DJ Durano
DJ Durano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. August 17, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality, recording artist |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Political party | BAKUD |
| Partner | Joanne Maranan |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Thaddeus "Deo" Durano Sr. |
Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of That's Entertainment of German Moreno.
Early life and education
Durano grew up in Cebu and hails from the Durano political clan of the province. He is the nephew of incumbent Danao City vice-mayor Ramon Durano III.[2]
Other ventures
Politics
Durano filed for candidacy in the mayoral elections in Sogod, Cebu, to be held in May 2025. His platform includes promoting affordable water among the residents of Sogod, addressing their concerns about high electricity rates, and completing the construction of unfinished road projects. He will run for mayor under the Durano-led Barug Alang Sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya (transl. Stand Up For Progress and Democracy) political party. Durano emphasized that although he is known to the public as an actor from Manila, he is determined to prove to the Cebuanos that he is a true Visayan.[2]
Personal life
Durano has two children, singer-actress Yen Durano and Jaden Dominique Durano.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Karto |
| 1997 | Sanggano | Men in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Louie |
| 2007 | Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Totoy Bato Bato Pick |
| Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Delfin | |
| 2008 | Baler | Pablo / Ambo |
| Pasukob | Dino | |
| Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Vice President Bill Bilyones | |
| 2009 | BFF: Best Friends Forever | Eric |
| Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Archie | |
| 2010 | Hating Kapatid | Noel |
| Petrang Kabayo | Dickson | |
| 2011 | Who's That Girl | Johnny |
| Tumbok | Ward | |
| The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | |
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Raffy |
| Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino | |
| This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Davi | |
| Sisterakas | James | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | |
| Ang Huling Henya | Andrew Alvarez | |
| Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story | Entong Intsik | |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Mozart Twister Aquino |
| The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | |
| 2018 | The Hopeful Romantic | Leon Carreon |
| Para Sa Broken Hearted | Henry | |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Benigno Aquino Jr. |
| 2023 | Pinoy Ghost Tales | The Assistant Director |
Television
References
- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R7/CEBU/SOGOD/MAYOR_DURANO_THADDEUS_JR_C.pdf
- ^ a b De Dios, Kristin. "Siblings fight for mayor in Sogod and Tabuelan". The Freeman. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko. "DJ Durano and girlfriend Joanne Dy Maranan welcome Baby Jaden Dominique". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.