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Polo Ravales
Polo Ravales
Born	Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg; June 27, 1982 (age 42); Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Actor, model
Years active	1996–present
Agents	GMA Artist Center (1996-2015; 2019); Star Magic;
Children	1

Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business.

Career

Ravales' first TV appearance came in 1996 as one of second batch members in the teen show T.G.I.S. He is a former VIVA contract star along with fellow GMA stars Sunshine Dizon, Dingdong Dantes and among others. A year later, he landed a small role in the drama series Anna Karenina as Vincent. Then followed by several soap series, Click, Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw, and Hanggang Kailan.

In 2005, he landed his first big role in the hit telefantasya series Encantadia as Hitano, which followed by Majika. He starred in a number of successful movies in the Philippines, including Blue Moon and Super Noypi. In 2008, he was Patrick Garcia's replacement for the role of Andy Abrigo in Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang opposite Nadine Samonte. The role he reprised was originally played by Christopher De Leon and was his biggest break in TV. After this, he joins the cast of Gagambino. In 2009, Ravales played Shiro in Darna. Polo was part of the GMA Dramedy show, Adik Sa'Yo.

In 2010, Ravales appeared in Panday Kids. He was also seen in other GMA shows like Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto which he plays Anton, he guested in Claudine Presents: Love Thy Neighbor which he plays a rich driver with his co-stars Claudine Barreto, and former love team and now long-time friend Sunshine Dizon, and also recently seen on Grazilda, in which appears as Matthew Dominguez. In 2011, he joined a former Drama series Sinner or Saint. He began a new show on GMA, Hiram na Puso, which began airing on March 5, 2012. In 2014, he went back to acting in film for cinema playing the role of Franco, a violent husband in Of Sinners and Saints, directed by Fil-Italian director Ruben Maria Soriquez.

In 2015, Ravales was seen in Ipaglaban Mo! and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano which airs on ABS-CBN followed by the fourth season of Doble Kara.

In 2016, he is currently a freelancer artist.

In 2018, Ravales joined La Luna Sangre on ABS-CBN. Presently, November 2019, he reverted back to his home station GMA Network for the show Magkaagaw.

Filmography

Film

Moises Arcangel: Sa Guhit ng Bala (1996)
Honey, My Love, So Sweet (1999)
Kiss Mo 'Ko (1999)
Susmaryosep! Four Fathers (2001)
Let the Love Begin (2005)
Room Boy (2005)
Blue Moon (2006)
Manay Po (2006)
Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
Super Noypi (2006)
Silip (2007)
Manay Po 2: Overload (2008)
Loving You (2008)
Walang Kawala (2008)
Wapakman (2009)
Of Sinners and Saints (2014)
Angela Markado (2015)
Balatkayo (2017)
Amnesia Love (2018)
Bato: The General Ronald dela Rosa Story (2019)
Mamay: A Journey to Greatness (2024)^[1]
Crosspoint (2024)

Television / Digital Series

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Network
1995–1997	T.G.I.S.	Innocencio "Ice" Martinez	Second Batch (June 1997 / November 1999)	GMA Network
1996–2002	Anna Karenina	Vincent	Supporting Cast
1997	Jamming	Host	Co-Lead Cast
1998	Ibang Klase	Various	Main Cast
1998–1999	Halik sa Apoy	Ricky	Extended Cast / Antagonist
2000	GMA Love Stories	Various
	Super Klenk
	Kakabakaba
2001	GMA Telecine Specials
2002	Click
2002–2003	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw	Tristan Villadolid
2002	Maynila	Various
2003	Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin	Tristan Villadolid
2004	Hanggang Kailan	Monch
2005	Encantadia	Hitano	Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist
2005–2006	Now and Forever: Agos	Pablo
2006	Majika	Ebrio
	Now and Forever: Linlang	Paolo
	Now and Forever: Dangal	Miguel
	Baywalk	Various
2007	Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang	Various
2007	Lupin	Josh Apacer
2007–2008	Sine Novela: Pasan Ko ang Daigdig	Tony
2007–2008	La Vendetta	Gabby Trajano	Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2008	Sine Novela: Maging Akin Ka Lamang	Andy Abrigo	Co-lead Cast
2008	Obra	Guest Cast
2008–2009	Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino	Harold Santiago	Main Cast / Antagonist
2008	Dear Friend	Guest Cast	Episode Guest: "Igorota" Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2009	Adik Sa'Yo	Himself
2009	Dear Friend	Michael	Episode Guest: "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay" Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2009–2010	Mars Ravelo's Darna	Shiro
2010	Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids	Cicero
	Diz Iz It	Himself / Guest Celebrity Judge	Co-Hostess
	Sine Novela: Basahang Ginto	Anton	Extended Cast / Antagonist
	Claudine	Various	Episode Guest: "Love Your Neighbor" Credited as "Polo Ravales
2010–2011	Grazilda	Matthew Dominguez	Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2010–2013	Party Pilipinas	Himself / Performer	Co-Hostess
2011	Pablo S. Gomez's Machete	Zander	Supporting cast
	Magic Palayok	Richard "Kardo" Cruz	Supporting cast
	Sinner or Saint	Alvin	Main Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2012	Bubble Gang	Himself	Guest Appearance / Performer
2012	Hiram na Puso	Dennis	Main Cast / Protagonist
2013	Unforgettable	Arnold Regalado	Main Cast / Antagonist
	Pyra: Babaeng Apoy	Tito	Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
	Sunday All Stars	Himself	Guest Appearance
2014	Kambal Sirena	Ataba	Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2014	Ilustrado	Venchito Monteverde	Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero	GMA News TV GMA Network
2015	Ipaglaban Mo	Dario	Episode Guest: "Sa Mata Ng Bata" Credited as "Polo Ravales"	ABS-CBN
	Ipaglaban Mo	Edwin	Episode Guest: "Pagmamahalang Hinadlangan" Credited as "Polo Ravales"
	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Brad	Guest Cast / Antagonist
2016	Magpakailanman	Ricky	Episode Guest: "Tiyahin Ko, Karibal Ko" Credited as "Polo Ravales"	GMA Network
	ASAP	Himself	Co-host / Performer	ABS-CBN
	Doble Kara	Julio Hernandez	Supporting Cast / Primary Antagonist
2017	Wansapanataym	Edgar	Episode Guest: "My Hair Lady" Credited as "Polo Ravales"
2017–2018	La Luna Sangre	Erin	Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Anti-Hero
2017–2019	Taddy Taddy Po	Marcus	Lead Cast	Sari-Sari Channel
2018	Pepito Manaloto	Kiko Manuel	Guest Cast	GMA Network
2019	Ipaglaban Mo	Ian Morales	Episode Guest: "Kubli" Credited as "Polo Ravales"	ABS-CBN
2019	Tadhana	Steve	Episode Guest: "Marital Rape" Credited as "Polo Ravales"	GMA Network
2019–2021	Magkaagaw	Oliver De Villa / Aldo	Supporting cast / Protagonist / Anti-Hero
2021	First Yaya	Secretary Ordoñez	Guest Cast / Antagonist
2021	Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette	Tristan Enriquez	Supporting Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2023–2024	Lovers & Liars	Ronnie San Diego	Main Cast / Protagonist
2024	Black Rider	Anselmo De Vera-Libanan	Guest Cast / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
	All-Out Sundays	Himself	Guest Performer / Player
	Pamilya Sagrado	Eric Marquez	Supporting Cast / Antagonist	Kapamilya Channel

References

^ 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.