At only 42 years old, Dingdong Dantes proves that juggling a multitude of things on a regular basis is all in a day’s work
This is an excerpt from MEGA Man’s November 2022 cover story.
Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for people to wear many hats, even for someone who has already made a name for himself as one of the most prominent actors in show business. But for Dingdong Dantes, it’s just another regular day. From acting at the very young age of three, taking part in a lot of local series before eventually finding his footing in the entertainment industry, to founding different organizations and businesses, Dingdong Dantes has definitely proven that he can do more than just portray a character on tv—all while being a loving husband and a hands-on father of two.
For a lot of us, work usually starts during or after college. That’s the norm in our society, anyway. However, it all began incredibly early for one of MEGA Man’s latest cover stars as Dingdong Dantes got his first acting gig when he was only a mere three year old by appearing in a milk commercial. According to the actor, “I was told that I was [kind of] ‘bibo‘ as a kid, and that’s what the agent saw when we were going around Cubao’s new mall back in the early ‘80s. Though I have no clear memory of that specific chapter in my life, watching the Betamax tapes of my commercials, [which] came quite a lot after that milk ad, carved that significant mark in me that being in the entertainment industry could [possibly] be something to take seriously later on.”
After some commercials that he was able to do here and there, Dingdong eventually got the feel of being on stage as he joined a dance group called Abztract Dancers in his teenage years, which he believes validated his interest in the arts. While dancing on stage may have been the fuse that lit his burning passion for performing, Dingdong considers landing the role of Iñaki Torres on the youth tv drama T.G.I.S. in 1997 as his first professional entry into the local showbiz and tv industry.
With everything he has going on, it can get a bit difficult keeping up with Dingdong and all his shows and businesses. However, whether we like it or not, he continues to prove time and time again that he is more than just any actor we see on tv. Dingdong Dantes is one to grace our screens with his charming good looks and impeccable talent in acting and hosting, inspire and encourage us to step out of our comfort zones and do more for those around us, and show all of us that being a responsible, caring husband and father is something to be proud of. This jack of all trades is a true modern gentleman, indeed.
Get to know more about the prominent figure, Dingdong Dantes, in MEGA Man’s November 2022 issue, now available on Readly, Magzter, Press Reader and Zinio.
Art Direction NICOLE ALMERO
Grooming Direction MIA CASTRO
Styling MELVILLE SY and MAITA BAELLO OF STUDIO 24C
Grooming JUAN SARTE
Hair NELSON CRUZ, assisted by VICSON ANDREI SANTOS
Videography EXCEL PANLAQUE
Video Production REGINA ACERON
Shoot coordination KZ FRANCISCO and MJ ALMERO
Special thanks to BEYOND FLOWERS BY SABRINA
