Vandolph

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lacsamana and the surname or paternal family name is Quizon.

Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (born; May 7, 1984) is a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. He also serves as a councilor of Parañaque from the 1st district since 2016.^[1]

The Honorable Vandolph Quizon
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Alma Moreno
Personal details
Born	Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (1984-05-07) May 7, 1984 (age 38) Manila, Philippines
Political party	PDP–Laban
Other political affiliations	Liberal (formerly)
Relations	Wynwyn Marquez (half-sister) Mark Anthony Fernandez (half-brother) Freddie Quizon (half-brother) Rolly Quizon (half-brother) Eric Quizon (half-brother) Epy Quizon (half-brother) Zia Quizon (half-sister) Grae Fernandez (half-nephew)
Parents	Dolphy (father) Alma Moreno (mother)
Occupation	Actor comedian
Nicknames	Vandolph Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme

Personal life

He is the only son of comedian Dolphy with actress-politician Alma Moreno.^[2][3]

Television and film career

1980s showbiz debut

Vandolph's very first movie was Balimbing: Taong Huyango in 1986 with his real life father the late comedy king Dolphy.

1990s

Vandolph appeared in Ang TV on ABS-CBN in 1992, then followed by a sitcom Home Along Da Riles also on ABS-CBN. In the same year, he also did a drama anthology with his father Dolphy on Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 1993, he also appeared on GMA Telecine Specials on GMA which he plays a hyper kid who went to America. The same year, he launched a new sitcom Tondominium, directed by Joey Marquez, Vandolph's former stepfather.

2000–2005

In 2000, Vandolph's first action series was Pintados on GMA with his co-stars Michael Flores, Assunta Del Rossi, Angelika Dela Cruz and Sherwin Ordonez. In 2001, he was involved in a car accident. He survived with Amnesia but his girlfriend "Ishi" died due to head injuries. In 2005, he guested in a youth oriented drama series, Maynila also on GMA, and guested a reality shows Victim Extreme on ABS-CBN and Extra Challenge on GMA. The same year, Vandolph met Jenny Salimao and they become longtime love partners.

2006–2010

In 2006, he launched his first gag show, Quizon Avenue on ABS-CBN. In 2008, his biggest break was the action series Palos. The same year, he returns to sitcom via John En Shirley a spin-off of John En Marsha. In 2009, Vandolph signed a contract with TV5, joining a family fantasy sitcom, Pidol's Wonderland and was a celebrity guest judge on Talentadong Pinoy also in the same year. In 2010, he returns to drama anthology, Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face on TV5.

2011–present

In 2011, Vandolph returns to drama again and his biggest break was Babaeng Hampaslupa, a Chinese-themed drama and very first primetime drama series on TV5. Vandolph returned to big screen via Praybeyt Benjamin released by Star Cinema and Viva Films, which was also Vandolph's 1st movie for Viva Films and first Star Cinema film since Home Along Da Riles 2.

In 2012, Vandolph returns to comedy again and also his first Fantaserye for kids entitled Wako Wako marking Vandolph's return to ABS-CBN after his last teleserye was Palos.

In 2013, Vandolph returns to VIVA Films via a comedy action movie The Fighting Chefs, which was Vandolph's 2nd VIVA movie. He also guested in a game show Minute to Win It.

In 2014, Vandolph's recent movie ABNKKBSNPLAko. Recently, he is also part and returns to drama again via The Legal Wife, the role said which he plays the best friend of Angel Locsin's character.

Politics

In the 2016, he ran for councilor of 1st District of Parañaque and won.^[4] He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022.^[5]

Filmography

Television

• Ang TV (ABS-CBN, 1992)
• Lovingly Yours (GMA Network, 1992)
• Home Along Da Riles (ABS-CBN, 1992–1998) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
• Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN, 1993)
• GMA Telecine Specials (GMA Network, 1993)
• Tondominium (TV5, 1993)
• Purungtong (9TV, 1993)
• Batibot (RPN 9, 1994)
• Wow Mali! (TV5, 1996)
• Pintados (GMA Network, 2000)
• Magpakailanman (GMA Network, 2002)
• Home Along Da Airport (ABS-CBN, 2003–2005) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
• Victim Extreme (ABS-CBN, 2005)
• Maynila (GMA Network, 2005)
• Extra Challenge (GMA Network, 2005) - Challenger
• Quizon Avenue (ABS-CBN, 2006)
• O-Ha! (TV5, 2006)
• John En Shirley (ABS-CBN, 2006-2007)
• Sabi Ni Nanay (RPN, 2007)
• Palos (ABS-CBN, 2008)
• Eat Bulaga (GMA Network, 2008) - joined and won as EB Bebot
• Talentadong Pinoy (TV5, 2009)
• Pidol's Wonderland (TV5, 2009)
• Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (TV5, 2010)
• Spooky Nights Presents (GMA Network, 2010)
• Babaeng Hampaslupa (TV5, 2011)
• Wako Wako (ABS-CBN, 2012)
• Wiltime Bigtime (TV5, 2012) - Guest Host
• Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN, 2012)
• It's Showtime (ABS-CBN, 2012) - Celebrity Judge
• Toda Max (ABS-CBN, 2012) - Guest
• Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN, 2012–2014)
• Minute To Win It (ABS-CBN, 2013) - Guest
• The Legal Wife (ABS-CBN, 2014)
• Two Wives (ABS-CBN, 2014)
• Wasak (TV5, 2015)
• Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN, 2015)
• Tunay Na Buhay (GMA Network, 2015)
• Sabado Badoo (GMA Network, 2015) - cameo footage
• Ningning (ABS-CBN 2, 2015)
• Wowowin (GMA Network, 2015)
• Dangwa (GMA Network, 2015)
• Karelasyon (GMA Network, 2016)
• Dear Uge (GMA Network, 2016)

Film

• Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango (1986)
• Wanted: Bata Batuta (1987)
• Bata Batuta (1987)
• Enteng the Dragon (1988)
• Bulag Pipi At Bingi (1991)
• Pempe ni Sara at Pen (1992)
• Espadang Patpat (1992)
• Home Along Da Riles The Movie (1993) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
• Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape (1994)
• Hataw Tatay Hataw (1994) - Boyet
• Boy Gising (1995) - Boy Gising
• Father & Son (1995) Bimbo
• Aringkingking (1996)
• Pakners (1997)
• Home Along Da Riles The Movie 2 (1997) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
• Tatay-Nic (1998)
• Home Along Da Riber (2002)
• Nobody, Nobody But... Juan (2009)
• Father Jejemon (2010)
• Praybeyt Benjamin (2011) - Vandolph's 1st Viva Films movie
• The Fighting Chefs (2013)
• ABNKKBSNPLAko?! The Movie (2014) - post-production
• The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014) - post-production
• Beauty and the Bestie (2015) - post-production
• On The Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021) - pre production & Vandolph's 1st action drama thriller movie

Awards and nominations

Year	Work	Organization	Category	Result	Source
1990	Espadang Patpat	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Child Performer ^[a]	Won	^[6]

Notes

1. Tied with Guila Alvarez.

References

1. CoconutsManila (October 12, 2017). "'Dad bod' no more: Actor and politician Vandolph Quizon shows off new ripped body on Instagram | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
2. V, Remember; Showbiz, olph? Find Out What Happened to Him After He Left (June 9, 2017). "Remember Vandolph? Find Out What Happened to Him After Showbiz". Philippine News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
3. Hallare, Katrina (February 28, 2019). "Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez's eldest son Yeoj marries longtime GF". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
4. "Stars shine, outshone in elections". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
5. CNN Philippines Staff (May 14, 2019). "Celebrities among winners in May 13 polls". CNN Philippines. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
6. De Guzman, Susan (December 29, 1990). "'Andrea', Tops Filmfest Awards". Lifestyle: Living Culture, and Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer.

External links

• Vandolph at IMDb