Diego Loyzaga
Born
Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot

(1995-05-21) May 21, 1995
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Model
  • actor
  • VJ
Years active2011–present
Agents
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
PartnerAlexis Suapengco
Children1
ParentCesar Montano (father) Teresa Loyzaga (mother)
Relatives

Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor and video jockey. He is known as one of the members of the male group Kapamilya Cuties.[1][2]

Biography

Early life

Loyzaga was born in San Juan, Metro Manila to actress Teresa Loyzaga and actor Cesar Montano. He has a half-brother named Joseph Dizon, from his mother's former marriage to businessman Arnold Dizon;[3] three half-sisters Angelina Cruz, Samantha Cruz, and Francheska Cruz, from his father's second marriage to Sunshine Cruz;[4] and half-siblings named Angela Manhilot and Christian Angelo Manhilot from his father's first wife.[5]

He is a grandson of Filipino basketball legend Carlos Loyzaga and a nephew of actress Bing Loyzaga[6] and of former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) players Chito Loyzaga and Joey Loyzaga.

In May 2000, Loyzaga, his mother and half-brother Joseph Dizon moved to Sydney, Australia.[7]

Education

Before moving to Sydney, he attended preschool at Marcellis School in Antipolo. After moving to Sydney, he studied at St. Aidan's Catholic School in Maroubra, Sydney and at John Forrest School in Perth.[8]

In 2011, after moving back to the Philippines to pursue an acting career, he enrolled at O.B. Montessori Center, Inc. – Greenhills where he finished high school.[9][10]

Career

2011–2012: Early roles and short hiatus

On March 8, 2011, he signed a three-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN; he was 15 years old then.[1] In an interview, he said that going into show business was his personal choice and had nothing to do with his parents.[11] He became part of ABS-CBN's top-rated series Mara Clara reprising the role of Derrick Gonzales originally played by Rico Yan.[8][12]

He had a number of TV guesting roles including the variety talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice!, in which he chaperoned Daniel Padilla and Neil Coleta.[13] In September 2011, he was cast in the youth-oriented drama series Growing Up, in which he played the role of Jason, the brother of Patrick.

In 2011, he was nominated as Amazing Male Newcomer in Yahoo! Awards Philippines.[14]

While keeping up with his studies, he held various endorsements including the clothing brand Bench labeled "Happy in Bench" with co-stars Julia Montes, Kathryn Bernardo, and Albie Casiño.

He took a break from show business to complete his secondary education in 2012.

2013–present: Comeback and new opportunities

In May 2013, he returned onscreen when he played the role of Bruce in the episode "Box" of Maalaala Mo Kaya? (MMK), Asia's longest drama anthology.[15] His comeback acting talent received good feedback on social media describing him as being able to "converse in flawless Tagalog" unlike in his past projects in which he tended to halt in twang.[16]

Subsequently, he starred in the fantasy-drama series Wansapanataym in the second installment of "Petra Paminta," in which he played the role of Sancho and was paired with Julia Barretto.[17]

In July 2013, he was initially signed for a major role in the soap opera Mirabella mainly cast by Julia Barretto;[18] however, he was later delegated to a supporting role.[19]

In September 2014, he played a supporting role in TV5’s Wattpad Presents "Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody".[20] During the presscon of Wattpad Presents, he said that he had no problems with working exclusively with TV5, explaining that an artist like him did not consider network war relevant and that his work was to portray the character well.

In January 2015, he was revealed as one of three new VJ’s of MYX,[2] who could be seen in My MYX, MYX Daily Top 10, Pinoy MYX, and Pop MYX.[21]

Still in January 2015, he guested as the young G (God) in the hit daytime program Oh My G!.[22] In February 2015, he joined the cast of the TV series Forevermore, which was top-billed by Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.[23]

On May 21, 2016, when he celebrated his 21st birthday, he played the lead role of Rommel, a schoolteacher, in the MMK episode "Pasa" ("Bruise") reaching a 30.2% nationwide rating, which was more than twice as high as the 15.0% rating garnered by the Magpakailanman (MPK) episode aired by GMA 7.[24][25] A number of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram users commented that he had given justice to the lead role even without a romantic partner and that he deserved an acting award for such a commendable performance. Among the netizens who congratulated him on Twitter was Filipino recording artist and TV host Jed Madela.[26] There were even comments on YouTube.com saying that Filipino talk show host and actress Kris Aquino had referred to him as the "male version" of diamond star Maricel Soriano and that Filipino comedian Vice Ganda had remarked that his acting performance was often comparable to that of Glaiza de Castro or Angel Locsin.[27]

In April 2021, Loyzaga stars in a mystery love story cinema film called “Death of a Girlfriend” directed by director, Yam Laranas. This film is based on a true story. He will portray Alonzo alongside his co-star, AJ Raval as Christine.[28]

Loyzaga plays Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr., son of the former late president Ferdinand Marcos, in the historical fiction film Maid in Malacañang by Darryl Yap.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2021Encounter (Philippine TV series)Gino Hilario
2018Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosJoaquin S. Cardinal
Ipaglaban Mo: SumpaanMikoy
2017–2018Pusong LigawMiraculo "Potpot/Ira" Policarpio / Rafael Magbanua Cervantes
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: CellphoneMart
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: PantalanJerome
Ipaglaban Mo: HardineroMartin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PasaRommel
Gandang Gabi, Vice!Guest
2015Pangako Sa 'YoDavid San Luis / David Powers
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BintanaTeen Teddy
ForevermoreJay Fernandez[23]
Oh My G!Young G (God)[22]
My MYXHimself (VJ)[21]
MYX Daily Top 10
Pinoy MYX
Pop MYX
2014 Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody 2: Still in Love Adrian Buenavista [29]
Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody [20]
Mirabella Dave Castillo [19]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Card Joel
2013–presentASAPHimself / co-host / Performer
2013 Wansapanataym: Petrang Paminta Sancho [17]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Bruce [15]
2012 Growing Up Jason Rivero
2011 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself/Guest
(with Daniel Padilla and Neil Coleta)		 [13]
Mara Clara Derrick Gonzales [12]

Films

Year Title Role Production Company Ref.
2012 Hitman Jay Fernandez Viva Films [30]
2015 The Breakup Playlist Joshua Star Cinema
Viva Films		 [31]
2017 Bloody Crayons Kenly Sy Star Cinema [32]
2018 Mama's Girl Nico Sanchez Regal Entertainment Inc.
Petmalu Timothy Reyes Larger Than Life Studios, Red Nine Entertainment [33]
2021 Death of a Girlfriend Alonzo Viva Films
Bekis on the Run Andres
House Tour Raymond Palma
More Than Blue John Louis
Dulo Dex
2022 The Wife Cris
Maid in Malacañang Bongbong Marcos [34]
Pabuya Pepe
2023Martyr or MurdererBongbong Marcos

Accolades

Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
201125th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityMara ClaraNominated
201328th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearHitmanNominated
20152015 FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement Award—Won

References

  1. 1 2 "Cesar Montano's son signs contract with ABS-CBN", "ABS-CBN News Online". Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Tan, Threena."Here are Your New MYX VJs","Myx", Manila, January 8, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  3. ↑ Vanzi, SolJose. "Teresa Loyzaga Wins Oldest Child's Custody", "NewsFlash", Pasig, April 1, 1991. Retrieved on February 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "Cesar surprises Angelina with a magical party" Archived February 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine,"The Philippine Star ", Manila, September 28, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Cesar Montano's son commits suicide; love angle eyed","ABS-CBN News Online ", Manila, March 29, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ Serato, Arniel C. "Teresa Loyzaga on possible showbiz comeback" Archived February 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine,"Pep.ph ", Manila, September 4, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  7. ↑ Abunda, Boy. "Is Teresa coming back for good?","The Philippine Star ", Manila, July 15, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  8. 1 2 AffordableCebuAdmin. "Carlos Diego Loyzaga Montano", " AffordableCebu", July 5, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  9. ↑ ABS-CBNNews.com. "From schoolmates to workmates: Kathryn Bernardo, Diego Loyzaga", "ABS-CBN News Online", Manila, March 13, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  10. ↑ Lo, Ricky."Diego truly dad’s son","The Philippine Star", June 14, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Showbiz newbie Carlos Diego Loyzaga joins 'Mara Clara'", "Push.Abs-cbn.com", Manila, March 9, 2010. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  12. 1 2 "Mara Clara (2010–2011) Full Cast & Crew", "IMDb". Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  13. 1 2 ABS-CBN Entertainment . "Gandang Gabi Vice on September 25", "ABS-CBN Entertainment ". Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Yahoo! OMG Awards" Archived February 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  15. 1 2 PEP.ph (2013) Ella Cruz will star with Diego Loyzaga and Khalil Ramos in MMK Retrieved June 2013
  16. ↑ PEP.ph (2012)Cesar Montano gives full support to son Diego's showbiz career
  17. 1 2 Trending.ph (2013)Wansapanataym: Petra paminta Archived February 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  18. ↑ PEP.ph (2013)Julia Barretto will star with Diego Loyzaga and Kiko Estrada in Mira Bella Retrieved July 2013
  19. 1 2 Buan-Deveza, Reyma. "Diego Loyzaga happy to do supporting role in Mirabella,"ABS-CBN News Online ", Manila, March 19, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  20. 1 2 Villano, Alexa. "Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Sam Concepcion lead new 'Wattpad Presents' TV lineup", "Rappler.com", Manila, September 22, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  21. 1 2 MYXPH. "VJDiego" "MYXPH " Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  22. 1 2 "Diego Loyzaga: Jay/Batman in “Forevemore” and G in “Oh My G!”", "Random Republika", Manila, February 13, 2015, Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  23. 1 2 Saluta, Ador V. "Diego Loyzaga, bagong ka-love triangle nina Enrique at Liza", "Balita.Net", February 14, 2015, Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  24. ↑ Kantar Media: Nationwide TV Ratings – May 21 & 22, 2016: MMK scores more than double of Magpakailanman ratings May 24, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  25. ↑ National TV Ratings (May 20-22, 2016): 21 May 2016 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural) May 23, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  26. ↑ Jed Madela on Twitter May 21, 2016.
  27. ↑ MMK Episode: A father's mistake May 21, 2016.
  28. ↑ Salterio, Leah (April 30, 2021). "Director Yam Laranas returns with new thriller 'Death of a Girlfriend'". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021.
  29. ↑ Rain de Ocampo (November 12, 2014). "Mark Neumann returns as Kyle in Wattpad Presents: Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody Book 2".
  30. ↑ "Diego Loyzaga to do movie with father". Facebook. September 2, 2011.
  31. ↑ "Diego and Maris inspired by Piolo and Sarah's work ethics in 'The Breakup Playlist'". Star Cinema. July 3, 2015.
  32. ↑ "Exclusive: Jane, Julia, Sofia, Diego + more talk about their upcoming movie 'Bloody Crayons'". Star Cinema. February 2, 2016.
  33. ↑ "'Petmalu' review: Old, musty, best forgotten". Rappler. September 9, 2018.
  34. ↑ MJD (June 9, 2022). "Cesar, Diego gaganap na mag-amang Marcos sa 'Maid in Malacañang'". Abante. Prage Management Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
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