Kapuso actor Paolo Contis has been active in Philippine showbiz for the past three decades.
He started his career at eight years old when he became part of the youth-oriented comedy variety show 'Ang TV.'
As he grew older, Paolo transitioned from being a child star to a matinee idol when he portrayed the role of Salvador "Badong" Magtibay in 'Tabing Ilog.'
In 2004, Paolo transferred to GMA as he ventured into more mature roles and proved his versatility as an actor.
Paolo joined 'Bubble Gang' the following year, and since then has become a mainstay of the longest comedy show in the Philippines.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paolo got the monicker 'Pandemic Superstar' after two of his movies, 'Through Night and Day' and 'Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap' topped Netflix Philippines' hit list.
"At the end of 2020, 'Through Night and Day' became Netflix Philippines' top Filipino film while 'Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap' was Netflix Philippines' top comedy movie."
"As an actor, syempre ayaw kong mapako sa isang genre," Paolo expressed when asked about being a dramatic actor and a comedian.
"Happy ako na isa ako sa konting artista na nagagawang magpatawa at magpaiyak ng mga tao."
Indeed, Paolo is one of the few celebrities who can make the public laugh and cry at the same time.
Take a look at his transition from being a child star to matinee idol to the versatile actor that he is today.
Versatile Kapuso actor Paolo Contis started his showbiz career when he was just 8 years old in the youth-oriented comedy variety show, 'Ang TV.'
Paolo revealed in his chat with King of Talk Boy Abunda that his mother Jean inculcated in him at a young age to give his best in anything that he does.
Paolo noted, “Yung mom ko competitive, e. Talagang tinuruan niya ako maging competitive, talaga na to do your best.”
“Kapag may konting mali kahit sa eksena, pinagsasabihan ako agad nun. So feeling ko, doon ako natuto talaga.”
From 'Ang TV,' at the age of 15, Paolo starred in the youth-oriented show 'Tabing Ilog,' alongside Kaye Abad, John Lloyd Cruz, Desiree del Valle, Patrick Garcia, Baron Geisler, Paula Peralejo, and Jodi Sta. Maria.
In 2005, Paolo transferred to GMA where he became a part of the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. With his move to GMA, Paolo ventured into more mature roles and proved his versatility from comedy to drama.
In 2008, Paolo got his first-ever acting award, winning the Best Actor plums at Luna Awards and Star Awards for Movies for the movie 'Banal,' directed by the late Cesar Apolinario.
In 2010, viewers saw Paolo in dramatic roles for numerous television series as well as host to game shows and participant in reality shows.
In 2018, the public saw a different version of Paolo when he portrayed Ben. 'Through Night and Day' marked Paolo's first-ever lead role in a film.
In the same year, Paolo became part of the comedy heist film 'Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap.'
In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Through Night and Day' and 'Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap' was released on Netflix to positive reception.
With the success of Paolo's two movies on Netflix Philippines, he earned the title 'Pandemic Superstar.' At the end of 2020, 'Through Night and Day' became Netflix Philippines' most popular Filipino title.
In 2021, Paolo starred in another movie, 'A Faraway Land,' with Yen Santos. Released on August 19 on Netflix, the movie received a warm reception from the public.
Paolo is part of the cast of GMA series 'I Left My Heart in Sorsogon' alongside Heart Evangelista and Richard Yap.
In a message to GMANetwork.com, Paolo expressed his gratitude that his talent is being recognized by the public. He said, "Kung ano binibigay na role sa'kin thankful ako and I do my best lagi. Masaya ako na mas napapansin 'yun ngayon. Hard work really pays off."
Paolo is a jack of all trades as he showed everyone that he is one of the best hosts in the country when he joined the noontime show 'Tahanang Pinakamasaya.'
The 'Bubble Gang' comedian has won several times as Best Comedy Actor in the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television.
Paolo will work alongside Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes in the new GMA Prime series 'The Master Cutter.'