Dominic Ochoa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jose Madrigal Ochoa August 4, 1974 |
| Other names | Dominic, Dom, Super D |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (1996–present) GMA Network (1996; 2022–present) |
| Spouse |
Denise Go (m. 2008) |
Jose Madrigal Ochoa (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɔˈtʃowa]; born August 4, 1974), professionally known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the fourth batch. He is currently managed by Boy Abunda.
Dominic's first TV appearance was a special guest participation in T.G.I.S. on GMA Network in 1996, then the same year, Dominic transferred to ABS-CBN for his youth-oriented drama program, Gimik and also his first comedy show with the late Redford White in Super Laff In. Since 2022, he concurrently works with ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Dominic has many teleseryes dramas and also a funny sitcom on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel, including his 1st sitcom with the late young matinee idol Rico Yan, actor and chef maker Marvin Agustin, comedian singer dancer Vhong Navarro (replaces the late Rico Yan) in Whattamen formerly aired in 2001 until 2002. Dominic moved back to GMA Network for his comeback teleserye project, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
He is from the prominent Relova family in Pila, Laguna where his great grandfather Arcadio was formerly Capital Municipal who built the municipio during his term, grand uncle Lorenzo Relova was formerly Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and another great grand uncle Regino Diaz Relova is a lieutenant colonel in the Katipunan who commanded the Laguna towns of Los Banos, Calauan, Bay and Pila during the Philippine–American War. His previous girlfriend was Janna Victoria and is now married to businesswoman Denise Go. He is the cousin of actor Mandy Ochoa.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Home Along Da Riles 2 | Manny |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo | Chuck |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | |
| Hey Babe! | Jim | |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Joel |
| 2001 | Taxi Ni Pilo | |
| 2002 | Got 2 Believe | Perry |
| Forevermore | Young Alejandro | |
| Jologs | Iñigo | |
| 9 Mornings | Hernan Lorayes | |
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Jaime |
| My First Romance | Jojo | |
| 2005 | D' Anothers | Nick |
| 2007 | Angels | Egay |
| My Kuya's Wedding | Divo | |
| Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Kenneth | |
| 2009 | Love Me Again | Migo's Brother |
| T2 | Angeli's Dad/Engkantao | |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | Father Eric |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Attorney Moises |
| 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Chief / Leo's Brother |
| 2013 | Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay | Cedric's Father |
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Arnel Ignacio, Jr. |
| The Gifted | Aica's Father | |
| 2015 | The Prenup | Edgar Cayabyab |
| Haunted Mansion | Father Anthony | |
| 2018 | My Fairy Tail Love Story | Robert Quejada |
| Sin Island | Oliver Santiago | |
| 2020 | Boyette: Not a Girl Yet | Alfred |
| Four Sisters Before the Wedding | Caloy Salazar |
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | Won | [5] |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role[a] | Won | |
| 2003 | "Paper Dolls" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Trip Kita | Best Reality Competition Program Host | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Shall We Dance? | Best Talent Search Program Host[b] | Won | [6] | |
| 2011 | "TV" – Maalaala Mo Kaya | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Nominated |