Age, Biography and Wiki
As of May 29, 2025, Daniel Padilla is 30 years old. He is the son of actor Rommel Padilla and singer-actress Karla Estrada (born Carla Ford). His parents are not married, and he has three younger siblings from his mother's side. Daniel made his acting debut in the soap opera Gimik 2010 and later rose to fame with lead roles in TV series such as Princess and I (2012–2013), Got to Believe (2013–2014), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016), La Luna Sangre (2017–2018), and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022). He has received multiple accolades, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, as well as three World Music Awards nominations.
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| Date of Birth | 26 April 1995 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Birth Place | Manila, Philippines |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Philippines |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Daniel Padilla stands tall at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters). Specific information about his weight and detailed body measurements are not widely publicized.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Daniel Padilla is famously known for his high-profile relationship with fellow actress and singer Kathryn Bernardo. The love team "KathNiel," formed by Daniel and Kathryn, has been widely celebrated in the Philippines, both on and off-screen. As of the latest information, they continue to be one of the most popular celebrity couples in the country.
Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera Gimik 2010 (2010), before landing the lead role in Growing Up (2011). He has since starred in the Filipino hit television series Princess and I (2012–2013), Got to Believe (2013–2014), Pangako Sa 'Yo (2015–2016), La Luna Sangre (2017–2018), and 2 Good 2 Be True (2022). In films, he made his debut as a supporting actor in 24/7 in Love and Sisterakas (both 2012), and later starred in the box office hit films Must Be... Love, Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (both 2013), She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Crazy Beautiful You (2015), Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016), Can't Help Falling in Love (2017), and The Hows of Us (2018). Padilla's films have earned a total of ₱3.14 billion in the box office, with the lattermost becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film at the time.
He is the son of actors Rommel Padilla and Carla Ford (screen name: Karla Estrada); he is of quarter White American descent from his mother's side. His mother raised Padilla as a single parent. Padilla is the nephew of action star Robin Padilla and BB Gandanghari, and has seven half-siblings from his father's side, including Matt Raprap Padilla, RJ Padilla, Roanna Padilla, and Red Padilla, and three younger half-siblings from his mother's side, JC Padilla, Margaret Planas, and Carmella Tenorio. Carmela "Leila" celebrated her 18th birthday in a lavish party at Blue Leaf Pavilion, McKinley Hill. Padilla met his siblings from his father's side in 2011 when he turned sixteen.
Padilla lived for a year in Tacloban and studied there (grade 4). In 2014, he registered as an AMA Education System's student. Due to the tight schedule, he reportedly took the home study program of UST Angelicum College years back. Padilla finally shared his plans to go back to school after his mother, Karla Estrada, announced on Magandang Buhay that she wants all her children to finish their studies.
Padilla's first acting job was in 2010, in a minor role in Gimik 2010, a remake of the hit 1990s Filipino youth-oriented show, in which he was paired with Julia Montes. When he joined Star Magic, he used the screen name Daniel Padilla, using the surname of his biological father. He was next cast as Patrick Rivero in the youth-oriented show, Growing Up, where he first worked with co-star Kathryn Bernardo. He and Bernardo paired again in the soap opera Princess and I (2012–2013), which became one of the most popular shows on ABS-CBN.
In 2014, Padilla made three films: the action film Sa Ngalan ng Ama Ina at mga Anak with the Padilla clan, his first historical, action drama; Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo; and the box office success, She's Dating the Gangster, with his co-star Bernardo.
In 2018, the love team of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo publicly disclosed the inception of their romantic relationship, revealing that they had been romantically involved since May 25, 2011. However, on November 30, 2023, the duo made a joint announcement formally declaring the end of their romantic relationship.
Padilla was one of the artists who sent donations and gave a free concert at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on November 7, 2014, for the families of those who had been killed in the Typhoon Haiyan, known as the Yolanda typhoon. Padilla along with his mother were given a special award, the Bayani ng Haiyan ("Hero of Haiyan"), from the Haiyan Disaster Governance Initiative headed by film producer-actor Carlo Maceda, which stands as the communications director of the organization. In the same month, Padilla was involved in another charity event. He led the star-studded basketball exhibition "Hoops for Hope" charity game at the court of the Mall of Asia Arena on November 16, 2014. The charity game aimed to help the children of World Vision Philippines and the Child Haus Foundation.
She is Dating The Gangster and Got To Believe earned Padilla his first GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Teen King of Philippine Movies & TV, 2015 PEP List Awards for Movie Star of the Year and for the second time being nominated at the 2015 FAMAS Awards Crazy Beautiful You earned him his second 2016 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for Prince of Philippine Movies. Along with Bernardo Padilla he won the 2016 PMPC Star Award for Movie Love Team of the Year. He won PEP List Awards for Movie Star of the Year and received nomination at the 2016 FAMAS Awards. During Pangako Sa' Yo's run, Padilla received awards, such as Vietnam's Face of the Year Awards, LionHearTV's RAWR Awards, PUSH Awards, ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards, and ALTA Awards. He also earned his first nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for Best Drama Actor.
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Net Worth
Daniel Padilla is active on various social media platforms, where he engages with his fans and promotes his projects. Although specific handles or follower counts are not provided in the results, he is known for maintaining a strong digital presence typical of celebrities of his caliber.
On March 18, 2013, Padilla released "Kamusta Ka" as the lead single for his first full-length-studio album, DJP. DJP peaked at number 1 on Odyssey Music & Video's nationwide sales reports (overall). DJP album went platinum in less than 24 hours, but listed on PARI, September 25, 2013, and went double platinum the next day. Padilla held his first headlining concert, "Daniel: Live!" on April 30, 2013, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. It is the first concert to be streamed live via Sky Cable’s pay per view services in the Philippines.
Padilla marked his 19th birthday with a second sold-out concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 2014. "DOS" was another event at the Araneta Coliseum. It was streamed live on SkyCable Pay-Per-View. The concert also featured his own band Parking 5 before they disbanded in July 2014. He recorded single, "Unlimited And Free" as the theme song of ABS-CBN Mobile in 2014. On December 1, 2014, Padilla was given his own stars on the country's version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Eastwood Walk of Fame, located at Eastwood City, Quezon City.
Padilla held his third major concert, "Most Wanted" on June 13, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena. He sang 14 songs in total, including songs from his latest album I Feel Good. The concert streamed live via Sky Cable's pay per view services and also streamed live in the cinemas of malls in Davao, Cebu, Iloilo, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, and Legazpi. The Most Wanted concert also could be played during a limited period from ABS-CBNmobile-powered mobile devices. In the same year Padilla along with co-actor Bernardo released a Christmas album, Christmas Love Duets. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Odyssey Music & Video's nationwide sales reports (overall) The title track, "Perfect Christmas", earned a nomination at the 29th Awit Awards for Best Christmas Recording.
Daniel Padilla and two other Filipina singers were appointed by Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) as OPM junior ambassadors on June 7, 2013, at the Pagcor Grand Theater during the finals night of the "OPM@PAGCOR 3: The Search for the Next Total OPM Performer". The aim is to encourage the youth to support and promote Original Pilipino Music. He is also brand ambassador of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). In July 2017 Padilla along with Bernardo was appointed as Cybersmile ambassador to fight against cyberbullying.
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In summary, Daniel Padilla is a celebrated Filipino actor and singer known for his versatile talents in television, film, and music. Born into a family with showbiz roots, he has carved a strong position in the entertainment industry since 2010, with a career marked by critical acclaim and popular success.
