Polo Ravales

Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, the couple had a son, Yatrick Paul (born September 5, 2021). He is a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business.

Career

Ravales' first TV appearance came in 1996 as one of second batch members in the teen show T.G.I.S. He is a former VIVA contract star along with fellow GMA stars Sunshine Dizon, Dingdong Dantes and among others. A year later, he landed a small role in the drama series Anna Karenina as Vincent. Then followed by several soap series, Click, Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw, and Hanggang Kailan.

In 2005, he landed his first big role in the hit telefantasya series Encantadia as Hitano, which followed by Majika. He starred in a number of successful movies in the Philippines, including Blue Moon and Super Noypi. In 2008, he was Patrick Garcia's replacement for the role of Andy Abrigo in Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang opposite Nadine Samonte. The role he reprised was originally played by Christopher de Leon and was his biggest break in TV. After this, he joins the cast of Gagambino. In 2009, Ravales played Shiro in Darna. Polo was part of the GMA Dramedy show, Adik Sa'Yo.

In 2010, Ravales appeared in Panday Kids. He was also seen in other GMA shows like Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto which he plays Anton, he guested in Claudine Presents: Love Thy Neighbor which he plays a rich driver with his co-stars Claudine Barreto, and former love team and now long-time friend Sunshine Dizon, and also recently seen on Grazilda, in which appears as Matthew Dominguez. In 2011, he joined a former Drama series Sinner or Saint. He began a new show on GMA, Hiram na Puso, which began airing on March 5, 2012. In 2014, he went back to acting in film for cinema playing the role of Franco, a violent husband in Of Sinners and Saints, directed by Fil-Italian director Ruben Maria Soriquez.

In 2015, Ravales was seen in Ipaglaban Mo! and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which airs on ABS-CBN followed by the fourth season of Doble Kara.

In 2018, Ravales joined La Luna Sangre on ABS-CBN. Presently, November 2019, he reverted back to his home station GMA Network for the show Magkaagaw.

Business career In 2025, Ravales entered into an industrial co-partnership with Vijay Gurung and Indian businesspersons, owners of Royal Indian Curry House with a branch in Eastwood City.

Personal life On May 24, 2026 Ravales married Paulyn Quiza, his long time girlfriend in a private wedding ceremony. The couple welcomed their son, Yatrick Paul in 2021.

Filmography Film Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit ng Bala (1996) Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999) Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999) Susmaryosep! Four Fathers (2001) Let the Love Begin (2005) Room Boy (2005) Blue Moon (2006) Manay Po (2006) Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) Super Noypi (2006) Silip (2007) Manay Po 2: Overload (2008) Loving You (2008) Walang Kawala (2008) Wapakman (2009) Of Sinners and Saints (2014) Angela Markado (2015) Balatkayo (2017) Amnesia Love (2018) Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story (2019) Mamay: A Journey to Greatness (2024) Crosspoint (2024)

Television Year Title RoleNotes 1995–1997 T.G.I.S. Second Batch (June 1997 / November 1999) 1996–2002 Anna Karenina Vincent 1997 Jamming Host 1998 Ibang Klase Various 1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Ricky 2000 GMA Love Stories Various Super Klenk Kakabakaba 2001 GMA Telecine Specials 2002 Click 2002–2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Tristan Villadolid 2002 Maynila Various 2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin Tristan Villadolid 2004 Hanggang Kailan Monch 2005 Encantadia Hitano 2005–2006 Now and Forever: Agos Pablo 2006 Majika Ebrio Now and Forever: Linlang Paolo Now and Forever: Dangal Miguel Baywalk Various 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Lupin Josh Apacer 2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Tony La Vendetta Gabby Trajano 2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Andy Abrigo Obra 2008–2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Harold Santiago 2008 Dear Friend Episode Guest: "Igorota" 2009 Adik Sa'Yo Himself Dear Friend Michael Episode Guest: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay" 2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Shiro 2010 Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Cicero Diz Iz It Himself / Guest Celebrity Judge Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Anton Claudine Various Episode Guest: "Love Your Neighbor" 2010–2011 Grazilda Matthew Dominguez 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer 2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Zander Magic Palayok Richard "Kardo" Cruz Sinner or Saint Alvin 2012 Bubble Gang Himself Hiram na Puso Dennis 2013 Unforgettable Arnold Regalado Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Tito Sunday All Stars Himself 2014 Kambal Sirena Ataba Ilustrado Venchito Monteverde 2015 Ipaglaban Mo Dario Episode Guest: "Sa Mata Ng Bata" Ipaglaban Mo Edwin Episode Guest: "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan" FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Brad 2016 Magpakailanman Ricky Episode Guest: "Tiyahin Ko, Karibal Ko" ASAP Himself Co-host / Performer Doble Kara Julio Hernandez 2017 Wansapanataym Edgar Episode Guest: "My Hair Lady" 2017–2018 La Luna Sangre Erin 2017–2019 Taddy Taddy Po Marcus 2018 Pepito Manaloto Kiko Manuel 2019 Ipaglaban Mo Ian Morales Episode Guest: "Kubli" Tadhana Steve Episode Guest: "Marital Rape" 2019–2021 Magkaagaw Oliver De Villa / Aldo 2021 First Yaya Secretary Ordoñez Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette Tristan Enriquez 2023–2024 Lovers & Liars Ronnie San Diego 2024 Black Rider Anselmo De Vera-Libanan All-Out Sundays Himself Pamilya Sagrado Eric Marquez 2025 Incognito Emilio "Emil" Manalastas Rainbow Rumble Himself Contestant2026Paskong PinoyEpisode: "The Last New Year in Boracay"The Master CutterPaldoSupporting cast