Paolo Contis
He may have been in showbiz for a long time, but Paolo Contis proves his staying power and matures into a talented character actor on primetime TV.
Basic Info
Name: Paolo Contis
Nickname: Paolo
Birthday: March 14, 1984
Birth Place: Manila
Showbiz Anniversary: 1988
Personal
Claim to fame:
"When I transferred to GMA-7."
"[I am] independent, versatile."
Unforgettable moment:
"When I won my first acting award."
Favorites
Paolo's hit list:
1. Among Paolo's hobbies are playing Gameboy consoles and Monopoly.
2. Paolo is into Boxing, diving, swimming and basketball.
3. He has 3 pet dogs. A French Bulldog, Chihuahua and a Pomeranian.
4. Not only dogs, but he also has a pet snake and iguana.
5. Local actors he admires are Pen Medina and Michael De Mesa.
6. Foreign actors he likes are Edward Norton, John Malcovich, Jamie Foxx.
7. His fav movies are Ray, Swimming Pool and Scarface
8. His fav singers are Ray Charles and Coldplay.
Star Trivia:
Paolo's most treasured item is his Bible and his role model is his dad.
Q & A
On the spot:
Why did you enter show business?
"I love acting… the industry needed a great actor...Hehehe!"
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"A chef."
What is your biggest frustration/regret?
"None…all my mistakes made me a better person."
What do most people not know about you?
"That I’m sweet and I go to church regularly."
What are you most proud of?
"My girlfriend."
What do you value most?
"My family."
What do you want to achieve?
"I want to stay in showbiz for a long time."
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Acting is not easy money. Acting is a craft. If you can’t love acting, then don’t enter showbiz."
