Rommel Padilla

Entertainment career Prior to becoming an actor, Padilla was a bass player for the Brothers Band based in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Political career His political inclinations can be traced from his grandfather, José Padilla Sr., former governor of Bulacan province, Philippines, and his father, Casimero "Roy" Padilla Sr., former governor of Camarines Norte province who was assassinated during the 1988 gubernatorial election.

Padilla was elected Nueva Ecija Provincial Board member in 2007.

He also ran twice in failed bids to represent the First District in the Congress. Being an independent candidate in 2019, he lost to his lone opponent, then-incumbent Rep. Estrellita "Ging" Suansing.

In the 2022 national elections, Padilla, ran under PDP–Laban, and his another opponent, former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chief Alexander Balutan, were both defeated by outgoing Rep. Estrellita's daughter, Mika Suansing.

Personal life Padilla has fathered ten children with at least four women. While Rommel was in jail and appealing his case in late 1998, Anabelle had to work for their children on his behalf. She was a bassist in Japan while their children was in Rommel's sister, Rowena Padilla's care in Kidapawan, Mindanao for six years. Actor and musician Daniel Padilla (born 1995) is Padilla's son with singer-actress Karla Estrada, whom Rommel met in 1990 while at work in Viva Entertainment. While Padilla was in prison, Karla gave birth to Daniel and took their child for him to see for the first time after 3 years. His daughter Romina Red was born to Edna Mendoza.

Padilla is a Muslim, having converted to the Islamic faith in 1999 after his brother Robin's own conversion while in prison in 1996. He claimed that he was wedded to Karla Estrada in a Muslim wedding presided by Robin, arguing that he was allowed to marry multiple wives based on his faith.

On October 29, 1996, Padilla was released after posting a Php 120,000 bail. He was accompanied by his mother, Eva Cariño, his girlfriend at the time, Jean Garcia, and his other relatives.

On November 12, 1996, the Pasig Regional Trial Court ruled Padilla's right for the 45-day reinvestigation of the charges after the motion was filed by Robert Padilla, his counsel and elder brother based on his client's inquest without their counter-affidavit. Luna's defending lawyer Rene Saquisag stressed his client's innocence by stating that the arresting policemen had "planted" the evidence against them.

On May 20, 1998, Judge Esperanza Fabon-Victorino of the Pasig Regional Trial Court convicted and sentenced Padilla to 8 years imprisonment at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. He went into hiding after the fact but eventually surrendered on June 2, 1998 accompanied by his younger brother Robin Padilla and fellow actor George Estregan. His lawyers believed he will not go to jail if he surrenders himself before June 4 to file a notice of appeal before the Court of Appeals but the same ruling judge Victorino denied them for Padilla's violation of the conditions for his bail, and for not appearing in court despite due notice. Padilla's fugitive status while he went into hiding shortly before he was sentenced did not help secure his motion for bail.

While in jail, reports said that he slashed his wrists in his cell to attempt suicide.

On February 19, 1999, while serving time in the New Bilibid Prisons and appealing his conviction, he was released on Php 150,000 bail allowed by the Court of Appeals. Again, his mother, Eva Cariño took him home after saying "I will will [sic] make sure that Rommel will not be involved in any trouble while he is out of jail,". Padilla said he wishes to star in films again and dedicate his time for family.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1991 Blue Jeans Gang 1992 Bad Boy II Grease Gun Gang Engeng Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) 1993 Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puwede Lang) Don Ricardo's Men Manila Boy Señor Escudero's henchmen no. 1 1994 Mistah Romy De Jesus Col. Billy Bibit, RAM Col. Billy Bibit The Untold Story: Vizconde Massacre II – May the Lord Be with Us Glen The Four Stooges Don Pedro Fernando 1995 P're Hanggang sa Huli Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng Mga Buhay Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes 1996 Totoy Golem Totoy Golem 1997 Sino si Inday Lucing? Inday Lucing Dimas at Magdalena Dimas 1998 Ang Kilabot at si Miss Makipot CardingLeopard Hunting 1999 Kumakasa, Lumalaban 2000 Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko Sgt. Carlito Nunez 2002 Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2 Erwin Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas Nelson 2003 You and Me Against the World Vincent 2012 Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion 1st Lt. Bert Garces 2013 10,000 Hours NBI Agent Aquino 2014 Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Padre Mariano Gomez 2015 Manila's Finest Col. Lazaro 2016 The Escort Mayor Gibo 2017 Pwera Usog Jean's father Bubog 2018 Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect PCol. David Aragon

Television Title Year Role 2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Felip "Buhawi" Agda 2007 Asian Treasures Leo 2008 Obra Presents: Sanib Special Guest Joaquin Bordado Alfredo 2009 Totoy Bato Manuel Velarde 2012 Lorenzo's Time Vincent Castillo Toda Max Romy Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Leopoldo/Leopard Wansapanataym: Copy Kat Daddy 2013 Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin Raul Jimeno Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Oscar Ramos 2014 Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian Val 2015 2½ Daddies Versiculo/Ver Pastoran Ipaglaban Mo: Sigaw ng Katarungan Mr. Solomon Ningning Crisanto "Mang Cris" Garcia 2016 Dolce Amore Cardo The Greatest Love Andres Alegre Ipaglaban Mo: Bugaw Dolpo 2017 The Better Half Edgar Villalobos Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Waldo Hanggang Saan John Joseph "Jojo" Lagrimas 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Gapang Ryan 2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Baldo 2020 A Soldier's Heart Dante Marasigan Ipaglaban Mo: Ungol Lito Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stethoscope Romeo Bactol Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bracelet 2026Blood vs Duty PGen. Emil Azuelo