Enrico "Eric" Smith Quizon (born January 20, 1967) is a Filipino actor, director, producer, writer and comedian. He is the 10th child of the late comedian-actor, Dolphy. He is also a co-owner of Café Famous in Greenbelt, Makati. In late 2022, Quizon is tapped to become the head of Net 25's newest talent management arm, NET25 Star Center.[1] He is also known for his notable roles at Mula sa Puso as Manuel Magbanua and Saan Ka Man Naroroon as Juancho Ocampo

Eric Quizon
Born
Enrico Smith Quizon

(1967-01-20) January 20, 1967 (age 57)
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • writer
  • comedian
Years active1985–present
Parents
  • Dolphy (father)
  • Pamela Ponti (mother)
RelativesEpy Quizon (brother)
Ronnie Quizon (brother)
Madonna Quizon (sister)
Vandolph (half-brother)
Rolly Quizon (half-brother)
Manny Boy Quizon (half-brother)
Sahlee Quizon (half-sister)
Zia Quizon (half-sister)
Freddie Quizon (half-brother)

Early life

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Quizon was born on January 20, 1967, the second of four children born to Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith) and father Dolphy.[2]

Awards

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FAMAS Awards
  • 1990 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
  • 1992 - Won Best Supporting Actor for Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991)
Gawad Urian Awards
  • 1990 - Won Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
  • 2004 - Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) for Crying Ladies (2003)
Metro Manila Film Festival
Star Awards for movies
  • 1990 - Won Supporting Actor of the Year for Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
  • 1999 - Darling of the Press

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s).
1987 Bata Batuta
My Bugoy Goes to Congress
Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay Eric Manalastas
1988 Ibulong Mo sa Diyos
Rosa Mistica Ramil Villafuerte "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna" segment
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Edsel
Sa Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas a.k.a. It's a Woman's World
1989 Three Men and a Lola
Pahiram ng Isang Umaga Ariel
Mga Kuwento ng Pag-Ibig
Kung Maibabalik Ko Lang Rene
Too Young Egay
Isang Araw Walang Diyos
Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw
My Darling Domestic (Greyt Iskeyp)
1990 Hahamakin Lahat Gerald
Espadang Patpat Banjo
Shake, Rattle & Roll II Mari "Multo" segment
1991 My Pretty Baby Castro
Akin Ka Magdusa Man Ako
Onyong Majikero Julius
Madonna, Babaeng Ahas
Hihintayin Kita sa Langit Alan Illustre
Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Juan Tamad
1992 Tayong Dalawa
Lucio & Miguel Miguel
Buddy en Sol (Sine Ito) Buddy
Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs Buddy
Unang Tibok ng Puso Ariel
1993 Juan Tamad Juan Tamad
Ingkong: Alpha at Omega
Bakit May Bukas Pa
Toink: Hulog ng Langit
1994 The Elsa Castillo Story: Ang Katotohanan Fred Castillo
Tagos sa Laman
Home Sic Home Jun
1995 Harvest Home Joey Original title: Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin
Maruja Alex
1996 Maginoong Barumbado
Wanted Perfect Murder Jake
S'yempre Ikaw Pa Rin Banjo
1997 Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero
Nasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita
Langit sa Piling Mo Enrico
1998 Pagdating ng Panahon Ton
April, May, June: Mga Babae Jonas
Pusong Mamon Nick
1999 Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo Norman / Freddie
Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban
Dito sa Puso Ko
Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan Egay
2000 Markova: Comfort Gay Walterina Markova (middle years)
2002 Mano Po Joseph Co
2003 Crying Ladies Wilson Chua
2004 I Will Survive Mandy
So Happy Together Osmond
2007 Hide and Seek Oliver Aliciano
Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po! Perry
2009 Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Waldo
2014 Where I Am King
2016 That Thing Called Tanga Na
Mano Po 7: Chinoy Jason Wong
2018 One Great Love Dante Paez
2019 Maledicto
  • Computer Man (1990-1992) TV
  • Lovingly Yours, Helen (1990)
  • Ready, Get Set Go! (1991–1993) - host
  • Buddy en Sol (1991–1993)
  • Sine Siete (GMA 1992)
  • GMA Telecine Specials (1994)
  • Spotlight on Eric Quizon (1994)
  • GMA True Stories (1996)
  • GMA Love Stories (1997)
  • Mikee Drama Series (1997)
  • Maynila (2000)
  • Road Trip (2002) .... Host

Television

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Year Title Role Network
1990–1991 Computerman IBC
1990–1995 Buddy en Sol Buddy RPN
1992–1993 Eat Bulaga! Himself (co-host) ABS-CBN
1992-1997 Ready, Get Set, Go! Himself (host)
1994 Star Drama Theater Presents: Carmina: The Champion
1996 Bayani José Rizal
1997 Mula sa Puso Manuel Magbanua
1999 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Juancho Ocampo
2001 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Gilbert Zalameda GMA Network
2005 Quizon Avenue Himself ABS-CBN
Hollywood Dream Host ABC
2009 All About Eve Robert Villareal GMA Network
2010 First Time Jaime Ynfante
My Driver Sweet Lover Aaron Barrinuevo TV5
2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Jefferson Go
2015 Oh My G! Paul Cepeda ABS-CBN
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ivan Gomez
2017 My Dear Heart Dr. Francis Camillus
Hanggang Saan Edward Lamoste
2018 Magpakailanman: Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali Chiu GMA Network
Victor Magtanggol Hector Regalado
2019 Sahaya Hubert Alvarez
2022 Quizon CT Himself (various roles) Net 25
2024 3-in-1 Mac Liberica

Director

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Producer

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  • Lucio & Miguel (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Buddy en Sol (Sine ito) (1992) (as Enrico Smith Quizon)
  • Buddy en Sol 2: Pribate Depektibs (1992) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Wanted Perfect Murder (1996) (producer) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
  • Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (executive producer) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
  • Pusong Mamon (1998) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)
  • Dito Sa Puso Ko (1999) (as Enrico Quizon)

Writer

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  • Langit Sa Piling Mo (1997) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
  • Pagdating Ng Panahon (1998) (as Enrico S. Quizon)
  • Ms. Kristina Moran, Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999) (as Enrico S. Quizon)

References

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  1. ^ "Eric Quizon, kinuhang head para sa talent management arm ng NET25". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). December 5, 2022.
  2. ^ Dolor, Danny (January 31, 2010). "Alice Smith (a.k.a. Pamela Ponti)". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
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