Paolo Contis

Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, host, singer, and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 20 years, he has won several acting awards.

Biography and career Contis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in several films during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular drama series Mara Clara, Contis is better known for being part of kids-oriented program Ang TV, and the primetime sitcom Oki Doki Doc.

In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama Tabing Ilog.

Contis moved to GMA Network in 2004. He ventured into more mature roles and played supporting and comical roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying antagonist roles. In 2008, Contis won at the 24th PMPC Star Award for Movies as "Best Actor" for the movie Banal, directed by GMA reporter Cesar Apolinario.

In August 2009, Contis played the role of Kobra, Valentina's father, in the fantasy series Darna. This was the second time that Contis has worked with actress Marian Rivera (the two previously worked together in Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang). Contis and Rivera worked together for the third time in the TV sitcom Show Me Da Manny, co-starring with Benjie Paras, Lovi Poe, and Ogie Alcasid.

Contis also hosted the defunct comedy reality show Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay, his ninth comedy show in his television career and his fourth GMA comedy program. He was also cast in the drama series Little Star, marking his return to dramatic roles. He also took guest-hosting in the game show Press It, Win It when original host Joey de Leon took a temporary leave of absence; De Leon later returned to host the show.

In 2010, Contis returned to doing reality shows through Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge, GMA's first Christmas reality show.

In 2011, Contis worked in two drama series Machete and Futbolilits. He also took hosting duties in the game show Manny Many Prizes (with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao) and the talent show I-Shine: Talent Camp TV (with co-host Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and child actress Jillian Ward). In 2012, he starred in My Beloved and Aso ni San Roque. In 2013, Contis appeared in Love & Lies and the recent remake of Villa Quintana.

In 2020, his two movies Ang Pangarap kong Holdap and Through Night and Day earned spots in Netflix as most viewed films in the Philippines. The said movies had earlier been released in theaters in 2018 but did not do well at the box-office.

In 2021, Contis starred in the film A Faraway Land with Yen Santos.

In 2023, Contis was hired by TAPE Inc. as one of the new hosts for the reformatted version of Eat Bulaga!, which was later renamed as Tahanang Pinakamasaya. The show concluded in March 2024.

Personal life Contis is the father of three children. He has two daughters, Xonia Aitana and Xalene Abriana, from his previous marriage to Lian Paz, a former member of the EB Babes. As well as another daughter, Summer Ayana, from his relationship with LJ Reyes. On September 1, 2021, Contis confirmed that he and Reyes were no longer together. He was in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Yen Santos. They later broke up in 2024. He is currently single.

Filmography Television Year Title Role 1992–1996 Ang TV Himself 1992–1997 Mara Clara Jepoy 1993–2001 Star Drama Presents Guest role 1993–2000 Oki Doki Doc Paolo 1995–2004 ASAP Himself/co-host 1997 Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV Himself !Oka Tokat Nico 1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Badong 1999–2000 Tarajing PotpotPepe 1999 Wansapanataym: Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad Johnny 2000–2002 Pangako Sa ’Yo Vinny 2002–2004 Klasmeyts Himself/Host 2004 Love 2 Love: Duet for Love Love 2 Love: Pretty Boy Ian/Ianne 2005–2006 Sugo Adan 2005 Love 2 Love: Haunted LoveHouse Nico Extra Challenge Himself/Challenger 2005–present Bubble Gang Himself/Regular Guest (2005-2012)/Main Cast (2012-present)2006 Noel Various Maynila Love 2 Love: Like Mother, Like Daughters Ivan Baywalk Various Love 2 Love: Fat Is Fabulous Boyong 2006–2007 Atlantika Piranus 2007 Asian Treasures Victor Magpakailanman: The Mom's Cake Band Story Who's Your Daddy Now? Paulo Burgos Mga Mata ni Angelita Martin Fantastic Man Madam Tisay 2007–2008 La Vendetta Jun-Jun Sabino 2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Tyrone San Juan Midnight DJ Patrick Codename: Asero Dave Avjeo 2009 Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Conrado "Rado" Barrientos My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad Himself/Host SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa Adam OC To The Max! Himself/Host 2009–2011 Show Me Da Manny Eric Paredes 2009–2010 Darna Kobra/Xandro 2010 Wipeout: Matira ang Matibay Himself/Host Pilyang Kerubin Jonas Alejandrino 5 Star Specials Various Showbiz Central Himself/Guest Host Claudine Presents: Teacher's Pest Various 2010–2011 Little Star Lester Lumibao 2010 Jollitown Alfredo Suwerteng Swerte Sa Siyete: Press It Win It! Himself/Guest Host Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge Himself/Challenger 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Homer I-Shine Talent Camp TV Himself/Host Futbolilits Enrico Almodovar 2011–2012 Manny Many Prizes Himself/Co-host 2012 Spooky Valentine Presents: Masahista Mike My Beloved Geronimo 'Gimo' Magtoto 2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Peter Silverio/Sento 2013 Love & Lies Emmanuel "Manny" Perez Magpakailanman: Bayaning Yagit Mario Wagas: Puso sa Puso Jojo Rugay Wagas: Langit at Lupa Rene Bijasa Magpakailanman: Sa Mata ng Daluyong Jiggy Manicad 2013–2014 Villa Quintana Robert Quintana 2014 Yagit Rex Delos Santos 2015 The Rich Man's Daughter Tommy Alvaro Magpakailanman: Tapat na Asawa, Baliw na Ina Ompong 2015–2016 Little Nanay Stanley Cubrador 2016 Dear Uge Gardo Magpakailanman: Gang War Victim Sky Sinungaling Mong Puso Erick Alyas Robin Hood Daniel Acosta Hay, Bahay! Empoy 2017 3 Days of Summer Himself 2018 Barangay 143 Koboy 2019 Hiram na Anak Benjo Alvarez Studio 7 Himself/Performer/Co-host 2020–2023All-Out SundaysHimself/Performer/Co-host/Various roles 2020 I Can See You: The Promise Frank Agoncillo 2021–2022 I Left My Heart in Sorsogon Michael Angelo "Mikoy" Macedonio 2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Himself/Host 2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya! Magpakailanman: A Son's KarmaWilbert2025Mga Batang RilesJackson Romano2026The Master CutterRed Regalia

Film Year Title Role 1990 My Other Woman (Credited as Paul Contis) 1991 Darna Young Dong 1992 Narito ang Puso Ko Dondon BigBoy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City Young Sonny 1993 Ang Kuya Kong Siga Utoy Magkasangga sa Batas Boyet (Credited as Paolo Conti) 1994 Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling Paolo Eat All You Can O-Ha! Ako Pa? Teddy 1995 Basta't Kasama Kita Paolo 1996 Mara Clara: The Movie Jepoy Oki Doki Doc: The Movie Paolo Ang TV: The Movie Jeremy 1997 I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) Paolo Mendiola 1998 Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! Paolo Hiling Elwood Mystrio (Uno... Dos.. Tres... Pilyos!) Paul 2001 Taxi Ni Pilo Trip Ram 2003 Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Bryan Asboobs: Asal Bobo Ronan 2004 Spirit of the Glass Drue 2005 Let the Love Begin Uno Hari ng Sablay Popoy Mulawin: The Movie Banoy 2006 Oh! My Ghost Dennis Nasaan si Francis? Boy Moments of Love Juancho Pamahiin Damian Reyna: Ang Makulay Na Pakikipagsapalaran ng mga Achucherva, Achuchuva, Achechenes.... Chuvaneska 2007 Resiklo Jerzon 2008 Banal Cris Scaregiver Ramil One Night Only Diego 2009 Status: Single Randy Litsonero Fidel 2012 Boy Pick-Up: The Movie Kapitan 2015 La Amigas TV reporter Angela Markado Leo 2018 Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap Nicoy 2018 Through Night and Day Ben 2019 Family History 2020 Magikland Boris 2021 A Faraway Land Nico Mendoza iZla Badong 2023 Ang Pangarap Kong Oskars Bobby2024A JourneyBryanFuchsia LibreOliver/Keon/Fuchsia Libre2025Ang Happy Homes ni Diane Hilario TisoyDear SantaSatan

Awards and recognitions Winner, Best Actor in a Mini Series for Maalaala Mo Kaya - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000, 2002, 2005 & 2006) Winner, 24th PMPC's Star Awards' Movie Actor of the Year of 2008: "Banal" Comguild Productions Winner, 26th Luna Awards Best Actor of 2008: Banal