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Polo Ravales

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Rodil and the surname or paternal family name is Gruenberg.

Polo Ravales
Born
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg

(1982-06-27) June 27, 1982 (age 42)
Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1996–present
Agents
Children1

Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business.

Career

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Ravales' first TV appearance came in 1996 as one of second batch members in the teen show T.G.I.S. He is a former VIVA contract star along with fellow GMA stars Sunshine Dizon, Dingdong Dantes and among others. A year later, he landed a small role in the drama series Anna Karenina as Vincent. Then followed by several soap series, Click, Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw, and Hanggang Kailan.

In 2005, he landed his first big role in the hit telefantasya series Encantadia as Hitano, which followed by Majika. He starred in a number of successful movies in the Philippines, including Blue Moon and Super Noypi. In 2008, he was Patrick Garcia's replacement for the role of Andy Abrigo in Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang opposite Nadine Samonte. The role he reprised was originally played by Christopher De Leon and was his biggest break in TV. After this, he joins the cast of Gagambino. In 2009, Ravales played Shiro in Darna. Polo was part of the GMA Dramedy show, Adik Sa'Yo.

In 2010, Ravales appeared in Panday Kids. He was also seen in other GMA shows like Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto which he plays Anton, he guested in Claudine Presents: Love Thy Neighbor which he plays a rich driver with his co-stars Claudine Barreto, and former love team and now long-time friend Sunshine Dizon, and also recently seen on Grazilda, in which appears as Matthew Dominguez. In 2011, he joined a former Drama series Sinner or Saint. He began a new show on GMA, Hiram na Puso, which began airing on March 5, 2012. In 2014, he went back to acting in film for cinema playing the role of Franco, a violent husband in Of Sinners and Saints, directed by Fil-Italian director Ruben Maria Soriquez.

In 2015, Ravales was seen in Ipaglaban Mo! and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which airs on ABS-CBN followed by the fourth season of Doble Kara.

In 2016, he is currently a freelancer artist.

In 2018, Ravales joined La Luna Sangre on ABS-CBN. Presently, November 2019, he reverted back to his home station GMA Network for the show Magkaagaw.

Filmography

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Film

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Television / Digital Series

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Year Title Role Notes Network Source
1995–1997 T.G.I.S. Innocencio "Ice" Martinez Second Batch (June 1997 / November 1999) GMA Network
1996–2002 Anna Karenina Vincent Supporting Cast
1997 Jamming Host Co-Lead Cast
1998 Ibang Klase Various Main Cast
1998–1999 Halik sa Apoy Ricky Extended Cast / Antagonist
2000 GMA Love Stories Various
Super Klenk
Kakabakaba
2001 GMA Telecine Specials
2002 Click
2002–2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Tristan Villadolid
2002 Maynila Various
2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin Tristan Villadolid
2004 Hanggang Kailan Monch
2005 Encantadia Hitano Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist
2005–2006 Now and Forever: Agos Pablo
2006 Majika Ebrio
Now and Forever: Linlang Paolo
Now and Forever: Dangal Miguel
Baywalk Various
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Lupin Josh Apacer
2007–2008 Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Tony
La Vendetta Gabby Trajano Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2008 Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang Andy Abrigo Co-lead Cast
Obra Guest Cast
2008–2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Harold Santiago Main Cast / Antagonist
2008 Dear Friend Guest Cast Episode Guest: "Igorota"
Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Himself
Dear Friend Michael Episode Guest: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay"
Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Shiro
2010 Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Cicero
Diz Iz It Himself / Guest Celebrity Judge Co-Hostess
Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto Anton Extended Cast / Antagonist
Claudine Various Episode Guest: "Love Your Neighbor"
Credited as "Polo Ravales
2010–2011 Grazilda Matthew Dominguez Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer Co-Hostess
2011 Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Zander Supporting cast
Magic Palayok Richard "Kardo" Cruz
Sinner or Saint Alvin Main Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2012 Bubble Gang Himself Guest Appearance / Performer
Hiram na Puso Dennis Main Cast / Protagonist
2013 Unforgettable Arnold Regalado Main Cast / Antagonist
Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Tito Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
Sunday All Stars Himself Guest Appearance
2014 Kambal Sirena Ataba Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
Ilustrado Venchito Monteverde GMA News TV
GMA Network
2015 Ipaglaban Mo Dario Episode Guest: "Sa Mata Ng Bata"
Credited as "Polo Ravales" 		ABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo Edwin Episode Guest: "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan"
Credited as "Polo Ravales"
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Brad Guest Cast / Antagonist
2016 Magpakailanman Ricky Episode Guest: "Tiyahin Ko, Karibal Ko"
Credited as "Polo Ravales" 		GMA Network
ASAP Himself Co-host / Performer ABS-CBN
Doble Kara Julio Hernandez Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist
2017 Wansapanataym Edgar Episode Guest: "My Hair Lady"
Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2017–2018 La Luna Sangre Erin Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Anti-Hero
2017–2019 Taddy Taddy Po Marcus Lead Cast Sari-Sari Channel
2018 Pepito Manaloto Kiko Manuel Guest Cast GMA Network
2019 Ipaglaban Mo Ian Morales Episode Guest: "Kubli"
Credited as "Polo Ravales" 		ABS-CBN
Tadhana Steve Episode Guest: "Marital Rape"
Credited as "Polo Ravales" 		GMA Network
2019–2021 Magkaagaw Oliver De Villa / Aldo Supporting cast / Protagonist / Anti-Hero
2021 First Yaya Secretary Ordoñez Guest Cast / Antagonist
Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette Tristan Enriquez Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2023–2024 Lovers & Liars Ronnie San Diego Main Cast / Protagonist
2024 Black Rider Anselmo De Vera-Libanan Guest Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
All-Out Sundays Himself Guest Performer / Player
Pamilya Sagrado Eric Marquez Supporting Cast / Antagonist
Kapamilya Channel

References

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  1. ^ Nicasio, Maricris Valdez (September 2, 2024). "Mamay: A Journey To Greatness ipalalabas din sa mga eskuwelahan" [Mamay: A Journey To Greatness to be shown in schools as well]. Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan (in Filipino). Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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