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| relatives = [[AJ Muhlach]] (half-brother)<br />[[Niño Muhlach]] (cousin)<br />[[Alonzo Muhlach]] (nephew)<br />[[Amalia Fuentes]] (aunt)<br />[[Liezl Martinez]] (cousin)
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| party = [[LiberalIndependent Party (Philippines)politician|Liberal PartyIndependent]] (2012–20152015-present)
| otherparty = [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal]] (2012–2015)
| awards = <small>[[#Awards and nominations|See Awards and nominations]]</small>
| alma_mater = [[San Beda College|San Beda College, Manila]]
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'''Ariel Aquino Muhlach'''<ref name=IMDb>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0611285/bio "Aga Muchlach biography"]. ''IMDB''. Retrieved June 13, 2014.</ref> ({{IPA-|tl|ˈmulak}}; born August 12, 1969), popularly known as '''Aga Muhlach''', is a Philippine actor.<ref name=ccp>{{cite encyclopedia |author= Cristine Directo |editor=Nicanor Tiongson |editor-link=Nicanor Tiongson |encyclopedia=CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art |title=Philippine Film |edition=1st |year=1994 |publisher=[[Cultural Center of the Philippines]]|volume=VIII |location=Manila |pages= 283 |isbn=971-8546-31-6 }}</ref> Regarded as the "King of Romance-Drama"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karylle paired with Christian Bautista in "West Side Story" |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/arts-and-culture/1956/karylle-paired-with-christian-bautista-in-west-side-story |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> and the Philippines' Original Heartthrob,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Philippines' original heartthrob Aga Muhlach, nagbabalik-Kapamilya bilang Superstar Judge sa Pinoy Boyband Superstar {{!}} ABS-CBN Entertainment |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/13481816-photos-pinoy-boyband-superstar-presscon-with-aga-muhlach-12531 |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |language=en}}</ref> he has received numerous local and international accolades throughout his career, including [[Star Awards]], [[Maria Clara Awards]], and [[FAMAS Award]].
 
He debuted in entertainment using his real name Ariel Muhlach at age 7 when he appeared in the 1975 film ''May Isang Tsuper ng Taksi'' and the 1976 film, ''Babaing Hiwalay Sa Asawa'',<ref name=firstmovie>''Babaing Hiwalay Sa Asawa''. Dir. Ishmael Bernal. Perf. Amalia Fuentes, Vic Vargas, Marianne de la Riva, Eddie Garcia. 1976. Film.</ref> but he only became well known (under his new screen name "Aga Muhlach") with the success of the 1984 film ''[[Bagets (film series)|Bagets]]'',<ref name=Bagets>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/25/14/all-grown-30-years-after-bagets "All grown up: 30 years after 'Bagets'"]. ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved June 13, 2014.</ref> after which he became a popular matinee idol.<ref name=ccp/> He also unsuccessfully ran for a 2013 congressional seat in [[Camarines Sur]].
 
In October 2015 at the 60th birthday celebration of [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] President [[Charo Santos-Concio]], Muhlach confirmed his return to his original home network [[ABS-CBN]] after more than three years with [[Associated Broadcasting Company|TV5]].
 
He is well known for his roles in films like ''[[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]]'' (1992), ''[[Sa Aking mga Kamay]]'' (1996), ''Nag-iisang Bituin'' and ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (1995) and ''Bayarang Puso'' (1996) before becoming a romantic male lead in the late 1990s and 2000s as well as ''[[In the Name of Love (2011 film)|In the Name of Love]]'' in 2011 and ''[[First Love (2018 film)|First Love]]'' in 2018.
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At age 14, Muhlach was cast as one of the male leads in [[Viva Entertainment]]'s 1984 film, ''[[Bagets (film series)|Bagets]]''. The film, which is about typical teenage life in the 80s, also starred [[William Martinez (actor)|William Martinez]], [[Herbert Bautista]], JC Bonnin and [[Raymond Lauchengco]]. As the majority of the target audience could relate to the story, the film was a success,<ref name=Bagets/><ref name=Recallingbagets>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/28/14/aga-recalls-firsts-bagets-star "Aga recalls firsts as 'Bagets' star"]. ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved June 14, 2014.</ref> and Muhlach became a popular matinee idol.<ref name=ccp/>
 
As a result of his popularity, he was cast in the title role in ''Miguelito, Angang Batang Rebelde'', in which he portrayed a rebellious teenager in conflict with his mother.<ref>[http://www.manunuri.com/filmography/miguelito_ang_batang_rebelde "Miguelito, Ang Batang Rebelde (1985)"]. ''Manunuri''. Retrieved June 13, 2014.</ref> He was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" in the [[FAMAS Awards]],<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000232/1986 "Famas Awards - 1986"]. ''IMDB''. Retrieved June 13, 2014.</ref> and "Best Actor" in the [[Gawad Urian Awards]].<ref name=ccp/><ref>[https://akas.imdb.com/title/tt0318446/awards?ref_=tt_awd "Miguelito: Batang rebelde - Awards"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306082842/http://akas.imdb.com/title/tt0318446/awards?ref_=tt_awd |date=March 6, 2016 }}. ''IMDB''. Retrieved June 14, 2014.</ref>
 
He was paired with [[Janice de Belen]] in the 1986 film, ''Super-Wan-Tu-Tri'', alongside [[Tito Sotto]], [[Vic Sotto]] and [[Joey de Leon]].<ref>''Super-Wan-Tu-Tri''. Perf. Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon. 1986. Film.</ref> The next year, he received his first acting award at the 1987 Gawad Urian Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1986 film, ''Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000270/1987?ref_=nmawd_awd_24 "Gawad Urian Award - 1987"]. ''IMDB''. Retrieved June 14, 2014.</ref>
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In 2013, discussions arose over Muhlach teaming up with his former leading actress, [[Lea Salonga]] for the third time.<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/116971/aga-preps-for-reunion-movie-with-lea "Aga Muhlach preps for reunion movie with Lea Salonga"]. ''Inquirer.net''. Retrieved July 1, 2014.</ref>
 
In 2024, Muhlach and his family announced that they will star as the Persival family in the sitcom ''[[Da Pers Family]]'', directed by Danni Caparas and produced by [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]], [[Cignal TV]], [[Studio Viva]], and [[Sari-Sari Channel|Sari-Sari Network]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Gabinete|first=Jojo|title=Muhlach family, bibida sa TV5 sitcom na Da Pers Family|trans-title=Muhlach family to lead the TV5 sitcom Da Pers Family|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/179643/muhlach-family-da-pers-family-a734-20240320|access-date=July 22, 2024|work=[[Philippine Entertainment Portal|PEP.ph]]|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.|date=March 20, 2024|language=Filipino}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Santiago|first=Jojo|title=Aga, Charlene never naging epal na magulang kina Atasha at Andres|trans-title=Aga, Charlene never became bothersome parents to Atasha and Andres|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/390144/aga-charlene-never-naging-epal-na-magulang-kina-atasha-at-andres|access-date=July 22, 2024|work=[[Inquirer Bandera|Bandera]]|publisher=INQUIRER.net|date=July 17, 2024|language=Filipino|quote=Samantala, mula sa Studio Viva at MQuest, ang kuwento ng 'Da Pers Family' ay iikot sa nakakaaliw na kwento ng Persival family na may bakery na tinawag nilang The Bake Haus of You.}}</ref>
===Personal life===
Early in his acting career, he was often rejected for roles. For example, [[Lily Monteverde]], a [[Regal Films]] producer turned him down many times after talent manager Douglas Quijano introduced Muhlach and the film ''Bagets'' to her.<ref name=Recallingbagets/> Muchlach also had financial problems and was often without money.<ref name=personal>[http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/220822/taming-aga-muhlach "The taming of Aga Muhlach"]. ''Philstar''. September 18, 2003. Retrieved 2014-06-14.</ref> In the early 90s, he received upbeat projects In 1992. Lily Monteverde produced ''Sinungaling Mong Puso'' with Vilma Santos, which gained Aga Muhlach his Best Supporting Actor. He also gained notoriety for his on and off again relationship with Janice De Belen as they starred in ''Pakasalan Mo Ako'' with co-stars John Estrada and Gabby Concepcion. From 1990-99, he was the highest paid actor in the Philippines, paired with Aiko Melendez in ''May Minamahal'', (1994, 1997) Kris Aquino (1993, 1994), [[Ruffa Gutierrez]], [[Giselle Toengi|G. Toengi]] (1999), [[Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski]] (1994, 1998) [[Regine Velasquez]], (1999, 2001, 2012) Lorna Tolentino, (1996) Carmina Villaroel, (1994, 1996) Maricel Laxa, (1994) Dawn Zulueta, (1993) beauty queen [[Dayanara Torres]] (1995) [[Lea Salonga]], (1992, 1995) Alice Dixson and Snooky Serna (1991). In the 2000s he worked with controversial sex goddess Joyce Jimenez in 2001 on the sitcom TV ''Da Body en Da Guard'' and even in the rom-com film "Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Latest?" In 2001, he starred in the box office hit ''Pangako Ikaw Lang'' with Velasquez. In 2002, he starred with future box office actresses [[Claudine Barretto]] in ''Kailangan Kita'' in 2002, and Dubai 2005, Sharon Cuneta in ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' (2003), [[Kristine Hermosa]] in ''All My Life'' 2004, Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban in ''A Love Story'' (2007) and 2008 with Anne Curtis in ''When Love Begins''. In the 2010s he starred in ''In The Name Of Love'' with Angel Locsin as well as ''Miracle in Cell No. 7'' with Bela Padilla.
 
==Politics==
====Relationships====
In [[2013 Philippine House of Representatives elections|2013]], Muhlach ran for a seat in the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]] to represent [[Camarines Sur]]'s [[Camarines Sur's 4th congressional district|4th district]] under the then-ruling [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/9686-aga-muhlach-joins-lp/|title=Aga Muhlach joins LP|date=August 2, 2012|publisher=Rappler|accessdate=April 26, 2022}}</ref> However, he lost to [[Felix William Fuentebella]], son of outgoing representative [[Arnulfo Fuentebella]] and a member of a [[Political dynasties in the Philippines|political dynasty]], by almost 3,000 votes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/2013/05/17/943160/aga-muhlach-loses-camsur-congressional-bid|first=Camille|last=Diola|title=Aga Muhlach loses CamSur congressional bid|date=May 17, 2013|accessdate=April 26, 2022|work=The Philippine Star}}</ref> He filed an electoral protest before the [[House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal]] on June 4, 2013, alleging that there was massive vote buying, ballot tampering or errors on vote-counting machines in seven municipalities under the district.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/06/04/13/aga-muhlach-files-electoral-protest|title=Aga Muhlach files electoral protest|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=RG|last=Cruz|work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/520711/poll-tribunal-rules-aga-muhlach-protest-sufficient-in-form-and-substance|title=Poll tribunal rules Aga Muhlach protest 'sufficient in form and substance'|date=November 5, 2013|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=Tetch|last=Torres-Tupas|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref> However, it was later dismissed as he and Fuentebella mutually agreed to drop the case.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/636184/poll-tribunal-dismisses-aga-muhlach-election-protest#ixzz7RZSgwI7P|title=Poll tribunal dismisses Aga Muhlach election protest|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=Tetch|last=Torres-Tupas|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref>
 
==Legacy==
{{blockquote|When I do a project, I give it my all...I don't want to pressure myself with the idea of awards. Neither do I want to be complacent because I won one recently. After winning, I try to forget about it and treat each project like it's my first. — '''Aga Muhlach'''<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/35331/reminiscing-with-aga-muhlach "Reminiscing with Aga Muhlach"]. ''Inquirer.net''. Retrieved 2014-06-14.</ref>}}
Muhlach is considered one of the most bankable actors in the Philippine entertainment industry.<ref>[http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/top-5-the-kings-of-star-cinema "Top 5: The Kings of Star Cinema"]. ''Star Cinema''. Retrieved July 1, 2014.</ref> He is known for being one of the Philippine cinema's leading men of romantic dramas, being partnered up with well-known leading ladies such as [[Lea Salonga]], [[Sharon Cuneta]], [[Claudine Barretto]], [[Maricel Soriano]], [[Angel Locsin]], [[Regine Velasquez]], [[Kris Aquino]], [[Aiko Melendez]], [[Anne Curtis]] and recently [[Bea Alonzo]] and [[Bela Padilla]]. He is also claimed as a multi-media product endorser, a role model to Filipinos of all ages, a supporter of underprivileged children, a matinee idol, and multi-award winning actor.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/4059/aga-muhlach-recalls-his-colorful-showbiz-career-for-inside-the-cinema "Aga Muhlach recalls his colorful showbiz career for Inside the Cinema"]. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved July 1, 2014.</ref>
 
===Personal life===
Early in his acting career, he was often rejected for roles. For example, [[Lily Monteverde]], a [[Regal Films]] producer turned him down many times after talent manager Douglas Quijano introduced Muhlach and the film ''Bagets'' to her.<ref name=Recallingbagets/> Muchlach also had financial problems and was often without money.<ref name=personal>[http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/220822/taming-aga-muhlach "The taming of Aga Muhlach"]. ''Philstar''. September 18, 2003. Retrieved 2014-06-14.</ref> In the early 90s1990s, he received upbeat projects In 1992. Lily Monteverde produced ''Sinungaling Mong Puso'' with Vilma Santos, which gained Aga Muhlach his Best Supporting Actor. He also gained notoriety for his on and off again relationship with Janice De Belen as they starred in ''Pakasalan Mo Ako'' with co-stars John Estrada and Gabby Concepcion. From 1990-99, he was the highest paid actor in the Philippines, paired with Aiko Melendez in ''May Minamahal'', (1994, 1997) Kris Aquino (1993, 1994), [[Ruffa Gutierrez]], [[Giselle Toengi|G. Toengi]] (1999), [[Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski]] (1994, 1998) [[Regine Velasquez]], (1999, 2001, 2012) Lorna Tolentino, (1996) Carmina Villaroel, (1994, 1996) Maricel Laxa, (1994) Dawn Zulueta, (1993) beauty queen [[Dayanara Torres]] (1995) [[Lea Salonga]], (1992, 1995) Alice Dixson and Snooky Serna (1991). In the 2000s he worked with controversial sex goddess Joyce Jimenez in 2001 on the sitcom TV ''Da Body en Da Guard'' and even in the rom-com film "Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Latest?" In 2001, he starred in the box office hit ''Pangako Ikaw Lang'' with Velasquez. In 2002, he starred with future box office actresses [[Claudine Barretto]] in ''Kailangan Kita'' in 2002, and Dubai 2005, Sharon Cuneta in ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' (2003), [[Kristine Hermosa]] in ''All My Life'' 2004, Maricel Soriano and Angelica Panganiban in ''A Love Story'' (2007) and 2008 with Anne Curtis in ''When Love Begins''. In the 2010s he starred in ''In The Name Ofof Love'' with Angel Locsin as well as ''Miracle in Cell No. 7'' with Bela Padilla.
 
====Relationships====
In 1986, Muhlach, 17, decided to have a child with [[Janice de Belen]] after the two were paired in the film ''Super-Wan-Tu-Tri''. De Belen announced her pregnancy on primetime television and said Muhlach had asked her to marry him, but that she refused as they were still young.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/19/12/janice-aga-asked-me-marry-him "Janice: Aga asked me to marry him before"]. ''ABS-CBN News''. Retrieved June 14, 2014.</ref> Muhlach's father was also against the marriage because of their ages.<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/587722/publicly-pregnant "Publicly pregnant"]. ''Philstar''. Retrieved June 14, 2014.</ref> De Belen gave birth to Luigi "Igi Boy" Muhlach, Muhlach's first child.<ref name=Luigi>[http://www.pep.ph/celeb/people-and-lifestyle/hobbies-and-ventures/27775/Chef-Luigi-Muhlach-says-his-mom-Janice-de-Belen-gives-him-hosting-tips-but-wont-share-her-recipes "Chef Luigi Muhlach says his mom Janice de Belen gives him hosting tips but won't share her recipes"]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved June 13, 2014.</ref>
 
Muhlach has been linked to actresses [[Agot Isidro]], [[Melissa Fernandez]], [[Gretchen Barretto]] and [[Mikee Cojuangco]].
 
In 1993, he was dating [[Aiko Melendez]] during the shooting of their movie ''May Minamahal'' but after their relationship ended, he was linked romantically with [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] former [[Miss Universe]] and 1995 film ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' leading actress [[Dayanara Torres]].<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/368306/dayanara-torres-life-dance "Dayanara Torres: Life is a dance"]. ''Philstar''. November 12, 2006. Retrieved 2014-06-14.</ref> Reports said Muhlach intended to follow Torres to Puerto Rico and marry her, but chose his acting career over his personal life. The couple dated for three to four years.<ref name=EthelandDayanara/>
 
====Married life====
Muhlach married [[Charlene Gonzalez]] in May 2001.<ref name=personal/> They started dating only after he asked for her parents' permission to get engaged to her. They met through Gonzalez' cousin and his former co-star J.C. Bonnin when the latter was 16. They met again during the 1994 [[Binibining Pilipinas]] pageant, in which he was a judge, and she won as Binibing Pilipinas–Universe. She was also his co-star in ''Oki Doki Doc'', where they became friends. They got married on May 28, 2001, in St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Pacdal, [[Baguio]], less than a year after their engagement. They have twins named Atasha and Andres.<ref name=family/>
 
In July 2024, Muhlach's wife and twin children joined him in starring in the [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]] sitcom ''Da Pers Family''.
==Legacy==
{{blockquote|When I do a project, I give it my all...I don't want to pressure myself with the idea of awards. Neither do I want to be complacent because I won one recently. After winning, I try to forget about it and treat each project like it's my first. — '''Aga Muhlach'''<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/35331/reminiscing-with-aga-muhlach "Reminiscing with Aga Muhlach"]. ''Inquirer.net''. Retrieved 2014-06-14.</ref>}}
Muhlach is considered one of the most bankable actors in the Philippine entertainment industry.<ref>[http://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/latest-news/top-5-the-kings-of-star-cinema "Top 5: The Kings of Star Cinema"]. ''Star Cinema''. Retrieved July 1, 2014.</ref> He is known for being one of the Philippine cinema's leading men of romantic dramas, being partnered up with well-known leading ladies such as [[Lea Salonga]], [[Sharon Cuneta]], [[Claudine Barretto]], [[Maricel Soriano]], [[Angel Locsin]], [[Regine Velasquez]], [[Kris Aquino]], [[Aiko Melendez]], [[Anne Curtis]] and recently [[Bea Alonzo]] and [[Bela Padilla]]. He is also claimed as a multi-media product endorser, a role model to Filipinos of all ages, a supporter of underprivileged children, a matinee idol, and multi-award winning actor.<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/4059/aga-muhlach-recalls-his-colorful-showbiz-career-for-inside-the-cinema "Aga Muhlach recalls his colorful showbiz career for Inside the Cinema"]. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved July 1, 2014.</ref>
 
==Politics==
In [[2013 Philippine House of Representatives elections|2013]], Muhlach ran for a seat in the [[House of Representatives of the Philippines|House of Representatives]] to represent [[Camarines Sur]]'s [[Camarines Sur's 4th congressional district|4th district]] under the then-ruling [[Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal Party]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/9686-aga-muhlach-joins-lp/|title=Aga Muhlach joins LP|date=August 2, 2012|publisher=Rappler|accessdate=April 26, 2022}}</ref> However, he lost to [[Felix William Fuentebella]], son of outgoing representative [[Arnulfo Fuentebella]] and a member of a [[Political dynasties in the Philippines|political dynasty]], by almost 3,000 votes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/2013/05/17/943160/aga-muhlach-loses-camsur-congressional-bid|first=Camille|last=Diola|title=Aga Muhlach loses CamSur congressional bid|date=May 17, 2013|accessdate=April 26, 2022|work=The Philippine Star}}</ref> He filed an electoral protest before the [[House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal]] on June 4, 2013, alleging that there was massive vote buying, ballot tampering or errors on vote-counting machines in seven municipalities under the district.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/06/04/13/aga-muhlach-files-electoral-protest|title=Aga Muhlach files electoral protest|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=RG|last=Cruz|work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/520711/poll-tribunal-rules-aga-muhlach-protest-sufficient-in-form-and-substance|title=Poll tribunal rules Aga Muhlach protest 'sufficient in form and substance'|date=November 5, 2013|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=Tetch|last=Torres-Tupas|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref> However, it was later dismissed as he and Fuentebella mutually agreed to drop the case.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/636184/poll-tribunal-dismisses-aga-muhlach-election-protest#ixzz7RZSgwI7P|title=Poll tribunal dismisses Aga Muhlach election protest|date=September 8, 2014|accessdate=April 26, 2022|first=Tetch|last=Torres-Tupas|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref>
 
==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable" width=75% style-align=center;
! Year !! Title !! Character/Role
|-
| 1975 || ''May Isang Tsuper ng Taksi'' ||
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| 2023 || ''[[Martyr or Murderer]]'' || older [[Bongbong Marcos]]
|-
| 2024 || ''Ikaw paPa rinRin ang pipiliinPipiliin koKo'' || Michael
|-
|TBA
|''Uninvited''
|Guilly
|-
|}
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| 1987 || ''[[Hapi House!]]'' || Rocky || [[Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation|IBC]]
|-
| 1993–2000 || ''[[Oki Doki Doc]]'' || Dr. Agaton "Doc Aga" Villaluz || rowspan="14"| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
| 1993–2001 || ''[[Star Drama Presents]]'' ||
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| 1995–2010; 2016–present || ''[[ASAP (TV program)|ASAP Natin 'To]]'' ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[MTB (TV program)|Magandang Tanghali Bayan]]'' || Himself (Guest performer)
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2001 || ''Da Body en da Guard'' ||
|-
| ''Da Pilya en da Pilot'' ||
|-
| 2002–2004 || ''[[OK Fine, 'To Angang Gusto Nyo!|OK Fine Whatever]]'' || Michael
|-
| 2004–2006 || ''[[OK Fine, 'To Angang Gusto Nyo!]]'' || Michael
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Wowowee]]'' ||
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| 2007–2008 || ''[[That's My Doc]]'' || Dr. Agaton "Doc Aga" Abogado
|-
| 2008 || ''Matanglawin'' ||
|-
| 2009 || ''[[It's Showtime (Philippine TV program)|It's Showtime]]'' ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop)]]'' || Jose Maria "JM" Benicio III
|-
| 2011–2013 || ''[[Pinoy Explorer]]'' || Himself (Host) || rowspan="2"| [[5 (TV network)|TV5]]
|-
| 2013–2014 || ''[[Let's Ask Pilipinas]]'' || Himself (Host)
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''[[Magandang Buhay]]'' || || rowspan="4"| [[ABS-CBN]]
|-
| ''[[Pinoy Boyband Superstar]]'' || Himself (Judge)
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Tonight with Boy Abunda]]'' ||
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| 2019 || ''[[Gandang Gabi Vice]]'' ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2020 || ''[[Wowowin]]'' || Himself / (Guest co-host) || [[GMA Network]]
|-
| ''[[Masked Singer Pilipinas]]'' || Himself (Judge) || rowspan="2"| [[TV5 (Philippine TV network)|TV5]]
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Suntok sa Buwan]]'' || Jimmy Boy
|-
| 2022–present || ''Tara Game, Agad Agad! Level Up'' || Himself (Host) || [[Net 25]]
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| 2024–present || ''Da Pers Family'' || Aga Persival || Various
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FAP Award A Love Story (2007)
 
1996 Nominated Best Actor FAP Award: ''[[Sana Maulit Muli (film)|Sana Maulit Muli]]'' (1995)
FAP Award Sana maulit muli (1995)
 
'''Gawad Urian Awards'''
2004 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' (2003)
Gawad Urian Award Kung ako na lang sana (2003)
 
2003 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''Kailangan Kita'' (2002)
Gawad Urian Award Kailangan kita (2002)
 
'''''1996 Won Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor)''''' Gawad Urian Award: ''Sana Maulit Muli'' (1995)
Gawad Urian Award Sana maulit muli (1995)
 
1994 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''May Minamahal'' (1993)
Gawad Urian Award May minamahal (1993)
 
1993 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''[[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]]'' (1992)
Gawad Urian Award [[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]] (1992)
 
1992 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako'' (1993)
Gawad Urian Award Akin ka magdusa man ako (1993)
 
'''''1987 Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)''''' Gawad Urian Award: ''Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie'' (1986)
Gawad Urian Award Napakasakit, kuya Eddie (1986)
 
1986 Nominated Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Gawad Urian Award: ''Miguelito: Batang Rebelde'' (1985)
Gawad Urian Award Miguelito: Batang rebelde (1985)
 
'''Golden Screen Awards, Philippines'''
'''''2013 Won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)''''' Golden Screen Award: ''Of All the Things'' (2012)
Golden Screen Award Of All the Things (2012)
 
Won
Dekada Award
'''''2012 Won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)''''' Golden Screen Award: ''In the Name of Love'' (2011)
Golden Screen Award In the Name of Love (2011)
 
2006 Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) Golden Screen Award: ''Dubai'' (2005)
Golden Screen Award Dubai (2005)
 
'''''2004 Won Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy)''''' Golden Screen Award: ''Kung Ako Na Lang Sana'' (2003)
Golden Screen Award Kung ako na lang sana (2003)
 
'''Maria Clara Awards'''
'''''2006 Won Best Actor''''' Maria Clara Award: ''Dubai'' (2005)
Maria Clara Award Dubai (2005)
 
'''Metro Manila Film Festival'''
 
2019 Nominated Best Actor Festival Prize: ''Miracle in Cell No.7''
Festival Prize Miracle in Cell No.7
'''''1993 Won Best Actor''''' Festival Prize: ''[[May Minamahal (film)|May Minamahal]]'' (1993)
Festival Prize May minamahal (1993)
 
'''''1992 Won Best Actor''''' Festival Prize: ''[[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]]'' (1992)
Festival Prize [[Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal]] (1992)
'''Star Awards for Movies'''
2013 Nominated Movie Actor of the Year Star Award: ''Of All the Things'' (2012)
Star Award Of All the Things (2012)
 
Nominated Darling of the Press
Special Award
 
'''''2012 Won Movie Actor of the Year''''' Star Award: ''In the Name of Love'' (2011) Tied with Jorge Estregan for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
Star Award In the Name of Love (2011)
Tied with Jorge Estregan for Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
 
2009 Nominated Movie Actor of the Year Star Award When Love Begins... (2008)
Star Award When Love Begins... (2008)
 
2008 Nominated Movie Actor of the Year Star Award A Love Story (2007)
Star Award A Love Story (2007)
 
'''''2006 Won Movie Actor of the Year''''' Star Award Dubai (2005)
Star Award Dubai (2005)
 
'''PMPC Star Awards For TV'''
 
''''' 2014 Won Best Travel Program Host''''' Star Award Pinoy Explorer (TV5, 2014)
Star Award Pinoy Explorer (TV5, 2014)
 
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'''[[GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards|Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation)]]'''
 
'''''2008 Won [[2008 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards|38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards]] Film Actor of the Year'''''<ref>[http://www.pep.ph/photos/909/The_38th_Box-Office_Entertainment_Awards_%28Part_1%29 "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 1)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525195831/http://www.pep.ph/photos/909/The_38th_Box-Office_Entertainment_Awards_(Part_1) |date=May 25, 2014 }}. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 24, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/photos/910/the-38th-box-office-entertainment-awards-part-2 "The 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)"]. ''Pep.ph''. Retrieved May 24, 2014.</ref>
 
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