Rommel Padilla
Introduction '''Rommel Cariño Padilla''' (; born January 4, 1965) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer.
Early life He was born to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Cariño.Padilla's siblings from the same parents are: Royette Padilla, BB Gandanghari, and Robin Padilla.
Personal life Rommel is married to Anabelle Antonio of Angeles, Pampanga whom he has children with, RJ Padilla, Matt Padilla, and Roanna Padilla. 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.The teen-idol, musician, and actor Daniel Padilla is Padilla's son with singer-actress Karla Estrada. On a 1990 day, Rommel met Karla Estrada (who he still calls "Ling") at the Viva Office at work. The next day, they're on, Karla said. Rommel in prison, Karla gave birth to Daniel and took their child for him to see for the first time after 3 years.“Muslim ako like Robin, ‘di ba? Kaya pwede akong mag-asawa ng higit sa isa. I married Daniel's mom. Si Robin pa ang nagkasal sa amin,"(I'm a Muslim just like Robin Padilla, am I not? That allows me to marry more than one woman. I married Daniel's mom Karla, and it was Robin who wed us.) – Rommel PadillaRommel is said to be friends with his wives, and his children from them has no friction as they treat each other "whole" brothers/sisters, not "half".
Imprisonment On October 27, 1996 at around 10:30 pm, in front of a convenience store at the intersection of Ortigas Avenue Extension and De Castro Avenue in Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig, Padilla, and his flight steward friend Frederick Luna were arrested by East Police District-Drug Enforcement Unit.The policemen had just finished a drug bust operation when they found a .45 caliber handgun tucked in Luna's waistband. 100 grams of dried marijuana leaves was also found on him. Padilla got off his Nissan Sentra car to reportedly intervene for his friend's release. The lawmen searched his car and found in the passenger seat the .22 Magnum machine pistol that caused them to charge him of illegal possession of firearms. Padilla told police he was on his way to shoot scenes for his upcoming movie ''Dimas at Magdalena'' in that night when they stopped by the store.On October 29, 1996, Padilla was released after posting a Php 120,000 bail. He was accompanied by: his mother, Eva Carino; 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 at 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 Carino 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 do movies again and dedicate his time for family.
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.Padilla was elected Nueva Ecija Provincial Board member in 2007.In 2010, he ran for the vice governorship of Nueva Ecija under the local party ''Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija'' (BALANE), but lost to Gay "GP" Padiernos.Once again, in 2016, ran under BALANE party, he was elected as senior board member of the province's First District.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.
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'' 1996 ''Totoy Golem'' Totoy Golem 1997 ''Sino si Inday Lucing?'' Inday Lucing ''Dimas at Magdalena'' Dimas 1998 ''Ang Kilabot at si Miss Makipot'' Carding''Leopard Hunting'' 1999 ''Kumakasa, Lumalaban'' 2000 ''Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko'' 2002 ''Hari ng Selda (Anak ni Baby Ama II)'' Erwin ''Huwag Mong Takasan ang Batas'' Nelson 2003 ''You and Me Against the World'' Vincent 2013 ''10,000 Hours'' NBI Agent Aquino 2014 ''Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo'' Padre Mariano Gomez 2015 ''Manila's Finest'' Col. Lazaro 2018 ''Badge of Honor: To Serve and Protect'' PCol. David Aragon===Television=== Title  Year  Role  Network 2003–2004  ''Basta't Kasama Kita''  Felip "Buhawi" Agda  ABS-CBN 2007  ''Asian Treasures''  Leo  GMA Network 2008  ''Obra Presents: Sanib''  Special Guest  GMA Network 2008  ''Joaquin Bordado''  Alfredo  GMA Network 2009  ''Totoy Bato''  Manuel Velarde  GMA Network 2012  ''Lorenzo's Time''  Vincent Castillo  ABS-CBN 2012  ''Toda Max''  Romy  ABS-CBN 2012  ''Sana ay Ikaw na Nga''  Leopoldo/Leopard  GMA Network 2012  ''Wansapanataym: Copy Kat''  Daddy  ABS-CBN 2013  ''Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin''  Raul Jimeno  ABS-CBN 2013  ''Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig?'' Oscar Ramos  GMA Network 2014  ''Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian''  Val  GMA Network 2015  ''2 1/2 Daddies''  Versiculo/Ver Pastoran  TV5 2015  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Sigaw ng Katarungan''  Mr. Solomon  ABS-CBN 2015  ''Ningning''  Crisanto "Mang Cris" Garcia  ABS-CBN 2016  ''Dolce Amore''  Cardo  ABS-CBN 2016  ''The Greatest Love''  Andres Alegre  ABS-CBN 2016  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Bugaw''  Dolpo  ABS-CBN 2017  ''The Better Half''  Edgar Villalobos  ABS-CBN 2017  ''Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers''  Waldo  ABS-CBN 2017  ''Hanggang Saan''  John Joseph "Jojo" Lagrimas  ABS-CBN 2018  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Gapang''  Ryan  ABS-CBN 2018–2019  ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''  Baldo  ABS-CBN 2020  ''A Soldier's Heart''  Dante Marasigan  ABS-CBN 2020  ''Ipaglaban Mo: Ungol''  Lito  ABS-CBN
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