Who is Dingdong Dantes? See Net-worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki
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Updated on February 27, 2026
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Jose Sixto Gonzalez Dantes III Wiki Biography
José Sixto G. Dantes III was born on the 2nd August 1980, in Quezon, The Philippines, and is an actor, television presenter, fashion model and film producer. Dantes is currently working exclusively for GMA Network talent, and managing his own studio AgostoDos Pictures. From 2014 to 2016, he served as a Commissioner-at-Large in the government agency National Youth Commission in The Philippines.
How much is the net worth of Dingdong Dantes? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $3 million, as of the data presented in early 2017. Television and films are the major sources of Dantes modest fortune.
Dingdong Dantes Net Worth $3 Million
To begin with, the boy was raised in Ciudad Quezon, the son of José Sixto Z. Dantes, Jr. and Angeline González. His artistic career began when he was a child, when at the age of two he appeared in an advertising block for dairy products. Later, he worked in other advertising cuts, and subsequently he joined a dance group composed of men called ABZTRACT, along with his friend, actor Dino Guevara and his cousin, the actor Arturo Solinap. Later, they as a group started working on a television channel, co-hosting the programs “Eat Bulaga!” and “That’s Entertainment”. In addition, he hosted many other shows, including “SOP” (1997 – 2010), “Wag Kukurap” (2004 – 2006) and “Party Pilipinas” (2010 – 2013). As a host of the show “StarStruck: The Next Level” (2007) Dantes won the 21st PMPC Star Awards for TV in the category of the Best Talent Show Program Host. More, he won the 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Award for hosting “Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break” (2013). Lately, he has been hosting the television show “Case Solved” (2017) aired on GMA Network.
Furthermore, Dingdong has landed leading roles in a number of television series, including “Sana ay Ikaw na Nga” (2001), “Twin Hearts” (2003), “Atlantika” (2006), “MariMar” (2007), “Dyesebel” (2008), “Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang” (2009), “Stairway to Heaven” (2009), “My Beloved” (2012), “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” (2014) and “Alyas Robin Hood” (2016).
As the Best Actor in a television series, Dingdong won 24th PMPC Star Award for Television and 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Award. His career as an actor over time was evolving, as he starred in films like “Shake, Rattle and Roll” (1994) and “I’m Sorry My Love” (1998). He landed the lead roles in the Mark Reyes films “Moments of Love” (2006) and “You to Me Are Everything” (2010). After starring in the film “One More Try” (2012), Dantes won the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Award, 44th Box Office Entertainment Award and Gawad Tanglaw Award in the category of the Best Actor. Recently, he starred in films including “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2” (2014) and “The Unmarried Wife” (2016). All added steadily to his rising net worth.
Finally, in the personal life of Dingdong Dantes, he became engaged to his long time girlfriend Marian Rivera in the summer of 2014, and they married in December 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City.
| Full Name | Dingdong Dantes |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Date Of Birth | August 2, 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Height | 5′ 11″ (1.8 m) |
| Profession | Actor, model, film producer, television personality, television presenter |
| Education | San Beda College, Ateneo de Manila University, STI West Negros University |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse | Marian Rivera (m. 2014) |
| Children | Maria Letizia Dantes |
| Parents | José Sixto Z. Dantes Jr., Angeline González Dantes |
| Siblings | Jose Angelo Dantes, Trina Dantes, Victoria Dantes, Aya Dantes |
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| Awards | Gawad Tanglaw Awards – Best Actor (2013), 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards – Film Actor of the Year, Metro Manila Film Festival – Best Actor, ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards, PMPC Star Awards for TV, SOP Kapuso Tag Awards, Meg Top Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Award (2008) |
| Record Labels | Universal Records |
| Albums | The Dingdong Dantes Experience (2009) |
| Music Groups | Abztract Dancers, |
| Nominations | FAMAS Awards, PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2008-2014), ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (2013) |
| Movies | The Unmarried Wife (2016), In Love We Trust (2012), You to Me Are Everything (2010), Segunda Mano (2011), One True Love (2008) |
| TV Shows | Marimar (2007-2008), Alyas Robin Hood (since 2016), My Beloved (2012), StarStruck (2003-2015), SOP (1997-2010), Dyesebel (2008), T.G.I.S. (1995-1999) |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Co-owner of Circle’s Café restaurant in Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. |
| 2 | A Bench model. |
| 3 | An actor, dancer, singer and host. |
| 4 | Father: Jiggs. Mother: Angeline. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGIS | 1995 | TV Series | Iñaki Torres |
| Shake Rattle & Roll V | 1994 | Elmer (segment “Episode II: Anino”) (as Ding Dong Dantes) | |
| Hindi magbabago | 1994 | Richie (as Ding-Dong Dantes) | |
| Makati Ave. (Office Girls) | 1993 | ||
| Forward March | 1987 | Small Boy | |
| Alyas Robin Hood | 2016 | TV Series | Pepe De Jesus / Alyas Robin Hood |
| Encantadia | 2016 | TV Series | Raquim |
| The Unmarried Wife | 2016 | ||
| Poor Señorita | 2016 | TV Series | Rafael Buenaventura |
| Magpakailanman | 2016 | TV Series | Boy Bonus |
| Pari ‘koy | 2015 | TV Series | Father Kokoy |
| Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | 2014 | Makoy | |
| Yagit | 2014 | TV Series | Father Jericho ‘Kokoy’ Evangelista |
| Ang dalawang Mrs. Real | 2014 | TV Series | Anthony Real |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang kiyemeng prequel | 2013 | Johnson | |
| Genesis | 2013 | TV Series | Isaak Macalintal |
| Bekikang: Ang nanay kong beki | 2013 | Gay Passeby | |
| She’s the One | 2013 | Wacky | |
| Dance of the Steel Bars | 2013 | Mando | |
| One More Try | 2012 | Edward | |
| Pahiram ng sandali | 2012 | TV Series | Alex Santiago |
| Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | 2012 | Makoy | |
| Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | 2012 | Johnson | |
| My Beloved | 2012 | TV Series | Arlan / Benjie |
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | 2012 | Pickapista | |
| Segunda mano | 2011 | Ivan | |
| I Heart You Pare | 2011 | TV Series | Kenneth |
| Bampirella | 2011 | TV Series | Alfonso |
| Endless Love | 2010 | TV Series | Johnny Dizon |
| You to Me Are Everything | 2010 | Raphael Benitez III | |
| Stairway to Heaven | 2009 | TV Series | Cholo Fuentebella |
| Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa kiyeme | 2009 | Johnson | |
| Ang babaeng hinugot sa aking tadyang | 2009 | TV Series | Homer Alcaraz |
| Obra | 2008 | TV Series | Carl |
| One True Love | 2008 | Migs | |
| Dyesebel | 2008 | TV Series | Fredo Legaspi |
| Resiklo | 2007 | Angelo | |
| Ligaw liham | 2007 | Ronnie Tuble (voice) | |
| Magic kamison | 2007 | TV Series | Rudy |
| Marimar | 2007 | TV Series | Sergio Santibáñez |
| Atlantika | 2006 | TV Series | Aquano |
| Eternity | 2006/I | Crisanto | |
| MTV Pilipinas Music Video Award 2006 | 2006 | TV Movie | |
| Moments of Love | 2006 | Marco | |
| Encantadia: Pag-ibig hanggang wakas | 2006 | TV Series | Ybrahim |
| Mulawin: The Movie | 2005 | Ybrahim / Ybaro | |
| Etheria: Ang ikalimang kaharian ng Encantadia | 2005 | TV Series | Ybrahim |
| Bahay ni Lola 2 | 2005 | Rupert | |
| SiS | 2005 | TV Series | |
| Encantadia | 2005 | TV Series | Ybarro (2005) |
| Spirit of the Glass | 2004 | Choppy | |
| Love to Love | 2004 | TV Series | David Saldaña |
| Annie B. | 2004 | Fernando | |
| Twin Hearts | 2003 | TV Series | Adrian Asuncion (2003) |
| Malikmata | 2003 | Alvin | |
| Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka | 2003 | Kevin | |
| Huling yakap sa tag-araw | 2003 | TV Movie | |
| Sana ay ikaw na nga | 2002 | TV Series | Carlos Miguel Altamonte (2002) |
| Magkapatid | 2002 | Mike | |
| Akala mo… | 2002 | Eric | |
| Hati-hating kapatid | 2000 | TV Series | |
| Kiss mo ‘ko | 1999 | Aaron Vincent Nakpil | |
| Honey, My Love, So Sweet | 1999 | Paco | |
| I’m Sorry, My Love | 1998 | Butch | |
| Anna Karenina | 1996 | TV Series | Brix (1998-2002) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance of the Steel Bars | 2013 | associate producer | |
| Sonata | 2012/III | Short executive producer | |
| Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | 2012 | executive producer – as Jose Dantes III | |
| Segunda mano | 2011 | executive producer – as Jose Dantes III |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 2007 | segment “Daddy’s Angel”, as Jose Dantes III | |
| Atlantika | 2006 | TV Series second director | |
| Kakabakaba Adventures | 2004 | TV Series |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Heart You Pare | 2011 | TV Series performer: “This Guy’s In Love With You, Pare” |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | 2012 | chief executive officer: Agostodos Pictures – as Jose Dantes III |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Pinoy Action King | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Gandang gabi Vice | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Miss World Philippines 2011 | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself – Host |
| Protégé | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Host (2011) |
| Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | 2011 | Himself | |
| Party Pilipinas | 2010 | TV Series | Himself – Performer |
| Starstruck | 2003-2009 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
| Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | 2007 | TV Series | Himself – Celebrity Partner |
| Ang sarap ng paskong kapuso: The GMA Christmas Special | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself / Aquano |
| Atlantika: Ang lihim ng karagatan | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Aquano |
| Bakekang | 2006 | TV Series | Himself (2007) |
| Mel & Joey | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| ‘Wag kukurap | 2004 | TV Series short | Himself – Host |
| S.O.P. | 1997 | TV Series | Himself – Host |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryzza Mae Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Noy | 2010 | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen TV Awards, Philippines | Outstanding Original Reality/Competition Program Host | Protégé (2011) |
| 2012 | Festival Prize | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | One More Try (2012) |
| 2011 | Festival Prize | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Segunda mano (2011) |
| 2007 | Special Award | Star Awards for Movies | Male Star of the Night | |
| 2002 | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | FAMAS Awards |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | She’s the One (2013) |
| 2014 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Dance of the Steel Bars (2013) |
| 2014 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen TV Awards, Philippines | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Pahiram ng sandali (2012) |
| 2014 | Festival Prize | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014) |
| 2014 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Dance of the Steel Bars (2013) |
| 2013 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | One More Try (2012) |
| 2013 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Actor | One More Try (2012) |
| 2013 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) |
| 2013 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen TV Awards, Philippines | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | My Beloved (2012) |
| 2013 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | One More Try (2012) |
| 2012 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Segunda mano (2011) |
| 2012 | FAP Award | FAP Awards, Philippines | Best Actor | Segunda mano (2011) |
| 2012 | Golden Screen Award | Golden Screen Awards, Philippines | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) | Segunda mano (2011) |
| 2012 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Segunda mano (2011) |
| 2008 | FAMAS Award | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Resiklo (2007) |
| 2008 | Star Award | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Director of the Year | Angels (2007) |