Paul Chen (born July 25, 1998), known professionally as Paolo Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]), is a Filipino actor and model.

Early life and background

Gumabao was born in Taiwan. His biological father is actor Dennis Roldan. Through his father, he is a half-sibling to Marco Gumabao and Michele Gumabao. Actress Isabel Rivas is his aunt.

Acting career

Paolo Gumabao is known for his dramatic roles, winning Best Actor for the film Lockdown (2021). He gained prominence through projects like Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022), Sisid (2022), and Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2023). Recently, he has expanded into international film with Spring in Prague (2026) and won Best Theater Acting Debut for Walong Libong Piso.

Acting credits

Television

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†Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Paolo Gumabao's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
YearTitleRoleRef(s)
2015Oh My G!Ferdinand "Ferdie" Javier
Maalaala Mo Kaya: ItakRyan
2017Tsuperhero: ZombieZombie
EncantadiaAmir
Legally BlindOliver Aguirre
Mulawin vs. RavenaRyan
Haplosdoctor
My Korean JagiyaMarcus
2018Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan KaRaffy
Ang Forever Ko'y IkawXander
Magpakailanman: Ang Munti Kong Pangrap:The Kyline Alcantara StoryKent
ContessaJigo
Ika-5 UtosFrat Boy
2019Mga Batang PozEnzo
2021HorrorscopeJonas
Huwag Kang MangambaMaximo delos Santos
Click, Like, Share: AlteredBoyet
2022Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisikletaJames
Mars Ravelo's DarnaNoah Vallesteros
2023–2024FPJ's Batang QuiapoLawrence Oliverio
2025IncognitoRamon Destura

Film

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†Denotes films that have not yet been released
Paolo Gumabao's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
YearTitleRoleRef(s)
2014The Firefighters: The Unsung HeroesJigs
Shake, Rattle & Roll XVModel
2015Haunted MansionSteve
My Bebe Love: KiligPaMoreOrwell
2016I Love You to DeathBrent
That Thing Called Tanga NaBryan
2017The DebutantesAlbert
2021LockdownDanny
2022Silip sa ApoyAlfred
SisidJason
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldRaymond Trian
2023Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeMoze
2025Walong Libong PisoDante
UnconditionalMark
Beyond the Call of DutyDaniel Bartolome
2026Spring in PragueAlfonso "Alfie" Mucho
A Special Memory

Microdrama

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†Denotes microdrama that have not yet been aired
Paolo Gumabao's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
YearTitleRole
2025Naked TruthBilly
My Husband Killed Me Three TimesBruce

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResultRef.
2021LockdownFilipino International Cine FestivalBest Actor (Gold)Won

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