Niño Muhlach
Niño Muhlach | |
|---|---|
| Born | Angelo Jose Rocha Muhlach October 27, 1971 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Children | Sandro Muhlach (son) Alonzo Muhlach (son) |
| Relatives | Aga Muhlach (cousin) AJ Muhlach (cousin) Liezl Martinez (cousin) Amalia Fuentes (aunt) Alfonso Martinez (nephew) Nela Álvarez (maternal grandmother)[1] |
Niño Muhlach (born Angelo Jose Rocha Muhlach, October 27, 1971) is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach.
Early life
Niño was born by Alexander Muhlach and Rebecca Rocha, he has five siblings. A nephew of Amalia Fuentes and Álvaro Muhlach, his cousins Aga and Arlene are also actors. He was the owner of D'Wonder Films, which produced most of his films in the 1970s/80s. He was dubbed the "Child Wonder of the Philippines" for making films that garnered both critical and commercial success. He holds the title of highest-paid child actor in the history of Filipino cinema.
He is currently owner of Megamelt Bakeshop, home of Muhlach Ensaymada located at Nicanor Domingo Street corner Mayor Ignacio Santos Díaz Street in the Cubao District of Quezon City. Megamelt started in 1993, when the Muhlach patriarch, Alexander Muhlach opened an Ensaïmada commissary upon N. Domingo Street, Cubao lot be purchased for Muhlach. Muhlach Ensaymada is managed by Angela Muhlach-Hortaleza.[2]
Personal life
He was married to Edith Millare from 2000–2005, they have one child, Alessandro Martinno Millare Muhlach (born on 2003).[3] He has a second child, actor Alonzo Muhlach, with Diane Tupaz.[4] He is of Spanish-German-Chinese descent.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Lulubog Lilitaw sa Ilalim ng Tulay | Chinky Ychavez | ||
| 1975 | Ang Leon at ang Daga | Pongkoy | ||
| 1976 | Harabas con Bulilit | |||
| Kutong Lupa | ||||
| Bongbong | Bongbong | |||
| 1977 | Peter Pandesal | Peter | ||
| Ang Pagbabalik ni Harabas at Bulilit | ||||
| Jack en Poy | Poy | |||
| Tutubing Kalabaw, Tutubing Karayom | ||||
| Amihan at Higibis | ||||
| Binata ang Daddy Ko | Dominic | |||
| Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan | Empoy | |||
| Ang Teksas at ang Labuyo | ||||
| 1978 | Kaming Patok Na Patok | |||
| Magkaaway | ||||
| Ang Tatay Kong Nanay | Nonoy | |||
| Bruce Liit | Bruce | |||
| Butsoy | Butsoy | |||
| 1979 | Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo, ang Tatay Mong Kalbo! | |||
| Kakampi Ko ang Sto. Niño | ||||
| Kuwatog | Kuwatog | |||
| Pepeng Kulisap | ||||
| Bokyo | Bokyo | |||
| Agimat ni Pepe | Pepe | |||
| 1980 | Nognog | Nognog | ||
| Juan Tamad Junior | Juan Tamad Jr. | |||
| Hepe | Hepe | |||
| Darna at Ding | Ding | |||
| Enteng-Anting | Enteng | |||
| Tempong | Tempong | |||
| 1981 | Mga Basang Sisiw | |||
| Dos Bravos | ||||
| Tropang Bulilit | Titoy | |||
| 1982 | Juan Balutan | |||
| Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko | ||||
| Roco, ang Batang Bato | Roco | |||
| Cuatro y Medya | ||||
| 1983 | Hula | |||
| D'Godson | ||||
| Paano Ba ang Magmahal? | ||||
| 1984 | Nang Maghalo ang Balat sa Tinalupan | Boboy | ||
| 1985 | Abandonado | |||
| Ma'am May We Go Out? | Einstein | |||
| Like Father, Like Son | Jonjon | |||
| 1986 | Oks Na Oks Pakner | |||
| Kontra Bandido | ||||
| 1987 | Topo-Topo Barega | |||
| Working Girls 2 | ||||
| 1988 | Pssst Boy... Halika | |||
| 1991 | Sam en Miguel: No Basura, No Problema | Angelo | ||
| 1992 | Sonny Boy: Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City | |||
| 1993 | Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo | Bunso | ||
| Di Na Natuto (Sorry Na, Puede Ba?) | Turing | |||
| Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang | ||||
| 1994 | Swindler's List | |||
| Oo Na, Sige Na | Jimbo | |||
| Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko | Bing | |||
| Cuardo de Jack | Jumbo | |||
| 1995 | Dobol Trobol | |||
| Proboys | Dennis | |||
| 1996 | Makamandang Na Bango | |||
| Oki Doki Doc: The Movie | Agent X-44 | |||
| 1997 | Wang-Wang: Buhay Bombero | Jordan | ||
| Sanggano | Siano | |||
| 1998 | Buhawi Jack | Dino | ||
| Gangland | ||||
| Techno Warriors | Bryan | |||
| Bilibid or Not | ||||
| 1999 | Markado | |||
| 2000 | Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin | Jason | ||
| 2001 | Mahal Kita, Kahit Sino Ka Pa | |||
| 2007 | One Percent Full | Shaquille | ||
| 2011 | Slumber Party | |||
| 2013 | On the Job | Ramon | ||
| Juana C. the Movie | ||||
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Singkit | ||
| She's Dating the Gangster | ||||
| My Big Bossing | "Prinsesa" segment | |||
| 2015 | Resureksyon | Mayor Diamante | ||
| 1 Day, 1 Araw, I Saw Nakakita | [7] | |||
| 2017 | Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies | Customer man | ||
| 2022 | Faultline |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Musmos Pa si Boss | ||
| 1986–91 | That's Entertainment | ||
| 1988 | Regal Shocker: Nang Gumanti ang mga Bangkay | Simeon | |
| 1990–91 | Pandakekoks | ||
| 1992–93 | B Na B | ||
| 1993 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alimasag | ||
| GMA Telesine Specials | |||
| 1994 | Noli Me Tangere: The Series | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boteng Basag | |||
| Tropang Trumpo | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | |||
| Love Notes | |||
| 1995 | T.G.I.S. | ||
| Mikee | |||
| Bubble Gang | Guest | ||
| 1996 | 1896 | ||
| Calvento Files: Paranaque Massacre | Dodie | ||
| 1998 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | ||
| 2000 | Super Klenk | ||
| Kakabaka-Boo | |||
| 2001 | Idol Ko si Kap | ||
| 2003 | Daisy Siete | ||
| Masayang Tanghali Bayan | |||
| MTB: Ang Saya Saya | |||
| Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis | |||
| 2004 | Tarajing Potpot | ||
| 2005 | Magpakailanman | ||
| Bubble Gang Jr. | |||
| Noel | |||
| Hokus Pokus | |||
| Wowowee | |||
| Kakabakaba Adventures | |||
| 2006 | Baywalk | ||
| Project 11 | |||
| 2007 | Sabi ni Nanay | ||
| Your Song Presents | |||
| 2008 | Banana Split | ||
| Midnight DJ | |||
| Maynila | |||
| 2009 | Talentadong Pinoy | ||
| 2010 | Eat Bulaga! | ||
| Pilipinas Win Na Win | |||
| Willing Willie | |||
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | |||
| 2011 | Magic Gimik | ||
| Star Confessions | |||
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Kukotakot | Papa | |
| 2014 | Home Sweetie Home | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | |||
| Wagas | |||
| 2015 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Himself (Lucky Star) | |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | ||
| Alamat | |||
| Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman[8] | Guest | ||
| Sabado Badoo | |||
| Karelasyon: Daddy Santa | Nico | ||
| Juan Tamad | |||
| Luv U | Santa | ||
| Wattpad Presents | |||
| 2016 | Banana Sundae | ||
| Dear Uge | |||
| Hay, Bahay! | Adan | ||
| 2018 | Wowowin[9] | Guest | |
| 2018; 2019 | Magandang Buhay | ||
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Samuel "Mang Sammy" Navarro | |
| 2023 | Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis | Police Capt. Sylvestre "Style" Salonga | |
| TiktoClock | Himself (guest co-host) | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself (Mini Miss U judge) | ||
| 2024 | The Bagman | ||
| FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Baste | ||
| 2026 | Rainbow Rumble | Himself (contestant) |
References
- ^ "He has done movies with FPJ, Dolphy & two National Artists, but you don't know his name". ABS CBN. October 29, 2019.
- ^ Vibal, Leana (March 23, 2024). "The Story Behind Muhlach Ensaymada and Their 30-Year Legacy". Summit Media. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Chua, EJ (August 4, 2022). "Niño Muhlach proud of eldest son Sandro Muhlach on entering showbiz with perseverance". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ Muhlach introduces wifeabs-cbnnews.com Archived November 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "RP showbiz aglow with 'Tisoy,' 'Tisay'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ "RP movie industry is not dead, just comatose". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Marasigan, Ruben (November 30, 2015). "Former comedian Dinky Doo to debut as film director; narrates how he overcame sickness and financial slump". PEP.ph (in Filipino and English). Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ Walang Tulugan: Will you be my Alonzo forever?, January 31, 2015, retrieved October 15, 2022
- ^ Wowowin: Niño at Alonzo Muhlach, the childstar duo, retrieved October 15, 2022
External links
- Niño Muhlach at IMDb