Roderick Paulate Explained

Roderick Paulate
Office:Member of the Quezon City Council
from the 2nd district
Term Start:June 30, 2016
Term End:June 30, 2019
Term Start2:June 30, 2010
Term End2:January 22, 2016
Birth Name:Roderick Mendenilla Paulate
Birth Date:1960 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Manila, Philippines
Parents:Estodito Paulate (father)
Paz Mendenilla (mother)
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Lakas–CMD (2021 - present)
Otherparty:NPC (2009 - 2018)
KDP (2018 - 2021)
Education:Jose Rizal University High School
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Years Active:1964–2022

Roderick Mendenilla Paulate[1] (in Tagalog pronounced as /paʊ̯ˈlaː.tɛ/, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like Vilma On 7, Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Magandang Tanghali Bayan, and The Singing Bee. Paulate is also a comedian in shows Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata, Oki Doki Doc, Mana Mana, Ang Tanging Ina: The Comedy Series, and Tweets For My Sweets. Paulate is also a dramatic actor in previous shows, Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, Makita Ka Lang Muli, Rosalinda, Munting Heredera and action drama series, the long running FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, which he plays a straight mayor-politician.

Biography

Child actor

Paulate began his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie Kasalanan Kaya in 1968. His first FAMAS award was for Anghel Na Walang Langit in 1970.[2]

Gay roles

Roderick's first foray in gay roles was in 1979 when he appeared in Maryo J. De Los Reyes' High School Circa ’65. He became Roda Coburns in the early evening sitcom, "Tepok Bunot" over BBC-Channel 2 with Bibeth Orteza, Isabel Rivas and Tony Mabesa. A producer then gave him the lead role in Charot, a movie inspired by Dustin Hoffman's gender-bending performance in Tootsie. His movie Inday Inday sa Balitaw was a huge success, that in 1987 he made four gay movies in a span of eight months: Jack en Poy, Bb. Tsuperman, Kumander Gringa, and 1+1=12+1.[3] Paulate continued to play gay roles in movies and television. Paulate' influenced Vice Ganda, Allan K., and Paolo Ballesteros.

Non-gay roles

Paulate soon after tackled non-gay roles on both movies and television, displaying his versatility. His first known non-gay role during his peak years as a comedian was Last Two Minutes which he played a vertically challenged basketball coach with PBA Legends Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera & Paul "Bong" Alvarez, and Regal teen stars Zoren Legaspi, Jeffrey Santos, Aljon Jimenez, Carmina Villarroel, Ruffa Gutierrez & Aiko Melendez. He also played the role of Ding, a mentally-challenged homeless mute in 1980 in the first Philippine TV series Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, about village life in the Philippines in the second world war under Japanese Imperial Army occupation. Paulate's 1st fantasy drama role was Engkanto, released in 1992 with the late hip hop king Francis Magalona. He played a straight tree man who saves the environment from nasty illegal loggers.

Singer and performer

Dubbed as the Rick Astley Of The Philippines, Paulate also ventured into singing where he was influenced by his singing idol Rick Astley. He was in-demand as a performer/host in various defunct variety shows, notably Tonight With Dick & Carmi, Vilma & Magandang Tanghali Bayan.

Awards

All in all, Paulate has received six Best Child Actor awards and 17 awards during his adult years starting with Inday, Inday sa Balitaw in 1986 (co-starring Maricel Soriano) when he received the Best Supporting Actor trophy.[2] In 1996, Paulate was named Best Actor in Drama at the Asian Television Awards,[2] and then in 2000, for his role in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode "Wristwatch" and again in 1981, for his very difficult role in Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, the very first successful TV series in the Philippines.[4]

Paulate is also inducted to the Philippines Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in 2012 for contributing his acting, singing, hosting and also being a comedian.

Political career

Paulate was elected as councilor for Quezon City's 2nd district in 2010.[5] Paulate was removed from office by the Office of the Ombudsman as councilor of Quezon City because of hiring ghost employees.[6] He was barred from running for any public office.

Despite barring him from running for public office, Paulate ran for his third term as a councilor and was eventually elected.[7]

On December 12, 2016, however, the Court of Appeals overturned the ruling of the Office of the Ombudsman's dismissing Paulate together with 3 other officials of the Quezon City local government from the public service.[8]

Paulate unsuccessfully ran for vice mayor in 2019, as the running mate of former 2nd district representative Chuck Mathay. He also sought a return to the city council in 2022 for the 2nd district under the Malayang QC ticket of Mike Defensor, but was also unsuccessful.

On December 2, 2022, the Sandiganbayan convicted him of one count of graft and nine counts of falsification of public documents in connection with his hiring of ghost employees. He faces between 10 1⁄2 to 62 years in prison, a total fine of ₱90,000, and is permanently barred from holding public office. Paulate and his accomplice, his driver and liaison officer Vicente Bajamunde, were also ordered to compensate the government with the amount of public funds they embezzled, amounting to ₱1.109 million with 6% interest per annum until full payment.[9] [10] He filed a motion for reconsideration but it was denied by the court on January 23, 2023.[11]

Personal life

Paulate is single. He has previously dated Jackie Aquino,[12] a daughter of former Senator Butz Aquino.

He completed his secondary education in 1984 at Jose Rizal College (now José Rizal University).

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1972 Bahay-bahayan Rod ABC
1980–1982 Malayo Pa Ang Umaga Ding ABS-CBN
1988–1991 Tonight With Dick & Carmi Himself / Host
1991–1997 Abangan Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Benny Dela Croix
1994–1996 Game Na Game Na! Himself / Host
1998–2000 Oki Doki Doc Dickson
1998 Wansapanataym Christmas Special
1998–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself / Host
2001 Eto Na Ang Susunod Na Kabanata Benny Dela Croix
2003 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Truman
Ang Tanging Ina Goliath
2005 M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) Himself / Host
Bora: Sons of the Beach Dodong
2006–2007 Makita Ka Lang Muli Valetin Barba / Vicar Barbarosa GMA Network
2007–2008 That's My Doc Major Ret Retualo ABS-CBN
2009 Rosalinda Florencio GMA Network
2011–2012 Munting Heredera Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia
2011 Spooky Nights Presents: Ang Munting Mahadera Rody
2012 Tweets for My Sweet JB Mercado
Mentor
2012–2013 H.O.T. TV Host
2013 The Ryzza Mae Show Himself / Guest
It's Showtime ABS-CBN
Gandang Gabi Vice
2013–2015 The Singing Bee Himself / Host
2016 Magpakailanman: Gay Organ Donor - The Genesis Laviana Story Geni GMA Network
Magandang Buhay Himself / Guest ABS-CBN
2017 Wansapantaym: Amazing Ving Chris Cristobal
2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Mayor Adonis Dimaguiba
2019–2020 One of the Baes Paps Fernando GMA Network

Film

Year Title Role
2023In His Mother's EyesBibs
2013Kung Fu DivasSan-ing
2012D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!Male Partner
2011Pops
2009Ded na si LoloJunee
Oh, My Girl!: A Laugh Story...Crisp Pop Montojo
2005Can This Be LoveDelfin
2004Pa SiyamNilo
2000Pera o Bayong (Not da TV!)Lolo/Host
1994Bala at LipistikBobby/Bambi
1993Mga S'yanong ParakHunyo Sixto
1992Buddy en Sol: Sine Ito!
EngkantoYorac
1991Underage Too
1990Small and Terrible
Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang KabayoPeter
1989Last Two Minutes
Bote... Dyaryo... Garapa!
Gorio & TeklaTekla
Tamis ng Unang HalikPomomoy
Engkantadang Kangkarot and Her Magic Talong
1988Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang KutingPetra
Me & Ninja LiitSha
Penoy... Balut
Leroy Leroy SintaLeroy/Liwayway
1987Binibining TsupermanRogelio/Binibining Tsuper-man
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Kumander GringaKumander Gringa
1+1=12+1
Mga Anak ni Facifica FalayfayRodrigo Manalastas
Bunsong KerubinGarutay
Ako si Kiko, Ako si KikayKiko/Kikay
1986No Blood, No SurrenderDick
Inday Inday sa BalitawTonette
Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya
Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IVRoda
Praybet Depektib Akademi
1985Inday BoteDuwende
John en Marsha '85
Hee-Man:Master of None
1984CharotCharot
Rambo Tanggo Part III
Bitag
Hulihin Si... Boy Sputnik
1983Porontoy
1982Just Say You Love Me
Walang Atrasan
Dormitoryo! Buhay EstudyanteJoji
1981Totoo Ba Ang Tsismis?
1980AguilaQuintin
Totoy Boogie
Target! Kanang Kamay ni Nardo
John & Marsha '80
Awat Na, Asiong Aksaya!
1979Tsikiting Master
Halik sa Paa, Halik sa Kamay
High School Circa '65
1978Boy Imus
1977Banta ng Kahapon
Asiong Aksaya
Hostage!.. Hanapin si Batuigas
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?Pandoy
1976Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget
Ligaya Ko'y Inagaw Mo
Walang KaranasanBoyet
Isang Pag-ibig, Isang Pangarap, at Isang Bulaklak
Let's Do The Salsa
Magsikap: Kayod sa Araw, Kayod sa Gabi
Ang Erpat Kong Groovy
1975Alkitrang DugoAndy
Teribol DobolTotoy
SupercockChild
Hit and Run
Anong Lahi Meron Si Adan
Sandugo
1974Guo Shu Shi Duan
Ugat
Bagsik at kamandag ni Pedro Penduko
Tama Na, ErapThe Children
As Long As There's Music
Shazam Boom
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
1973A Taste of HellPedro
Dugo ng Bayan
Fight! Batman, FightRobin
Alamat ni Limahong
1972El ViboraAnton
SuperbeastPepe
Poor Little Rich Girl
Dirty Hari
Kung Matapang Ka!
1971Romantiko
Sangre
Banderang Kapos
Ang Tigre at Ang Diablo
Kurikit
Bella Bandida
Family Planning
1970Mga Anghel na Walang LangitBong
Si Ponso, Si Elena at Si Boy
Lover For Hire
Magic Makinilya
1969Petrang Paminta
Musmos na Mandirigna
Zoom-Zoom Apollo
7 Fantastic Judo Karate Brothers
Sugapaan!
1968Oh! My PapaRonald
Mga Tigre sa Looban
Kasalanan Kaya?
The Karate ChampionsHimself
BandanaHimself
Bulag na Matador
1967Mga Kaibigan Kong Sto.NiñoBong
1964Ito Ang Lalake

Accolades

Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results
1987 Best Supporting Actor1+1=12+1
1996 Asian Television AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleMaalaala Mo Kaya

"Abo"

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2000Best Actor in a Leading RoleMaalaala Mo Kaya

"Wristwatch"

[14]
2002 12th KBP Golden Dove AwardsBest Variety Show/Program HostMTB[15]
2012 Celebrity Inductee
2015 Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy [16]
2021 Best Drama Supporting Actor One of the Baes

Notes and References

  1. News: Sandiganbayan suspends Quezon City Councilor Roderick Paulate . August 29, 2020 . Rappler . March 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200829035608/https://rappler.com/nation/sandiganbayan-suspends-quezon-city-councilor-roderick-paulate . August 29, 2020.
  2. https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-128615504 Roderick Paulate: Mr. Nice Guy Harana at FPJ's grave.(Entertainment)
  3. http://www.pep.ph/articles/13255/Roderick-Paulate:-Mr.-Nice-Guy Roderick Paulate: Mr. Nice Guy
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20080213172653/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/man/2006/08/10/life/roderick.paulate.aiza.seguerra.return.to.mmk..html Roderick Paulate, Aiza Seguerra return to 'MMK'
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20120921224633/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/05/11/10/roderick-paulate-among-new-qc-councilors Roderick Paulate among new QC councilors
  6. http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/01/20/16/roderick-paulate-et-al-guilty-of-falsification-over-ghost-employees Roderick Paulate, et al guilty of falsification over 'ghost employees'
  7. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785059/dismissed-roderick-paulate-re-elected-as-quezon-city-councilor Dismissed Roderick Paulate re-elected as Quezon City councilor
  8. http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/12/16/ca-overturns-ruling-dismissing-roderick-paulate-from-service CA overturns ruling dismissing Roderick Paulate from service.
  9. News: Cruz . Moises . Ex-QC councilor Roderick Paulate found guilty of graft . December 4, 2022 . The Manila Times . December 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204021559/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/03/news/ex-qc-councilor-roderick-paulate-found-guilty-of-graft/1868737 . December 4, 2022.
  10. News: Purnell . Kristofer . Roderick Paulate sentenced to up to 62 years in jail for graft . December 4, 2022 . The Philippine Star . December 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221202060551/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/02/2228033/roderick-paulate-sentenced-62-years-jail-graft . December 2, 2022.
  11. Web site: Gonzalez . Mia . 2023-01-27 . Sandiganbayan affirms graft conviction of ex-QC councilor Roderick Paulate . 2023-11-21 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  12. http://www.pep.ph/articles/17218/Jackie-Aquino:-Kris's-cousin-is-still-active-in-showbiz Jackie Aquino: Kris's cousin is still active in showbiz
  13. News: Red. Isah V.. Mad about the girl. July 10, 2024. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation . December 7, 1996. 32B.
  14. News: Medina. Rogelio Constantino. Serious comic Roderick Paulate . July 10, 2024. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. May 25, 2012. Manila, Philippines.
  15. News: Golden Doves for ABS-CBN. July 10, 2024. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. October 31, 2002. 20.
  16. News: 2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners. Inquirer. November 13, 2015. November 13, 2015.