Dominic Ochoa

Dominic Ochoa
Born
Jose Madrigal Ochoa

(1974-08-04) August 4, 1974 (age 50)
Pasay, Philippines
Other namesDominic, Dom, Super D
OccupationActor
Years active1996–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (1996–present)[1]
GMA Network (1996; 2022–present)
Spouse
Denise Go
(m. 2008)
Children1

Jose Madrigal Ochoa (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔˈtʃowa]; born August 4, 1974) known professionally as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda.

Career

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Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in T.G.I.S. on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, Gimik and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in Super Laff In. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network.

Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in Whattamen formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. Dominic moved back to GMA Network for his comeback teleserye project, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.

Personal life

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He is from the prominent Relova family in Pila, Laguna where his great grandfather Arcadio was formerly Capital Municipal who built the municipio during his term, grand uncle Lorenzo Relova was formerly Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and another great grand uncle Regino Diaz Relova is a lieutenant colonel in the Katipunan who commanded the Laguna towns of Los Banos, Calauan, Bay and Pila during the Philippine–American War. His previous girlfriend was Janna Victoria and is now married to businesswoman Denise Go. He is the cousin of actor Mandy Ochoa.

Filmography

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Television / Digital series

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Year Title Role Sources Network
1996-1999 T.G.I.S. Himself
1996-1999 Gimik Eric Abesamis
1997–1998 Esperanza Roberto "Robbie" Salgado
1997–2002 ASAP Himself – performer / host
1997 Wansapanataym: I Love You Again and Again and Again Rene
1998–1999 Super Laff-In Himself – various roles
1998 Wansapanataym: Adonis Adonis
1999 Wansapanataym: Kuba Kadabra Janford
1999
2001–2003
Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself – host
1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Ulysses Angeles
2000 Star Drama Theater Various roles
2001 Whattamen Ernest
2003 Basta't Kasama Kita George
Wansapanataym: Lasenggo
Wansapanataym: Lilit Bulilit
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Adult Narciso Santiago
Wansapanataym: Pest Busters
It's Chowtime Himself – host
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mariposang Dagat
'Til Death Do Us Part Drew
2006 Komiks: Lightning Rhoda
Komiks: Bampy Juan
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Padre Jesus Pio de Asis
Bituing Walang Ningning Larry Calma
2007 Shall We Dance?: The Stars Are Back Himself – Co-host
Shall We Dance?: The Celebrity Dance Challenge Himself – Co-host
2008 Ligaw Na Bulaklak Jojo
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga Andres [2]
HushHush Toby
Komiks Presents: Dragonna Bugoy
2009–2010; 2013 May Bukas Pa Father Jose Guillermo
2010 Your Song: Love Me, Love You Staff advertiser
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Cocoy
Rosalka Wilfred Dominguez
Wansapanataym: Nato De Coco Nanding
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol Stalin
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Tomas Santiago
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV Enrico "Dindo" Habijan
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Good Vibes Nestor Pedroza
100 Days to Heaven Bobby Ramirez
2012 E-Boy Young Alfredo
Princess and I Danillo 'Dinoy' Maghirang
Toda Max Johnny
Wansapanataym: Beauty Is The Beast Roland
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cards Edwin Yamson
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puntod Raul
Wanspanataym: Baby ko ang Daddy ko Alex
May Isang Pangarap Benjie
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box Dada
Muling Buksan Ang Puso Edmund Dela Vega
Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin Ramon S. Vilchez
Maria Mercedes Manuel Alegre
2014 Wansapantaym: Enchanted House Adam Agustin
Luv U Nicanor "Nick" Jalbuena
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom Jun Tan
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Emmanuelle's father
Ipaglaban Mo: Umasa Ako Sa Hula Eric Ignacio
Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi Douglas
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hagdanan Rodolfo G. Mallari
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Young Pancho Macaraeg
Oh My G! Santino "Santi" Santiago
Pasión De Amor Carlos Suarez
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itlog Benjamin
My Super D Rudolfo "Dodong" Aguilar / Super D [3][4][5]
Home Sweetie Home Alvin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Popcorn Jose
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Luneta Park Norberto
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Tiwala Mr.Cruz
Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin Joselito "Joey" Agbayani Sr.
2017–2020 Dok, Ricky Pedia Dr. Ricky Pedia
2018–2019 Ngayon at Kailanman Abel Dimaguiba
2019 The Killer Bride Javier Dela Cuesta
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Contest Roden Dimaranan
2020 G Diaries Himself ― Co-host
Love Thy Woman Simon Cruz
Oh Mando! Armando Deputado Sr.
2021 Hoy, Love You! Richard
Saying Goodbye
Huwag Kang Mangamba Tomas Estopacio
2022 2 Good 2 Be True Young Hugo Agcaoili
Mars Ravelo's Darna Javier Toledo / Lindol Man
Tara, G! Gov. Miguel Sebastian
2022–2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Michael Lobrin†
2023 Happy Together Atty. Pascua
2024 Prinsesa ng City Jail Raymond [6]
Chasing in the Wild Alfred
Magpakailanman: Tatlo Ang Tatay Ko Chito

Film

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Year Title Role
1997 Home Along Da Riles 2 Manny
1998 Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo Chuck
1999 Gimik: The Reunion
Hey Babe! Jim
2000 Tanging Yaman Joel
2001 Taxi Ni Pilo
2002 Got 2 Believe Perry
Forevermore Young Alejandro
Jologs Iñigo
9 Mornings Hernan Lorayes
2003 Kung Ako Na Lang Sana Jaime
My First Romance Jojo
2005 D' Anothers Nick
2007 Angels Egay
My Kuya's Wedding Divo
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo Kenneth
2009 Love Me Again Migo's Brother
T2 Angeli's Dad/Engkantao
2010 Sa 'yo Lamang Father Eric
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Attorney Moises
2012 Every Breath U Take Chief / Leo's Brother
2013 Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Cedric's Father
2014 Da Possessed Arnel Ignacio, Jr.
The Gifted Aica's Father
2015 The Prenup Edgar Cayabyab
Haunted Mansion Father Anthony
2018 My Fairy Tail Love Story Robert Quejada
Sin Island Oliver Santiago
2020 Boyette: Not a Girl Yet Alfred
Four Sisters Before the Wedding Caloy Salazar
2024 Fruit Cake Sen. Sammy Esteban
A Thousand Forests Bani Gualberto

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2000 Labs Ko Si Babe PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Won [7]
2000 Tanging Yaman Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role[a] Won
2003 "Paper Dolls" – Maalaala Mo Kaya PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Nominated
2004 Trip Kita Best Reality Competition Program Host Nominated
2008 Shall We Dance? Best Talent Search Program Host[b] Won [8]
2011 "TV" – Maalaala Mo Kaya Best Single Performance by an Actor Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Shared with the Tanging Yaman cast.
  2. ^ Shared with Lucy Torres-Gomez and Arnel Ignacio.

References

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  1. ^ "Dominic Ochoa - StarMagic". Star Magic. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Zanjoe is Mariel's Man in 'Varga'". ABS-CBN News Online. ABS-CBN Interactive. June 19, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2008.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Dominic Ready to Battle Evil Forces in "My Super D"" (Press release). ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. May 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (April 15, 2016). "Dominic Ochoa to Give All on 'My Super D'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "Dominic Ochoa Gets First Title Role in 'My Super D'". ABS-CBN News. April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  6. ^ "Sofia Pablo, Allen Ansay lead cast of 'Prinsesa ng City Jail'".
  7. ^ "Happy, Triumphant Faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "GMA bags PMPC's 'Best Station' Award". GMA News Online. December 1, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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