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Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Daniel Padilla

Daniel John Elago Ford is better known by his screen name Daniel Padilla. He is a Filipino actor and recording artist. He was born on 26 April 1995 in Manilla Philipines. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera Gimik 2010 (2010), before landing the lead role in Growing Up (2011).

Daniel Padilla is dubbed the 鈥淪upreme Idol鈥� by various media outlets for his irresistible charm, charisma, and acting prowess. Padilla is of quarter White American descent from his mother’s side. In the article are the top ten fascinating facts about Daniel Padilla.

1. Both his parents majored in theatre

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Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla and actress-singer Carla Ford. Carla Ford is well-known by her screen name Karla Estrada. Karla starred in Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki. She also starred as supporting role in the series Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw.

2. Daniel Padilla started acting in 2010

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Padilla’s first acting job was in 2010. He appeared in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 1990s Filipino youth-oriented show. Padilla was paired with Julia Montes. When he joined Star Magic, he used the screen name, Daniel Padilla.

He was next cast as Patrick Rivero in the youth-oriented show, Growing Up, where he first worked with co-star Kathryn Bernardo. He and Bernardo paired again in the soap opera Princess and I (2012鈥�2013), which became one of the most popular shows on ABS-CBN.

3. He is the brand ambassador of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is an agency of the Department of Finance. BIR collects more than half of the total revenues of the government. Caesar Dulay is the current Commissioner of BIR.

The Bureau regularly releases regulations, memorandums circulars, and rulings to clarify or change certain areas of the law. Daniel markets the agency as a brand ambassador.

4. Padilla has released three double platinum albums in the Philippines

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Double platinum is an album that has sold 2,000,000 copies in the Philippines. Padilla released three double platinum albums in the years; 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. The double platinum self-titled mini album Daniel Padilla (2012), DJP (2013), I Heart You (2014), and gold record album I Feel Good (2015).

In 2016, Daniel Padilla released a compilation album called DJ’ Greatest Hits 2016. He also held concerts including Daniel Live! (2013) DOS (2014), Most Wanted (2015), and DJ Classics: Back at the Araneta (2017).

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鈥樷�橦inahanap-Hanap Kita鈥欌�� was the first commercial and digital single released from the album was 鈥樷�橦inahanap-Hanap Kita鈥欌�� on April 20, 2012. The album sold more than 10,000 copies in less than a week.

The album peaked at No. 1 on Odyssey Music & Video’s nationwide sales reports. It went on to sell more than 30,000 copies and was certified double platinum on March 14, 2013. Remember that Padilla released the self-titled debut album, Daniel Padilla on May 28, 2012, under Star Music.

6. Padilla marked his 19th birthday with a second sold-out concert

Padilla marked his 19th birthday with a second sold-out concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 2014. “DOS” was another event at the Araneta Coliseum. It was streamed live on SkyCable Pay-Per-View.

The concert also featured his own band Parking 5 before they disbanded in July 2014. He recorded the single, “Unlimited And Free” as the theme song of ABS-CBN Mobile in 2014.

On December 1, 2014, Padilla was given his stars on the country’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Eastwood Walk of Fame, located in Eastwood City, Quezon City.

7. Padilla is the owner of “I Heart You”

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I Heart You is the second studio album by Filipino actor and singer Daniel Padilla under Star Records, released on April 14, 2014, in the Philippines. I Heart You is the first single of the same title of the album.

The digital album peaked at No. 1 on the iTunes Philippines chart. The physical album reached the No. 1 spot on Odyssey Music & Video’s nationwide sales reports. Less than a month after its release, I Heart You achieved platinum record status. Therefore, I Heart You was certified double platinum on May 8, 2015.

8. Padilla is a good supporter of the charity organizations

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Padilla was one of the artists who sent donations and gave a free concert at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on November 7, 2014. This was for the families of those who had been killed in the Haiyan Typhoon. The typhoon is known as the Yolanda typhoon.

In the same month, Padilla was involved in another charity event. He led the star-studded basketball exhibition “Hoops for Hope” charity game at the court of the Mall of Asia Arena on November 16, 2014. The charity game aimed to help the children of World Vision Philippines and the Child Haus Foundation.

9. Padilla was listed as one of the biggest Filipino celebrity endorsers

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It was in 2013 when Padilla was listed as one of the biggest Filipino celebrity endorsers. He became the celebrity face of KFC, Pepsi, and Nescafe in the Philippines. Padilla was also selected as the brand ambassador of local fashion brands Bench, Honda, and Oishi. In 2015 Padilla was selected as the High Sierra endorser.

10. Padilla is one of the most followed Phillipian celebrities on Twitter

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Padilla opened a Twitter account in July 2011. He was named among the top ten most followed Twitter accounts in the Philippines in 2016, with 5,4 million followers.

Padilla, along with his co-actor Bernardo, received awards at the Push Awards, where the most influential stars online were recognized by ABS-CBN entertainment website PUSH.com.ph

Daniel Padilla has gained an international reputation over the years as the best actor and singer of all time. In his career, he has received many awards and nominations.

The awards he has received are; the 26th Awit Awards for Best Selling Album of the Year, the 2013 Myx Music Awards for Favorite New Artist, and the second single from his album, and in 2019 he won the Luna Award for Best Actor and many others.