opera gloves.

Personal life Ballesteros is related to Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo, who is his great-grandfather, and fellow celebrity Eula Valdez, who is his aunt.

He was romantically involved with Katrina Nevada, with whom he has a daughter, Keira Claire.

In August 2019, Ballesteros confirmed that he is a gay man after years of speculation on his sexuality. Ballesteros, who has been known for his makeup transformation inspired from women celebrities, also remarked that he is a "lady," although he clarifies he does not present as feminine outside his profession.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2002 Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya Martin 2003 Anghel sa Lupa Ariel 2004 Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Fantastikman 2006 Metlogs (Metrosexual Jologs) Rodelio "Rodel" Dapulo Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes on and on and on Pao 2007 Xenoa Zeus 2008 Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods 2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Waiter (cameo) 2010 Pendong Paulino 2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Anton Enteng Ng Ina Mo Gay Lover 2012 D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! Tweety 2013 My Little Bossings Alat 2014 So It's You L.A. 2015 My Bebe Love Direk Raymond "Rich" 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Señorito Boglee Ginintuan Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend? Benj Die Beautiful Trisha Echevarria / Patrick Villar Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Lola Tidora 2017 Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies Barbi D' Wonder Beki Billy Bayagan / Barbi D' Wonder Beki 2018 Amnesia Love Kimmer My 2 Mommies Manuel "Manu" Castillo Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Robin "Binoy" Halimuyac 2019 Born Beautiful Trisha Echevarria The Panti Sisters Gabriel Panti

Television

Radio Year Title Role 2023 Wanted sa Radyo Himself (guest)

Awards Awards Year Award giving body Work/Nominee Award Result 2002 16th PMPC Star Awards for Television Daddy Di Do Du Best New Male TV Personality 2015 Eastwood City Walk of Fame Himself Walk of Fame Star Inductee 2016 USTv Students' Choice Awards Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye (with Jose & Wally) Special Recognition for Social Media Phenomenon 47th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards Himself with Jose & Wally Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award Platinum Stallion Media Awards Eat Bulaga!: Kalyeserye Trinitian Awardee for Values-Oriented TV Character 29th Tokyo International Film Festival Die Beautiful Best Actor 21st International Film Festival of Kerala Special Jury Award for Outstanding Performance 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor 2017 Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassador Award Gawad A.N.A.K Himself Ang Natatanging Anak Kabanatuan 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Die Beautiful Best Actor Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students Best Actor 9th Ani ng Dangal Awards Ani ng Dangal Awardee 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist (Tokyo Best Actor) 1st Eddys Awards (Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards for Movies) Best Actor 40th Gawad Urian Awards Gawad Urian for Best Actor 2018 3rd Illumine Innovation Awards for TelevisionHimself Most Innovative TV Personality 5th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Die Beautiful Best Actor