# DJ Durano

Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1972), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of That's Entertainment of German Moreno.

## Early life and education

Durano grew up in Cebu and hails from the Durano political clan of the province. He is the nephew of incumbent Danao City vice-mayor Ramon Durano III.

## Other ventures
### Politics

Durano filed for candidacy in the mayoral elections in Sogod, Cebu, to be held in May 2025. His platform includes promoting affordable water among the residents of Sogod, addressing their concerns about high electricity rates, and completing the construction of unfinished road projects. He will run for mayor under the Durano-led Barug Alang Sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya (transl. Stand Up For Progress and Democracy) political party. Durano emphasized that although he is known to the public as an actor from Manila, he is determined to prove to the Cebuanos that he is a true Visayan.

## Personal life

Durano has two children, singer-actress Yen Durano and Jaden Dominique Durano.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Shows | Role | Network |
| 2024 | Black Rider | Olivares "Bokal" Geronimo | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Lolong | Alberto "Boss Abet" Dominguez | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Heartful Café | Jeremiah Nobleza | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Pamilya Ko | Antonio "Tonio" Alvarez | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | James Liu | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Brush | Dr. Blue | Sari-Sari Channel |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mr. Wang's right-hand man | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Born for You | Leonard Marasigan | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | My Fair Lady | Marcelo | TV5 |
| 2014 | Mirabella | Manuel Laurel | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Frederick Kazumi | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Pyra: Babaeng Apoy | Cesar Lucente | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | Captain | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Luis Gerona | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Dado Calleja | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Oka2Kat | Mayor Alfonso | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | P. S. I Love You | Atty. Fortanilla | TV5 |
| 2011 | Mula Sa Puso | Ysmael Matias | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Sabel | Fr. Manny | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Dr. DJ Caparas | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rosalka | Teddy | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay | Rod | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumang Piso Para Sa Puso | Councilor Magtulis | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin | Greg | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Dyosa | Dexter | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta | Kabo | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Love Spell: Elay Enchanted | Gil | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | My Girl | John | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Sineserye Presents: Maligno | SPO2 Damien Dumlao | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Volta | Anthony | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Bryan Bermudez | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Kokey | Mr. DJ | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Sineserye Presents: Palimos Ng Pag-ibig | Paolo | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Haring Haddi | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba | Anghel | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Marina | Nanding | ABS-CBN |
| 1986-1996 | That's Entertainment | Himself | GMA Network |

### Movies

| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
| 2023 | Pinoy Ghost Tales | The Assistant Director | LGM Grand Entertainment / LMK Films |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Benigno Aquino Jr. | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Para Sa Broken Hearted | Henry | Viva Films |
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Leon Carreon | Regal Entertainment |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Mozart Twister Aquino | Viva Films |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story | Entong Intsik | Viva Films |
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Andrew Alvarez | Viva Films & Multivision Pictures |
| 2013 | Raketeros | | Star Cinema |
| 2012 | Sisterakas | James | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2012 | This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Davi | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino | Viva Films |
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Raffy | Star Cinema & Skylight Films |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| 2011 | Tumbok | Ward | Viva Films |
| 2011 | Who's That Girl | Johnny | Viva Films |
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Dickson | Viva Films |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Noel | Viva Films |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Archie | Star Cinema |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Eric | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Vice President Bill Bilyones | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Pasukob | Dino | OctoArts Films |
| 2008 | Baler | Pablo / Ambo | Viva Films |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Delfin | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Totoy Bato Bato Pick | Viva Films |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Louie | Imus Productions |
| 1997 | Sanggano | Men in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor | Megavision Films and Cinemax Studios |
| 1993 | Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Karto | Moviestars Production |