Jose Madrigal Ochoa (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔˈtʃowa]; born August 4, 1973) known professionally as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda.
Dominic Ochoa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jose Madrigal Ochoa August 4, 1973 Pasay, Philippines |
| Other names | Dominic, Dom, Super D |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (1996–present)[1] GMA Network (1996; 2022–present) |
| Spouse |
Denise Go (m. 2008) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editDominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in T.G.I.S. on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, Gimik and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in Super Laff In. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in Whattamen formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. Dominic moved back to GMA Network for his comeback teleserye project, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Personal life
editHe is from the prominent Relova family in Pila, Laguna where his great grandfather Arcadio was formerly Capital Municipal who built the municipio during his term, grand uncle Lorenzo Relova was formerly Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and another great grand uncle Regino Diaz Relova is a lieutenant colonel in the Katipunan who commanded the Laguna towns of Los Banos, Calauan, Bay and Pila during the Philippine–American War. His previous girlfriend was Janna Victoria and is now married to businesswoman Denise Go. He is the cousin of actor Mandy Ochoa.
Filmography
editTelevision
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Home Along Da Riles 2 | Manny |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo | Chuck |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | |
| Hey Babe! | Jim | |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Joel |
| 2001 | Taxi Ni Pilo | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Perry |
| Forevermore | Young Alejandro | |
| Jologs | Iñigo | |
| 9 Mornings | Hernan Lorayes | |
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Jaime |
| My First Romance | Jojo | |
| 2005 | D' Anothers | Nick |
| 2007 | Angels | Egay |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Divo | |
| Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Kenneth | |
| 2009 | Love Me Again | Migo's Brother |
| T2 | Angeli's Dad/Engkantao | |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Father Eric |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Attorney Moises |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Chief / Leo's Brother |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Cedric's Father |
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Arnel Ignacio, Jr. |
| The Gifted | Aica's Father | |
| 2015 | The Prenup | Edgar Cayabyab |
| Haunted Mansion | Father Anthony | |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Robert Quejada |
| Sin Island | Oliver Santiago | |
| 2020 | Boyette: Not a Girl Yet | Alfred |
| Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Caloy Salazar | |
| 2024 | Fruit Cake | Sen. Sammy Esteban |
| A Thousand Forests | Bani Gualberto |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Won | [7] |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role[a] | Won | |
| 2003 | "Paper Dolls" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Trip Kita | Best Reality Competition Program Host | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Shall We Dance? | Best Talent Search Program Host[b] | Won | [8] | |
| 2011 | "TV" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^ Shared with the Tanging Yaman cast.
- ^ Shared with Lucy Torres-Gomez and Arnel Ignacio.
References
edit- ^ "Dominic Ochoa - StarMagic". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "Zanjoe is Mariel's Man in 'Varga'". ABS-CBN News Online. ABS-CBN Interactive. June 19, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dominic Ready to Battle Evil Forces in "My Super D"" (Press release). ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. May 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016.
{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (April 15, 2016). "Dominic Ochoa to Give All on 'My Super D'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "Dominic Ochoa Gets First Title Role in 'My Super D'". ABS-CBN News. April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay lead cast of 'Prinsesa ng City Jail'".
- ^ "Happy, Triumphant Faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ "GMA bags PMPC's 'Best Station' Award". GMA News Online. December 1, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
External links
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