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LIST: How former ‘Probinsyano’ stars fared in #Halalan2019

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<p>MANILA—Over the past few months, several cast members of &quot;Ang Probinsyano&quot; exited the program in time for the campaign season for the elections. </p><p>And now the results are in.</p><p>The wide reach of the primetime series, which remains the undisputed No. 1 TV program in the country, was seen as a boon to the respective electoral bids of its former stars.</p><p>However, it appears even the phenomenal stature of the show was not enough to catapult some aspirants into politics, whether as a new venture or a comeback.</p><p>In photos, here&#x27;s a look at former &quot;Ang Probinsyano&quot; stars who sought government posts, and whether they clinched the seat they were aiming for:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/03/28/20190328-ang-probinsyano.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/15/20181015-elections-lapid-md.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/15/20181015_mark.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/03/27/20190327-ang-probinsyano.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/05/14/20190514-richard-yap.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/05/14/20190514-jolo-revilla.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/news-special1/entertainment/12/18/121816-paulate.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/05/14/20190514-rommel-padilla.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/life/05/14/20190514-long-mejia.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">EDU MANZANO</h1><p>&quot;President Lucas Cabrera&quot;</p><p>With 100% of election returns transmitted as of 9:22 p.m. Tuesday, Manzano was behind Ronny Zamora in the race for San Juan City congressman by some 12,000 votes. <cite>Dreamscape Entertainment Television</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">LITO LAPID</h1><p>&quot;Romulo &#x27;Leon&#x27; Dumaguit&quot;</p><p>The action star is poised to return to the Senate, going by his seventh-place showing in the polls, going by 95.47% of election returns as of 9:22 p.m. on Tuesday. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">MARK LAPID</h1><p>&quot;Anton &#x27;Tigre&#x27; del Mundo&quot;</p><p>In a race with 4 candidates for mayor of Porac town, Pampanga, Lapid settled for third place, according to 100% of election returns as of 9:22 p.m. Tuesday. <cite>John Mark Guda, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">JHONG HILARIO</h1><p>&quot;Homer &#x27;Alakdan&#x27; Adlawan&quot;</p><p>The &quot;It&#x27;s Showtime&quot; host garnered the most votes among candidates for councilor in the 1st district of Makati City, based on 100% of election returns on Tuesday night. <cite>Dreamscape Entertainment Television</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">RICHARD YAP</h1><p>&quot;Philip Tang&quot;</p><p>The &quot;Be Careful with My Heart&quot; star sought the congressional seat for the 1st district of Cebu City, but ultimately settled for second in the 4-way race, according Tuesday night&#x27;s tally drawn from 99.86% of election returns. <cite>Dreamscape Entertainment Television</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">JOLO REVILLA</h1><p>&quot;Harold Casilag&quot;</p><p>The actor-politician ran unopposed as vice governor of Cavite. This will be his third and last term for the vice-gubernatorial post. <cite>Dreamscape Entertainment Television</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">RODERICK PAULATE</h1><p>&quot;Adonis Dimaguiba&quot;</p><p>In a race of six candidates for Quezon City vice mayor, the actor-host placed third, as of the Tuesday night tally from 100% of election returns. <cite>ABS-CBN/FILE</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">ROMMEL PADILLA</h1><p>&quot;Baldo&quot;</p><p>The father of matinee idol Daniel Padilla trailed his opponent for Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative, as of the Tuesday night transmission of election returns, which already reached 100%. <em>Dreamscape Entertainment Television​</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><h1 class="heading">LONG MEJIA</h1><p>&quot;Francisco &#x27;Paco&#x27; Alvarado&quot;</p><p>The comedian was eyeing the congressional seat for the 1st district of Camarines Sur, but ultimately settled for second, 100% of election returns showed Tuesday. <cite>ABS-CBN/FILE</cite></p></div></div></div>

<p>Apparently, being on the country's top-rated TV show doesn't guarantee success in the political arena.</p>

Apparently, being on the country's top-rated TV show doesn't guarantee success in the political arena.