Daniel Padilla
Biography
Daniel John Ford Padilla, born 26 April 1995 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino male actor and singer. He is frequently credited as DJP, DJ, and also under the Arabic script دنیل پادیلا. He has been described as the “Teen King.” Padilla’s acting career includes notable film roles in She’s Dating the Gangster (2014), Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016), The Hows of Us (2018) and Whether the Weather is Fine (2021). According to TMDB he has accumulated 26 credited acting roles and is primarily known for his work in film. Content score 100.
Career overview
Daniel John Ford Padilla was born on 26 April 1995 in Manila, Philippines. He is a Filipino actor and singer who has accumulated at least twenty‑six credited performances across film and television, as recorded in the online film database. Padilla’s acting career is highlighted by a series of commercially prominent films that have defined his public profile. He first gained widespread recognition with the 2014 romantic drama She’s Dating the Gangster, a role that positioned him as a leading young star in the Philippines. He continued to build his filmography with the 2016 release Barcelona: A Love Untold, followed by the 2018 box‑office success The Hows of Us, and most recently the 2021 feature Whether the Weather is Fine.
In addition to his on‑screen work, Padilla is frequently identified by the nickname “Teen King,” a moniker that reflects his popularity among younger audiences and appears in biographical commentary. His dual career as a recording artist and actor has contributed to his status as a prominent figure in contemporary Filipino entertainment, with his performances spanning a range of romantic and dramatic genres. The combination of a steady output of credited roles and recurring leading parts in high‑profile films underscores Padilla’s sustained presence in the industry since his early twenties.
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- Incognito (2025) as Andres Malvar / Wolf
- 2 Good 2 Be True (2022) as Eloy / Elorde Borja
- Whether the Weather Is Fine (2021) as Miguel
- The House Arrest of Us (2020) as Korics
- Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay (2020)
- The Hows of Us (2018) as Primo
- La Luna Sangre (2017) as Tristan Toralba / Tristan Imperial
- Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (2017) as Self - Celebrity Guest Performer
- Can't Help Falling in Love (2017) as Dos / José Ibarra García González Jr.
- Gandarrapiddo!: The Revenger Squad (2017) as Rapiddo
- Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016) as Ely Antonio
- Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015) as Angelo Buenavista
- Crazy Beautiful You (2015) as Kiko Alcantara
- She's Dating the Gangster (2014) as Kenji Delos Reyes / Kenneth
- Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014) as Joaquin
- (Filipino: In the Name of the Father, Mother, and Children) (2014) as Nato
- Got to Believe (2013) as Joaquin "Wacky Boy" Manansala / Ryan Manansala
- Pagpag: Nine Lives (2013) as Cedric
- Must Be... Love (2013) as Ivan Lacson
- Princess and I (2012) as Gerald Antonio "Gino" Dela Rosa / Dasho Yuan Rinpoche
- Sisterakas (2012) as Angelo
- 24/7 In Love (2012) as Billy Fernandez
- Growing Up (2011) as Peter Romnick Rivero / Patrick
- Sin compasión (1994) Music
- Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan
- The Guest