Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzales Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He is known for his acting versatility, and has played dramatic and action roles in films and television series in the Philippines. His accolades include multiple Box Office Entertainment Awards and PMPC Star Awards.
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Dantes at his wedding to Marian Rivera, December 2014 | |
| Commissioner-at-large of the National Youth Commission | |
| In office May 2014 – April 2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Chairman | Gregorio Ramon Tingson |
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| Born | Jose Sixto Gonzales Dantes III August 2, 1980 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Spouse |
Marian Rivera (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
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Dantes' breakthrough came in the early 2000s, where he co-starred with Tanya Garcia in the drama series Sana ay Ikaw na Nga and Twin Hearts. He received further recognition in the late 2000s, where he co-starred with Marian Rivera in Marimar. His further appearances include Stairway to Heaven, Endless Love, I Heart You, Pare! He is also as a television presenter, serving as the presenter of the shows StarStruck (2003–2019), Family Feud (2009–2010, 2022–present), and The Voice Generations (2023). Dantes is married to Rivera, with whom he has two children.