Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III (Tagalog pronunciation: [rɛˈbiljɐ]; born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician who has served as the representative for Cavite's first district since 2022. Before being elected to Congress, he served as the vice governor of Cavite from 2013 until 2022.
As a congressman, Revilla is among the proponents for an increase in the minimum wage of the private sector.[1][2][3]
Early life and career
Revilla was born as Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III on March 15, 1988, to actors Bong Revilla and Lani Mercado. Revilla originally signed with GMA Network but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. In 2009, he took the lead role in the TV series remake of Pepeng Agimat, which was originally topbilled by his grandfather Ramon Revilla Sr.[4][5] Revilla played the role of Ramon Salcedo in the 2008 TV series remake of Kaputol ng Isang Awit.
Political career
During the barangay elections on October 25, 2010, Revilla ran as Barangay Captain of Panapaan VII in Bacoor, Cavite and was elected. He later became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Cavite, which automatically landed him a seat as an ex-officio member of the Cavite Provincial Board.
Revilla ran for vice governor of Cavite in the 2013 elections, with incumbent Governor Jonvic Remulla as his running mate. Together, they beat the rival tandem of Ronald Jay Lacson, son of Senator Panfilo Lacson, and former Governor Ayong Maliksi, respectively. At the age of 25, he became the youngest ever to be elected vice governor of Cavite,[6] a distinction later broken by his successor Athena Tolentino, who was 24 when she took office in 2022.[7] He was re-elected in 2016 and in 2019 as the running mate of Jesus Crispin Remulla and Jonvic Remulla, respectively.
In 2022, Revilla ran for representative of Cavite's first district. He defeated former Kawit Vice Mayor Paul Abaya in the elections, ending the 28-year rule of the Abayas in the district. He was re-elected in 2025.
Personal life
Revilla is married to Binibining Pilipinas 2016 first runner-up Angelica Alita. They married in a Christian wedding ceremony in California, US, in 2019.[8] He also has one son with Grace Adriano, the daughter of actress Rosanna Roces.[9] Revilla and Alita's first child was born on January 30, 2024.[10]
Alleged shooting attempt
On February 28, 2015, Revilla was cleaning his Glock semi-automatic pistol when he sustained an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at his father's residence in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, and was rushed to the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Revilla was under observation for a time until March 28 when he resumed his duties.[11] According to his mother's talent manager, Lolit Solis, Revilla had been suffering from depression.[12] He said in an interview with Startalk that it was a "simple, pure accident."
Interview slip-up
During a game in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League taking place in Strike Gymnasium, Revilla, in a TV interview, thanked the people who came in to watch the game. A short slip-up occurred when he stated, "Tama 'yang ginagawa ninyo. Bola muna bago droga. (What you're doing is right. Ball first before drugs.)" However, he quickly corrected himself, stating, "Actually, bola, hindi droga. (Actually, ball instead of drugs.)"[13]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | National | Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2013 | Vice Governor of Cavite | Magdalo | Lakas | 449,849 | 54.67% | 1st | —N/a | Won | ||
| 2016 | 938,096 | 81.67% | 1st | +27.00 | Won | |||||
| 2019 | NPC | 1,036,806 | 100.00% | 1st | +18.33 | Unopposed | ||||
| 2022 | Representative (Cavite–1st) | Lakas | 101,809 | 52.33% | 1st | —N/a | Won | |||
| 2025 | 147,263 | 77.93% | 1st | +25.60 | Won | |||||
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pepeng Agimat | Jepoy | |
| 2002 | Agimat: Ang Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Pao | |
| 2003 | Bertud ng Putik | Putik | |
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Exodus | |
| 2007 | Resiklo | Ice | |
| 2012 | Si Agimat, si Enteng Kabisote at si Ako | Makisig | |
| 2018 | War on Drugs | Fernan | |
| Tres | Marius Reyes |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2009 | SOP (Sobrang Okay Pare!) | Himself/Co-host | |
| 2001–2003 | Idol Ko Si Kap | Himself | |
| 2003–2004 | Click | Joma | |
| 2005–2007 | HP: To the Highest Level Na! | Joko | |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Kaputol ng Isang Awit | Marco Salcelo | Main role |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Andong | Recurring role |
| 2009–2010 | ASAP 09 | Himself (performer/host) | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Pepeng Agimat | Pepe "Pepeng Agimat" Dimaanta Jr. | Main role | |
| 2010–2012 | ASAP | Himself (performer) | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Paco | Episode "Gitara" |
| 2010–2011 | Noah | Levi Aragon | Main Role |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo | Eugene "Inggo" Salazar | Main Role |
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Himself | Guest | |
| 2011–2012 | My Binondo Girl | Onyx Dimalanta | Main role |
| 2013 | Little Champ | Gio Suarez | Special participation |
| Indio | Andres Bonifacio | Guest role | |
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | PSG Commander Harold Casilag | Mainrole |
References
- 1.Panti, Llanesca T. (February 28, 2025). "77 House members support P150 minimum wage hike, says solon". GMA News Online. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 12, 2025. Revilla said that the government should always strive for a minimum wage hike[...]
- 2.Andrade, Jeannette I. (January 31, 2025). "House wage bill gains pace but schedule tight". Inquirer.net. Manila, Philippines: Inquirer Interactive, Inc. Archived from the original on May 1, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- 3.Begas, Billy (July 4, 2025). "'Livable Wage Is Not A Luxury': Jolo Revilla Revives P200 Daily Minimum Pay Hike". Politiko. MCD Multimedia Corporation. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025. Under Revilla's House Bill 78, the P200 increase will be added to the prevailing wage rates set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards.
- 4."Jolo Revilla returns to ABS-CBN to do grandfather's Agimat" Archived March 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- 5.Cuartero, Nestor (May 8, 2011). "Kim, Sarah: Two women on the verge". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 2, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
- 6."Cavite to have youngest official". Trece Martires City: Manila Bulletin. May 16, 2013. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- 7."About the Vice Governor | Cavite". Cavite | The Official Website of Cavite. October 12, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- 8."Jolo Revilla and Angelica Alita get married". PUSH.COM.PH. December 16, 2019. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- 9.Lo, Ricky (November 25, 2005). "Jolo: Never did I doubt that I am Gab's father". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- 10."Jolo Revilla nag-face reveal na ng panganay nila ng misis na si Angelica Alita" (in Filipino). February 2, 2024. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- 11."Cavite Vice Gov Jolo Revilla in hospital for gunshot wound". Rappler. February 28, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- 12."Lolit: Jolo Revilla's gunshot wound 'self-inflicted'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. February 28, 2015. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- 13."Bola muna bago droga". Facebook. Pilipino Star Ngayon. July 14, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2024.