Tonton Gutierrez

**Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr.** (born March 20, 1964)[1] 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 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.[2][3]

## Personal life

Tonton Gutierrez is married to actress Glydel Mercado on March 15, 2004, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati.[4] Together they have three daughters.[5] He is of American descent on both his father and mother's side.[6][7]

## Filmography

### Movies

* *Captain Barbell* (1986) - Al / Aswang
* *Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas* (1986)[8]
* *Alabok sa Ulap* (1987)[8] - Teddy Tuazon
* *Tatlong Nukha ng Pag-Ibig* (1988)[8]
* *Pasan Ko Ang Dagig* (1987)
* *Jack N' Jill* (1987) - Danny
* *Kung Aagawikin* (1987)
* *Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-Ibig?* (1987)
* *Jack N' Jill sa Amerika* (1988)[9]
* *Abot Hanggang Sukdulan* (1989)
* *Kahit Wala Ka Na* (1989)
* *Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors* (1990)
* *Sa Kabila Ng Lahat* (1991)
* *Kaputol ng Isang Awit* (1991)
* Darna (1991)
* *Paniwalaan Mo* (1993)
* *Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol* (1993)
* *Kapantay ay Langit* (1994)
* *Syota ng bayan* (1994)
* *Oo Na,Sige Na* (1994)
* *Forever* (1994)
* *Basa Sa Dagat* (1995)
* *Dahas* (1995)
* *Muntik ng Maabot ang Langit* (1995)
* *Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara* (1995)
* *SPO4 Santiago* (1996)
* *Abot Kamay ang Pangarap* (1996) - Gawad Urian Award winner for Best Actor
* *Saan Ako Nagkamali* (1995)
* *Sariwang Bulaklak* (1996)
* *Nananabik Sa Iyong Pagbabalik* (1996)
* *Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon* (1997)
* *Kriselda, Sabik Sa Iyo* (1997)
* *Manananggal in Manila* (1997) - Desidek
* *Shake Rattle and Roll 6* (1997) Manrey (segment "Ang Buwan")
* *Ambisyosa* (1998)
* *Tuloy...Bukas Ang Pinto* (1998)
* *May Sayad* (1998)
* *Armadong Hudas* (1998)
* *Tatlo...Magkahalo* (1998)
* *My Guardian Debil* (1998)
* *Shirley* (1998)
* *Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik* (1999) as Mayor Villegas
* *Baliktaran* (2000)
* *Ooops, teka lang...Diskarte ko'to!* (2001) as Johnny Estrella
* *Marital Rape* (2001)
* *Hayop sa Sex Appeal* (2001)
* *Di kita ma-reach* (2001)
* *Sana Totoo Na* (2002)
* *Cass & Carry: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?* (2002) as Mr. Roma
* *Ang Tanging Ina* (2003) as Alfredo
* *Magnifico* (2003) as Ka Romy
* *Forever My Love* (2004) as Jimmy
* *I Will Survive* (2004) as Manolo
* *So...Happy Together* (2004) as Erwin
* *Let The Love Begin* (2005) as Jake
* *Say That You Love Me* (2005)
* *Sa Harap ng Panganib* (2007)
* *Shake Rattle and Roll 9* (2007) Chuck (segment "Christmas Tree")
* *Loving You* (2008) as Virgilio
* *When I Met U* (2009) as Manny
* *Dalaw* (2009) as Father of Rica & Cecil
* *Hating Kapatid* (2010)
* *Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)* (2010)
* *Rosario* (2010) as Party Guest
* *Way Back Home* (2011) as Ariel Santiago
* *Born To Love You* (2012) as Rex's dad
* *Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo?* (2013) as Miguel Prieto
* *Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story* (2013) as Col. Rey Maristela
* *Just The Way You Are* (2015) as Theodore Sison
* *Felix Manalo* (2015) as Benjamin Santiago
* " The Love Affair" (2015) as Greg
* *Camp Sawi* (2016) as Miguel