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Has three dogs -- a Rottweiller named Killer (born 2003), a Pittbull named Governor (born 2002) and Great Dane named Congressman (born 2001). He brought them for companionship since he lived alone before her mother moved in from America.

Has a brother named Elite who is based in USA.

Viewed Queer as Folk (2000) for his gay role in Bituin (2002).

Viewed Gladiator (2000) and Braveheart (1995) to prepare for his role in Atlantika (2006).

Has portrayed two of the Philippines' most famous heroes -- Andres Bonifacio and Jose Rizal. He played the revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio in José Rizal (1998), a biography film about the Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal. The next year, he played Jose Rizal in Sisa (1999), based on the novel Noli Me Tangere written by Jose Rizal.