Antonio Aquitania
Antonio Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model.[1] He is one of the two and only remaining original members of Bubble Gang (alongside Michael V.).
Antonio Aquitania | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 16, 1977 |
| Other names | Dahon, Puno, Anthony, Tonio |
| Occupation | Actor, host, comedian, model |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Family | Jay Aquitania (brother) |
Early career
Aquitania's first appearance was a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom Palibhasa Lalake from 1995 on ABS-CBN and also he made guest in a drama anthology on Maalaala Mo Kaya also on Channel 2 until he decided and transferred to GMA Network also the same year and also an original cast member of a longest running comedy gag show in the Philippines Bubble Gang with co stars Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Wendell Ramos, Assunta De Rossi and all other casts members was premiered in 1995. As of 2019, Antonio and Michael V. are the only two remaining original cast members of the show. Antonio's debut movie was Kabilin Bilinan Ng Lola with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos and produced by Regal Entertainment in 1996. Antonio's 1st VIVA Entertainment movie was Sex Drive also with Wendell Ramos in 2003. His recent movie was a VIVA gospel drama movie Felix Manalo with co star Dennis Trillo in 2015. As of 2019, Antonio is still active in showbiz and he also wants to make another Kapuso teleserye anytime soon. As of 2020, Antonio will return in a Korean Drama remake of “Desendants Of The Sun Philippine Adaptations” was premiered last February 2020, with his co lead stars former TGIS Star Dingdong Dantes, Starstruck Season 1 Champion Jennylyn Mercado, Starstruck Alumni Rocco Nacino & Fil-Aussie Actress Jasmine Curtis.
Current career
Antonio had also a hosting skills like his another comedy gag show Oooops also with his longtime best friend Wendell Ramos in 1996.
Antonio also seen in a remake of Korean Drama Series Temptation of Wife in 2012.
Antonio recently seen in his afternoon drama series Kakambal ni Eliana with co-star Kim Rodriguez in 2013.
Antonio also ventured to comedy anthology series Dear Uge in 2017, 2018, and again in 2019.
He is also seen in Ika-5 Utos in 2018.
Personal life
Antonio is Karla Estrada's cousin. His nephew Daniel Padilla is also an actor, host and a singer.
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1995 | Palibhasa Lalake | Anton | ABS-CBN |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various | ||
| Bubble Gang | Cast | GMA Network | |
| 1996 | Oooops! With Wendell & Antonio | Host | |
| 1999 | Maynila | Himself | |
| 2000 | GMA Telecine Specials | Himself | |
| 2001 | GMA Love Stories | Himself | |
| Idol Ko si Kap | Himself | ||
| 2002 | Magpakailanman | Various | |
| 2004 | Love to Love: True Romance | Paco | |
| 2005 | Mahiwagang Baul: Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas | Bai-Abas | |
| HP: To The Highest Level Na! | Caloy | ||
| Encantadia | Alipato | ||
| 2006 | Wag Kukurap: Her Lover | Himself | |
| Hokus Pokus | Caloy | ||
| Now and Forever: Linlang | Samuel | ||
| 2008 | E.S.P. | Himself | |
| Obra: Misteryosa | Alex | ||
| 2009 | Zorro | Bernardo | |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Eugene Abalos | |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare! | Sonny Boy | |
| Pahiram ng Isang Ina | Johnny Velasco | ||
| 2012 | Temptation of Wife | Leo Santos | |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Sebastian Monteverde | |
| 2014 | Vampire Ang Daddy Ko | Tirso | |
| Hiram na Alaala | Benedict Corpuz | ||
| Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Luigi | ||
| 2015 | Sabado Badoo | Cameo Footage Featured | |
| Imbestigador: Hinalay sa Loob ng Bahay | Jay-R Vergara | ||
| Karelasyon Presents: Blackmail | Rodel | ||
| 2016 | Sa Piling ni Nanay | Rod | |
| 2017 | Meant to Be | Balloon Vendor | |
| Dear Uge | Guding | ||
| 2018 | Tadhana | TBA | |
| Dear Uge | Henry | ||
| Ika-5 Utos | Benjie Manupil | ||
| Tonight With Arnold Clavio (GMA News TV 27) | Benjie Manupil | ||
| 2019 | Daddys Gurl | Guest | |
| Mars Pa More | Guest | ||
| 2020 | Descendants Of The Sun | Bienvenido Garcia | |
Movies
- Ang Taran Tanods (MICHAELANGELO PRODUCTIONS, 2019)
- Hapi Ng Buhay (EBC FILMS, 2018)
- Felix Manalo (VIVA FILMS, 2015)
- 10,000 Hours (VIVA FILMS, 2013)
- Coming Soon (VIVA FILMS, 2013)
- Boy Pick-Up The Movie (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT & GMA FILMS, 2012)
- Working Girls (VIVA FILMS, 2010)
- Pasukob (OCTOARTS FILMS, 2007)
- Enteng Kabisote 3 (M-ZET FILMS, 2006)
- Ispiritista: Itay May Moomoo! (M-ZET FILMS, 2005)
- Masikip sa dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (VIVA FILMS, 2004)
- Captain Barbell (VIVA FILMS, 2003)
- Sex Drive (VIVA FILMS, 2003) "Antonio's 1st VIVA Films Movie"
- Nympha (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, 2003)
- Hibla (CINEMA ONE PRODUCTIONS, 2002)
- Most Wanted (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, 2000)
- Banatan (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, 1999)
- Impakto (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, 1996)
- Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola (REGAL ENTERTAINMENT, 1996)
References
- Discreetguy (January 17, 2012). "CAPRICORN MAN | ANTONIO AQUITANIA". Discreet magazine. Retrieved 2014-07-12.