Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1972), known professionally as DJ Durano, is a Filipino actor, television personality, singer, recording artist, and politician. His career in entertainment started as part of That's Entertainment of German Moreno.
Early life and education
Durano grew up in Cebu and hails from the Durano political clan of the province. He is the nephew of incumbent Danao City vice-mayor Ramon Durano III.[2]
Other ventures
Politics
Durano filed for candidacy in the mayoral elections in Sogod, Cebu, to be held in May 2025. His platform includes promoting affordable water among the residents of Sogod, addressing their concerns about high electricity rates, and completing the construction of unfinished road projects. He will run for mayor under the Durano-led Barug Alang Sa Kauswagan Ug Demokrasya (transl. Stand Up For Progress and Democracy) political party. Durano emphasized that although he is known to the public as an actor from Manila, he is determined to prove to the Cebuanos that he is a true Visayan.[2]
Personal life
Durano has two children, singer-actress Yen Durano and Jaden Dominique Durano.[3]
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pinoy Ghost Tales | The Assistant Director | LGM Grand Entertainment / LMK Films |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Benigno Aquino Jr. | Viva Films |
| 2018 | Para Sa Broken Hearted | Henry | |
| The Hopeful Romantic | Leon Carreon | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Mozart Twister Aquino | Viva Films | |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story | Entong Intsik | |
| Ang Huling Henya | Andrew Alvarez | Viva Films & Multivision Pictures | |
| Raketeros | Star Cinema | ||
| 2012 | Sisterakas | James | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Davi | ||
| Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino | Viva Films | |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Raffy | Star Cinema & Skylight Films | |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
| Tumbok | Ward | Viva Films | |
| Who's That Girl | Johnny | ||
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Dickson | |
| Hating Kapatid | Noel | ||
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Archie | Star Cinema |
| BFF: Best Friends Forever | Eric | ||
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Vice President Bill Bilyones | |
| Pasukob | Dino | OctoArts Films | |
| Baler | Pablo / Ambo | Viva Films | |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Delfin | Star Cinema |
| Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Totoy Bato Bato Pick | Viva Films | |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Louie | Imus Productions |
| 1997 | Sanggano | Men in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor | Megavision Films and Cinemax Studios |
| 1993 | Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Karto | Moviestars Production |
References
- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R7/CEBU/SOGOD/MAYOR_DURANO_THADDEUS_JR_C.pdf
- ^ a b De Dios, Kristin. "Siblings fight for mayor in Sogod and Tabuelan". The Freeman. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko. "DJ Durano and girlfriend Joanne Dy Maranan welcome Baby Jaden Dominique". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025.
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