Ronnel Jake Antonio Padilla (Tagalog pronunciation: [paˈdilja]; born January 22, 1989) is a Filipino former actor and comedian. He starred in the film Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak (2014) and also appeared in La Visa Loca (2005). He is the son of Rommel Padilla and Annabelle Antonio, brother of Matt Padilla and Roanna Padilla, and half-brother of Daniel Padilla.[1]

RJ Padilla
Born
Ronnel Jake Antonio Padilla

(1989-01-22) January 22, 1989 (age 35)
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2005–2017
AgentGMA Artist Center
Spouse
Rosalie Bianca Abdelsayed
(m. 2015)
Children2
RelativesPadilla family

Career

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Padilla's career began in 2005 when he first appeared in Robin Padilla's movie, La Visa Loca.

In 2011, he became one of the participants in ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited.

In 2012, Padilla transferred to GMA Network. He worked with Dennis Trillo and Marian Rivera in the Philippine adaptation of the Korean drama Temptation of Wife.

In 2013, before joining the gag show Bubble Gang, his final project in ABS-CBN is Apoy Sa Dagat, where he portrayed the role of young Anton.

Personal life

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He is married to Rosalie Bianca Abdelsayed since October 18, 2015.[2] They have two children named Raniaah Amira (born 2013) and Royce Aaliyah (born 2016).[3]

In 2017, Padilla left the entertainment industry and migrated to Australia with his family.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Studio
2005 La Visa Loca Young Jess Huson Unitel Pictures
2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak Ardut Star Cinema / RCP Productions
Basement Dondie GMA Films / Coffee House Productions / Springboard Film Productions
Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Gary Philippians Films

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Network
2017 Destined to be Yours Arman Recurring cast GMA Network
2016 Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang Ina Rowden Go Episode guest
MARS Himself Guest GMA News TV
Alamat: Sampaloc Pala / Narrator Episode guest GMA Network
Dear Uge: Face Your Problem Jomar
Laff Camera Action Himself Contestant
2015; 2016 Eat Bulaga! Himself Bulaga Pa More : Novelty Pa More / Battle of the Champions contestant (2015); Challenge Accepted contestant (2016)
2015 Juan Tamad Miong Supporting cast
InstaDad Franco
The Ryzza Mae Show Himself Guest
2014 Dading Dindo Guest cast
Carmela JP Tolentino Supporting cast
2013 Genesis Fernando de Guzman Guest cast
Adarna Roco
Showbiz Inside Report Himself Guest ABS-CBN
2013–17; 2020 Bubble Gang Himself / Various roles Mainstay / Cast member (2013–17); Guest (2020) GMA Network
2013 With a Smile Onyx Supporting cast
Apoy Sa Dagat Young Anton Guest cast ABS-CBN
2012–13 Temptation of Wife Norman O. Corona Recurring cast GMA Network
2011 Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited Himself Housemate ABS-CBN

References

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  1. ^ "basement". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "RJ Padilla and Bianca Abdelsayed wedding (Daniel Padilla is the best man!)". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "'Bubble Gang' star RJ Padilla and wife welcome their second child this Holy Week". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "RJ Padilla sacrifices showbiz career in hopes of a better life in Australia". PEP.ph. April 17, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
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