Niel Henry Chumacera

WATCH: Piolo Pascual in 4 iconic roles, in 1 video

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Danielle Aquino

<div><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on June 30, 2018 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.] </em></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Piolo Pascual</u></a> is without a doubt one of the most esteemed Filipino actors today. This one-of-a-kind gentleman with his outstanding talent has proven himself indeed by playing <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>diverse characters</u></a> through the years. Let’s look back on some of his <a href="https://youtu.be/fOJt0F_7KCc?si=86Gl1BiohX4vBrY6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>most iconic roles</u></a><u></u>, shall we?  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lino in ‘Milan’  </strong></div><p>Piolo played the rather naive character of Lino who went to a foreign country in search of his wife, but instead found love in Claudine Barretto’s Jenny. Their chemistry was undeniable, Piolo’s performance unforgettable, and “Milan” became one of the most beloved films in Philippine cinema since. 🙌 </p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f-g98gl6lQM?si=ZhVfrQfaB10zo4mO" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Mark in ‘Last Night’  </strong></div><p>Mark was a man who lost the will to live and Piolo portrayed his desperation perfectly! The way Piolo played the lost soul looking for a way out and how his eyes seem to light up whenever he looked at Toni Gonzaga’s Carmina just tugs at our hearts. 😢 </p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UxFLxOCy_Is?si=3hEDf3NsR9zOcROz" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Marco in ‘Starting Over Again’   </strong></div><p>Of course, we can’t leave out Piolo and Toni’s first film together! Piolo plays Marco, a teacher who had dreams of opening his own restaurant, and who was heartbroken when Toni’s Ginny left him with no explanation. Piolo made his mark on today’s filmgoing generation with his iconic lines: “I deserved an explanation! I deserved an acceptable reason!” 😭   </p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4IzTNohyHwk?si=L_j-7WgBEP2ryaCS" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>Gino in ‘The Breakup Playlist’ </strong></div><p>And last but not least, Piolo showed off his incredible talent in singing when he played Gino opposite Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo’s Trixie. Their tension and chemistry were spot on, and it doesn’t hurt to see Papa P with a guitar in his hands! 😍  </p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jlj58ghBfC0?si=Q7wbbunPLkKDPLRx" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>See all four of these iconic Piolo Pascual roles in one amazing video!  </p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fOJt0F_7KCc?si=7-viilOL16Wo3NxY" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><p>And while we wait for him in the upcoming Cathy Garcia-Sampana movie “Meet, Greet &amp; Bye”, catch more of him in his FULL MOVIES and exclusive videos, all for FREE, over at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Star Cinema’s official YouTube channel</u></a>! </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QSU3uZGLIBY?si=_nX_QEEX19z6MwTD" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WVT_ycZTYFI?si=X_pqacwnQFphKJsQ" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet &amp; Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano</u><strong></strong><br/></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/7/8/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-jun-robles-lana-join-forces-for-mmff-2025-entry-call-me-mother-2107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre, Jun Robles Lana join forces for MMFF 2025 entry ‘Call Me Mother’</u></a></div>

<p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010" target="_blank"><u>Piolo Pascual</u></a> is without a doubt one of the most esteemed Filipino actors today. This one-of-a-kind gentleman with his outstanding talent has proven himself indeed by playing <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" target="_blank"><u>diverse characters</u></a> through the years. Let’s look back on some of his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOJt0F_7KCc" target="_blank"><u>most iconic roles</u></a>, shall we?</p>

Piolo Pascual is without a doubt one of the most esteemed Filipino actors today. This one-of-a-kind gentleman with his outstanding talent has proven himself indeed by playing diverse characters through the years. Let’s look back on some of his most iconic roles , shall we?