# Tonton Gutierrez

Eduardo Antonio "Tonton" Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968) is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo, it was topbilled by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia.
He was introduced in Viva Films' Sana'y Wala ng Wakas (1986) as Sharon Cuneta's leading man and became the film outfit's exclusive contract star. He starred in Viva Films movies -- Nakagapos na Puso (1986), Kung Aagawin mo ang lahat sa Akin (1987); Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (1987), Alabok sa Ulap (1987) and Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (1987) as Val, the retardate husband of Estela played by Vilma Santos. From the aforementioned movie, he received best actor trophies from Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), PMPC's Star Awards and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in 1987. In 1996, he was awarded best actor by the Gawad Urian for Reyna Films' Abot Kamay ang Pangarap.

## Early life

Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. is the son of Eddie Gutierrez and actress Liza Lorena. His parents did not marry and eventually separated after he was born. Ramon Christopher Gutierrez is his half-brother from his father's second relationship with actress Pilita Corrales. Ruffa Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez are his half siblings from his father's marriage to Annabelle Rama.

## Personal life

Tonton Gutierrez is married to actress Glydel Mercado on March 15, 2004, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati. Together they have two daughters. He is of American descent on both his father and mother's side.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | Al / Aswang | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Teddy Tuazon | Viva Films |
| 1986 | Nakagapos na Puso | Levi F. Lino | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Troy Samaniego | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Alabok sa Ulap | Dom Romero | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig? | Val | Viva Films |
| 1987 | Pablo S. Gomez' Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Carding | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Jack N' Jill sa Amerika | Danny | Viva Films |
| 1989 | 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig (segment: I Love You, Moo-Moo) | Ramon | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? | Teddy | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Kahit Wala Ka Na | Bonnie | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Kung Kasalanan Man | Dan Ramirez | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Joe Mari | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili | Loren Decena | Viva Films |
| 1990 | Pangarap Na Ginto | Glenn | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Erick Valderama | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Darna | George | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Mike Serrano | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Akin ang Pangarap Mo | Myron Castillo | Viva Films |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Michael | Viva Films |
| 1993 | Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap | Errol | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Oo Na, Sige Na | Ernie | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Forever | Albert | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Kapantay Ay Langit | Frank | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko | Dan | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Basa sa Dagat | Leandro | Seiko Films |
| 1995 | Dahas | Eric | MAQ Productions |
| 1995 | Saan Ako Nagkamali | Rey | OctoArts Films |
| 1995 | Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit | Ben | OctoArts Films |
| 1995 | Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Nick Duarte | Star Cinema |
| 1995 | Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko | | Mahogany Pictures |
| 1995 | Kandungan | Monchito | Seiko Films |
| 1996 | Sariwang Bulaklak | Lt. Borja | El Niño Films |
| 1996 | Kristo | Lazarus | Cine Suerte |
| 1996 | Nananabik... sa 'Yong Pagbabalik | | CVH Productions |
| 1996 | Virgin People | Isaac | Four Aces Films |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Boy Palomar | Viva Films |
| 1996 | To Saudi with Love | Alan | Premiere Productions |
| 1996 | Isla (The Young Version) | | Four Aces Films |
| 1996 | Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap | Roy | Reyna Films |
| 1996 | 'Wag na 'Wag Kang Lalayo | Lawrence | OctoArts Films |
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Manrey | MAQ Productions |
| 1997 | Lihim ni Madonna | Photographer | Four Aces Films |
| 1997 | Kriselda, Sabik sa 'Yo | | Canary Films OctoArts Films Viva Films |
| 1997 | Ang Ambisyosa | Arvin | V-Rich Films |
| 1997 | May Gatas Ka Pa sa Labi | Jim | Kara Films |
| 1997 | Sambahin ang Puri Ko | | Kara Films |
| 1997 | Kahit Minsan Lang | Baldo | MAQ Productions |
| 1997 | Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso | Dick Caringal | Good Harvest Unlimited |
| 1997 | Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon | Romano | V-Rich Films |
| 1998 | Kid Manalo, Akin ang Ulo Mo! | Johnny | Mahogany Pictures |
| 1998 | Balasubas | | RNB Films |
| 1998 | May Sayad | Richard | OctoArts Films |
| 1998 | Gagawin Ko ang Lahat | | Good Harvest Unlimited |
| 1998 | Tatlo... Magkasalo | Tito | Reyna Films |
| 1998 | Armadong Hudas | Jerry Lavares | GMA Films OctoArts Films |
| 1999 | Maldita | Matthew | Jowell Films |
| 1999 | Gamu-Gamong Dagat | Rolez | Regal Films |
| 1999 | Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik | Mayor Villegas | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Laging Sariwa ang Sugat | Edward | BSU Films |
| 2000 | Baliktaran | Ariel Canlas | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Apoy sa Karagatan | Michael | Regal Films |
| 2001 | Marital Rape | Mon | RHGF Films |
| 2002 | Sana Totoo Na | Mayor Dondi Sarmiento | World Arts Cinema |
| 2002 | Buko Pandan | Louie | World Arts Films |
| 2003 | Magnifico | Ka Romy | Violett Film Productions |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Alfredo B. Monteagudo | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | So Happy Together | Kerwin Espinosa | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Jake | Regal Films GMA Films |
| 2005 | Say That You Love Me | Raman | MAQ Productions |
| 2007 | Sa Harap ng Panganib | Lt. Raul Gomez | Prime Films Ledcinema Productions |
| 2007 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Chuck | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | Loving You | Virgilio | Regal Entertainment |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Manny | Regal Entertainment GMA Films |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Rica and Cecil's father | Viva Films |
| 2010 | Rosario | Party guest | Cinemabuhay International Studio 5 |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Joe | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Way Back Home | Ariel Santiago | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Born to Love You | Rex's dad | Star Cinema CineMedia Film Productions |
| 2013 | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? | Miguel Prieto | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Boy Golden | Col. Rey Maristela | Scenema Concept International |
| 2015 | Just the Way You Are | Theodore Sison | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | The Love Affair | Greg | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Benjamin Santiago | Viva Films |
| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Miguel | Viva Films |
| 2018 | My Perfect You | Roel Toledo | Star Cinema |
| 2019 | Maledicto | | FOX Networks Group Philippines |
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | Arthur Mendez | APT Entertainment M-Zet Productions |
| 2021 | Princess DayaReese | Rommel dela Cuesta | Star Cinema |
* Jack N' Jill (1987) - Danny
* Kung Aagawin (1987)
* Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989)
* Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors (1990)
* Sa Kabila ng Lahat (1991)
* Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991)
* Paniwalaan Mo (1993)
* Syota ng Bayan (1994)
* Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit (1995)
* Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997)
* Manananggal in Manila (1997) – Desidek
* Tuloy... Bukas ang Pinto (1998)
* My Guardian Debil (1998)
* Shirley (1998)
* Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion (1998) – Sarge
* Fidel Jimenez: Magkakasubukan Tayo (2000) – Col. Cadiz
* Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! (2001) – Johnny Estrella
* Hayop sa Sex Appeal (2001)
* Di Kita Ma-reach (2001)
* Cass & Carry: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? (2002) – Mr. Roma
* Forever My Love (2004) – Jimmy
* I Will Survive (2004) – Manolo

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1989 | Palibhasa Lalake | Boni (30/05/89 episode guest) | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Del Tierro | Juancho | GMA Network |
| 1999 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulot-Gata | | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi | | GMA Network |
| 2000–2002 | Pangako sa 'Yo | Eduardo Buenavista | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Larawan | | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Marius Malvarosa / Xandro / Kenji Ogata | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man | Minong Salvaderas | GMA Network |
| 2004–2005 | Forever in My Heart | Ronald Carbonel | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Love to Love: Struck in Love | | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Love to Love: Wishing Upon a Jar | | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Magpakailanman: The Manny and Pie Calayan Story | Manny Calayan | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Mulong / Nosferamous | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia | Memen | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Erning | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Emilio Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Nagmamahal, Kapamilya: Rene-Louisa | Rene | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | George Soriano | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Mayor Carlos / Solcar | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Irroian | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Jango San Juan | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Jun | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Mario Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda | Manuel "Manny" Villar | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka | Manuel "Manny" Villar | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell | Jun | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Stanley Tee | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Sabel | Julio De Dios | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Tomas "Bernabe" Sta. Maria | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Giorgio Lustico | TV5 |
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Victor Mendez | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol | Fernando Poe Jr. | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Haring Manaon | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Richard Ramirez | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Carlos Syquia / Señor Muerte | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mangga at Bagoong | Ruben | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medical Record | Lito De Guzman | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | You're My Home | Victor Vergara | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | And I Love You So | Alfonso Valdez | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Albert Romero | GMA Network |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | SPO4 Pablo B. De Leon | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Zosimo Guerrero | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab Center | Pio | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Pitong | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Boobay | Noel | GMA Network |
| 2017 | The Promise of Forever | Marlon Borja | ABS-CBN |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Lawrence Carazo | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Anak Sa Kasinungalingan | Tatay Junior | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Ika-5 Utos | Emilio "Emil" Buenaventura Sr. | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Bata Bata, Kriminal O Biktima? | Ben | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Francis Aragoza | GMA Network |
| 2020–2021 | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Leonardo "Leo" Chavez | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020–2021 | Ate ng Ate Ko | Alberto Toledo | TV5 |
| 2021 | Tadhana: Senior Love | Mario | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: I Will Survive | Eddie | GMA Network |
| 2022 | False Positive | Rodrigo "RDG" Dela Guardia | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Tadhana: Heredera | Emman | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Love You Stranger | Alfonso "Alfie" Dela Paz | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Hearts on Ice | Gerald Campos | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Maging Sino Ka Man | Georgino "George" Santos | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Eric Refuerzo | GMA Network |
| 2024–2025 | Widows' War | Galvan Palacios | GMA Network |