Philippine actor
Eduardo Antonio "Tonton" Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968)[1] is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo, it was topbilled by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia.
He was introduced in Viva Films' Sana'y Wala ng Wakas (1986) as Sharon Cuneta's leading man and became the film outfit's exclusive contract star. He starred in Viva Films movies -- Nakagapos na Puso (1986), Kung Aagawin mo ang lahat sa Akin (1987); Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (1987), Alabok sa Ulap (1987) and Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (1987) as Val, the retardate husband of Estela played by Vilma Santos. From the aforementioned movie, he received best actor trophies from Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), PMPC's Star Awards and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in 1987. In 1996, he was awarded best actor by the Gawad Urian for Reyna Films' Abot Kamay ang Pangarap.
Early life
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. is the son of Eddie Gutierrez and actress Liza Lorena. His parents did not marry and eventually separated after he was born. Ramon Christopher Gutierrez is his half-brother from his father's second relationship with actress Pilita Corrales. Ruffa Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez are his half siblings from his father's marriage to Annabelle Rama.[2][3]
Personal life
Tonton Gutierrez is married to actress Glydel Mercado on March 15, 2004, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati.[4] Together they have two daughters.[5] He is of American descent on both his father and mother's side.[6][7]
Filmography
Film
- Jack N' Jill (1987) - Danny
- Kung Aagawin (1987)
- Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989)
- Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors (1990)
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat (1991)
- Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991)
- Paniwalaan Mo (1993)
- Syota ng Bayan (1994)
- Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit (1995)
- Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997)
- Manananggal in Manila (1997) – Desidek
- Tuloy... Bukas ang Pinto (1998)
- My Guardian Debil (1998)
- Shirley (1998)
- Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion (1998) – Sarge
- Fidel Jimenez: Magkakasubukan Tayo (2000) – Col. Cadiz
- Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! (2001) – Johnny Estrella
- Hayop sa Sex Appeal (2001)
- Di Kita Ma-reach (2001)
- Cass & Carry: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? (2002) – Mr. Roma
- Forever My Love (2004) – Jimmy
- I Will Survive (2004) – Manolo
Television
References
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (March 20, 2020). "Tonton Gutierrez, Lovi Poe, Diana Zubiri, Paolo Bediones "biktima" ng Wikipedia". PEP. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ Valle, Jocelyn. "How Tonton, Other Luminaries Ended Up ". Philippine Daily Inquirer (April 12, 2003) p. G2.
- ^ Protacio, Dr. Romy R. "BALIK-TANAW: Where Are They Now? The Filipino Stars of Yesteryears". Asian Journal USA. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Vibas, Danny. "Banking on the newbies". Manila Times (January 9, 2007)
- ^ Gelli, Bianca (March 18, 2018). "The beautiful daughters of Tonton Gutierrez and Glydel Mercado". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ Constantino, Ronald. "RP showbiz aglow with ‘Tisoy,’ ‘Tisay’". Manila Bulletin (April 26, 2010)
- ^ asianjournalusa.com (broken link)
- ^ a b Jimenea, Devi. "Tonton Gutierrez Goes Bold" Manila Standard (August 10, 1987)
- ^ Mendoza, Meg. "Tonton Gutierrez Is Snooty ", Manila Standard (November 30, 1988) p. 14
- ^ Red, Isah V.; Bien, Carmela Bona (October 8, 2001). "Predictable wins, surprise victories at 15th Star Awards for TV". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
GMA Telesine's 'Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi' won the Best Movie (made) for Television.
- ^ Lion's Den (October 17, 2020). "Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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