Vandolph

The Honorable
Vandolph L. Quizon
The Honorable Vandolph L. Quizon
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
	In office; June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025
Personal details
Born	Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon; May 7, 1984 (age 42); Manila, Philippines
Party	PDP–Laban (2018–present)
Other party	Liberal (2015–2018)
Relations	Wynwyn Marquez (half-sister); Mark Anthony Fernandez (half-brother); Freddie Quizon (half-brother); Rolly Quizon (half-brother); Eric Quizon (half-brother); Epy Quizon (half-brother); Zia Quizon (half-sister); Grae Fernandez (half-nephew);
Parents	Dolphy (father); Alma Moreno (mother);
Occupation	Actor; comedian;
Nicknames	Vandolph; Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme;

Vandolph Lacsamana Quizon (born May 7, 1984) is a Filipino actor, comedian and politician. He has served as a councilor of Parañaque for the 1st district since 2016.^[1]

Personal life

He is the only son of comedian Dolphy with actress-politician Alma Moreno.^[2]^[3]

Television and film career

1980s showbiz debut

Vandolph's first movie was Balimbing: Taong Huyango in 1986, alongside his real life father Dolphy.

1990s

Vandolph appeared in Ang TV on ABS-CBN in 1992. He then appeared in the sitcom Home Along Da Riles, which was also on ABS-CBN. In the same year, he did a drama anthology with his father, Dolphy, on Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 1993, he appeared on GMA Telecine Specials, in GMA which he plays a hyper kid who went to America. The same year, he launched a new sitcom Tondominium, directed by Joey Marquez, Vandolph's former stepfather.

2000–2005

In 2000, Vandolph's first action series was Pintados on GMA with his co-stars Michael Flores, Assunta De Rossi, Angelika Dela Cruz and Sherwin Ordoñez. In 2001, he was involved in a car accident. He survived with Amnesia but his girlfriend "Ishi" died due to head injuries. In 2005, he guested in a youth oriented drama series, Maynila also on GMA, and guested on reality shows Victim Extreme on ABS-CBN and Extra Challenge on GMA. The same year, Vandolph met Jenny Salimao and they become longtime love partners.

2006–2010

In 2006, he launched his first gag show, Quizon Avenue on ABS-CBN. In 2008, his biggest break was the action series Palos. The same year, he returns to sitcom via John En Shirley a spin-off of John En Marsha. In 2009, Vandolph signed a contract with joining a family fantasy sitcom, Pidol's Wonderland and was a celebrity guest judge on Talentadong Pinoy also in the same year. In 2010, he returns to drama anthology, Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face on TV5.

2011–present

In 2011, Vandolph appeared in the Chinese-themed television drama Babaeng Hampaslupa on and in the action-comedy film Praybeyt Benjamin where he acted alongside Vice Ganda and Jimmy Santos. In 2012 he played a supporting role in the children's fantaserye Wako Wako. Vandolph appeared in the action-comedy film The Fighting Chefs, which also starred celebrity chef Boy Logro in his feature film debut. Vandolph also made a guest appearance in the Philippine version of Minute to Win It. He also played a supporting role in the 2014 biopic ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, based on the 2001 Bob Ong autobiography of the same name.

Politics

In 2016, he ran for councilor of 1st District of Parañaque and he won.^[4] He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022.^[5]

Filmography

Television

Ang TV (1992)
Lovingly Yours (1992)
Home Along Da Riles (1992–1998) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1993)
GMA Telecine Specials (1993)
Tondominium (1993)
Purungtong (1993)
Batibot (1994)
Wow Mali! (1996)
Pintados (2000)
Magpakailanman (2002)
Home Along Da Airport (2003–2005) - Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
Victim Extreme (2005)
Maynila (2005)
Extra Challenge (2005) - Challenger
Quizon Avenue (2006)
O-Ha! (2006)
John En Shirley (2006–2007) - Atong J. Puruntong
Sabi Ni Nanay (2007)
Palos (2008)
Eat Bulaga (2008) - joined and won as EB Bebot
Talentadong Pinoy (2009)
Pidol's Wonderland (2009)
Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face (2010)
Spooky Nights Presents (2010)
Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011)
Wako Wako (2012)
Wiltime Bigtime (2012) - Guest Host
Wansapanataym (2012)
It's Showtime (2012) - Celebrity Judge
Toda Max (2012) - Guest
Be Careful With My Heart (2012–2014)
Minute To Win It (2013) - Guest
The Legal Wife (2014)
Two Wives (2014)
Wasak (2015)
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2015)
Tunay Na Buhay (2015)
Sabado Badoo (2015) - cameo footage
Ningning (2015)
Wowowin (2015)
Dangwa (2015)
Karelasyon (2016)
Dear Uge (2016)
FPJ's Batang Quiapo (Kapamilya Channel, 2023–2024)
Para sa Isa't Isa (2025–2026)
Rainbow Rumble (2026)

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1986	Balimbing: Mga Taong Hunyango
1987	Wanted: Bata Batuta
1987	Bata Batuta
1988	Enteng the Dragon	Kuto
1990	Espadang Patpat (Stick Sword)	Zondrox
1991	Bulag Pipi At Bingi
1992	Pempe ni Sara at Pen
1992	Espadang Patpat
1993	Home Along Da Riles Da Movie	Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
1994	Walang Matigas Na Tinapay Sa Mainit Na Kape	Butchie
1994	Hataw Tatay Hataw	Boyet
1995	Boy Gising	Boy Gising
1995	Father & Son	Bimbo
1996	Aringkingking	Carlo
1997	Pakners	Elmo
1997	Home Along Da Riles 2	Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme
1998	Tatay-Nic	Patsoy
2002	Home Along Da Riber	Mark
2009	Nobody, Nobody But... Juan	Young Tu
2010	Father Jejemon	Etot
2011	The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin	Buhawi Manay	Vandolph's 1st Viva Films movie
2013	The Fighting Chefs	Comedian Chef
2014	ABNKKBSNPLAko?! The Movie	Ulo
2014	The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin	Buhawi Manay
2018	Amnesia Love	Edwin
2021	On the Job: The Missing 8		Vandolph's 1st action drama thriller movie
2026	Home Along Da Riles Da Reunion	Baldomero "Baldo" Kosme	Also producer

Awards and nominations

Year	Work	Organization	Category	Result	Source
1990	Espadang Patpat	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Child Performer ^[a]	Won	^[6]

Notes

^ Tied with Guila Alvarez.

References

^ CoconutsManila (October 12, 2017). "'Dad bod' no more: Actor and politician Vandolph Quizon shows off new ripped body on Instagram | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ V, Remember; Showbiz, olph? Find Out What Happened to Him After He Left (June 9, 2017). "Remember Vandolph? Find Out What Happened to Him After Showbiz". Philippine News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ Hallare, Katrina (February 28, 2019). "Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez's eldest son Yeoj marries longtime GF". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
^ "Stars shine, outshone in elections". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
^ "Celebrities among winners in May 13 polls". CNN Philippines. May 14, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
^ De Guzman, Susan (December 29, 1990). "'Andrea', Tops Filmfest Awards". Lifestyle: Living Culture, and Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer.

External links

Vandolph at IMDb

[a-6] Tied with Guila Alvarez.

[1] CoconutsManila (October 12, 2017). "'Dad bod' no more: Actor and politician Vandolph Quizon shows off new ripped body on Instagram | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[2] V, Remember; Showbiz, olph? Find Out What Happened to Him After He Left (June 9, 2017). "Remember Vandolph? Find Out What Happened to Him After Showbiz". Philippine News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[3] Hallare, Katrina (February 28, 2019). "Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez's eldest son Yeoj marries longtime GF". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

[4] "Stars shine, outshone in elections". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

[5] "Celebrities among winners in May 13 polls". CNN Philippines. May 14, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

[Best_Child_Performer-7] De Guzman, Susan (December 29, 1990). "'Andrea', Tops Filmfest Awards". Lifestyle: Living Culture, and Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer.

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