Raymond Bagatsing

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is San Diego and the surname or paternal family name is Bagatsing.
Raymond Bagatsing
Born
Ramon San Diego Bagatsing III

(1971-09-15) 15 September 1971 (age 53)[1]
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1990–present
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Political partyPFP (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		KBL (2021–2024)
Spouses
Lara Fabregas
​
(m. 2001⁠–⁠2002)​
Cora Pastrana
​
(m. 2008⁠–⁠2009)​
RelativesRamon Bagatsing (grandfather)
RK Bagatsing (brother)

Ramon San Diego Bagatsing III, known professionally as Raymond Bagatsing (born 15 September 1971), is a Filipino actor. Having jumpstarted his acting career in the early 1990s, he is most notable for the roles of Jaime Laurel in the hit ABS-CBN series Pusong Ligaw, and Edgardo Magallanes in the GMA action-drama series Black Rider.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

Raymond is the grandson of Ramon D. Bagatsing, Sr., a former Mayor of Manila. His parents are actor Ramon "Boy" Bagatsing Jr. and Marilou San Diego-Bagatsing. He is the older brother of actress Monina Bagatsing and actor Ramon Khino "RK" Bagatsing.[6]

Acting career

Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action movies, notably Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang and Bastardo. He was part of the long-time drama series Mula sa Puso from 1997 to 1999. Since then, he starred in some drama series. In 2019, Bagatsing portrayed Manuel L. Quezon in Quezon's Game.[7] He also played corrupt governor Arturo "Art" Alcantara[8] in an iWant digital series Bagman[9] with Arjo Atayde.

Political career

Vice mayoralty bid

Bagatsing ran for vice mayor of Manila in 2022 under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan[10] with former Mayor Mel Lopez's son Alex (of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) as his running mate. However, he lost to Manila's 3rd district representative Yul Servo Nieto.[11]

Mayoralty bid

He filed his candidacy for mayor of Manila in 2025 under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1990 Sgt. Clarin: Bala Para Sa Ulo Mo
Kahit Singko ay Di Ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo
1992 Tondo: Libingan Ng Mga Siga Bombay
1993 Tikboy Tikas at mga Khroaks Boys Khroaks Member
Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang Buenaventura Daang
1994 Silang Matatapang Walang Atras Sa Laban
1995 Tagos sa Laman
Nena Caloy
Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2
Dog Tag Eric
Delinkwente Rodel
1996 SPO4 Santiago Boy's men
Sgt. Pantaleon Sgt. Marcelino Pantaleon
Sa Bingit Ng Kamatayan
Kara Kaakit-akit Armand
Room for Rent Johnny
1997 Goodbye America Jess Santiago
Milagros Benneth
Halik ng Bampira
Bastardo Leonardo "Leo" Cuevas
1998 April, May, June Rupert
Marahas: Walang Kilalang Batas Atty. Russell Miranda
Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Johnny Deogracias
Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion Serafin Geronimo
Kung Tawagin Sila Ay Sexy
1999 Bayad Puri
Burlesk King Mario
Ms. Kristina Moran: Babaeng Palaban
Ibibigay Ko Ang Lahat Mark
Soltera Dr. Jojo Morales
Ekis: Walang Tatakas Roger
Suspek Ric Valiente
Malikot na Mundo
2000 Sugo ng Tondo Lambert
2001 Tabi Tabi Po! Priest
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To! Ronnie
Buhay Kamao Edwin
Kamo Benici
Sisid Nonoy
Marital Rape Brian
Huwag Kang Kikibo Dimas
Tatarin Entoy
Di Kita Ma-reach Rufo
Kung Mawawala Ka Alberto Montemayor
2002 Hunger Strike
2003 Sukdulan Miguel
Sanib
Crying Ladies Ipe
Filipinas Ramesh
2013 The Guerrilla Is a Poet Major Miguel Aure
2014 Mumbai Love Rashid
The Janitor
2015 Of Sinners and Saints Father Carlos
Felix Manalo Carling
Dahling Nick Nick Joaquin
2016 1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines Cdr. Teodoro Luna
2017 Corpus Delicti Bert Corpuz
AWOL
2018 Quezon's Game Manuel L. Quezon
2019 Hellcome Home Nandy Domingo
2021 Nelia Dr. Rey

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Bayani Dagohoy
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Nardo Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero
1999–2001 Marinella Leo Rodríguez / Jake Arcellana-Rodríguez
1999–2000 Liwanag ng Hatinggabi
1999–2001 Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Miguel
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding Cake Himself
2001 Kung Mawawala Ka Alberto Montemayor
2003–2004 Narito ang Puso Ko Joaquin San Victores
2005 Saang Sulok ng Langit Vergel
2005–2006 Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Emre
2006–2009 Komiks Presents: Agua Bendita Dr. Rodrigo Cristi
2006 Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Emre
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sigarilyo Albert
2010–2011 Sabel Jimmy Sandoval
2011 Time of My Life Fred
2011–2012 Amaya Datu Bugna
2012 The Good Daughter Rico Guevarra
One True Love Carlos Samonte
Temptation of Wife Romeo Salcedo
2013 Magpakailanman: Sinunog Ng Bahay Dario
Mga Basang Sisiw Froilan Santos
Genesis Oliver Romualdez
2014 Carmela Dante Hernando
Magpakailanman: Persia: Asong Kanal Doc Leo
Magpakailanman: Tatay na si Totoy, Nanan na si Nene Mando
Strawberry Lane Hector Rosales
2015 Baker King President Johnny Lee
2016 Ipaglaban Mo!: Lason Narsing
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gatas Roy
2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Jaime Laurel Main Cast / Antagonist
2018 Bagani Bathala Special Participation / Protagonist
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi Virgilio De Alegre Main Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist
2019 TODA One I Love Jessie Magsino Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Genaro
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mata Wilfred Main Cast / Protagonist
A Soldier's Heart Col. Melicio Adriano Recurring Cast / Protagonist
Almost Paradise Cesar Rabara Guest Cast / Antagonist
2020–2022 La Vida Lena Lukas Narciso Main Cast / Primary Antagonist
2021 Tadhana: Daddy's Girl Kiko Main Cast / Protagonist
2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucio "Supremo" Santanar Special Participation / Antagonist
Tadhana: Baliw na Puso Dennis
2023-2024 Good Will Atty. Ferrer Main Cast / Protagonist
Black Rider Edgardo "Señor" Magallanes / Carlos Legaspi Main Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist
2025 Incognito Guest cast

Television shows

Year Title Host/Guest
2003–04 Nginiiig! Host
2006 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Philippine Edition
2021 Magandang Buhay Guest

Web series

Year Title Role
2019– Bagman Arturo Alcantara

Awards and nominations

Year Award-giving body Category Work Result Ref.
1998 21st Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Milagros Won [13]
1999 22nd Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion Won [13]
2000 18th FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Soltera Won [13]
49th FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor Soltera Won [13]
2001 6th Asian Television Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wedding Ring" Won [13]
2004 1st Golden Screen TV Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Narito ang Puso Ko Won [14]
2012 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Boundary Nominated
2018 Cinema World Fest Awards Award of Excellence for Actor Quezon's Game Won [15]
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actor Won [16]

References

  1. ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NCR/COC_Local_NCR_MANILA/BAGATSING%20RAMON%20JR%20III%20SAN%20DIEGO.pdf
  2. ^ "Actor Raymond Bagatsing marries 60-year-old columnist in U.S." Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  3. ^ Cinco, Maricar (October 15, 2019). "Malvar biopic starring Pacquiao stirs controversy". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. ^ Arcadio, Ryan (July 23, 2019). "LOOK: Dennis Trillo to star with Raymond Bagatsing, Beauty Gonzalez in new horror film". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "Related News Raymond Bagatsing reveals he almost became a monk". May 30, 2019. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 18, 2020). "Monina Bagatsing happy with life as full-time employee in New York". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in English and Filipino). Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Entertainment & Media: A Film that Pays Tribute to Former PH President Manuel Quezon's Heroic Legacy, Matthew E. Rosan's "Quezon Game" to Premiere in Cinemas Nationwide". Adobo Magazine. May 27, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Pineda, Rey (March 23, 2019). "Pineda: Arjo Atayde's 'Bagman'". SUNSTAR. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  9. ^ Valiente, Tito Genova (July 15, 2021). "The barber, the tailor and the governor | Tito Genova Valiente". BusinessMirror. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  10. ^ "Raymond Bagatsing to run for vice mayor of Manila, faces off with Yul Servo". ABS-CBN News. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  11. ^ Locus, Sundy Mae (May 11, 2022). "Honey Lacuna proclaimed as Manila's first female mayor". GMA News. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kinatawan ng Partido Federal ng Pilipinas naghain ng kandidatura bilang mayor, vice mayor sa Maynila". Remate (in Filipino). October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d e "Raymond wins best actor in Asian TV Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. December 9, 2001. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  14. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (September 27, 2004). "'Kapuso' outclasses 'Kapamilya'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A23. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "'Quezon's Game' earns 12 international film fest awards". Daily Tribune. May 27, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  16. ^ "'Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
Awards
Preceded by Gawad Urian for Best Actor
1998, 1999 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Vacant Kilusang Bagong Lipunan nominee
for Vice Mayor of Manila
2022 		Succeeded by
Remedios Oyaldes
Preceded by Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominee
for Mayor of Manila
2025 		Most recent