Ronnie Henares
Ronnie Henares | |
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| Born | February 8, 1955 |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
| Known for | Tommy Diones in Pepito Manaloto |
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Ronnie Henares (born February 8, 1955) is a Filipino actor, television host, producer, talent manager, and musician known for his work in Philippine entertainment.[3] He first gained attention in the 1970s as part of the musical duo The Two of Us alongside Jojit Paredes. Henares later worked as an executive producer, television host, stage performer, and film actor, appearing in productions by directors such as Lino Brocka and Maryo J. de los Reyes.
He later became widely recognized for portraying Tommy Diones in the sitcom Pepito Manaloto (2010–present) alongside Michael V.. Beyond acting, Henares is a member of the band Midlife Crisis and co-owns Primeline Management and Productions, a talent agency that has managed several Filipino performers.
Personal life
[edit]Henares is married to Ida Ramos, a former cast member of Penthouse 7 (1974–1981) who also served as a head of the GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle).[4] He was previously married to Merce Catibayan with whom he has two children.[5]
Career
[edit]Henares and Jojit Paredes were schoolmates at La Salle grade school before forming the singing duo The Two of Us. Managed by Ronnie's younger brother, Atom, the duo became known through television appearances and campus tours during the 1970s. During the same period, they were often associated with the Apo Hiking Society, which included Jim Paredes. Later, Jojit left the entertainment industry, moved to Los Angeles, married an American, and worked in hospital administration. Henares continued working in show business and remained active in the entertainment industry, including during the time he was linked to Vilma Santos.[6]
Henares later joined Penthouse 7 as an executive producer and dancer, where he worked with Ida Ramos, who eventually became his wife. He also hosted several television variety shows in Broadcast City and participated in stage productions, including West Side Story with June Keithley at St. Paul College. Henares also appeared in films directed by Lino Brocka and Maryo J. de los Reyes. Later, he became known for his comedic role as Tommy Diones in the sitcom Pepito Manaloto (2010–present) alongside Michael V..[7] The program also featured topics related to health and public awareness, including stroke prevention, healthy living, and organ donation. Henares' performance in the sitcom was recognized for effectively combining comedy with informative content.[6]
Henares is a member of the band Midlife Crisis in the Philippines, where its repertoire consists of music from the '70s and '90s.[8] Henares and his wife own Primeline Management and Productions, inc., the talent agency that managed artists such as Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Nanette Inventor, and 4th Impact.[9][10][11]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 1973–1979 | Broadcast Campus | Host | |
| 2010–present | Pepito Manaloto | Tomas "Tommy" Diones | [12] |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Vernon | [13] |
| 2012 | Coffee Prince | Oliver Ocgolhoa | [14] |
| 2013 | Forever | Jaime Del Prado | [15] |
| Genesis | Emil Trinidad | [16] | |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Dante Eacobar | [17] |
| 2018 | The Cure | Eduardo | [18] |
| 2018–2019 | Cain at Abel | Gener Buenaventura | [19] |
| 2020 | Descendants of the Sun | Ed | [20] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref.. |
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| 1975 | Darna vs. the Planet Women | ||
| 2019 | Metamorphosis | Filipino priest 1 | |
| 2024 | Itutumba Ka ng Tatay Ko | [21] |
References
[edit]- ^ Ramirez, Loretta; Acar, Aedrianne; Ramos, Jansen; Eusebio, Aaron Brent (December 18, 2017). "TRIVIA: Celebrities and personalities you didn't know were related". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Ronnie Henares, Jojit Paredes reunite for a concert". Manila Standard. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (August 28, 2018). "Money isn't everything for Ronnie Henares". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "'Pepito Manaloto' star Ronnie Henares pens heartwarming birthday message to Ida Ramos-Henares". GMA Network. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "From Twofus to Oneofus". Philippne Star. Philippine Star. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Francisco, Butch (August 9, 2011). "Ronnie Henares: One of him". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "How Do You Feel: How Ronnie Henares transformed into his iconic character, 'Mang Tommy'", YouTube, July 2020, retrieved March 27, 2022
- ^ "A 'Midlife' concert". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Throwback photo ni Direk Ronnie Henares, nagbigay ngiti online!". GMA Network. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Primeline to roll out bigger productions, new roster of talents – Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. December 3, 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ronnie Henares, pinagsasabay ang pag-aartista at pagma-manage ng talents". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 24, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "'80s celebrity Ronnie Henares returns to TV via reality-sitcom Pepito Manaloto". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Dance to the beat of life with GMA Pinoy TV's "TIME OF MY LIFE" – Filipino Journal". GMA Network. August 20, 2011. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal continues their hot streak in 'Coffee Prince'". LionhearTV. September 20, 2012. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Forever is GMA 7's first afternoon prime drama". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Love Sees No End in GMA's groundbreaking series 'Genesis' | GMA Entertainment". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Kapuso fans fall in love with 'Destined To Be Yours'". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Unknown. "Ronnie Henares Of Primeline Management Present Their Roster Of New Talents Headed By The Award-Winning Young Actress Of 'Birdshot', Mary Joy Apostol". Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Cain at Abel versus Ang Probinsyano: who wins based on AGB and Kantar ratings?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Descendants of the Sun gets a Filipino flavor". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Marfori, MJ (January 13, 2024). "A wave of local films set to hit cinemas post-MMFF". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.