Daniel Padilla Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth
James Craig
Updated on January 05, 2026
Daniel Padilla Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Daniel Padilla, also known as Daniel John Ford Padilla is a Filipino actor and recording artist.
He developed a passion for acting and singing at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has become one of the most sought-after acts.
Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera Gimik 2010 (2010), before landing the lead role in Growing Up in 2011.
He went on to appear in the television series; ‘Princess and I’ (2012–2013), ‘Got to Believe’ (2013–2014), ‘Pangako Sa Yo’ (2015–2016), ‘La Luna Sangre’ (2017–2018), and ‘2 Good 2 Be True’ (2022).
In films, Padilla debuted as a supporting actor in 24/7 in Love and Sisterakas (both 2012). He later starred in the box office hit film; ‘Must Be… Love’, and Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay (both 2013).
He also starred in ‘She’s Dating the Gangster’ (2014), ‘Crazy Beautiful You’ (2015), ‘Barcelona: A Love Untold’ (2016), ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ (2017), and ‘The Hows of Us’ (2018).
Padilla’s films have earned a total of ₱3.14 billion at the box office. He’s recognized as one of the most prominent young actors in the Philippines.
As a recording artist, Padilla has released projects including; Daniel Padilla (2012), DJP (2013), I Heart You (2014), I Feel Good (2015), and the compilation album DJ’ Greatest Hits (2016).
He has also held solo concerts including Daniel Live! (2013), DOS (2014), Most Wanted (2015), and DJ Classics: Back at the Araneta (2017).
Padilla received multiple accolades across television, film, and music, including the FAMAS Award for Best Actor and PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year, as well as three World Music Awards nominations.
Daniel Padilla Date Of Birth
Daniel Padilla celebrated his 28th birthday in April this year (2023). He was born on Wednesday, April 26, 1995, in Manila, Philippines
Daniel Padilla Height & Weight
Daniel Padilla has a great physique. He stands at a height of 1.8m and weighs around 70 kg. He’s recognized as one of the most prominent young actors in the Philippines.
Daniel Padilla Parents
Daniel Padilla is the son of Karla Estrada (mother, born on November 21, 1974) and Rommel Padilla (father, born on January 4, 1965).
His mother is an actress, singer, television host, and comedian while his father is also an actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer.
Films and TV series his mother has starred in include; Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? and Maricris Sioson: Japayuki. She starred in a supporting role in the series Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw.
Daniel Padilla Wife
Daniel Padilla was in a relationship with Kathryn Bernardo. However, on Thursday, 30 November 2023), the celebrity couple announced their break-up.
Padilla and Bernardo had been together for 11 years and were lovingly called KathNiel by the adoring public.
Padilla, 28, took to Instagram to announce the break-up. He said: “Our memories will always be in my heart and will be the light in my dark days. Thank you for dancing with me during my highs and thank you for singing with me during my lows”
The pair first appeared on-screen together in the 2011 television series Growing Up. The first time they were paired as a couple was in 2012’s Princess And I.
Over the years, the two starred in multiple shows and movies, which gave rise to a fanbase that wanted to see them get together in real life.
After years of speculation, they confirmed their relationship in 2018 delighting fans throughout the nation. Following their demise, the term Kathniel has been trending on social media.
Kathryn Bernardo, 27, on her Instagram page uploaded a photo of the pair as teenagers and paid tribute to their relationship.
“What Deej and I had was real. It was never for show. We were together not because of the cameras, not because of the fans, not because of the money that comes with a successful love team. We were genuinely in love.”
She later admitted that the couple “had been drifting apart” and “ultimately had to accept that (they couldn’t) go back to where (they) used to be”.
Acknowledging the fans who were invested in the couple’s relationship, Bernardo requested that fans not take sides in the break-up.
“We will continue to love you and make you proud, but we hope you understand that this is something we really need.” She finally thanked Padilla for giving her “11 beautiful years”.
Daniel Padilla Children
As of November 2023, there are no records of Daniel Padilla’s children, making it unknown whether the 28-year-old Filipino actor and recording artist has biological or adopted children
Daniel Padilla Siblings
Daniel Padilla is not the only child of his parents; Karla Estrada (mother) and Rommel Padilla (father). The award-winning actor reportedly grew up with eight siblings; RJ Padilla, Carmela Ford Tenorio, Margaret Ford Planas, Jose Carlito Padilla, Ralph Matthew Padilla, Roanna Marie Padilla, Romina Red Padilla, and Aryana Padilla.
Daniel Padilla Net Worth
Daniel Padilla is recognized as one of the most prominent young actors in the Philippines. As of November 2023, he had an estimated net worth of about $10 million.
Padilla’s films have earned a total of ₱3.14 billion at the box office, with the lattermost becoming the highest-grossing Filipino film at the time.
Daniel Padilla Social Media
Daniel Padilla has impressive numbers on social media. He owns a verified X (Twitter) account with over 9.3 million followers, a Facebook page with over 1.6 million followers, and a verified Instagram account with over 6.3 million followers.