# Paolo Contis

Paolo Enrico Tusi Contis (born March 14, 1984) is a Filipino actor, host, singer, and comedian of Italian descent. Contis debuted as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV during the 1990s. A GMA Network artist for 20 years, he has won several acting awards.

## Biography and career

Contis was born to an Italian father and a Filipino mother. He was a popular child actor who appeared in several films during the mid-1990s. Despite being cast in the popular drama series Mara Clara, Contis is better known for being part of kids-oriented program Ang TV, and the primetime sitcom Oki Doki Doc.
In his teenage years, he was launched as a member of Star Circle (now Star Magic) Batch 3 in 1996. Contis rose to fame for his appearance in the youth-oriented teen drama Tabing Ilog.
Contis moved to GMA Network in 2004. He ventured into more mature roles and played supporting and comical roles in numerous GMA dramas and shows, and has also found his niche in portraying antagonist roles. In 2008, Contis won at the 24th PMPC Star Award for Movies as "Best Actor" for the movie Banal, directed by GMA reporter Cesar Apolinario.
In August 2009, Contis played the role of Kobra, Valentina's father, in the fantasy series Darna. This was the second time that Contis has worked with actress Marian Rivera (the two previously worked together in Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang). Contis and Rivera worked together for the third time in the TV sitcom Show Me Da Manny, co-starring with Benjie Paras, Lovi Poe, and Ogie Alcasid.
Contis also hosted the defunct comedy reality show Wipeout: Matira Ang Matibay, his ninth comedy show in his television career and his fourth GMA comedy program. He was also cast in the drama series Little Star, marking his return to dramatic roles. He also took guest-hosting in the game show Press It, Win It when original host Joey de Leon took a temporary leave of absence; De Leon later returned to host the show.
In 2010, Contis returned to doing reality shows through Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge, GMA's first Christmas reality show.
In 2011, Contis worked in two drama series Machete and Futbolilits. He also took hosting duties in the game show Manny Many Prizes (with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao) and the talent show I-Shine: Talent Camp TV (with co-host Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and child actress Jillian Ward). In 2012, he starred in My Beloved and Aso ni San Roque. In 2013, Contis appeared in Love & Lies and the recent remake of Villa Quintana.
In 2020, his two movies Ang Pangarap kong Holdap and Through Night and Day earned spots in Netflix as most viewed films in the Philippines. The said movies had earlier been released in theaters in 2018 but did not do well at the box-office.
In 2021, Contis starred in the film A Faraway Land with Yen Santos.
In 2023, Contis was hired by TAPE Inc. as one of the new hosts for the reformatted version of Eat Bulaga!, which was later renamed as Tahanang Pinakamasaya. The show concluded in March 2024.

## Personal life

Contis is the father of three children. He has two daughters, Xonia Aitana and Xalene Abriana, from his previous marriage to Lian Paz, a former member of the EB Babes. As well as another daughter, Summer Ayana, from his relationship with LJ Reyes. On September 1, 2021, Contis confirmed that the couple were no longer together. He was in a relationship with A Faraway Land co-star Yen Santos. They later broke up in 2024. He is currently single.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1992–1996 | Ang TV | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1992–1997 | Mara Clara | Jepoy | ABS-CBN |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Guest role | ABS-CBN |
| 1993–2000 | Oki Doki Doc | Paolo | ABS-CBN |
| 1995–2004 | ASAP | Himself/co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | !Oka Tokat | Nico | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Badong | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2000 | Tarajing Potpot | Pepe | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Wansapanataym: Lazy Johnny Meets Juan Tamad | Johnny | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–2002 | Pangako Sa ’Yo | Vinny | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2004 | Klasmeyts | Himself/Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Love 2 Love: Duet for Love | | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Love 2 Love: Pretty Boy | Ian/Ianne | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Adan | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Love 2 Love: Haunted LoveHouse | Nico | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Extra Challenge | Himself/Challenger | GMA Network |
| 2005–present | Bubble Gang | Himself/Regular Guest (2005-2012)/Main Cast (2012-present) | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Noel | Various | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Love 2 Love: Like Mother, Like Daughters | Ivan | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Baywalk | Various | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Love 2 Love: Fat Is Fabulous | Boyong | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Piranus | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Victor | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Magpakailanman: The Mom's Cake Band Story | | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Who's Your Daddy Now? | Paulo Burgos | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Angelita | Martin | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Madam Tisay | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Jun-Jun Sabino | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Tyrone San Juan | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Midnight DJ | Patrick | TV5 |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Dave Avjeo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Conrado "Rado" Barrientos | GMA Network |
| 2009 | My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Suspetsa | Adam | GMA Network |
| 2009 | OC To The Max! | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2009–2011 | Show Me Da Manny | Eric Paredes | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Darna | Kobra/Xandro | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Wipeout: Matira ang Matibay | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Jonas Alejandrino | GMA Network |
| 2010 | 5 Star Specials | Various | TV5 |
| 2010 | Showbiz Central | Himself/Guest Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Claudine Presents: Teacher's Pest | Various | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Little Star | Lester Lumibao | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Jollitown | Alfredo | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Suwerteng Swerte Sa Siyete: Press It Win It! | Himself/Guest Host | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge | Himself/Challenger | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Machete | Homer | GMA Network |
| 2011 | I-Shine Talent Camp TV | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Futbolilits | Enrico Almodovar | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Manny Many Prizes | Himself/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Spooky Valentine Presents: Masahista | Mike | GMA Network |
| 2012 | My Beloved | Geronimo 'Gimo' Magtoto | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Peter Silverio/Sento | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Love & Lies | Emmanuel "Manny" Perez | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Bayaning Yagit | Mario | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Wagas: Puso sa Puso | Jojo Rugay | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Wagas: Langit at Lupa | Rene Bijasa | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Magpakailanman: Sa Mata ng Daluyong | Jiggy Manicad | GMA Network |
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Robert Quintana | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Yagit | Rex Delos Santos | GMA Network |
| 2015 | The Rich Man's Daughter | Tommy Alvaro | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Tapat na Asawa, Baliw na Ina | Ompong | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | Little Nanay | Stanley Cubrador | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Gardo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Gang War Victim | Sky | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Sinungaling Mong Puso | Erick | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Alyas Robin Hood | Daniel Acosta | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Hay, Bahay! | Empoy | GMA Network |
| 2017 | 3 Days of Summer | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Barangay 143 | Koboy | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Hiram na Anak | Benjo Alvarez | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Studio 7 | Himself/Performer/Co-host | GMA Network |
| 2020–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself/Performer/Co-host/Various roles | GMA Network |
| 2020 | I Can See You: The Promise | Frank Agoncillo | GMA Network |
| 2021–2022 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Michael Angelo "Mikoy" Macedonio | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya! | Himself/Host | GMA Network |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman: A Son's Karma | Wilbert | GMA Network |
| 2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Jackson Romano | GMA Network |

### Film

Films :
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1990 | My Other Woman | (Credited as Paul Contis) | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Darna | Young Dong | Viva Films |
| 1992 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Dondon | Viva Films |
| 1992 | BigBoy Bato: Kilabot ng Kankaloo | | Regal Films |
| 1992 | Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City | Young Sonny | Seiko Films |
| 1993 | Ang Kuya Kong Siga | Utoy | Moviestars Production |
| 1993 | Magkasangga sa Batas | Boyet (Credited as Paolo Conti) | Harvest International Films Golden Kay International Film My Way Film Company (international version) |
| 1994 | Hindi Pa Tapos ang Labada, Darling | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Eat All You Can | | Seiko Films |
| 1994 | O-Ha! Ako Pa? | Teddy | OctoArts Films |
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Mara Clara: The Movie | Jepoy | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1996 | Ang TV: The Movie | Jeremy | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | I Do? I Die! (D'yos Ko Day!) | Paolo Mendiola | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo! | Paolo | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Hiling | Elwood | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Mystrio (Uno... Dos.. Tres... Pilyos!) | Paul | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Taxi Ni Pilo | | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Trip | Ram | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda | Bryan | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Asboobs: Asal Bobo | Ronan | Nu Art Movies |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Drue | OctoArts Films & Canary Films |
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Uno | GMA Films |
| 2005 | Hari ng Sablay | Popoy | Regal Films |
| 2005 | Mulawin: The Movie | Banoy | GMA Films & Regal Films |
| 2006 | Oh! My Ghost | Dennis | OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Nasaan si Francis? | Boy | Unico Entertainment Crazy Angle Productions |
| 2006 | Moments of Love | Juancho | GMA Films |
| 2006 | Pamahiin | Damian | Regal Films |
| 2006 | Reyna: Ang Makulay Na Pakikipagsapalaran ng mga Achucherva, Achuchuva, Achechenes.... | Chuvaneska | Viva Films |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Jerzon | Imus Productions Ignite Media |
| 2008 | Banal | Cris | ComGuild Productions |
| 2008 | Scaregiver | Ramil | APT Entertainment M-Zet TV Production |
| 2008 | One Night Only | Diego | OctoArts Films Canary Films |
| 2009 | Status: Single | Randy | Viva Films |
| 2009 | Litsonero | Fidel | APT Entertainment |
| 2012 | Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Kapitan | Regal Films GMA Films |
| 2015 | La Amigas | TV reporter | OctoArts Films GMA Films |
| 2015 | Angela Markado | Leo | Oro de Siete Films Viva Films |
| 2018 | Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap | Nicoy | Mavx Production |
| 2018 | Through Night and Day | Ben | Mavx Production OctoArts Films Viva Films |
| 2019 | Family History | | GMA Pictures Mic Test Entertainment |
| 2020 | Magikland | Boris | Brightlight Productions Gallaga-Reyes Films |
| 2021 | A Faraway Land | Nico Mendoza | Mavx Production |
| 2021 | iZla | Badong | OctoArts Films |
| 2024 | A Journey | Bryan | Mavx Production Filmotion Productions |
| 2024 | Fuchsia Libre | Oliver/Keon/Fuchsia Libre | Mavx Production |
| Unreleased (2024) | Dear Satan | Satan | Mavx Production |
| 2025 | Happy Homes | | KreativDen Entertainment |

## Awards and recognitions

* Winner, Best Actor in a Mini Series for Maalaala Mo Kaya - PMPC Star Awards for Television (2000, 2002, 2005 & 2006)
* Winner, 24th PMPC's Star Awards' Movie Actor of the Year of 2008: "Banal" Comguild Productions
* Winner, 26th Luna Awards Best Actor of 2008: Banal