Victor Luis Juan Hilado Neri (born February 19, 1977) is a Filipino actor, singer and chef.

Victor Neri
Born (1977-02-19) February 19, 1977 (age 47)
Makati, Philippines[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, chef
Years active1992–present
Political partyIndependent (since 2024)
Children1[2]

Personal life

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Neri is also a chef and owns a restaurant named Saute.[3][4] In 2007, Neri took a break from the entertainment industry and spent three years in Bangkok, studying Culinary Arts in Le Cordon Bleu and moonlighting as a cook in a Thai restaurant. He also spent two and a half years in Hong Kong to work for an insurance company and more than a year in Beijing to study Mandarin.[3]

Neri also trained as a bomb disposal technician in the Philippine Coastguard and briefly worked in the Philippines' Bureau of Immigrations' fugitive search unit.[5]

Neri was a Catholic before joining Iglesia ni Cristo.[5]

He worked in the Department of Social Welfare and Development as Assistant Secretary for Visayas Affairs during the term of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Actor and Ang TV co-star Christopher Roxas is his close friend.

Political career

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In October 2024, Neri filed his candidacy to run for mayor of Makati in 2025 as an independent.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1992 Ang TV Himself
1993 Anna Luna Edmond
1994—1995 Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat
1995–2006 ASAP Co-host / performer
1996 Love Notes Various
1998 Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim? Dennis Main role Episode: "Phobia"
1999–2000 Liwanag ng Hatinggabi Gabriel [7]
2000–2002 Kagat ng Dilim Dino
2001–2002 Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Joaquin Montenegro
2002–2003 Habang Kapiling Ka Julius Javellana Main role / protagonist
2004 Maala-ala Mo Kaya Danny Ildefonso Life Story Danny Ildefonso
2005–2006 Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday Lizardo Supporting role / antagonist
2006–2007 Bakekang Herman
2007 Muli Jaime
Dalawang Tisoy
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak Andres Main antagonist
Hawak Kamay Pedring
2015 Pari 'Koy Matthew Recurring cast
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mayor Anton Guerrero Guest cast / antagonist
Ipaglaban Mo: Larawan Bert Main antagonist
2017 Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Cesar Esquivel
La Luna Sangre Frederick Arguelles Guest cast / protagonist
2018 Super Ma'am Agalon Special participation / antagonist
Inday Will Always Love You Budots Guest cast
2019 TODA One I Love Migs Generoso Supporting cast / antagonist [8]
2019–2020 Beautiful Justice Antonio "Tony" Bautista
2023 Unbreak My Heart Dante Manalad Supporting cast / antagonist
2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo P/Maj. Emmanuel Reyes Guest cast / antagonist
Lavender Fields Max Albano Supporting cast / antagonist
2025 Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan Supporting cast [9]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1993 Secret Love Ronald's relative
1994 Pare Ko Lester
1995 Hataw Na Anton Velasco
Asero Ratso
1996 Utol Joey / Lito
1997 Amanos: Patas ang Laban Bobby
Iskalawag: Ang Batas ay Batas Spike
1998 Birador Frankie
Notoryus Torio
1999 Tigasin Cpl. Ramon Ignacio
Brokedown Palace Bellhop
Suspek Alexander "Rex" Braga
2000 Ex-Con Lt. Ariel "Turo" Vergara
2002 Videoke King Freddie Boy
2003 Masamang Ugat Darwin
Filipinas Emman Filipinas
2005 Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues! Drago
2014 Violator Gilberto Pring
2016 Kabisera
2017 Tatlong Bibe Amado
2018 BuyBust Bernie Lacson
Hapi ang Buhay: The Musical Victor
2019 Wild Little Love Joel
2024 The Blood Brothers
Mamay: A Journey to Greatness[10][11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Victor Neri[12]

Guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Beep, Beep, Beep"

(with Jao Mapa, Cholo Escaño, Mykel Gonzales, Mart Mondale, Markus Robles)

1994 None Hataw Na

References

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  1. ^ "NERI, VICTOR LUIS JUAN HILADO" (PDF). Commission on Elections. October 29, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "More Showbiz Scions Sign up with Star Magic". The Philippine Star. June 25, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Victor Neri Opens Own Restaurant". ABS-CBN.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  4. ^ Lo, Ricky (January 30, 2015). "Chef Victor Neri". Funfare. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (October 6, 2018). "Victor Detonates Bombs on the Side". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  6. ^ Ferrer, Noel D. (October 11, 2024). "Lights, camera, politics". Malaya. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lorna Tolentino Plays Despotic Politician in New Miniseries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 26, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  8. ^ "TODA One I Love: Si Victor Neri Bilang Mayor Migs Generoso". GMA Network. March 5, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  9. ^ "Lolong (TV series)", Wikipedia, October 28, 2024, retrieved October 28, 2024
  10. ^ Nicasio, Maricris Valdez (September 2, 2024). "Mamay: A Journey To Greatness ipalalabas din sa mga eskuwelahan" [Mamay: A Journey To Greatness to be shown in schools as well]. Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan (in Filipino). Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Antonio, Lou Ellen (March 18, 2023). "Life of Nunungan mayor to be featured in a biopic film". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  12. ^ "Victor Neri – Victor Neri". Discogs. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
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