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.
Tonton Gutierrez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. March 20, 1968 |
| Other names | Tonton |
| Occupation(s) | Television and film actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Eddie Gutierrez Liza Lorena |
| Relatives | Gutierrez family |
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
editEduardo 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
editTonton 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Captain Barbell | Al / Aswang | |
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas[8] | Teddy Tuazon | ||
| Nakagapos na Puso | Levi F. Lino | ||
| 1987 | Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | Troy Samaniego | |
| Alabok sa Ulap[8] | Dom Romero | ||
| Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig? | Val | ||
| Pablo S. Gomez' Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Carding | ||
| 1988 | Jack N' Jill sa Amerika[9] | Danny | |
| 1989 | 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig (segment: I Love You, Moo-Moo) | Ramon | |
| Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? | Teddy | ||
| Kahit Wala Ka Na | Bonnie | ||
| Kung Kasalanan Man | Dan Ramirez | ||
| Abot Hanggang Sukdulan | Joe Mari | ||
| Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili | Loren Decena | ||
| 1990 | Pangarap Na Ginto | Glenn | |
| 1991 | Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Erick Valderama | |
| Darna | George | ||
| Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Mike Serrano | ||
| 1992 | Akin ang Pangarap Mo | Myron Castillo | |
| 1993 | Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol | Michael | |
| Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap | Errol | ||
| 1994 | Oo Na, Sige Na | Ernie | |
| Forever | Albert | ||
| Kapantay Ay Langit | Frank | ||
| Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko | Dan | ||
| 1995 | Basa sa Dagat | Leandro | |
| Dahas | Eric | MAQ Productions
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| Saan Ako Nagkamali | Rey | ||
| Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit | Ben | ||
| Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara | Nick Duarte | ||
| Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko | Mahogany Pictures
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| Kandungan | Monchito | ||
| 1996 | Sariwang Bulaklak | Lt. Borja | El Niño Films
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| Kristo | Lazarus | Cine Suerte
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| Nananabik... sa 'Yong Pagbabalik | CVH Productions
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| Virgin People | Isaac | Four Aces Films
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| SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Boy Palomar | ||
| To Saudi with Love | Alan | Premiere Productions
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| Isla (The Young Version) | Four Aces Films
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| Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap | Roy | Reyna Films
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| 'Wag na 'Wag Kang Lalayo | Lawrence | ||
| 1997 | Shake, Rattle & Roll VI | Manrey | MAQ Productions
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| Lihim ni Madonna | Photographer | Four Aces Films
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| Kriselda, Sabik sa 'Yo | |||
| Ang Ambisyosa | Arvin | V-Rich Films
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| May Gatas Ka Pa sa Labi | Jim | Kara Films
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| Sambahin ang Puri Ko | |||
| Kahit Minsan Lang | Baldo | MAQ Productions
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| Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso | Dick Caringal | ||
| Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon | Romano | V-Rich Films
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| 1998 | Kid Manalo, Akin ang Ulo Mo! | Johnny | Mahogany Pictures
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| Balasubas | RNB Films
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| May Sayad | Richard | ||
| Gagawin Ko ang Lahat | Good Harvest Unlimited
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| Tatlo... Magkasalo | Tito | ||
| Armadong Hudas | Jerry Lavares | ||
| 1999 | Maldita | Matthew | Jowell Films
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| Gamu-Gamong Dagat | Rolez | ||
| Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik | Mayor Villegas | Star Cinema
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| Laging Sariwa ang Sugat | Edward | BSU Films
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| 2000 | Baliktaran | Ariel Canlas | |
| 2001 | Apoy sa Karagatan | Michael | |
| Marital Rape | Mon | RHGF Films
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| 2002 | Sana Totoo Na | Mayor Dondi Sarmiento | World Arts Cinema
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| Buko Pandan | Louie | World Arts Films
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| 2003 | Magnifico | Ka Romy | Violett Film Productions
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| Ang Tanging Ina | Alfredo B. Monteagudo | ||
| 2004 | So Happy Together | Kerwin Espinosa | |
| 2005 | Let the Love Begin | Jake | |
| Say That You Love Me | Raman | MAQ Productions
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| 2007 | Sa Harap ng Panganib | Lt. Raul Gomez | Prime Films
Ledcinema Productions |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Chuck | Regal Entertainment
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| 2008 | Loving You | Virgilio | |
| 2009 | When I Met U | Manny | Regal Entertainment
GMA Films |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Rica and Cecil's father | |
| Rosario | Party guest | Cinemabuhay International
Studio 5 | |
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Joe | ||
| 2011 | Way Back Home | Ariel Santiago | |
| 2012 | Born to Love You | Rex's dad | Star Cinema
CineMedia Film Productions |
| 2013 | Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? | Miguel Prieto | Star Cinema
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| Boy Golden | Col. Rey Maristela | ||
| 2015 | Just the Way You Are | Theodore Sison | Star Cinema
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| The Love Affair | Greg | ||
| Felix Manalo | Benjamin Santiago | Viva Films
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| 2016 | Camp Sawi | Miguel | |
| 2018 | My Perfect You | Roel Toledo | |
| 2019 | Maledicto | FOX Networks Group Philippines
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| Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | Arthur Mendez | ||
| 2021 | Princess DayaReese | Rommel dela Cuesta |
- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.