Robin Padilla
The original 'Bad Boy' of Philippine cinema is still a certified hit even after shedding his rebellious image. Watch out for more of Robin only on GMA!
Basic Info
Name: Robin Padilla
Nickname: Binoe
Birthday: November 23, 1969
Birth Place: Quezon City
Showbiz Anniversary: January 1, 1984
Personal
Full Name: Robinhood Fernando Cariño Padilla
Claim to fame:
When Robin starred in the movie Maging Sino Ka Man
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Favorites
Robin's hit list:
1. He loves to read books and train on martial arts and boxing.
2. Robin's role model is of course Robin Hood. He comments though, "But I will not rob the rich, I don't like that."
3. His fave foreign actors are Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and Jessica Alba.
4. Robin's sport is the marathon because he is into running/jogging.
5. Fave movies of Robin include Godfather, Panday (the one starring FPJ).
6. He, of course, idolizes Fernando Poe, Jr. and his fave local actress is Sharon Cuneta.
7. His fave singers/bands are Bob Marley and U2.
8. Robin loves to read books by Paulo Coelho.
Q & A
On the spot:
Why did you enter showbusiness?
"Ay, hilig ko yan! Gustung- gusto ko yan! Talagang gusto ko lang talagang magtatatalon, magbabaril ganun."
If you weren’t in showbiz, what kind of career would you have?
"Sundalo ako, gusto ko talaga maging sundalo hindi lang ako pinayagan ng magulang ko."
What do most people not know about you?
"Alam na yata nilang lahat."
What is your most unforgetable moment/experience?
"Ay, siguro nung ako ay pinagtulung-tulungan ng mga iba't-ibang kasama sa pamamahayag na ikinasadlak ko sa kulungan."
What are you most proud of?
"I'm proud to be myself, hindi ko man pinagyayabang, I know, sa sarili ko meron akong pakikibakang ginagawa sa buhay ko na pinipilit ko na mabuti ang manaig at hindi kasamaan."
What do you value most?
"Pamilya ko, wala nang mas hahalaga pa dun."
What do you want to achieve?
"Gusto ko matapos lahat ng aking project sa Muslim community yung eskwelahan, yung sementeryo, yung orphanage."
What is your advice to aspiring artists?
"Respeto, kailangan huwag mawawala ang respeto sa sarili at respeto sa kapwa."
Robin has a habit of watching CNN or BBC. His fave book is Diary of Che Guevarra. Favorite expression of Robin is "My goodness!" and his fashion icon is James Dean.
