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18 Facts About Donny Pangilinan

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Donato Antonio Laxa Pangilinan was born on February 10,1998 and is a Filipino actor, model, presenter, singer and video jockey.

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Donny Pangilinan started his career in 2016 as a video jockey for the pay TV channel Myx.

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Donny Pangilinan made his film debut in the Regal Films production Walwal.

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Donny Pangilinan was named after both his grandfathers; his first given name Donato was derived from his paternal grandfather, while his second given name Antonio came from his maternal grandfather, actor Tony Ferrer, whose birth name was Antonio Laxa.

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Donny Pangilinan studied at Brent International School for secondary education and, in 2018, was admitted into the University of the Philippines Open University.

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Donny Pangilinan had the graduation ceremony together with his sisters, Ella and Hannah, who received their own degrees as well.

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Donny Pangilinan started his career in a Koko Krunch commercial alongside his mother.

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Donny Pangilinan is a host for the Sunday variety show ASAP, and was a VJ for Myx channel.

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In 2018, Donny Pangilinan made his on-screen debut in the Regal Films production Walwal, where he was paired with actress Kisses Delavin.

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Donny Pangilinan appeared in the films To Love Some Buddy and Fantastica.

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In November 2019, it was announced that Donny Pangilinan would be teaming up with Belle Mariano for He's Into Her, an iWantTFC original series based on the Wattpad novel by Maxine Lat.

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In 2020, Donny Pangilinan played his first lead role in the film James and Pat and Dave with Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio.

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Donny Pangilinan subsequently renewed his contract with Star Magic in February 2021.

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In November 2021, Donny Pangilinan released his new single "Wings" under Universal Records Philippines.

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Donny Pangilinan was one of the artists to take part in ABS-CBN's 2021 Christmas Station ID, "Andito Tayo Para Sa Isa't Isa".

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Donny Pangilinan portrayed the character of Bingo Mariano, a street-smart and hardworking Filipino boy who lives in Binondo, Manila.

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Donny Pangilinan starred alongside his mother Maricel Laxa in the esports drama film GG: Good Game, which was released on January 24,2024.

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In 2025, it was announced that Donny Pangilinan was selected as one of the new judges for the seventh season of reality competition show Pilipinas Got Talent.