# Roderick Paulate

Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (Tagalog pronunciation:, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and former politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like Vilma On 7, Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, and The Singing Bee. Paulate is also a comedian in shows Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata, Oki Doki Doc, Mana Mana, Ang Tanging Ina: The Comedy Series, and Tweets For My Sweets. Paulate is also a dramatic actor in previous shows, Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, Makita Ka Lang Muli, Rosalinda, Munting Heredera and action drama series, the long running FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, which he plays a straight mayor-politician.

## Biography
### Child actor

Paulate began his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie Kasalanan Kaya in 1968. His first FAMAS award was for Anghel Na Walang Langit in 1970.

### Gay roles

Roderick's first foray in gay roles was in 1979 when he appeared in Maryo J. De Los Reyes' High School Circa ’65. He became Roda Coburns in the early evening sitcom, "Tepok Bunot" over BBC-Channel 2 with Bibeth Orteza, Isabel Rivas and Tony Mabesa. A producer then gave him the lead role in Charot, a movie inspired by Dustin Hoffman's gender-bending performance in Tootsie. His movie Inday Inday sa Balitaw was a huge success, that in 1987 he made four gay movies in a span of eight months: Jack en Poy, Bb. Tsuperman, Kumander Gringa, and 1+1=12+1. Paulate continued to play gay roles in movies and television. Paulate' influenced Vice Ganda, Allan K., and Paolo Ballesteros.

### Non-gay roles

Paulate soon after tackled non-gay roles on both movies and television, displaying his versatility. His first known non-gay role during his peak years as a comedian was Last Two Minutes which he played a vertically challenged basketball coach with PBA Legends Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera & Paul "Bong" Alvarez, and Regal teen stars Zoren Legaspi, Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Carmina Villarroel, Ruffa Gutierrez & Aiko Melendez. He also played the role of Ding, a mentally-challenged homeless mute in 1980 in the first Philippine TV series Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, about village life in the Philippines in the second world war under Japanese Imperial Army occupation. Paulate's 1st fantasy drama role was Engkanto, released in 1992 with the late hip hop king Francis Magalona. He played a straight tree man who saves the environment from nasty illegal loggers.

### Singer and performer

Dubbed as the Rick Astley Of The Philippines, Paulate also ventured into singing where he was influenced by his singing idol Rick Astley. He was in-demand as a performer/host in various defunct variety shows, notably Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Vilma & Magandang Tanghali Bayan.

### Awards

All in all, Paulate has received six Best Child Actor awards and 17 awards during his adult years starting with Inday, Inday sa Balitaw in 1986 (co-starring Maricel Soriano) when he received the Best Supporting Actor trophy. In 1996, Paulate was named Best Actor in Drama at the Asian Television Awards, and then in 2000, for his role in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Wristwatch" and again in 1981, for his very difficult role in Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, the very first successful TV series in the Philippines.
Paulate is also inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in 2012 for contributing his acting, singing, hosting and also being a comedian.

## Political career

Paulate was elected as councilor for Quezon City's 2nd district in 2010. Paulate was removed from office by the Office of the Ombudsman as councilor of Quezon City because of hiring ghost employees. He was barred from running for any public office.
Despite barring him from running for public office, Paulate ran for his third term as a councilor and was eventually elected.
On December 12, 2016, however, the Court of Appeals overturned the ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman's dismissing Paulate together with 3 other officials of the Quezon City local government from the public service.
Paulate unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor in 2019, as the running mate of former 2nd district representative Chuck Mathay. He also sought a return to the city council in 2022 for the 2nd district under the Malayang QC ticket of Mike Defensor, but was also unsuccessful.
On December 2, 2022, the Sandiganbayan convicted him of one count of graft and nine counts of falsification of public documents in connection with his hiring of ghost employees. He faces between 10 1⁄2 to 62 years in prison, a total fine of ₱90,000, and is permanently barred from holding public office. Paulate and his accomplice, his driver and liaison officer Vicente Bajamunde, were also ordered to compensate the government with the amount of public funds they embezzled, amounting to ₱1.109 million with 6% interest per annum until full payment. He filed a motion for reconsideration but it was denied by the court on January 23, 2023.

## Personal life

Paulate is single. He has previously dated Jackie Aquino, a daughter of former Senator Butz Aquino.
He completed his secondary education in 1984 at Jose Rizal College (now José Rizal University).

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1972 | Bahay-bahayan | Rod | ABC |
| 1980–1982 | Malayo Pa Ang Umaga | Ding | ABS-CBN |
| 1988–1991 | Tonight With Dick & Carmi | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1991–1997 | Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Benny Dela Croix | ABS-CBN |
| 1994–1996 | Game Na Game Na! | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Dickson | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Wansapanataym Christmas Special | | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata | Benny Dela Croix | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Truman | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Goliath | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Bora: Sons of the Beach | Dodong | ABS-CBN |
| 2006–2007 | Makita Ka Lang Muli | Valetin Barba / Vicar Barbarosa | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | That's My Doc | Major Ret Retualo | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Florencio | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Munting Heredera | Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: Ang Munting Mahadera | Rody | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Tweets for My Sweet | JB Mercado | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break | Mentor | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | H.O.T. TV | Himself / Host | GMA Network |
| 2013 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2013 | It's Showtime | Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2013–2015 | The Singing Bee | Himself / Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Gay Organ Donor - The Genesis Laviana Story | Geni | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magandang Buhay | Himself / Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Wansapantaym: Amazing Ving | Chris Cristobal | ABS-CBN |
| 2018–2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mayor Adonis Dimaguiba | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | One of the Baes | Paps Fernando | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Pol Alhambra | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2023 | In His Mother's Eyes | Bibs |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | San-ing |
| 2012 | D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Male Partner |
| 2011 | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Pops |
| 2009 | Ded na si Lolo | Junee |
| 2009 | Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story... | Crisp Pop Montojo |
| 2005 | Can This Be Love | Delfin |
| 2004 | Pa Siyam | Nilo |
| 2000 | Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!) | Lolo/Host |
| 1994 | Bala at Lipistik | Bobby/Bambi |
| 1993 | Mga S'yanong Parak | Hunyo Sixto |
| 1992 | Buddy en Sol: Sine Ito! | |
| 1992 | Engkanto | Yorac |
| 1991 | Underage Too | |
| 1990 | Small and Terrible | |
| 1990 | Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo | Peter |
| 1989 | Last Two Minutes | |
| 1989 | Bote... Dyaryo... Garapa! | |
| 1989 | Gorio & Tekla | Tekla |
| 1989 | Tamis ng Unang Halik | Pomomoy |
| 1989 | Engkantadang Kangkarot and Her Magic Talong | |
| 1988 | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Petra |
| 1988 | Me & Ninja Liit | Sha |
| 1988 | Penoy... Balut | |
| 1988 | Leroy Leroy Sinta | Leroy/Liwayway |
| 1987 | Binibining Tsuperman | Rogelio/Binibining Tsuper-man |
| 1987 | Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy! | |
| 1987 | Kumander Gringa | Kumander Gringa |
| 1987 | 1+1=12+1 | |
| 1987 | Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay | Rodrigo Manalastas |
| 1987 | Bunsong Kerubin | Garutay |
| 1987 | Ako si Kiko, Ako si Kikay | Kiko/Kikay |
| 1986 | No Blood, No Surrender | Dick |
| 1986 | Inday Inday sa Balitaw | Tonette |
| 1986 | Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya | |
| 1986 | Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV | Roda |
| 1986 | Praybet Depektib Akademi | |
| 1985 | Inday Bote | Duwende |
| 1985 | John en Marsha '85 | |
| 1985 | Hee-Man:Master of None | |
| 1984 | Charot | Charot |
| 1984 | Rambo Tanggo Part III | |
| 1984 | Bitag | |
| 1984 | Hulihin Si... Boy Sputnik | |
| 1983 | Porontoy | |
| 1982 | Just Say You Love Me | |
| 1982 | Walang Atrasan | |
| 1982 | Dormitoryo! Buhay Estudyante | Joji |
| 1981 | Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis? | |
| 1980 | Aguila | Quintin |
| 1980 | Totoy Boogie | |
| 1980 | Target! Kanang Kamay ni Nardo | |
| 1980 | John & Marsha '80 | |
| 1980 | Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya! | |
| 1979 | Tsikiting Master | |
| 1979 | Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay | |
| 1979 | High School Circa '65 | |
| 1978 | Boy Imus | |
| 1977 | Banta ng Kahapon | |
| 1977 | Asiong Aksaya | |
| 1977 | Hostage!.. Hanapin si Batuigas | |
| 1977 | Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? | Pandoy |
| 1976 | Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget | |
| 1976 | Ligaya Ko'y Inagaw Mo | |
| 1976 | Walang Karanasan | Boyet |
| 1976 | Isang Pag-ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak | |
| 1976 | Let's Do The Salsa | |
| 1976 | Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi | |
| 1976 | Ang Erpat Kong Groovy | |
| 1975 | Alkitrang Dugo | Andy |
| 1975 | Teribol Dobol | Totoy |
| 1975 | Supercock | Child |
| 1975 | Hit and Run | |
| 1975 | Anong Lahi Meron Si Adan | |
| 1975 | Sandugo | |
| 1974 | Guo Shu Shi Duan | |
| 1974 | Ugat | |
| 1974 | Bagsik at kamandag ni Pedro Penduko | |
| 1974 | Tama Na, Erap | The Children |
| 1974 | As Long As There's Music | |
| 1974 | Shazam Boom | |
| 1974 | Somewhere Over The Rainbow | |
| 1973 | A Taste of Hell | Pedro |
| 1973 | Dugo ng Bayan | |
| 1973 | Fight! Batman, Fight! | Robin |
| 1973 | Alamat ni Limahong | |
| 1972 | El Vibora | Anton |
| 1972 | Superbeast | Pepe |
| 1972 | Poor Little Rich Girl | |
| 1972 | Dirty Hari | |
| 1972 | Kung Matapang Ka! | |
| 1971 | Romantiko | |
| 1971 | Sangre | |
| 1971 | Banderang Kapos | |
| 1971 | Ang Tigre at Ang Diablo | |
| 1971 | Kurikit | |
| 1971 | Bella Bandida | |
| 1971 | Family Planning | |
| 1970 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Bong |
| 1970 | Si Ponso, Si Elena at Si Boy | |
| 1970 | Lover For Hire | |
| 1970 | Magic Makinilya | |
| 1969 | Petrang Paminta | |
| 1969 | Musmos na Mandirigna | |
| 1969 | Zoom-Zoom Apollo | |
| 1969 | 7 Fantastic Judo Karate Brothers | |
| 1969 | Sugapaan! | |
| 1968 | Oh! My Papa | Ronald |
| 1968 | Mga Tigre sa Looban | |
| 1968 | Kasalanan Kaya? | |
| 1968 | The Karate Champions | Himself |
| 1968 | Bandana | Himself |
| 1968 | Bulag na Matador | |
| 1967 | Mga Kaibigan Kong Sto.Niño | Bong |
| 1964 | Ito Ang Lalake | |

## Accolades

| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| 1987 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | 1+1=12+1 | Won |
| 1996 | Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Abo" | Won |
| 2000 | Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wristwatch" | Won |
| 2002 | 12th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Variety Show/Program Host | MTB | Won |
| 2012 | Eastwood City Walk Of Fame | Celebrity Inductee | — | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy | — | Won |
| 2021 | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | One of the Baes | Won |