Matias Archibald Ranillo III (born October 5, 1956), also known by his screen name Mat Ranillo III, is a Filipino-born American actor.

Mat Ranillo III
Born
Matias Archibald Ranillo III

(1956-10-05) October 5, 1956 (age 67)
CitizenshipUnited States
Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1977–2009
Spouse
Linda Tupaz
(m. 1981)
ChildrenKrista Ranillo
Parents
RelativesMatias C. Ranillo Sr. (grandfather)
Suzette Ranillo (sister)
Dandin Ranillo (brother)

Personal life edit

Matias Archibald Ranillo III[1] is the second of seven children and the first son of actors Mat Ranillo Jr. and Gloria Sevilla. He has 6 siblings including; actress Suzette Ranillo and musician Dandin Ranillo. He attended Lourdes School in Quezon city and spent his high school years between St. Vincent School in Dipolog and San Sebastian College. He studied Customs Administration in San Beda College, where he also played for the basketball team.[1]

After years away from showbusiness, Ranillo was implicated in the Pork Barrel Scam.[2]

Filmography edit

Film edit

Year Title Role Notes Source
1977 Mga Bulaklak ng Teatro Manila
Mariposang Dagat
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon
Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig
Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
1978 Isang Ama, Dalawang Ina
Pag-ibig... Magkano Ka?
Ligaya ang Kasawian Ko
ABC ng Pag-ibig (Teen-age Love)
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
Kampus?
Dyesebel David / Maro
Lagi Na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Baby Doll
Rubia Servios
1979 Annie Batungbakal
Salawahan
1980 Ako, Ikaw... Magkaagaw
Darling, Buntis Ka Na Naman!
Girlfriend
Barkada
Basag
1981 Lukso ng Dugo
1982 Palengke Queen
1988 Kumander Bawang: Kalaban ng Mga Aswang Conde Regalado
Lorenzo Ruiz: The Saint... A Filipino Lorenzo Ruiz [3]
1989 3 Mukha ng Pag-ibig Roman "Katumbas ng Kahapon" segment
1991 Matud Nila
Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko (The Buena Vista Story) Fr. Michael
1993 Ako ang Katarungan: Lt. Napoleon M. Guevarra
Pusoy Dos
1994 The Elsa Castillo Story: Chop-Chop Lady
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Alex
Macario Durano
Iukit Mo sa Bala Vice Mayor Mario Ocampo
1995 P're Hanggang sa Huli De Joya
Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa Capt. Crewe [4]
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa Rannie
1996 Kristo Jesus Christ Credited as Matt Ranillo III [3]
1998 Ama Namin Capt. Victor Santos
2002 Jologs Mr. Morales
2009 Ang Panday

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes Source
1991 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Komiks [5]
1994 Star Drama Theater: Carmina Episode: Hampas sa Alon
1996–1997 Anna Karenina Raul
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Gitara
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Blueprint
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Puting panyo
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Kopita
1998–1999 Esperanza Louie Villareal
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Video Cam
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Plane Ticket
2002 Bituin Filemon Gala
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Cupcake
2003 Buttercup Eduardo Bala
2006 Komiks Danny
2006 Now and Forever: Dangal Ricardo Marquez
2006 Sa Piling Mo Jose
2007 Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? Mike Angeles
2008 Dyesebel Enrico Salcedo
2008 My Girl
2009 Nasaan Ka Maruja? Teodoro "Teddy" Lozano
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Nancy's Father Episode: Apron
2009 Katorse Alfred Wenceslao
2009 Darna Dionisio 2 episodes
2009 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Somewhere in My Heart Arnulfo Gorospe

Stage edit

Year Title Role Notes Source
1994–95 Kristo Jesus Christ CCP Tanghalang Pambansa [1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Mat Ranillo III". Dipolognon. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Gagalac, Ron (February 14, 2014). "How much Matt Ranillo earned from Napoles". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Fernandez, Amanda (February 22, 2014). "Mat Ranillo willing to return to PHL to help in probe of Estradas". GMA News. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Sarah...Ang Munting Princesa". Star Cinema. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Komiks". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved July 25, 2016.

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