Eduardo Antonio "Tonton" Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. (born March 20, 1968)[1] is a Filipino film and television actor best known for his role as Governor Eduardo Buenavista in the original hit teleserye Pangako Sa 'Yo, it was topbilled by Kristine Hermosa, Jericho Rosales, Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia.

Tonton Gutierrez
Born
Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr.

(1968-03-20) March 20, 1968 (age 56)
Other namesTonton
Occupation(s)Television and film actor
Years active1983–present
Spouse
(m. 2004)
Children2
Parent(s)Eddie Gutierrez
Liza Lorena
RelativesGutierrez family

He was introduced in Viva Films' Sana'y Wala ng Wakas (1986) as Sharon Cuneta's leading man and became the film outfit's exclusive contract star. He starred in Viva Films movies -- Nakagapos na Puso (1986), Kung Aagawin mo ang lahat sa Akin (1987); Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (1987), Alabok sa Ulap (1987) and Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (1987) as Val, the retardate husband of Estela played by Vilma Santos. From the aforementioned movie, he received best actor trophies from Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA), PMPC's Star Awards and Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) in 1987. In 1996, he was awarded best actor by the Gawad Urian for Reyna Films' Abot Kamay ang Pangarap.

Early life

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Eduardo Antonio Winsett Gutierrez, Jr. is the son of Eddie Gutierrez and actress Liza Lorena. His parents did not marry and eventually separated after he was born. Ramon Christopher Gutierrez is his half-brother from his father's second relationship with actress Pilita Corrales. Ruffa Gutierrez, Rocky Gutierrez, Elvis Gutierrez, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez, and Ritchie Paul Gutierrez are his half siblings from his father's marriage to Annabelle Rama.[2][3]

Personal life

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Tonton Gutierrez is married to actress Glydel Mercado on March 15, 2004, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati.[4] Together they have two daughters.[5] He is of American descent on both his father and mother's side.[6][7]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film company
1986 Captain Barbell Al / Aswang
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas[8] Teddy Tuazon
Nakagapos na Puso Levi F. Lino
1987 Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat sa Akin Troy Samaniego
Alabok sa Ulap[8] Dom Romero
Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig? Val
Pablo S. Gomez' Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Carding
1988 Jack N' Jill sa Amerika[9] Danny
1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig (segment: I Love You, Moo-Moo) Ramon
Bakit Iisa Lamang ang Puso? Teddy
Kahit Wala Ka Na Bonnie
Kung Kasalanan Man Dan Ramirez
Abot Hanggang Sukdulan Joe Mari
Ang Babaeng Nawawala sa Sarili Loren Decena
1990 Pangarap Na Ginto Glenn
1991 Kaputol ng Isang Awit Erick Valderama
Darna George
Sa Kabila ng Lahat Mike Serrano
1992 Akin ang Pangarap Mo Myron Castillo
1993 Ang Boyfriend Kong Gamol Michael
Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap Errol
1994 Oo Na, Sige Na Ernie
Forever Albert
Kapantay Ay Langit Frank
Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko Dan
1995 Basa sa Dagat Leandro
Dahas Eric
MAQ Productions
Saan Ako Nagkamali Rey
Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit Ben
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara Nick Duarte
Sambahin Mo ang Katawan Ko
Mahogany Pictures
Kandungan Monchito
1996 Sariwang Bulaklak Lt. Borja
El Niño Films
Kristo Lazarus
Cine Suerte
Nananabik... sa 'Yong Pagbabalik
CVH Productions
Virgin People Isaac
Four Aces Films
SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Boy Palomar
To Saudi with Love Alan
Premiere Productions
Isla (The Young Version)
Four Aces Films
Abot-Kamay ang Pangarap Roy
Reyna Films
'Wag na 'Wag Kang Lalayo Lawrence
1997 Shake, Rattle & Roll VI Manrey
MAQ Productions
Lihim ni Madonna Photographer
Four Aces Films
Kriselda, Sabik sa 'Yo
Ang Ambisyosa Arvin
V-Rich Films
May Gatas Ka Pa sa Labi Jim
Kara Films
Sambahin ang Puri Ko
Kahit Minsan Lang Baldo
MAQ Productions
Kahit Hindi Turuan ang Puso Dick Caringal
Bubot, Kulang sa Panahon Romano
V-Rich Films
1998 Kid Manalo, Akin ang Ulo Mo! Johnny
Mahogany Pictures
Balasubas
RNB Films
May Sayad Richard
Gagawin Ko ang Lahat
Good Harvest Unlimited
Tatlo... Magkasalo Tito
Armadong Hudas Jerry Lavares
1999 Maldita Matthew
Jowell Films
Gamu-Gamong Dagat Rolez
Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik Mayor Villegas
Star Cinema
Laging Sariwa ang Sugat Edward
BSU Films
2000 Baliktaran Ariel Canlas
2001 Apoy sa Karagatan Michael
Marital Rape Mon
RHGF Films
2002 Sana Totoo Na Mayor Dondi Sarmiento
World Arts Cinema
Buko Pandan Louie
World Arts Films
2003 Magnifico Ka Romy
Violett Film Productions
Ang Tanging Ina Alfredo B. Monteagudo
2004 So Happy Together Kerwin Espinosa
2005 Let the Love Begin Jake
Say That You Love Me Raman
MAQ Productions
2007 Sa Harap ng Panganib Lt. Raul Gomez
Prime Films
Ledcinema Productions
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Chuck
Regal Entertainment
2008 Loving You Virgilio
2009 When I Met U Manny
Regal Entertainment
GMA Films
2010 Hating Kapatid Rica and Cecil's father
Rosario Party guest
Cinemabuhay International
Studio 5
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Joe
2011 Way Back Home Ariel Santiago
2012 Born to Love You Rex's dad
Star Cinema
CineMedia Film Productions
2013 Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? Miguel Prieto
Star Cinema
Boy Golden Col. Rey Maristela
2015 Just the Way You Are Theodore Sison
Star Cinema
The Love Affair Greg
Felix Manalo Benjamin Santiago
Viva Films
2016 Camp Sawi Miguel
2018 My Perfect You Roel Toledo
2019 Maledicto
FOX Networks Group Philippines
Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity Arthur Mendez
2021 Princess DayaReese Rommel dela Cuesta
  • Jack N' Jill (1987) - Danny
  • Kung Aagawin (1987)
  • Kahit Wala Ka Na (1989)
  • Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors (1990)
  • Sa Kabila ng Lahat (1991)
  • Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991)
  • Paniwalaan Mo (1993)
  • Syota ng Bayan (1994)
  • Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit (1995)
  • Lahar: Paraisong Abo (1997)
  • Manananggal in Manila (1997) – Desidek
  • Tuloy... Bukas ang Pinto (1998)
  • My Guardian Debil (1998)
  • Shirley (1998)
  • Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Bo. Concepcion (1998) – Sarge
  • Fidel Jimenez: Magkakasubukan Tayo (2000) – Col. Cadiz
  • Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! (2001) – Johnny Estrella
  • Hayop sa Sex Appeal (2001)
  • Di Kita Ma-reach (2001)
  • Cass & Carry: Who Wants to Be a Billionaire? (2002) – Mr. Roma
  • Forever My Love (2004) – Jimmy
  • I Will Survive (2004) – Manolo

Television

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Year Title Role Network
1989 Palibhasa Lalake Boni (30/05/89 episode guest) ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Del Tierro Juancho GMA Network
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pulot-Gata ABS-CBN
2000 Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi[10][11] GMA Network
2000–2002 Pangako sa 'Yo Eduardo Buenavista ABS-CBN
2001 Larawan GMA Network
2002–2003 Habang Kapiling Ka Marius Malvarosa / Xandro / Kenji Ogata
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Minong Salvaderas
2004–2005 Forever in My Heart Ronald Carbonel
2005 Love to Love: Struck in Love
Love to Love: Wishing Upon a Jar
Magpakailanman: The Manny and Pie Calayan Story Manny Calayan
Mars Ravelo's Darna Mulong / Nosferamous
2005–2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Memen
2006 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Erning ABS-CBN
Bituing Walang Ningning Emilio Suarez
2007 Nagmamahal, Kapamilya: Rene-Louisa Rene
Sana Maulit Muli George Soriano[4]
Mga Mata ni Anghelita Mayor Carlos / Solcar GMA Network
2007–2008 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Irroian ABS-CBN
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Jango San Juan GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Jun ABS-CBN
2009 May Bukas Pa Mario Sta. Maria
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda Manuel "Manny" Villar
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Shell Jun
Langit sa Piling Mo Stanley Tee GMA Network
2011 Sabel Julio De Dios ABS-CBN
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Tomas "Bernabe" Sta. Maria
2011–2012 Glamorosa Giorgio Lustico TV5
2012–2013 Aryana Victor Mendez ABS-CBN
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Fernando Poe Jr.
Juan dela Cruz Haring Manaon
Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin Richard Ramirez
2014 Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Carlos Syquia / Señor Muerte
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mangga at Bagoong Ruben
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medical Record Lito De Guzman
2015–2016 You're My Home Victor Vergara
And I Love You So Alfonso Valdez
2016 That's My Amboy Albert Romero GMA Network
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano SPO4 Pablo B. De Leon ABS-CBN
2016–2017 The Greatest Love Zosimo Guerrero
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rehab Center Pio
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Pitong GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Boobay Noel
The Promise of Forever Marlon Borja ABS-CBN
2018 Sherlock Jr. Lawrence Carazo GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Anak Sa Kasinungalingan Tatay Junior
2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Emilio "Emil" Buenaventura Sr.
2019 Magpakailanman: Bata Bata, Kriminal O Biktima? Ben
2019–2020 One of the Baes Francis Aragoza
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Leonardo "Leo" Chavez Kapamilya Channel
Ate ng Ate Ko Alberto Toledo TV5
2021 Tadhana: Senior Love Mario GMA Network
Magpakailanman: I Will Survive Eddie
2022 False Positive Rodrigo "RDG" Dela Guardia
Tadhana: Heredera Emman
Love You Stranger Alfonso "Alfie" Dela Paz
2023 Hearts on Ice Gerald Campos
Maging Sino Ka Man Georgino "George" Santos
2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Eric Refuerzo
2024–present Widows' War Galvan Palacios

References

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  1. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (March 20, 2020). "Tonton Gutierrez, Lovi Poe, Diana Zubiri, Paolo Bediones "biktima" ng Wikipedia". PEP. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Valle, Jocelyn. "How Tonton, Other Luminaries Ended Up ". Philippine Daily Inquirer (April 12, 2003) p. G2.
  3. ^ Protacio, Dr. Romy R. "BALIK-TANAW: Where Are They Now? The Filipino Stars of Yesteryears". Asian Journal USA. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Vibas, Danny. "Banking on the newbies". Manila Times (January 9, 2007)
  5. ^ Gelli, Bianca (March 18, 2018). "The beautiful daughters of Tonton Gutierrez and Glydel Mercado". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Constantino, Ronald. "RP showbiz aglow with ‘Tisoy,’ ‘Tisay’". Manila Bulletin (April 26, 2010)
  7. ^ asianjournalusa.com (broken link)
  8. ^ a b Jimenea, Devi. "Tonton Gutierrez Goes Bold" Manila Standard (August 10, 1987)
  9. ^ Mendoza, Meg. "Tonton Gutierrez Is Snooty ", Manila Standard (November 30, 1988) p. 14
  10. ^ Red, Isah V.; Bien, Carmela Bona (October 8, 2001). "Predictable wins, surprise victories at 15th Star Awards for TV". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. 21. Retrieved July 10, 2024. GMA Telesine's 'Umaga, Tanghali, Gabi' won the Best Movie (made) for Television.
  11. ^ Lion's Den (October 17, 2020). "Fantasy, survival, and love on GMA Network this Sunday". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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