Paul Chen[1] (born July 25, 1998), known professionally as Paolo Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]), is a Filipino actor and model.

Paolo Gumabao
Born
Paul Chen

(1998-07-25) July 25, 1998 (age 25)
Taiwan
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor and model
Years active2014–present
Agent(s)GMA Artist Center (2017–2019)
Star Magic (2021–present)
Height5.8 ft (177 cm)
Parent(s)Dennis Roldan
Sheryl Sorreta
Pao Chen (adoptive father)
RelativesMarco Gumabao (half-brother)
Michele Gumabao (half-sister)
Isabel Rivas (aunt)
Ryen Chen (half-brother)

Personal life edit

Gumabao was born in Taiwan.[1] His biological father is actor Dennis Roldan. Through his father, he is a half-sibling to Marco Gumabao and Michele Gumabao.[2] Actress Isabel Rivas is his aunt.[3]

Filmography edit

Television / Digital edit

Year Title Role Network
2015 Oh My G! Ferdinand "Ferdie" Javier[4] ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Ryan
2017 Tsuperhero: Zombie Zombie GMA Network
Encantadia Amir
Legally Blind Oliver Aguirre
Mulawin vs. Ravena Ryan
Haplos doctor
My Korean Jagiya Marcus
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Raffy
Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Xander
Magpakailanman: Ang Munti Kong Pangrap:The Kyline Alcantara Story Kent
Contessa Jigo
Ika-5 Utos Frat Boy
2019 Mga Batang Poz Enzo[5] iWantTFC
2021 Horrorscope Jonas
Huwag Kang Mangamba Maximo delos Santos[5] Kapamilya Channel
Click, Like, Share: Altered Boyet[6] iWantTFC, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta James Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Noah Vallesteros[7] Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2023 ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer
Regal Studio Presents: Bride to Be Sam GMA Network
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda Himself / Guest
Wow Mali: Double Tama Himself / Prankstar TV5
2023–present FPJ's Batang Quiapo Lawrence Martin Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5

Film edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2014 The Firefighters: The Unsung Heroes Jigs
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Model
2015 Haunted Mansion Steve
My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore Orwell
2016 I Love You to Death Brent
That Thing Called Tanga Na Bryan
2017 The Debutantes Albert
2021 Lockdown Danny [8][5]
2022 Silip sa Apoy Alfred
Sisid Jason [9]
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Raymond Trian
2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme Moze

Awards and nominations edit

Year Work Organization Category Result Ref.
2021 Lockdown Filipino International Cine Festival Best Actor (Gold)[a] Won [8]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Tied with Jerald Napoles.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Licup, Michelle (February 27, 2022). "Hot item Paolo Gumabao becomes his own person". Pep.ph. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Paolo Gumabao on having the best of both worlds". Manila Bulletin. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  3. ^ Kabristante, George Vail (July 10, 2021). "Not Exactly Like His Father". Caveat. The Manila Times. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Santiago, Ervin (August 22, 2022). "Paolo Gumabao todo puri sa kabaitan ni Jane de Leon: She deserves to be Darna, nakita ko 'yun, naramdaman ko 'yun!". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Dela Cruz, Liezl (July 15, 2021). "Paolo Gumabao Joins Star Magic, Shares Dream Role and Co-stars". ZBS-CBN News. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "Maymay, Tony, Barbie, Jerome and Janella's social media nightmare becomes reality in 'Click, Like, Share'". Manila Bulletin. August 27, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  7. ^ "Paolo Gumabao joins cast of 'Darna' series". ABS-CBN News. March 1, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bukas, Leo (November 12, 2021). "Paolo Gumabao Wins Best Actor for 'Lockdown': It Has Been my Dream". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. ^ Requintina, Robert (April 3, 2022). "'Sisid' stars talk about filming sexy scenes – Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 28, 2022.

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