DJ Durano
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DJ Durano | |
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| Born | Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. August 17, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality, recording artist |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Political party | BAKUD |
| Partner | Joanne Maranan |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Thaddeus "Deo" Durano Sr. |
Thaddeus Cabiluna Durano Jr. (born August 17, 1974), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pinoy Ghost Tales | The Assistant Director |
| 2022 | Maid in Malacañang | Benigno Aquino Jr. |
| 2018 | Para Sa Broken Hearted | Henry |
| The Hopeful Romantic | Leon Carreon | |
| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales |
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Mozart Twister Aquino | |
| 2013 | Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story | Entong Intsik |
| Ang Huling Henya | Andrew Alvarez | |
| Raketeros | ||
| 2012 | Sisterakas | James |
| This Guy's in Love with U Mare! | Davi | |
| Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Mozart Twister "Mo" Aquino | |
| Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Raffy | |
| 2011 | The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Dominador "Dondi" Rosales |
| Tumbok | Ward | |
| Who's That Girl | Johnny | |
| 2010 | Petrang Kabayo | Dickson |
| Hating Kapatid | Noel | |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Archie |
| BFF: Best Friends Forever | Eric | |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat | Vice President Bill Bilyones |
| Pasukob | Dino | |
| Baler | Pablo / Ambo | |
| 2007 | Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo | Delfin |
| Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat | Totoy Bato Bato Pick | |
| 2006 | Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso: Not Once, But Twice | Louie |
| 1997 | Sanggano | Men in Attitude at Quiapo Vendor |
| 1993 | Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway | Karto |
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.