# Dominic Ochoa

Jose Madrigal Ochoa (Tagalog pronunciation:; born August 4, 1974) known professionally as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda.

## Career

Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in T.G.I.S. on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, Gimik and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in Super Laff In. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in Whattamen formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. Dominic moved back to GMA Network for his comeback teleserye project, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.

## Personal life

He is from the prominent Relova family in Pila, Laguna where his great grandfather Arcadio was formerly Capital Municipal who built the municipio during his term, grand uncle Lorenzo Relova was formerly Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and another great grand uncle Regino Diaz Relova is a lieutenant colonel in the Katipunan who commanded the Laguna towns of Los Banos, Calauan, Bay and Pila during the Philippine–American War. His previous girlfriend was Janna Victoria and is now married to businesswoman Denise Go. He is the cousin of actor Mandy Ochoa.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1996-1999 | T.G.I.S. | Himself | GMA Network |
| 1996-1999 | Gimik | Eric Abesamis | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1998 | Esperanza | Roberto "Robbie" Salgado | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–2002 | ASAP | Himself – performer / host | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym: I Love You Again and Again and Again | Rene | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–1999 | Super Laff-In | Himself – various roles | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Wansapanataym: Adonis | Adonis | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: Kuba Kadabra | Janford | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 2001–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Himself – host | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Ulysses Angeles | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Star Drama Theater | Various roles | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Whattamen | Ernest | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Basta't Kasama Kita | George | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Wansapanataym: Lasenggo | | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Wansapanataym: Lilit Bulilit | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Adult Narciso Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym: Pest Busters | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | It's Chowtime | Himself – host | IBC |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mariposang Dagat | | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | 'Til Death Do Us Part | Drew | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks: Lightning Rhoda | | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks: Bampy | Juan | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Padre Jesus Pio de Asis | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Larry Calma | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Shall We Dance?: The Stars Are Back | Himself – Co-host | ABC |
| 2007 | Shall We Dance?: The Celebrity Dance Challenge | Himself – Co-host | ABC |
| 2008 | Ligaw Na Bulaklak | Jojo | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga | Andres | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | HushHush | Toby | TV5 |
| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Dragonna | Bugoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010; 2013 | May Bukas Pa | Father Jose Guillermo | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song: Love Me, Love You | Staff advertiser | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Cocoy | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rosalka | Wilfred Dominguez | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco | Nanding | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | Stalin | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Tomas Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV | Enrico "Dindo" Habijan | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Good Vibes | Nestor Pedroza | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Bobby Ramirez | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Young Alfredo | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Princess and I | Danillo 'Dinoy' Maghirang | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Beauty Is the Beast | Roland | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards | Edwin Yamson | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puntod | Raul | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Wanspanataym: Baby Ko ang Daddy Ko | Alex | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Benjie | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box | Dada | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Muling Buksan Ang Puso | Edmund Dela Vega | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin | Ramon S. Vilchez | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maria Mercedes | Manuel Alegre | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Wansapantaym: Enchanted House | Adam Agustin | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Luv U | Nicanor "Nick" Jalbuena | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom | Jun Tan | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Emmanuelle's father | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Umasa Ako Sa Hula | Eric Ignacio | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi | Douglas | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hagdanan | Rodolfo G. Mallari | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Young Pancho Macaraeg | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Santino "Santi" Santiago | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pasión De Amor | Carlos Suarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itlog | Benjamin | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | My Super D | Rudolfo "Dodong" Aguilar / Super D | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Home Sweetie Home | Alvin | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Popcorn | Jose | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park | Norberto | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Tiwala | Mr.Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Joselito "Joey" Agbayani Sr. | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2020 | Dok, Ricky Pedia | Dr. Ricky Pedia | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2019 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Abel Dimaguiba | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The Killer Bride | Javier Dela Cuesta | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Contest | Roden Dimaranan | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | G Diaries | Himself ― Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Simon Cruz | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Oh Mando! | Armando Deputado Sr. | iWantTFC |
| 2021 | Hoy, Love You! | Richard | iWantTFC |
| 2021 | Saying Goodbye | | iQIYI |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Tomas Estopacio | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Young Hugo Agcaoili | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Javier Toledo / Lindol Man | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Tara, G! | Gov. Miguel Sebastian | iWantTFC |
| 2022–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Michael Lobrin† | GMA Network |
| 2023 | Happy Together | Atty. Pascua | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Chasing in the Wild | Alfred | Viva One |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman: Tatlo ang Tatay Ko | Chito | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Prinsesa ng City Jail | Raymond Cristobal | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1997 | Home Along Da Riles 2 | Manny |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! | Chuck |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | |
| 1999 | Hey Babe! | Jim |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Joel |
| 2001 | Taxi ni Pilo | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Perry |
| 2002 | Forevermore | Young Alejandro |
| 2002 | Jologs | Iñigo |
| 2002 | 9 Mornings | Hernan Lorayes |
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Jaime |
| 2003 | My First Romance | Jojo |
| 2005 | D' Anothers | Nick |
| 2007 | Angels | Egay |
| 2007 | My Kuya's Wedding | Divo |
| 2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Kenneth |
| 2008 | Love Me Again (Land Down Under) | Migo's brother |
| 2009 | T2 | Angeli's Dad/Engkantao |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Father Eric |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Attorney Moises |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Chief / Leo's Brother |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Cedric's Father |
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Arnel Ignacio, Jr. |
| 2014 | The Gifted | Aica's Father |
| 2015 | The Prenup | Edgar Cayabyab |
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Father Anthony |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Robert Quejada |
| 2018 | Sin Island | Oliver Santiago |
| 2020 | Boyette: Not a Girl Yet | Alfred |
| 2020 | Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Caloy Salazar |
| 2024 | Fruit Cake | Sen. Sammy Esteban |
| 2024 | A Thousand Forests | Bani Gualberto |
| 2025 | Ex Ex Lovers | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
| 2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Won |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Won |
| 2003 | "Paper Dolls" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated |
| 2004 | Trip Kita | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality Competition Program Host | Nominated |
| 2008 | Shall We Dance? | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program Host | Won |
| 2011 | "TV" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated |