Diego Gutierrez (born November 11, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer.
Diego Gutierrez | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 11, 1996 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor, basketball player |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Parent(s) | Lotlot de Leon (mother) Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (father) |
| Family | Gutierrez clan De Leon clan |
Early life and education
editGutierrez is the third of the four children, and only son, of actors Lotlot de Leon and Ramon Christopher.[1] His older sister is actress Janine Gutierrez while his grandmother is singer Pilita Corrales.[2][3] His parents separated in 2010.[4] Growing up, he and his siblings were spared from their conflict.[5] In 2018, he earned a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and was also the captain of their basketball varsity team.[6][7][8]
Career
editGutierrez first pursued a career in basketball.[9] He joined the Quezon City Defenders, a NBL team which his mother and her husband Fadi El Soury later became the owners of.[10]
In 2020, Gutierrez signed with to the same talent agency as his mother and sister Janine.[7][11] On February 5, 2021, Gutierrez released his debut single "On A Dream", which he wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic with Erick Walls & Mark J. Feist and contains lyrics in both English and Filipino.[12][13] He had previously been signed to the Los Angeles-based indie label Hitmakers Entertainment in 2019, but due to the pandemic, his time with them was cut short.[9] He also joined the cast of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP that year.[3]
In 2022, Gutierrez released the single "Sino Na Tayo", his first song written in full Tagalog.[14] The following year, he competed on Family Feud Philippines alongside his aunt Jackie Lou Blanco and her children. They won the P200,000 jackpot prize.[15] Two years after releasing "Sino Na Tayo", he released "Hanggang Sa Dulo" on July 3, 2024, now under his new record distribution deal with Sony Music Philippines.[16][17]
Personal life
editGutierrez is in a relationship with Bea San Jose, who is also a UA&P alumnus.[18]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | ASAP | Himself – Host / Performer | [12][14] | |
| 2023 | Regal Studio Presents | Basti | Episode: "Baddest Best Friend" | |
| Family Feud Philippines | Himself | [15] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Awit Awards | Best New Male Recording Artist | Won | [19][20] |
Discography
editSingles
editAs a lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | |||
| "On a Dream" | 2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "House of Tears" | — | ||
| "I Don't Think You Can" | — | ||
| "Sino Na Tayo" | 2022 | — | |
| "Hanggang Sa Dulo" | 2024 | — |
References
edit- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (February 1, 2021). "I Feel U: Diego Gutierrez, Sam Cruz, and Nio Tria all geared up to follow their parent's footsteps in showbiz". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (January 4, 2023). "Janine Gutierrez, Brother Diego Recount Fondest Childhood Memory in Latest Vlog". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (February 7, 2021). "Diego takes singer-songwriter route in forging his own path". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Bea (August 6, 2018). "#aLOTofLove: Pitong lalaki sa buhay ni Lotlot de Leon". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (July 15, 2022). "Lotlot de Leon bares dreams, lessons, and relationship as a mother to Diego". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Ganal, FM (June 24, 2018). "Janine Gutierrez writes sweet message to mom Lotlot: "You've graduated 3 times too!"". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Aquino, Maine (July 21, 2016). "Lotlot de Leon and Monching Gutierrez's son Diego Gutierrez is artista material!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Sampayan, Anj (November 11, 2016). "Lotlot De Leon "very proud" of what son Diego Gutierrez has become". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Aquino, Jaymar (January 22, 2024). "MEGA Man to Watch: Diego Gutierrez on Almost Going Global For His Music and Future Plans". MEGA. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (November 11, 2019). "Actress among new owners of Quezon City Defenders squad in NBL Season 3". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ E, Baby (March 8, 2020). "Kapatid ni Janine sasabak na sa showbiz". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Wang, Nickie (January 30, 2021). "Diego Gutierrez Debuts as Recording Artist with 'On A Dream'". Manila Standard.
- ^ Asis, Salve V. (January 29, 2021). "Diego Gutierrez, handa ring makatambal sina Liza at Kathryn". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Diego Gutierrez drops Tagalog song with an int'l pop flavor". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Napoles, Jimboy (November 2, 2023). "Mamita's Angels ni Jackie Lou Blanco, wagi ng P200K jackpot sa 'Family Feud'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "Diego Gutierrez to release new single under Sony Music". malaya.com.ph. June 30, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Bonoan, Christian (July 9, 2024). "Diego Gutierrez Drops 'Hanggang Sa Dulo'". MYX Global. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (September 18, 2018). "10 sweet photos of Diego Gutierrez and girlfriend Bea San Jose". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Ramon (April 28, 2024). "SB19 Dominates 14th and 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "SB19 Dominates 14th and 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN News.