biography

Gino Antonio, born Jack Catan Badon, is a former Filipino actor famous for a string of hits in the 1980s. He was acclaimed for his exemplary work, notably for a nomination for Best Actor for the Gawad Urian for his role in Takaw Tukso (1986). Another one of his notable films is Private Show (1985), which is now considered a classic Pinoy neorealism film. After several years of doing films, Gino Antonio decided to leave the entertainment industry. The former actor is now living in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.