Eric Quizon
Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian (born 1967)
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::summary Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian (born 1967) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Eric Quizon |
| birth_name | Enrico Smith Quizon |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Manila, Philippines |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 1985–present |
| father | Dolphy |
| mother | Pamela Ponti |
| relatives | Epy Quizon (brother) |
| Ronnie Quizon (brother) | |
| Madonna Quizon (sister) | |
| Vandolph (half-brother) | |
| Rolly Quizon (half-brother) | |
| Manny Boy Quizon (half-brother) | |
| Sahlee Quizon (half-sister) | |
| Zia Quizon (half-sister) | |
| Freddie Quizon (half-brother) | |
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| image = | image_size = | caption = | name = Eric Quizon | birth_name = Enrico Smith Quizon | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | occupation = | height = | years_active = 1985–present | father = Dolphy | mother = Pamela Ponti | relatives = Epy Quizon (brother) Ronnie Quizon (brother) Madonna Quizon (sister) Vandolph (half-brother) Rolly Quizon (half-brother) Manny Boy Quizon (half-brother) Sahlee Quizon (half-sister) Zia Quizon (half-sister) Freddie Quizon (half-brother) Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon was tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center. He is also known for his notable roles in Mula sa Puso as Manuel Magbanua and Saan Ka Man Naroroon as Juancho Ocampo.
Early life
Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Dolphy and actress Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith). He completed his college education at the Ateneo de Manila University, graduating with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Personal life
Quizon has three siblings from his mother: Ronnie, Madonna, and Epy Quizon. He also has several half-siblings from his father's other relationships, including Vandolph and Zia Quizon. Following his father's hospitalization in 2012, Quizon served as the official spokesperson for the family, regularly addressing the media regarding Dolphy's medical condition and funeral arrangements.
Regarding his relationships, Quizon revealed in a May 2024 interview that his first girlfriend was television host and actress Kris Aquino. He stated that he was 20 years old and Aquino was 16 at the time of their relationship.
Career
Acting
Quizon made his acting debut in the 1987 film Bata Batuta. He quickly gained critical recognition, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1990 Gawad Urian Awards for his role in Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989). Throughout the 1990s, he became a household name, balancing dramatic roles with comedy. He achieved widespread popularity starring alongside Redford White in the hit sitcom Buddy en Sol (1990–1995), a role he reprised in subsequent film adaptations. His acting prowess was further solidified when he won the Best Actor title at the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival for Mongolian Barbecue.
In 2003, Quizon received further acclaim for his performance in Crying Ladies, playing the role of Wilson Chua, which earned him another Best Actor win at the Metro Manila Film Festival.
Directing and producing
While successful on camera, Quizon eventually expanded his career to include directing and producing. He made his directorial debut with the film Lucio & Miguel in 1992. Over the years, he has expressed a deep affinity for working behind the scenes, admitting in interviews that he finds a distinct fulfillment in directing compared to acting. His directorial portfolio covers a wide range of genres, from films like Langit sa Piling Mo (1997) and Pusong Mamon (1998) to major television fantasy series such as Darna, Majika, and Asian Treasures.
In December 2022, he expanded his role in the industry further by becoming the head of NET25 Star Center, the talent management arm of Net 25.
Business ventures
As a steward of his father's estate, Quizon manages several business ventures launched to preserve the legacy of Dolphy. In 2023, the Quizon family officially launched Pidol's Banayad Whisky (PBW), a premium Scotch whisky brand. The brand serves as a homage to a classic comedic scene from the film Father en Son (1995), where Dolphy's character drunkenly struggles to film a commercial for a liquor of the same name. Quizon noted that the family decided to produce an official, FDA-approved version of the liquor after unauthorized "bootleg" sellers began profiting from his father's image.
In addition to the liquor line, Quizon oversees Pidol's Bakeshop, a bakery franchise named after his father's nickname. The bakeshop aims to make affordable bread accessible to local communities while serving as a steady source of royalties for the Quizon heirs. The family is also developing Dolphy Ville Estates in Calatagan, Batangas, which will feature a museum, "Dolphy Manor," dedicated to the late comedian's life and work.
Awards
;FAMAS Awards ;
- 1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
- 1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991)
;Gawad Urian Awards
- 1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
- 2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Crying Ladies (2003)
- 1991 - Won Best Actor for Mongolian Barbecue (1991)
- 2003 - Won Best Actor for Crying Ladies (2003)
;Star Awards for movies
- 1990 - Won Supporting Actor of the Year for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
- 1999 - Darling of the Press
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2007 | 2009 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2025 |
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| Bata Batuta | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My Bugoy Goes to Congress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay | Eric Manalastas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rosa Mistica | Ramil Villafuerte | "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna" segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Edsel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | a.k.a. It's a Woman's World | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Men and a Lola | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pahiram ng Isang Umaga | Ariel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang | Rene | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Too Young | Egay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Isang Araw Walang Diyos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My Darling Domestic (Greyt Iskeyp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hahamakin Lahat | Gerald | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Espadang Patpat | Banjo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Mari | "Multo" segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| My Pretty Baby | Castro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Onyong Majikero | Julius | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Madonna, Babaeng Ahas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hihintayin Kita sa Langit | Alan Illustre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Juan Tamad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tayong Dalawa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lucio & Miguel | Miguel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) | Buddy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs | Buddy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unang Tibok ng Puso | Ariel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Juan Tamad | Juan Tamad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ingkong: Alpha at Omega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bakit May Bukas Pa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toink: Hulog ng Langit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan | Fred Castillo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tagos sa Laman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home Sic Home | Jun | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Harvest Home | Joey | Original title: Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maruja | Alex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maginoong Barumbado | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wanted Perfect Murder | Jake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin | Banjo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Langit sa Piling Mo | Enrico | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pagdating ng Panahon | Ton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April, May, June: Mga Babae | Jonas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pusong Mamon | Nick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo | Norman / Freddie | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dito sa Puso Ko | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan | Egay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Markova: Comfort Gay | Walterina Markova (middle years) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mano Po | Joseph Co | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crying Ladies | Wilson Chua | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I Will Survive | Mandy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| So Happy Together | Osmond | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hide and Seek | Oliver Aliciano | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! | Perry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Waldo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Where I Am King | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| That Thing Called Tanga Na | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mano Po 7: Chinoy | Jason Wong | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One Great Love | Dante Paez | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maledicto | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jackstone 5 | Felix "Felicity" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | Computerman | |
| 1990–1995 | Buddy en Sol | Buddy |
| 1992–1993 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself (co-host) |
| 1992–1997 | Ready, Get Set, Go! | Himself (host) |
| 1994 | Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: The Champion | |
| 1996 | Bayani | José Rizal |
| 1997 | Mula sa Puso | Manuel Magbanua |
| 1999 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Juancho Ocampo |
| 2001 | Sana ay Ikaw na Nga | Gilbert Zalameda |
| 2005 | Quizon Avenue | Himself |
| Hollywood Dream | Host | |
| 2009 | All About Eve | Robert Villareal |
| 2010 | First Time | Jaime Ynfante |
| My Driver Sweet Lover | Aaron Barrinuevo | |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Jefferson Go |
| 2015 | Oh My G! | Paul Cepeda |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Ivan Gomez |
| 2017 | My Dear Heart | Dr. Francis Camillus |
| Hanggang Saan | Edward Lamoste | |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali | Chiu |
| Victor Magtanggol | Hector Regalado | |
| 2019 | Sahaya | Hubert Alvarez |
| 2022 | Quizon CT | Himself (various roles) |
| 2024 | 3-in-1 | Mac Liberica |
| 2026 | BuyBust: The Undesirables | TBA |
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Director
- Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Langit sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Pagdating ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Dito sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Daddy O!, Baby O! (2000) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Home Alone Da Riber (2002) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Narito ang Puso Ko (2003) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Marinara (2004) GMA 7
- Darna (2005) GMA 7
- Wrinkles (2006)
- Majika (2006) GMA 7
- Asian Treasures (2007) GMA 7
- All About Eve (2009) (with Mac Alejandre)
- Nobody, Nobody But... Juan (2009) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Pidol's Wonderland (2010)
- My Driver Sweet Lover (2010)
- Babaeng Hampaslupa (2011)
- Glamorosa (2011–2012)
- Isang Dakot na Luha (2012)
- Enchanted Garden (2012)
- Cassandra: Warrior Angel (2013)
- Positive (2013)
- Ipaglaban Mo! (2014)
- Maalaala Mo Kaya (2014)
- Pasión de Amor (2015)
- Paano ang Pasko (2020)
- Quizon CT (2022)
Producer
- Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) (as Enrico Smith Quizon)
- Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Wanted Perfect Murder (1996) (producer) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
- Dito Sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
Writer
- Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
- Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
References
References
- (December 5, 2022). "Eric Quizon, kinuhang head para sa talent management arm ng NET25".
- Dolor, Danny. (January 31, 2010). "Alice Smith (a.k.a. Pamela Ponti)". The Philippine Star.
- (April 11, 2002). "Stars with a college degree". Philstar.com.
- (July 10, 2012). "Philippines mourns comedian fondly called Dolphy, who made generations of Filipinos laugh". CityNews Kitchener.
- (May 7, 2024). "Eric Quizon reveals Kris Aquino was his first girlfriend: ‘She was 16, I was 20’". ABS-CBN Corporation.
- (May 6, 2008). "Eric Quizon prefers directing more than acting?". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- (December 5, 2022). "Eric Quizon, kinuhang head para sa talent management arm ng NET25".
- (May 2, 2023). "Eric Quizon and siblings bring Dolphy's 'Banayad Whisky' to life". GMA Network.
- Fernando, Jefferson. (July 30, 2025). "How Dolphy's iconic Banayad Whisky joke became a real-life legacy".
- (August 27, 2024). "Dolphy's Estate Continues to Provide for His Family Beyond His Lifetime".
- Fernando, Jefferson. (July 30, 2025). "How Dolphy's iconic Banayad Whisky joke became a real-life legacy".
- Lo, Ricky. (August 8, 2012). "Reflections from Jun Urbano, Shooli & FPJ". The Philippine Star.
- Ranoa-Bismark, Maridol. (December 29, 2003). "Maricel, Eric lead filmfest awardees". The Philippine Star.
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