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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mendenilla and the surname or paternal family name is Paulate.

Roderick Paulate
Member of the Quezon City Council
from the 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
In office
June 30, 2010 – January 22, 2016
Personal details
Born
Roderick Mendenilla Paulate

(1960-04-04) April 4, 1960 (age 64)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyLakas–CMD (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations		NPC (2009–2018)
KDP (2018–2021)
Parent(s)Estodito Paulate (father)
Paz Mendenilla (mother)
EducationJose Rizal University High School
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television host
  • politician
Years active1970–2022

Roderick Mendenilla Paulate[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [pɔlatɛ], born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like Vilma On 7, Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, and The Singing Bee. Paulate is also a comedian in shows Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata, Oki Doki Doc, Mana Mana, Ang Tanging Ina: The Comedy Series, and Tweets For My Sweets. Paulate is also a dramatic actor in previous shows, Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, Makita Ka Lang Muli, Rosalinda, Munting Heredera and action drama series, the long running FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, which he plays a straight mayor-politician.

Biography

Child actor

Paulate began his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie Kasalanan Kaya in 1968. His first FAMAS award was for Anghel na Walang Langit in 1970.[2]

Gay roles

Roderick's first foray in gay roles was in 1979 when he appeared in Maryo J. De Los Reyes' High School Circa ’65. He became Roda Coburns in the early evening sitcom, "Tepok Bunot" over BBC-Channel 2 with Bibeth Orteza, Isabel Rivas and Tony Mabesa. A producer then gave him the lead role in Charot, a movie inspired by Dustin Hoffman's gender-bending performance in Tootsie. His movie Inday Inday sa Balitaw was a huge success, that in 1987 he made four gay movies in a span of eight months: Jack en Poy, Bb. Tsuperman, Kumander Gringa, and 1+1=12+1.[3] Paulate continued to play gay roles in movies and television. Paulate' influenced Vice Ganda, Allan K., and Paolo Ballesteros.

Non-gay roles

Paulate soon after tackled non-gay roles on both movies and television, displaying his versatility. His first known non-gay role during his peak years as a comedian was Last Two Minutes which he played a vertically challenged basketball coach with PBA Legends Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera & Paul "Bong" Alvarez, and Regal teen stars Zoren Legaspi, Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Carmina Villarroel, Ruffa Gutierrez & Aiko Melendez. He also played the role of Ding, a mentally-challenged homeless mute in 1980 in the first Philippine TV series Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, about village life in the Philippines in the second world war under Japanese Imperial Army occupation. Paulate's 1st fantasy drama role was Engkanto, released in 1992 with the late hip hop king Francis Magalona. He played a straight tree man who saves the environment from nasty illegal loggers.

Singer and performer

Dubbed as the Rick Astley Of The Philippines, Paulate also ventured into singing where he was influenced by his singing idol Rick Astley. He was in-demand as a performer/host in various defunct variety shows, notably Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Vilma & Magandang Tanghali Bayan.

Awards

All in all, Paulate has received six Best Child Actor awards and 17 awards during his adult years starting with Inday, Inday sa Balitaw in 1986 (co-starring Maricel Soriano) when he received the Best Supporting Actor trophy.[2] In 1996, Paulate was named Best Actor in Drama at the Asian Television Awards,[2] and then in 2000, for his role in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Wristwatch" and again in 1981, for his very difficult role in Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, the very first successful TV series in the Philippines.[4]

Paulate is also inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in 2012 for contributing his acting, singing, hosting and also being a comedian.

Political career

Paulate was elected as councilor for Quezon City's 2nd district in 2010.[5] Paulate was removed from office by the Office of the Ombudsman as councilor of Quezon City because of hiring ghost employees.[6] He was barred from running for any public office.

Despite barring him from running for public office, Paulate ran for his third term as a councilor and was eventually elected.[7]

On December 12, 2016, however, the Court of Appeals overturned the ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman's dismissing Paulate together with 3 other officials of the Quezon City local government from the public service.[8]

Paulate unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor in 2019, as the running mate of former 2nd district representative Chuck Mathai. He also sought a return to the city council in 2022 for the 2nd district under the Malayang QC ticket of Mike Defensor, but was also unsuccessful.

On December 2, 2022, the Sandiganbayan convicted him of one count of graft and nine counts of falsification of public documents in connection with his hiring of ghost employees. He faces between 10 1⁄2 to 62 years in prison, a total fine of ₱90,000, and is permanently barred from holding public office. Paulate and his accomplice, his driver and liaison officer Vicente Bajamunde, were also ordered to compensate the government with the amount of public funds they embezzled, amounting to ₱1.109 million with 6% interest per annum until full payment.[9][10]

Personal life

Paulate is single. He has previously dated Jackie Aquino,[11] a daughter of former Senator Butz Aquino.

He completed his secondary education in 1984 at Jose Rizal College (now José Rizal University).

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2019–2020 One of the Baes Paps Fernando GMA Network
2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mayor Adonis Dimaguiba ABS-CBN
2017 Wansapantaym: Amazing Ving Chris Cristobal
2016 Magandang Buhay Himself / Guest
Magpakailanman: Gay Organ Donor - The Genesis Laviana Story Geni GMA Network
2013–2015 The Singing Bee Himself / Host ABS-CBN
2013 Gandang Gabi Vice Himself / Guest
It's Showtime
Genesis Senator Bernado Cabral GMA Network
The Ryzza Mae Show Himself / Guest
2012–2013 H.O.T. TV Host
2012 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Mentor
Tweets For My Sweet JB Mercado
2011 Spooky Nights Presents: Ang Munting Mahadera Rody
Munting Heredera Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia
2010–2013 Face to Face Host TV5
2009 Rosalinda Florencio GMA Network
2007 That's My Doc Major Ret Retualo ABS-CBN
2006–2007 Makita Ka Lang Muli Valetin Barba / Vicar Barbarosa GMA Network
2005 Bora: Sons of the Beach Dodong ABS-CBN
M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) Himself / Host
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Goliath
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Truman
2001 Mary D' Potter
2001 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Benny Dela Croix
1998–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host
1998 Wansapanataym Christmas Special
1998-2000 Oki Doki Doc Dickson
1994-96 Game Na Game Na Himself / Host
1991–1997 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Benny Dela Croix
1988–1991 Tonight With Dick & Carmi Himself / Host
1980-1982 Malayo Pa Ang Umaga Ding
1972 Bahay-bahayan Rod ABC (now TV5)

Films

Awards

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
1987 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor 1+1=12+1 Won[12]
2012 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Inductee Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Singer Won
2015 Golden Screen TV Awards Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy — Won[13]
2021 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor One of the Baes Won

References

  1. ^ "Sandiganbayan suspends Quezon City Councilor Roderick Paulate". Rappler. March 17, 2019. Archived from the original on August 29, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Roderick Paulate: Mr. Nice Guy Harana at FPJ's grave.(Entertainment). Manila Bulletin. February 15, 2005.
  3. ^ Roderick Paulate: Mr. Nice Guy. Pep.ph (July 27, 2007). Retrieved on August 20, 2013.
  4. ^ Roderick Paulate, Aiza Seguerra return to 'MMK'. sunstar.com.ph. August 10, 2006
  5. ^ Roderick Paulate among new QC councilors. abs-cbnNEWS.com. November 5, 2010.
  6. ^ Roderick Paulate, et al guilty of falsification over 'ghost employees'
  7. ^ Dismissed Roderick Paulate re-elected as Quezon City councilor
  8. ^ CA overturns ruling dismissing Roderick Paulate from service.
  9. ^ Cruz, Moises (December 3, 2022). "Ex-QC councilor Roderick Paulate found guilty of graft". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  10. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (December 2, 2022). "Roderick Paulate sentenced to up to 62 years in jail for graft". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  11. ^ Jackie Aquino: Kris's cousin is still active in showbiz. Pep.ph. Retrieved on August 20, 2013.
  12. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:1987". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  13. ^ "2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners". Inquirer. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
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