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Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (Tagalog pronunciation: [tɾiˈʎo]), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network.[1] He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, My Husband's Lover aired on GMA Network in 2013.[2]

Dennis Trillo
in Shake, Rattle and Roll XV official trailer
Born	Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (1981-05-12) 12 May 1981 (age 41) Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Dennis Trillo
Alma mater	Miriam College
Occupation	Actor singer endorser fashion model TV host
Years active	1999–present
Agent(s)	GMA Artist Center (2002–present) Star Magic (1999–2002) Viva Artists Agency (2014–2015) Regal Entertainment (2015–present)
Notable work	Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Felix Manalo My Husband's Lover
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Spouse	Jennylyn Mercado ​ (m. 2021)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Pinoy pop
Labels	GMA Records
Musical artist

Trillo received his first acting award in 2004 for his role as a cross-dressing spy in the 2004 war film Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita.[3] In May 2016, he appeared in another primetime television series, Juan Happy Love Story, opposite his Dwarfina leading lady Heart Evangelista.[4][5]

Now being recognized both locally and internationally, he still continues to work as GMA Network's Drama King.[6]

Personal life

Trillo was born on May 12, 1981, in Quezon City to Florita Florencio Ho, a Filipino, and Abelardo Leslie Ho, a Chinese Filipino from Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. He finished high school at Jose Abad Santos Memorial School, Quezon City and spent his grade school years (grades 1–7) at the Ateneo De Manila University. He pursued a college education at Miriam College and received a B.A. in International Studies.[7]

He has a son with his ex-girlfriend Carlene Aguilar, born in 2007. In 2021, he married his longtime girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado and they had daughter named Dylan who born in April 2022 [8]

Career

Early years

Prior to starting his career in show business, Trillo was once a member of a band called Moyg. For a short period, he played the drums for the DIY band in Baguio.[9] His career in entertainment started in ABS-CBN in 2001 when he was introduced as part of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now known as Star Magic) batch 10 along with Bea Alonzo, Alfred Vargas and TJ Trinidad.^{[citation needed]} He took part in ABS-CBN's hit television soap operas Pangako Sa 'Yo as Ruel and Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan as Jojo; both were minor characters.

2003–2005: Breakthrough as Kapuso

After transferring to GMA Network and becoming a contract star, he landed his first role for the network in the youth-oriented drama Kahit Kailan where he played a supporting character named David. He was also cast in several outings like Twin Hearts and Love to Love.

In 2004, he had his first main character role in the fantasy show Mulawin. He played Gabriel, a half-human and half-Ravena who became the third wheel in Alwina (Angel Locsin) and Agiluz (Richard Gutierrez) romance. The same year, he had his breakthrough performance when he starred in the Metro Manila Film Festival official entry Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita as a transgender woman during World War II. In this film he received his first acting award as Best Supporting Actor in the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival.[10]

Following this recognition, he received five more Best Actor trophies from the Film Academy of the Philippines, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), the PMPC Star Awards for Movies, Golden Screen Awards and the Young Critics Circle. He was also included in the third installment of Mano Po.[11]

The following year, 2005, Trillo officially became a leading man when he was paired with Angel Locsin in the television adaptation of the iconic superhero Darna. He also starred in an afternoon family drama Now and Forever: Agos where he received a Best Drama Actor nomination from PMPC Star Awards for TV. That same year, he reprised his role for Mulawin: The Movie, and appeared in the film Blue Moon.[12]

2006–2010: Kapuso leading man and music debut

In 2005, in GMA Network fantasy series Encantadia, Trillo was cast as lead character in Etheria, where he portrayed the Sapirian prince, Raquim. Midway through the series, GMA Network management announced that Trillo would be pulled out from the said show to once again star in another fantasy-themed television series Majika, in the end Trillo was allowed to complete Etheria. He also starred in the horror-suspense film Pamahiin and was included in the network's noontime show SOP as a co-host where he also played drums as part of the show's "Starband".

Trillo released his self-titled debut album in 2007 under IndiMusic.[13] It was in the same year when he made his fourth Lenten drama special for GMA Network under APT Entertainment entitled Unico Hijo. On August 21, 2007, he started taping for the fantasy series Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan with Aljur Abrenica and Marky Cielo.[14]

On April 27, 2008, five thousand spectators witnessed the Battle of Mactan play, with Trillo playing Ferdinand Magellan at the Mactan, Cebu Shrine.[15] The same year, Trillo joined the stellar cast of Magdusa Ka, an afternoon soap opera which later earned an International Emmy nomination the following year. Late 2008 when he starred in the comic-based superhero series Gagambino, playing as the main character.[16] The following year after Gagambino, he starred into two more primetime dramas: Adik Sa'Yo and the 2009 remake of Darna.[12]

Trillo's hosting roles continued when he replaced Dingdong Dantes as a co-host in the new installment of StarStruck V in 2009.[17] In 2010, he also began co-hosting the variety show, Party Pilipinas. He appeared in Sine Novela Presents: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak opposite Jennylyn Mercado and portrayed Andrew Tantoco in the Philippine adaptation of the hit Korean series Endless Love.[18]

2011–present: GMA's Drama King; My Husband's Lover

In 2011, Trillo appeared in the romantic-fantasy series Dwarfina where he teamed-up with Heart Evangelista. After playing the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of Temptation of Wife, Trillo lead his most controversial role to date as Eric del Mundo in his second International Emmy nominee[19] drama series My Husband's Lover where he received one acting award from two nominations and a commendation from Asian TV Awards.[20]

After the success of the series, the cast of My Husband's Lover held a concert at Araneta Coliseum named "One More Try: My Husband's Lover The Concert".[21] The same year, Trillo and his screen partner Tom Rodriguez released their album titled TomDen, which is now a certified Platinum record according to the PARI with over 15,000 copies sold.[22]

In 2014, he top-billed the Primetime drama series Hiram na Alaala with Kapuso actress Kris Bernal. He also had a weekly medical drama with Bela Padilla entitled Sa Puso ni Dok under GMA News & Public Affairs department. Trillo visited ABS-CBN via his guesting in Kris TV to promote his 2015 movie You're Still The One alongside Maja Salvador, Ellen Adarna and Richard Yap under Regal Entertainment Inc. and Star Cinema. The same year, Trillo launched his first VIVA Films movie, Felix Manalo where he received a Movie Actor of the Year award from PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[23]

After doing several heavy drama soap operas, Trillo starred in 2016 in a light drama series with Heart Evangelista in Juan Happy Love Story.[24]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

• Dennis Trillo (2007, IndiMusic)

Collaboration albums

• TomDen (with Tom Rodriguez) (2013, GMA Records) (PARI Certification: Platinum)

Compilation appearances

• Seasons of Love (2014, GMA Records)

Track 6: "Tibok ng Puso"

Singles

• "All About Love" (2007)
• "Lumilipad" (2007)
• "Hinahanap-Hanap Kita" (Adik Sa'Yo theme song) (2009)
• "Forever" (with Tom Rodriguez) (2014)
• "Kailan Man" (A 100-Year Legacy theme song) (2014)
• "Tibok ng Puso" (Sa Puso ni Dok theme song) (2014)
• "Sa Iyo na Lang Ako" (Hiram na Alaala theme song) (2014)
• "Overdrive" (Lakbay 2 Love theme song) (with Solenn Heussaff) (2016)

Filmography

Television

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2022–present	Maria Clara at Ibarra	Crisostomo Ibarra	GMA Network
2021	Legal Wives	Ismael Makadatu
2020	I Can See You: Truly. Madly. Deadly	Andrew "Drew" Rivera / Warren Devira
2018–2019	Cain at Abel	Miguel Anthony Larrazabal / Elias Ledesma
2018	The One That Got Away	William Dominic "Liam" Ilustre
2017	Mulawin vs. Ravena	Haring Gabriel Montenegro
2016	Juan Happy Love Story	Juan Dela Costa		[25]
2015	My Faithful Husband	Emman dela Paz		[26][27]
2014—2015	Hiram na Alaala	Ivan Legaspi		[28][29]
2014	Sa Puso ni Dok	Doc. Dennis		[30][31]
2013	My Husband's Lover	Enrico "Eric" del Mundo		[32][33]
2012–2013	Temptation of Wife	Marcelito "Marcel" H. Salcedo		[34][35]
2012	Biritera	Andrei Marcelino		[36][37]
	Legacy	Young Cesar Alcantara		[38]
2011	Sinner or Saint	Raul Marcelo		[39][40]
	Dwarfina	Lyndon Valencia		[41]
2010	Jillian: Namamasko Po	Danny Evangelista		[42]
	Endless Love	Andrew Tantoco		[18]
	Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak	Levi Ramiro		[43]
2009—2010	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Pancho Macaspac		[44]
2009	Adik Sa'Yo	Ruben Domingo		[45]
2008—2009	Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino	Gambino "Bino" Bayani / Gagambino		[46]
2008	Sine Novela: Magdusa Ka	Rodolfo "Rod" Henson		[47]
	E.S.P.	Jared		[48]
2007—2008	Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan	Gallian Magdalion / Blue Zaido		[49]
2007	Sine Novela: Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap	Rustan "Stan" Ilustre		[50]
	Super Twins	Eliseo Castro / Eliazar Vergara		[51]
2006	Now and Forever: Dangal	Adrian Villanueva		[52]
	Majika	Argo		[53]
2005—2006	Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia	Young Raquim		[54]
	Now and Forever: Agos	Danilo Cortez		[55]
2005	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Efren / Lalaking Ahas		[56]
2004—2005	Mulawin	Gabriel		[57]
2003—2004	Twin Hearts	Glenn Saraga		[58]
2002—2003	Kahit Kailan	David		[59]
2001–2002	Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan	Jojo	ABS-CBN	[60]
2000	Pangako Sa 'Yo	Ruel		[61]
1999—2000	Tabing Ilog	Nanding

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2013–2015	Sunday All Stars	Co-host/performer	GMA Network
2010–2013	Party Pilipinas	Co-host/performer
2009–2010	StarStruck V: The Worldwide Invasion	Host		[62]
2006–2010	SOP	Co-host/performer

Drama anthologies

Title	Year	Episode	Role	Network	Ref.
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko	2020	Sa ilalim ng buwan: Part 4	Santi	GMA Network
		Sa ilalim ng buwan: Part 3
		Sa ilalim ng buwan: Part 2
		Sa ilalim ng buwan: Part 1
Magpakailanman	2019	OFW Most Wanted: Part 2	Rens
		OFW Most Wanted: Part 1
		Patawad ama ko	Samuel
Karelasyon	2016	Various episodes	Various roles
Wagas		Ang Turista at Ang Probinsyana	Rome	GMA News TV	[63]
Magpakailanman		Ang Kakambal Kong Ahas	Michael/Lucas	GMA Network	[64]
	2015	The PO2 Ephraim Mejia Story: Ang Mamatay ng Dahil Sa'yo	Ephraim Mejia		[65]
	2014	The Eduard Folayang & Mark Sangiao Story: Mga Bagong Mandirigma	Eduard Folayang		[66]
	2006	The Darius Razon Story	Darius Razon		[67]
	2005	The Mars Ravelo Story: Buhay na Walang Hanggan	Mars Ravelo		[68]
		The Joey Faller Story	Fr. Joey Faller		[69]
	2004	The Diego Llorico Story	Diego's Boyfriend		[70]
Spooky Night Presents	2011	Siyam	—
		Kalaro	Chris		[71]
Claudine	2010	Bingit na Kaligayahan	Jed
Love Bug Presents		The Last Romance	Hero		[72]
SRO Cinemaserye	2009	Exchange Gift	Miguel
Dear Friend	2008	Chinoy	Edison		[73]
Love to Love	2004	Kissing Beauty	Alfred
Wansapanataym	2002	—	—	ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya		Treehouse	—		[74]
	2001	Songbook	—

TV specials

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
2014	Ilaw ng Kahapon	Dante	GMA Network	Eat Bulaga! lenten special	[75]
2011	Maestra	—		APT Entertainment lenten special with Agot Isidro	[76]
	Countdown to 2012: The GMA New Year Special	Performer			[77]
2009	Sugat ng Kahapon	Sonny		APT Entertainment lenten special with Marian Rivera	[78]
2007	Unico Hijo	—		APT Entertainment lenten special with Eddie Garcia	[79]
2006	Sa Ngalan ng Anak	—		APT Entertainment lenten special
	Binibining Pilipinas	Presenter		Along with Dingdong Dantes and Pia Guanio
2005	Sa Kamay ng Diyos	—		APT Entertainment lenten special	[80]
2004	Angel Villa	St. Rafael		APT Entertainment lenten special	[80]

Film

Year	Title	Role	Producer(s)	Notes	Ref.
2020	Mother		Reality Entertainment, Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Francine Diaz, Zaijan Jaranilla, and Judy Ann Santos
2019	Hellcome Home	Peter Villareal	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Beauty Gonzalez, Raymond Bagatsing and Alyssa Muhlach	[81][82]
	Mina-Anud	Ding	Regal Entertainment	Leading role	[83]
2018	One Great Love	Ian Arcano	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Kim Chiu	[84]
2016	Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?	Diego	Viva Films	Leading role with Anne Curtis and Paolo Ballesteros	[85]
	Lakbay 2 Love	Biker	Erasto Films	Leading role with Solenn Heussaff	[86]
2015	Felix Manalo	Felix Y. Manalo	Viva Films	Leading role with Bela Padilla	[87]
	You're Still the One	Jojo	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Maja Salvador	[88]
2014	Shake, Rattle & Roll XV	Henry	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Carla Abellana	[89]
	The Janitor	Crisanto Espina	APT Entertainment	Leading role with Richard Gomez	[90]
2013	Sapi	Dennis	Centerstage Productions, Solar Entertainment	Leading role with Meryll Soriano	[91]
2012	Shake, Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion	MSgt. Martin Barrientos	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Paulo Avelino	[92]
	Ang Katiwala	Ruben	APT Entertainment, Bigtop Media Productions	Leading role	[93]
	Boy Pick-Up: The Movie	Gabbs/Bagwis	GMA Films, Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[94]
2011	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Derek	Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[95]
	My Neighbor's Wife	Aaron	Regal Entertainment GMA Pictures	Leading role with Lovi Poe	[96]
	Temptation Island	Antonio	GMA Films, Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[97]
2010	Rosario	Alberto Fernandez	Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[98]
2009	Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love	Daniel Chan	Regal Entertainment	Supporting role
	Tarot	Miguel	Regal Entertainment GMA Pictures	Leading role with Marian Rivera
	Astig	Ariel	Cinemalaya Foundation	Leading role with Sid Lucero
	Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie	Yaya's Neighbor	GMA Films, APT Entertainment	Cameo role
2008	Mag-ingat Ka Sa... Kulam	Paul	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Judy Ann Santos
	I.T.A.L.Y.	Paolo Guzman	GMA Films	Leading role with Jolina Magdangal
2007	Shake, Rattle and Roll 9	Jerome	Regal Entertainment GMA Pictures	Leading role with Roxanne Guinoo
2006	TxT	Alex	Regal Entertainment, APT EntertainmentGMA Pictures	Leading role with Angel Locsin
	Pamahiin	Noah	Regal Entertainment	Leading role
	Blue Moon	Kyle Pineda	Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[12]
2005	Mulawin: The Movie	Gabriel	GMA Films, Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[12]
2004	Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita	Ignacio Basa/Inya Marasigan	Regal Entertainment	Leading role with Judy Ann Santos
	Mano Po III: My Love	Sigmond Dee	Regal Entertainment	Supporting role	[11]

Accolades

References

External links

• Dennis Trillo at IMDb
• Dennis Trillo - GMA homepage

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