Victor Neri
Victor Neri | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1977 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, chef |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Political party | Independent (since 2024) |
| Children | 1[2] |
Victor Luis Juan Hilado Neri (born February 19, 1977) is a Filipino actor, singer and chef.
Personal life
Neri is also a chef and owns a restaurant named Saute.[3][4] In 2007, Neri took a break from the entertainment industry and spent three years in Bangkok, studying Culinary Arts in Le Cordon Bleu and moonlighting as a cook in a Thai restaurant. He also spent two and a half years in Hong Kong to work for an insurance company and more than a year in Beijing to study Mandarin.[3]
Neri also trained as a bomb disposal technician in the Philippine Coastguard and briefly worked in the Philippines' Bureau of Immigrations' fugitive search unit.[5]
Neri was a Catholic before joining Iglesia ni Cristo.[5]
He worked in the Department of Social Welfare and Development as Assistant Secretary for Visayas Affairs during the term of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Actor and Ang TV co-star Christopher Roxas is his close friend.
Political career
In October 2024, Neri filed his candidacy to run for mayor of Makati in 2025 as an independent.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ang TV | Himself | ||
| 1993 | Anna Luna | Edmond | ||
| 1994—1995 | Hanggang Kailan, Anna Luna?: Ikalawang Aklat | |||
| 1995–2006 | ASAP | Co-host / performer | ||
| 1996 | Love Notes | Various | ||
| 1998 | Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim? | Dennis | Main role | Episode: "Phobia" |
| 1999–2000 | Liwanag ng Hatinggabi | Gabriel | [7] | |
| 2000–2002 | Kagat ng Dilim | Dino | ||
| 2001–2002 | Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan | Joaquin Montenegro | ||
| 2002–2003 | Habang Kapiling Ka | Julius Javellana | Main role / protagonist | |
| 2004 | Maala-ala Mo Kaya Danny Ildefonso Life Story | Danny Ildefonso | ||
| 2005–2006 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Lizardo | Supporting role / antagonist | |
| 2006–2007 | Bakekang | Herman | ||
| 2007 | Muli | Jaime | ||
| Dalawang Tisoy | ||||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak | Andres | Main antagonist | |
| Hawak Kamay | Pedring | |||
| 2015 | Pari 'Koy | Matthew | Recurring cast | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Mayor Anton Guerrero | Guest cast / antagonist | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Larawan | Bert | Main antagonist | ||
| 2017 | Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa | Cesar Esquivel | ||
| La Luna Sangre | Frederick Arguelles | Guest cast / protagonist | ||
| 2018 | Super Ma'am | Agalon | Special participation / antagonist | |
| Inday Will Always Love You | Budots | Guest cast | ||
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | Migs Generoso | Supporting cast / antagonist | [8] |
| 2019–2020 | Beautiful Justice | Antonio "Tony" Bautista | ||
| 2023 | Unbreak My Heart | Dante Manalad | Supporting cast / antagonist | |
| 2024 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | P/Maj. Emmanuel Reyes | Guest cast / antagonist | |
| Lavender Fields | Max Albano | Supporting cast / antagonist | ||
| 2025 | Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan | Supporting cast | [9] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Secret Love | Ronald's relative | ||
| 1994 | Pare Ko | Lester | ||
| 1995 | Hataw Na | Anton Velasco | ||
| Asero | Ratso | |||
| 1996 | Utol | Joey / Lito | ||
| 1997 | Amanos: Patas ang Laban | Bobby | ||
| Iskalawag: Ang Batas ay Batas | Spike | |||
| 1998 | Birador | Frankie | ||
| Notoryus | Torio | |||
| 1999 | Tigasin | Cpl. Ramon Ignacio | ||
| Brokedown Palace | Bellhop | |||
| Suspek | Alexander "Rex" Braga | |||
| 2000 | Ex-Con | Lt. Ariel "Turo" Vergara | ||
| 2002 | Videoke King | Freddie Boy | ||
| 2003 | Masamang Ugat | Darwin | ||
| Filipinas | Emman Filipinas | |||
| 2005 | Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues! | Drago | ||
| 2014 | Violator | Gilberto Pring | ||
| 2016 | Kabisera | |||
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Amado | ||
| 2018 | BuyBust | Bernie Lacson | ||
| Hapi ang Buhay: The Musical | Victor | |||
| 2019 | Wild Little Love | Joel | ||
| 2024 | The Blood Brothers | |||
| Mamay: A Journey to Greatness[10][11] |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Victor Neri[12] |
|
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Beep, Beep, Beep"
(with Jao Mapa, Cholo Escaño, Mykel Gonzales, Mart Mondale, Markus Robles) |
1994 | None | Hataw Na |
References
- ^ "NERI, VICTOR LUIS JUAN HILADO" (PDF). Commission on Elections. October 29, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "More Showbiz Scions Sign up with Star Magic". The Philippine Star. June 25, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Victor Neri Opens Own Restaurant". ABS-CBN.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (January 30, 2015). "Chef Victor Neri". Funfare. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ a b Rañoa-Bismark, Maridol (October 6, 2018). "Victor Detonates Bombs on the Side". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Ferrer, Noel D. (October 11, 2024). "Lights, camera, politics". Malaya. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Lorna Tolentino Plays Despotic Politician in New Miniseries". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 26, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ "TODA One I Love: Si Victor Neri Bilang Mayor Migs Generoso". GMA Network. March 5, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "Lolong (TV series)", Wikipedia, October 28, 2024, retrieved October 28, 2024
- ^ Nicasio, Maricris Valdez (September 2, 2024). "Mamay: A Journey To Greatness ipalalabas din sa mga eskuwelahan" [Mamay: A Journey To Greatness to be shown in schools as well]. Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan (in Filipino). Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Antonio, Lou Ellen (March 18, 2023). "Life of Nunungan mayor to be featured in a biopic film". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Victor Neri – Victor Neri". Discogs. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
External links
- Victor Neri at IMDb