Donny Pangilinan
Biography
Donny Pangilinan, born Donato Antonio Laxa Pangilinan on 10 February 1998 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host and video jockey. He entered the entertainment industry in 2016 as a VJ for Myx, a Philippine pay‑television channel. Pangilinan made his film debut two years later with the Regal Films production Walwal (2018). He subsequently appeared in several Star Cinema projects, most prominently the comedy James & Pat & Dave (2020) and the romantic series He’s Into Her (2021). As of the latest records he has accumulated seventeen credited roles across film and television. He is professionally known as Donny Pangilinan.
Career overview
Donny Pangilinan, born Donato Antonio Laxa Pangilinan on 10 February 1998 in Manila, Philippines, began his entertainment career in 2016 as a video jockey for Myx, a Philippine pay‑television music channel. While his early work involved hosting and presenting, he quickly expanded into acting, model work, and singing, establishing himself as a multi‑talented figure in the local industry.
Pangilinan made his film debut in the 2018 Regal Films production Walwal, marking his entry into cinema. He subsequently became a regular presence in Star Cinema projects, appearing in several of the studio’s releases. Notable among these are the 2020 film James & Pat & Dave and the 2021 series He’s Into Her, both of which highlighted his growing profile as an actor. As of the latest records, his acting résumé includes seventeen credited roles across film and television, reflecting a steady accumulation of experience since his debut.
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- Us in the End (2026) as Cisco Serrano
- Us in the End (2026) Executive Producer
- Roja (2025) as Liam Roja
- How to Spot a Red Flag (2024) as Matt / Matteo Flores
- GG: Good Game (2024) as Seth / Eskape
- GG: Good Game (2024) Co-Executive Producer
- Can't Buy Me Love (2023) as Andrei Mariano / Bingo
- An Inconvenient Love (2022) as Manny
- He's Into Her (2021) as Deib Lohr Enrile / Sensui
- Love Is Color Blind (2021) as Ino
- He's Into Her: The Movie Cut (2021) as Deib Lohr Enrile / Sensui
- James & Pat & Dave (2020) as Dave
- The Mall, The Merrier (2019) as Jose Rizal
- Playhouse (2018) as Ezekiel Domingo / "Zeke"
- Fantastica (2018) as Pepe
- To Love Some Buddy (2018)
- Walwal (2018) as Bobby
- Pilipinas Got Talent (2010) as Self - Judge
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006) as Self - Celebrity Collab Houseguest
- Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition (2006) as Self - Celebrity Collab House Guest