List of actors who played the president of the Philippines
This is a partial list of actors who have played the role of a real or fictitious president of the Philippines in films, television, and other media.
This list excludes:
- Other historical figures has been considered by historians as an unofficial president of the Philippines and was similarly portrayed in fiction as such like the depiction of Andres Bonifacio by Robin Padilla in the 2014 film Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.
- Depiction of a president of the Philippines that covered a period outside their presidencies; e.g. Iginuhit ng Tadhana a 1965 biographical film of Ferdinand Marcos prior to his being elected president.[1]
Portrayal of real presidents[edit]
Film[edit]
Television[edit]
| President | Actor | Program | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Aguinaldo | Raymond Alsona | Bayani | 1996 |
| Dennis Trillo | Official Lupang Hinirang music video produced by GMA Network. | 2010 | |
| Nico Antonio | Katipunan | 2013 | |
| Manuel Quezon | Richard Gutierrez | Official Lupang Hinirang music video produced by GMA Network. | 2010 |
| Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo | Marina Summers | Drag Race Philippines | 2022 |
| Rodrigo Duterte | Phillip Salvador | Maalaala Mo Kaya (Steak) | 2019 |
Portrayal of fictional presidents[edit]
Film[edit]
| Actor | President | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Zarate | President Ventura | Iligpit Si Victor Saraza | 1997 |
| Eddie Gil | Himself (depicted to have won the 2004 Philippine presidential election, from which he was disqualified from running after being declared a nuisance candidate in real life) | Volta | 2004 |
| Gloria Diaz | Hillary Dafalong (assassinated)[9] | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | 2008 |
| DJ Durano | Bill Bilyones (acting, lost in snap election)[9] | ||
| Ai-Ai delas Alas | Ina Montecillo (won snap election, resigned)[9] | ||
| Cherry Pie Picache | Ren Constantino (assumed office after Ina Montecillo's resignation)[9] | ||
| Cherry Pie Picache | Ren Constantino | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | 2010 |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Ren Constantino (mention only) | Enteng ng Ina Mo | 2011 |
| Bibeth Orteza | Genoviva Obrero | 10,000 Hours | 2013 |
Television[edit]
| Actor | President | Television series | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joji Isla | Marcurakus (parody of Ferdinand Marcos)[10] | Sic O'Clock News | 1987-1989 |
| Ces Quesada | Presidentita (parody of Corazon Aquino)[10] | Sic O'Clock News | 1987-1990 |
| Madeleine Nicolas | Tita Cory Pepino (parody of Corazon Aquino) | Ispup | 1999-2004 |
| Willie Nepomuceno | Sherep Entrada (parody of Joseph Estrada) | Ispup | 1999-2004 |
| Candy Pangilinan | Gloring Macabagal-Barroyo (parody of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) | Ispup | 2001-2004 |
| Michael V. | GMHey (parody of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) | Bubble Gang | 2001-2010 |
| Eddie Garcia | Leandro Montemayor | Kung Mawawala Ka | 2002-2003 |
| Rowell Santiago | Juan Policarpio | Tanging Yaman | 2010 |
| Jackie Lou Blanco | Ramona Escalabre (outgoing president) | Genesis | 2013 |
| Lorna Tolentino | Sandra Sebastian-Trinidad | Genesis | 2013 |
| Jose Manalo | Rodney Juterte (parody of Rodrigo Duterte) | Sunday PinaSaya | 2016 |
| Joel de la Fuente | Datu Andrada (loosely based on Rodrigo Duterte)[11] | Madam Secretary | 2017 |
| Maja Salvador | Ivy P. Aguas/Lily Cruz-Torillo (President-elect) | Wildflower | 2018 |
| Rowell Santiago | Oscar Hidalgo[12] | Ang Probinsyano | 2018–2022 |
| Edu Manzano | Lucas Cabrera (Acting President)[13] | 2018–2019 | |
| Noel Colet | Camilo Edades (Acting President) | 2022 | |
| Boots Anson-Roa | Diane Carlos (died in office) | First Yaya | 2021 |
| Gabby Concepcion | Glenn Acosta (Acting President) | First Yaya | 2021, 2022 |
| Sanya Lopez | Melody Reyes–Acosta (sworn in as president at the series finale) | First Lady | 2022 |
| Chanda Romero | Madam President | Black Rider | 2024 |
References[edit]
- ^ Paredes, Andrew. "Watching 'Iginuhit Ng Tadhana'—the movie that made Marcos president". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Filipino Actors Who Portrayed Philippine Heroes". PEP.ph. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Avecilla, Victor (16 April 2019). "Jose P. Laurel in Phl cinema". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Orosa, Rosalinda (11 November 2012). "Diosdado Macapagal story on big screen". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Ang Pelikula bilang Pabaong Amerikano at Inobasyong Filipino". Bulatlat. 25 October 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (21 August 2013). "A Dangerous Life revisited". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Sanchez, Giselle (August 1, 2022). "GOSSIP GIRL: Why I accepted the most controversial role of 2022 in Philippine cinema". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
For legal purposes, I will not mention any name but will refer to my role as "her character" [Corazon Aquino]...
- ^ Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. (August 2, 2022). "Cory Aquino Mahjong scene: Giselle Sanchez responds to backlash". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Archived from the original on August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Ang Tanging Ina Nyong Lahat". Star Cinema. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Inside Sic O' Clock News: 'Crazy was not enough. We had to be weird too'". ABS-CBN News. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Recap: What happened in 'Madam Secretary' episode with PH president". ABS-CBN News. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (11 November 2018). "Rowell Santiago as President Oscar Hidalgo: It's become a responsibility". Lifestyle.inq. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Albayalde to 'Ang Probinsyano': Stop portraying Philippine National Police chief as evil". Journal Online. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2020.