Diether Ocampo

Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973)[2][3] is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian.

Diether Ocampo
Ocampo in 2021
Born
Diether Pascual Ocampo

(1973-07-19) July 19, 1973 (age 50)
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, model, comedian
Years active1993–present
AgentStar Magic (1993–present)
Spouse
(m. 2004; ann. 2009)
[1]
ChildrenDream Ocampo
Military career
Allegiance Philippines
Service/branch Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary
Years of service2019–present
RankCaptain (CAPT)

Background

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Diether Pascual Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. He is of German, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry.[4]

He started out as a dancer before being discovered by ABS-CBN in the mid-1990s. He is part of the band Blow, where he is known as 'Capt. Mongrel'. In 2001, he was an executive producer for The Pin-Ups debut album, Hello Pain, that enabled the band to become the first Philippines-based band to be signed to a U.S. label.[5]

Ocampo started with ABS-CBN and being managed by Star Magic headed by Johnny Manahan. He auditioned for ABS-CBN's talent search in 1995. A year and a half later, he became one of the members of Star Circle Batch II. His first movie appearance was in the movie adaptation of teen program Ang TV. He is active in charitable works through his K.I.D.S. (Kabataan Inyong Dapat Suportahan) Foundation to help under privileged children of Metro Manila.[6]

In 2016, he starred in TV5's series Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? together with Cesar Montano and Claudine Barretto.

In 2017, after a short brief break from showbiz, Ocampo went out of retirement and is now a freelancer.

Currently, he is serving in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Lieutenant Commander.[7]

Other

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In 2007, Ocampo starred in an anti-zoo ad for PETA-Asia Pacific.[8]

Personal life

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Ocampo was married to Kristine Hermosa on September 21, 2004. The marriage was later annulled on January 30, 2009.[1][9]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleProduction
1996Ang TV: The Movie: The Adarna AdventurePrinsipe Bryan/MorionStar Cinema
1997Calvento Files: The MovieRodolfo
1998Dahil Mahal Na Mahal KitaRyan
Magandang HatinggabiLouie
1999Bakit Pa?JosephGMA Films GMA Pictures
Mula sa Puso: The MovieMichael MirandaStar Cinema
Gimik: The ReunionGary Ballesteros
SolteraEric Robles
2000Bukas Na Lang Kita MamahalinJimboyViva Films
Gusto Ko ng LumigayaLeo
2001La Vida RosaDadoStar Cinema
Ano Bang Meron Ka?JasonRegal Films
2002JologsMandoStar Cinema
BahidRodneyRegal Films
2004VoltaAtty. Lloyd FalconStar Cinema
Bcuz of URJ
2005Nasaan Ka ManIto
2010MamarazziCarloRegal Films GMA Pictures
Sa 'Yo LamangPaulStar Cinema
Slow FadeDariusCinemabuhay[10]
DalawAntonCineMedia
Star Cinema
2011RakenrolJacci RoccaFurball Inc.
Revolver Films
Rost Manila[11]
201224/7 in LoveKen RamirezStar Cinema
2020Sunday Night FeverMikeyCineBro

Television

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YearTitleRoleNetwork
1993–2001Star Drama Presents
1995–2016ASAPHost/himself
1996–1999Super Laff-InHost/himself
GimikGary Ballesteros
19961896
1997!Oka TokatBenjamin "Benj" Catacutan
1997–1999Mula sa PusoMichael Miranda
1999–2001Saan Ka Man NaroroonBart
2001–2003Recuerdo de AmorPaulo Jose Villafuerte
2003–2004ButtercupWinston Go
Sana'y Wala Nang WakasLeonardo Madrigal
2004MarinaPrinsipe Lirio
2005'Til Death Do Us PartManuel
Bora: Sons of the BeachDitoy
Ikaw ang Lahat sa AkinIvan Ynares
2006Komiks Presents: BampyPido
Star Magic Presents: Windows to the HeartDennis
Komiks Presents: Bahay ng Lagim
Star Magic Presents: The Game of LoveGary
2007Love Spell Presents: Click na ClickJosh Velasco
Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibigRodel Alcaraz
RouninMaster Cadmus
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue RoseLester
MargaritaBernard Beltran
Princess SarahMaster Brandon Crissford
2008LoboLorenzo Blancaflor
Sineserye Presents: MalignoHector Salcedo
Iisa Pa LamangMiguel Castillejos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: RobotAlex
2009Only YouJonathan Sembrano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LambatMang Piyo
2010RubiHector Ferrer[12]
Your Song: Gimik 2010Gregorio "Gary" Ballesteros
2010–2011SabelFrederico "Eric" Zaragosa
2011Guns and RosesMarcus Aguilar
Gandang Gabi, Vice!Himself/Guest
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: SingsingJoel Villanueva
2013Apoy sa DagatAnton Lamayre
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: BukidRonnie
2016Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?George Bustamante
2017Unang HiritHimself/Guest
Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding DadAnton Ramos
Tonight with Arnold ClavioHimself/Guest
Celebrity BluffHimself/Contestant
2018ASAP Natin 'ToHimself / Host / Performer
BaganiApo
2019It's ShowtimeHimself / Guest Hurado
2021Huwag Kang MangambaSamuel Cordero
2022–2023The Iron HeartEcho Madrigal
2023Korina InterviewsHimself / guest

Awards and nominations

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YearMovie/TV ShowCategoryOrganizationResultsSource
2013First Gintong Palad Public Service AwardsService AwardeeMovie Writers Welfare Foundation
15 Hottest Leading Men15 Hottest Leading Men AwardeeMetro's Celebrity 2013
2012Star Magic Ball 2012Star Magic Icons AwardStar Magic
2011Star Magic Ball 2011Star Magic Most Stylish MaleStar Magic
Hottest Actor (Male Stars)2011 Yahoo! OMG! AwardsYahoo! PhilippinesNominated
2010Philippine Walk of FameWalk of Fame AwardeeMowell Foundland Foundation
Organizer of K.I.D.S. FoundationDangal ng PASADO (PASADO Lifetime Award)12th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO AwardsWon[13][14]
2009Maalaala Mo Kaya
Episode: "Lambat"
Nominated: Best Single Performance by an Actor23rd PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated[15]
Iisa Pa LamangNominated: Best Drama Actor23rd PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated[16]
2008Organizer of K.I.D.S. FoundationMetro Him AwardeeMetro Him Awardee 2008
2007Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibigNominated: Best Drama Actor21st PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
2006Ikaw ang Lahat sa AkinWinner: Best Drama Actor20th PMPC Star Awards for TVWon[17]
Nasaan Ka ManWinner: Best Supporting ActorGawad TANGLAW AwardsWon[18]
Nasaan Ka ManNominated: Best Performance by Male or Female,
Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble
in Leading or Supporting Role
Young Critics Circle (Philippines)Nominated
Nasaan Ka ManNominated: Best Supporting Actor8th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO AwardsNominated
2005Sana'y Wala Nang WakasBest Drama Actor19th PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
2004Sana'y Wala Nang WakasWinner: Best Drama ActorGawad America AwardsWon[17]
Sana'y Wala Nang WakasWinner: Best Drama Actor18th PMPC Star Awards for TVWon[17]
2002Recuerdo de AmorNominated: Best Drama Actor2002 PMPC Star Awards for TVNominated
La Vida RosaNominated: Best Actor25th Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Gawad UrianNominated[19]
La Vida RosaNominated: Best Actor20th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna AwardsNominated[20]
The HunksMost Promising Group (The Hunks)Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship FoundationWon
1999Brightest Star of 1999 (14)Movie Magazine: Brightest Star of 1999
Outstanding Filipino Achiever for Business and IndustryPhilippine Bantayog Jaycees[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b Norman Bordadora; Bayani San Diego Jr.; Tetch Torres (February 10, 2009). "CA upholds Diether-Kristine annulment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Diether Ocampo eludes question about lovelife; celebrates birthday in youth center", pep.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "Diether Ocampo returns to ABS-CBN after three years via “Bagani”, February 8, 2018". Lionheartv.net | Updated February 8, 2018
  4. ^ "The Philippine-German Connection". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 17, 2009. Archived from the original on July 20, 2009.
  5. ^ "The Pin-Up Girls: The little band that could". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 27, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Diether charity". Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  7. ^ "From actor to officer: Diether Ocampo in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary". August 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "PETA ASIA-PACIFIC". June 15, 2015.
  9. ^ <Buan-Deveze, Reyma (February 19, 2009). "Diet breaks silence on annulment". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  10. ^ William R. Reyes (March 22, 2011). "Diether Ocampo contributes to growth of indie filmmaking via Slow Fade". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  11. ^ "Quark Henares' 'Rakenrol' is Cinemalaya's Closing Film". July 9, 2011. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  12. ^ "Diether Ocampo, still an exclusive Kapamilya star". Archived from the original on April 10, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2009.
  13. ^ Boy Villasanta (April 25, 2010). "Mentors become fans at the 12th Pasado Awards". ABS-CBN.
  14. ^ "Mentors become fans at the 12th Pasado Awards". April 25, 2010. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012.
  15. ^ "PMPC STAR AWARDS FOR TV 2009 NOMINEES". December 6, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  16. ^ Napoleon Quintos (October 28, 2009). "ABS-CBN bags the most number of Star Awards nominations". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  17. ^ a b c "Actor and Founder of K.I.D.S. Foundation". November 11, 2009. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012.
  18. ^ Nora V. Calderon (March 3, 2010). "Diether Ocampo on status of relationship with Rima Ostwani". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  19. ^ "25th Gawad Urian Nominees (2002)". Retrieved August 24, 2011.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ "RP Oscars nominees announced". March 16, 2002.
  21. ^ "Diether Ocampo biodata". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
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