Diether Ocampo

{{Infobox person

| name = Diether Ocampo

| image = DILG Disiplina Muna Ambassador Diether Ocampo Promoting Safety Seal.jpg

| caption = Ocampo in 2021

| alias =

| birth_name = Diether Pascual Ocampo

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|7|19|mf=yes}}

| birth_place = Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines

| height =

| occupation = Actor, singer, model, comedian

| years_active = 1993–present

| spouse = {{marriage|Kristine Hermosa|21 September 2004|30 January 2009|end={{abbr|ann.|annulled}}}}{{cite news|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20090210-188494/CA-upholds-actors-annulment|title=CA upholds Diether-Kristine annulment|date=February 10, 2009|author1=Norman Bordadora|author2=Bayani San Diego Jr.|author3=Tetch Torres|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809001934/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20090210-188494/CA-upholds-actors-annulment|archive-date=August 9, 2015}}

| children = Dream Ocampo

| agent = Star Magic

| module = {{Infobox military person

| embed = yes

| allegiance = {{flag|Philippines}}

| branch = 25px Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary

| serviceyears = 2019–present

| rank = Captain {{small|(CAPT)}}

}}

Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973)[http://www.pep.ph/news/35005/diether-ocampo-eludes-question-about-lovelife-celebrates-birthday-in-youth-center "Diether Ocampo eludes question about lovelife; celebrates birthday in youth center"], pep.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2015.[http://www.lionheartv.net/2018/02/diether-ocampo-returns-abs-cbn-three-years-via-bagani/ "Diether Ocampo returns to ABS-CBN after three years via “Bagani”, February 8, 2018"]. Lionheartv.net | Updated February 8, 2018 is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian.

Background

Diether Pascual Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. He is of Filipino-German ancestry.{{cite news|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/features/people/view/20090717-215922/The-Philippine-German-connection|title=The Philippine-German Connection|date=July 17, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720193904/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/features/people/view/20090717-215922/The-Philippine-German-connection|archive-date=July 20, 2009}}

He started out as a dancer before being discovered by ABS-CBN in the mid-1990s.{{Cite web |last=Pasajol |first=Anne |date=February 6, 2022 |title=Diether Ocampo apologizes for car crash, thanks those who rescued him |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/436541/diether-ocampo-apologizes-for-car-crash-thanks-those-who-rescued-him/amp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206051335/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/436541/diether-ocampo-apologizes-for-car-crash-thanks-those-who-rescued-him/amp |archive-date=February 6, 2022 |access-date= |website=Entertainment Inquirer |language=}}{{Cite web |title=Profile: Deither Ocampo |url=https://www.starmagicph.com/diether-ocampo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402063233/https://www.starmagicph.com/diether-ocampo/ |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |website=Star Magic}} He is part of the band Blow, where he is known as 'Capt. Mongrel'. In 2001, he was an executive producer for The Pin-Ups debut album, Hello Pain, that enabled the band to become the first Philippines-based band to be signed to a U.S. label.{{cite news|work=The Philippine Star|url=http://www.philstar.com/youngstar/ysarticle.aspx?articleId=193783&publicationSubCategoryId=84|title=The Pin-Up Girls: The little band that could|access-date=August 27, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Ocampo started with ABS-CBN and being managed by Star Magic headed by Johnny Manahan. He auditioned for ABS-CBN's talent search in 1995. A year and a half later, he became one of the members of Star Circle Batch II. His first movie appearance was in the movie adaptation of teen program Ang TV. He is active in charitable works through his K.I.D.S. (Kabataan Inyong Dapat Suportahan) Foundation to help under privileged children of Metro Manila.{{cite web|url=http://www.philippinecountry.com/celebrities/diether_ocampo.html|title=Diether charity|access-date=August 28, 2011}}

In 2016, he starred in TV5's series Bakit Manipis ang Ulap? together with Cesar Montano and Claudine Barretto.

In 2017, after a short brief break from showbiz, Ocampo went out of retirement and is now a freelancer.

Currently, he is serving in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Lieutenant Commander.{{cite web | url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2019/08/08/153178/actor-diether-ocampo-joins-philippine-coast-guard-auxiliary/ | title=From actor to officer: Diether Ocampo in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary | date=August 8, 2019 }}

Other

In 2007, Ocampo starred in an anti-zoo ad for PETA-Asia Pacific.{{cite web|url=http://www.petaasiapacific.com/feature_diether_ocampo.asp|title=PETA ASIA-PACIFIC|date=June 15, 2015}}

Personal life

Ocampo was married to Kristine Hermosa on September 21, 2004. The marriage was later annulled on January 30, 2009.<{{cite news|last1=Buan-Deveze|first1=Reyma|title=Diet breaks silence on annulment|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/19/09/diet-breaks-his-silence-annulment|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=June 20, 2017|date=February 19, 2009}}

Filmography

=Film=

class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Production
1997	Calvento Files: The Movie	Rodolfo \| rowspan="3" \|Star Cinema
rowspan="2"\| 1998	Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita	Ryan
Magandang Hatinggabi	Louie
rowspan="4"\| 1999	Bakit Pa?	Joseph	GMA Films GMA Pictures
Mula sa Puso: The Movie	Michael Miranda	rowspan="3"\| Star Cinema
Gimik: The Reunion	Gary Ballesteros
Soltera	Eric Robles
rowspan="2"\| 2000	Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin	Jimboy	rowspan="2"\| Viva Films
Gusto Ko ng Lumigaya	Leo
rowspan="2"\| 2001	La Vida Rosa	Dado	Star Cinema
Ano Bang Meron Ka?	Jason	Regal Films
rowspan="2"\| 2002	Jologs	Mando	Star Cinema
Bahid	Rodney	Regal Films
rowspan="2"\| 2004	Volta	Atty. Lloyd Falcon	rowspan="3"\|Star Cinema
Bcuz of U	RJ
2005	Nasaan Ka Man	Ito
rowspan="4"\| 2010	Mamarazzi	Carlo	Regal Films GMA Pictures
Sa 'Yo Lamang	Paul	Star Cinema
Slow Fade	Darius	Cinemabuhay{{cite news\|url=http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/24196/diether-ocampo-contributes-to-growth-of-indie-filmmaking-via-slow-fade\|title=Diether Ocampo contributes to growth of indie filmmaking via Slow Fade\|author=William R. Reyes\|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal\|date=March 22, 2011\|access-date=September 6, 2011\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719024121/http://www.pep.ph/features/extra/24196/diether-ocampo-contributes-to-growth-of-indie-filmmaking-via-slow-fade\|archive-date=July 19, 2014\|url-status=dead}}
Dalaw	Anton	CineMedia Star Cinema
2011	Rakenrol	Jacci Rocca	Furball Inc. Revolver Films Rost Manila{{cite web\|url=http://pinoypower.net/2011/07/09/1145\|title=Quark Henares' 'Rakenrol' is Cinemalaya's Closing Film\|date=July 9, 2011\|access-date=September 6, 2011\|archive-date=June 15, 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615214416/http://pinoypower.net/2011/07/09/1145\|url-status=dead}}
2012	24/7 in Love	Ken Ramirez	Star Cinema
2020	Sunday Night Fever	Mikey	CineBro
2023 \| Martyr or Murderer \| Sebastian Duterte \| VinCentiments Viva Films

=Television / Digital series=

class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Network
1993–2001	Star Drama Presents		rowspan="5" \| {{center\|ABS-CBN}}
1995–2016	ASAP	Host/himself
rowspan="2"\| 1996–1999	Super Laff-In	Host/himself
Gimik	Gary Ballesteros
rowspan="2" \|1996 \|Flames: Forevermore \|
1896		{{center\|ABC-5}}
1997	!Oka Tokat	Benjamin "Benj" Catacutan	rowspan="34"\| {{center\|ABS-CBN}}
1997–1999	Mula sa Puso	Michael Miranda
1999–2001	Saan Ka Man Naroroon	Bart
2001–2003	Recuerdo de Amor	Paulo Jose Villafuerte
rowspan="2"\| 2003–2004	Buttercup	Winston Go
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Leonardo Madrigal
2004	Marina	Prinsipe Lirio
2005	'Til Death Do Us Part	Manuel
2005–2006	Bora: Sons of the Beach	Ditoy
2005	Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin	Ivan Ynares
rowspan="4"\| 2006	Komiks Presents: Bampy	Pido
Star Magic Presents: Windows to the Heart	Dennis
Komiks Presents: Bahay ng Lagim
Star Magic Presents: The Game of Love	Gary
rowspan="6"\| 2007	Love Spell Presents: Click na Click	Josh Velasco
Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig	Rodel Alcaraz
Rounin	Master Cadmus
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blue Rose	Lester
Margarita	Bernard Beltran
Princess Sarah	Master Brandon Crissford
rowspan="4"\| 2008	Lobo	Lorenzo Blancaflor
Sineserye Presents: Maligno	Hector Salcedo
Iisa Pa Lamang	Miguel Castillejos
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Robot	Alex
rowspan="2"\| 2009	Only You	Jonathan Sembrano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lambat	Mang Piyo
rowspan="2"\| 2010	Rubi	Hector Ferrer{{cite web \|url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/2662/Diether-Ocampo-still-an-exclusive-Kapamilya-star.aspx \|title=Diether Ocampo, still an exclusive Kapamilya star \|access-date=March 5, 2009 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410134938/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/2662/Diether-Ocampo-still-an-exclusive-Kapamilya-star.aspx \|archive-date=April 10, 2010 \|url-status=dead}}
Your Song: Gimik 2010	Gregorio "Gary" Ballesteros
2010–2011	Sabel	Frederico "Eric" Zaragosa
rowspan="2"\| 2011	Guns and Roses	Marcus Aguilar
Gandang Gabi, Vice!	Himself/Guest
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing	Joel Villanueva
2013	Apoy sa Dagat	Anton Lamayre
2014	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bukid	Ronnie
2016	Bakit Manipis ang Ulap?	George Bustamante	{{center\|TV5}}
rowspan="4"\| 2017	Unang Hirit	Himself/Guest	rowspan="2" \|{{center\| GMA Network}}
Magpakailanman: My Breastfeeding Dad	Anton Ramos
Tonight with Arnold Clavio	Himself/Guest	{{center\| GMA News TV}}
Celebrity Bluff	Himself/Contestant	{{center\| GMA Network}}
rowspan="2"\| 2018	ASAP Natin 'To	Himself / Host / Performer	rowspan="3"\| {{center\| ABS-CBN}}
Bagani	Apo
2019	It's Showtime	Himself / Guest Hurado
2021	Huwag Kang Mangamba	Samuel Cordero	rowspan="2" \| {{center\|Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5}}
2022–2023	The Iron Heart	Echo Madrigal
2023	Korina Interviews	Himself / guest	{{center\|Net 25}}

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Movie/TV Show !! Category!!Organization !! Results !! Source
rowspan="2"\| 2013	First Gintong Palad Public Service Awards	Service Awardee	Movie Writers Welfare Foundation
15 Hottest Leading Men	15 Hottest Leading Men Awardee	Metro's Celebrity 2013
2012	Star Magic Ball 2012	Star Magic Icons Award	Star Magic
rowspan="2"\| 2011	Star Magic Ball 2011	Star Magic Most Stylish Male	Star Magic
Hottest Actor (Male Stars)	2011 Yahoo! OMG! Awards	Yahoo! Philippines	{{nom}}
rowspan="2"\| 2010	Philippine Walk of Fame	Walk of Fame Awardee	Mowell Foundland Foundation
Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation	Dangal ng PASADO (PASADO Lifetime Award)	12th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards	{{won}}	{{cite news\|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/25/10/mentors-become-fans-12th-pasado-awards\|title=Mentors become fans at the 12th Pasado Awards \|author=Boy Villasanta\|publisher=ABS-CBN\|date=April 25, 2010}}{{cite web\|url=http://shannen143.wordpress.com/tag/diether-ocampo/page/3/ \|title=Mentors become fans at the 12th Pasado Awards \|date=April 25, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328130348/http://shannen143.wordpress.com/tag/diether-ocampo/page/3/ \|archive-date=March 28, 2012 }}
rowspan="2"\| 2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Lambat"	Nominated: Best Single Performance by an Actor	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{nom}}	{{cite web\|url=http://breadnbuttertv.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/pmpc-star-awards-for-tv-2009-nominees\|title=PMPC STAR AWARDS FOR TV 2009 NOMINEES\|date=December 6, 2009\|access-date=July 9, 2011}}
Iisa Pa Lamang	Nominated: Best Drama Actor	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{nom}}	{{cite web\|url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5385/ABS-CBN-bags-the-most-number-of-Star-Awards-nominations.aspx\|title=ABS-CBN bags the most number of Star Awards nominations\|author=Napoleon Quintos\|publisher=ABS-CBN\|date=October 28, 2009\|access-date=September 6, 2011\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001085924/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5385/ABS-CBN-bags-the-most-number-of-Star-Awards-nominations.aspx\|archive-date=October 1, 2012\|url-status=dead}}
2008	Organizer of K.I.D.S. Foundation	Metro Him Awardee	Metro Him Awardee 2008
2007	Sineserye Presents: Palimos ng Pag-ibig	Nominated: Best Drama Actor	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{nom}}
rowspan="4"\| 2006	Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin	Winner: Best Drama Actor	20th PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{won}}	{{cite web\|url=http://www.tiktokpilipinas.com/diether-ocampo \|title=Actor and Founder of K.I.D.S. Foundation \|date=November 11, 2009 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402052256/http://www.tiktokpilipinas.com/diether-ocampo/ \|archive-date=April 2, 2012 }}
Nasaan Ka Man	Winner: Best Supporting Actor	Gawad TANGLAW Awards	{{won}}	{{cite news\|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/24887/Diether-Ocampo-on-status-of-relationship-with-Rima-Ostwani:-Mas-mabuti-na-yung-ako-ang-umiyak-kesa-ako-ang-magpaiyak\|title=Diether Ocampo on status of relationship with Rima Ostwani\|author=Nora V. Calderon\|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal\|date=March 3, 2010}}
Nasaan Ka Man	Nominated: Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role	Young Critics Circle (Philippines)	{{nom}}
Nasaan Ka Man	Nominated: Best Supporting Actor	8th Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro Gawad PASADO Awards	{{nom}}
2005	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Best Drama Actor	19th PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{nom}}
rowspan="2"\| 2004	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Winner: Best Drama Actor	Gawad America Awards	{{won}}
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Winner: Best Drama Actor	18th PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{won}}
rowspan="4"\| 2002	Recuerdo de Amor	Nominated: Best Drama Actor	2002 PMPC Star Awards for TV	{{nom}}
La Vida Rosa	Nominated: Best Actor	25th Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino Gawad Urian	{{nom}}	{{cite web\|url=http://www.manunuri.com/25th_gawad_urian_nominees_200 \|title=25th Gawad Urian Nominees (2002) \|access-date=August 24, 2011 }}{{dead link\|date=December 2016 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}
La Vida Rosa	Nominated: Best Actor	20th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Luna Awards	{{nom}}	{{cite web\|url=http://www.bastapinoy.com/star-assuntaderossi-3.htm\|title=RP Oscars nominees announced\|date=March 16, 2002}}
The Hunks	Most Promising Group (The Hunks)	Guillermo Memorial Mendoza Scholarship Foundation	{{won}}
rowspan="2"\| 1999		Brightest Star of 1999 (14)	Movie Magazine: Brightest Star of 1999
	Outstanding Filipino Achiever for Business and Industry	Philippine Bantayog Jaycees		{{cite web\|url=http://asianattraction.tripod.com/diether.html\|title=Diether Ocampo biodata\|access-date=June 15, 2015\|archive-date=March 5, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043943/http://asianattraction.tripod.com/diether.html\|url-status=dead}}