Ramon JR San Diego Bagatsing III, known professionally as Raymond Bagatsing (born 15 September 1971), is a Filipino actor. Having jumpstarted his acting career in the early 1990s, he is most notable for the roles of Jaime Laurel in the hit ABS-CBN series Pusong Ligaw, and Edgardo Magallanes in the GMA action-drama series Black Rider.[2][3][4][5]

Early life

Raymond is the grandson of Ramon D. Bagatsing, Sr., a former Mayor of Manila. His parents are actor Ramon "Boy" B. Bagatsing， Jr. and Marilou San Diego-Bagatsing. His mother hails from Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, where Bagatsing spent part of his childhood and grew up exposed to local provincial life and traditional beliefs.[6][7][8]

He is the older brother of actress Monina Bagatsing and actor Ramon Khino "RK" Bagatsing.[9]

Acting career

Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action movies, notably Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys Gang and Bastardo. He was part of the long-time drama series Mula sa Puso from 1997 to 1999. Since then, he starred in some drama series. In 2019, Bagatsing portrayed Manuel L. Quezon in Quezon's Game.[10] He also played corrupt governor Arturo "Art" Alcantara[11] in an iWant digital series Bagman[12] with Arjo Atayde.

Political career

Vice mayoralty bid

Bagatsing ran for vice mayor of Manila in 2022 under Kilusang Bagong Lipunan[13] with former Mayor Mel Lopez's son Alex (of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas) as his running mate. However, he lost to Manila's 3rd district representative Yul Servo Nieto.[14]

Mayoralty bid

Bagatsing filed his candidacy for mayor of Manila in 2025 under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, but later lost to former Mayor Isko Moreno, placing fourth.[15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1990Sgt. Clarin: Bala para sa Ulo Mo
Kahit Singko Ay Di Ko Babayaran ang Buhay Mo
1992Tondo: Libingan ng Mga SigaBombay
1993Tikboy Tikas at Mga Khroaks BoysKhroaks Member
Buenaventura Daang: Bad Boys GangBuenaventura Daang
1994Silang Matatapang Walang Atras sa Laban
1995Tagos sa Laman
NenaCaloy
Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2
Dog TagEric
DelinkwenteRodel
1996SPO4 SantiagoBoy's men
Sgt. PantaleonSgt. Marcelino Pantaleon
Sa Bingit Ng Kamatayan
Kara Kaakit-akitArmand
Room for RentJohnny
1997Goodbye AmericaJess Santiago
MilagrosBenneth
Halik ng Bampira
BastardoLeonardo "Leo" Cuevas
1998April, May, JuneRupert
Marahas: Walang Kilalang BatasAtty. Russell Miranda
Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?Johnny Deogracias
Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo ConcepcionSerafin Geronimo
Kung Tawagin Sila Ay Sexy
1999Bayad Puri
Burlesk KingMario
Ms. Kristina Moran: Babaeng Palaban
Ibibigay Ko ang LahatMark
SolteraDr. Jojo Morales
Ekis: Walang TatakasRoger
SuspekRic Valiente
Malikot na Mundo
2000Sugo ng TondoLambert
2001Tabi Tabi Po!Priest
Ooops, Teka Lang... Diskarte Ko 'To!Ronnie
Buhay KamaoEdwin
KamoBenici
SisidNonoy
Marital RapeBrian
Huwag Kang KikiboDimas
TatarinEntoy
Di Kita Ma-reachRufo
Kung Mawawala KaAlberto Montemayor
2002Hunger Strike
2003SukdulanMiguel
Sanib
Crying LadiesIpe
FilipinasRamesh
2013The Guerrilla Is a PoetMajor Miguel Aure
2014Mumbai LoveRashid
The Janitor
2015Of Sinners and SaintsFather Carlos
Felix ManaloCarling
Dahling NickNick Joaquin
20161898, Our Last Men in the PhilippinesCdr. Teodoro Luna
2017Corpus DelictiBert Corpuz
AWOL
2018Quezon's GameManuel L. Quezon
2019Hellcome HomeNandy Domingo
2021NeliaDr. Rey

Television series

YearTitleRole
1996BayaniDagohoy
1997–1999Mula sa PusoNardo
1999–2001MarinellaLeo Rodríguez / Jake Arcellana-Rodríguez
1999–2000Liwanag ng Hatinggabi
1999–2001Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?Miguel
2000Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wedding CakeHimself
2002–2003Kung Mawawala KaAlberto Montemayor
2003–2004Narito ang Puso KoJoaquin San Victores
2005Saang Sulok ng LangitVergel
2005–2006Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng EncantadiaEmre
2006–2009Komiks Presents: Agua BenditaDr. Rodrigo Cristi
2006Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEmre
2007Maalaala Mo Kaya: SigarilyoAlbert
2010–2011SabelJimmy Sandoval
2011Time of My LifeFred
2011–2012AmayaDatu Bugna
2012The Good DaughterRico Guevarra
One True LoveCarlos Samonte
2012–2013Temptation of WifeRomeo Salcedo
2013Magpakailanman: Sinunog ng BahayDario
Mga Basang SisiwFroilan Santos
GenesisOliver Romualdez
2014Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong IbabawDante Hernando
Magpakailanman: Persia: Asong KanalDoc Leo
Magpakailanman: Tatay Na si Totoy, Nanay Na si NeneMando
Strawberry LaneHector Rosales
2015Baker KingPresident Johnny Lee
2016Ipaglaban Mo!: LasonNarsing
2017Maalaala Mo Kaya: GatasRoy
2017–2018Pusong LigawJaime Laurel
2018BaganiBathala
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw GabiVirgilio De Alegre
2019TODA One I LoveJessie Magsino
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KadenaGenaro
2020Maalaala Mo Kaya: MataWilfred
A Soldier's HeartCol. Melicio Adriano
Almost ParadiseCesar Rabara
2020–2022La Vida LenaLukas Narciso
2021Tadhana: Daddy's GirlKiko
2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoLucio "Supremo" Santanar
Tadhana: Baliw na PusoDennis
2023–2024Good WillAtty. Joe Ferrer
Black RiderEdgardo "Señor" Magallanes / Carlos Legaspi
2025 Incognito Amb. Jigme Rai
2025–2026[16] Roja[17] Magnus Roja
2026 Magpakailanman: Amo ko, Mahal ko Wilmar

Television shows

YearTitleHost/Guest
2003–04Nginiiig!Host
2006Ripley's Believe It or Not! Philippine Edition
2021Magandang BuhayGuest

Web series

YearTitleRole
2019–BagmanArturo Alcantara

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryWorkResultRef.
1998 21st Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Milagros Won [18]
1999 22nd Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion Won [18]
2000 18th FAP Awards Best Supporting Actor Soltera Won [18]
49th FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor Soltera Won [18]
2001 6th Asian Television Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wedding Ring" Won [18]
2004 1st Golden Screen TV Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Narito ang Puso Ko Won [19]
2012 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Actor (Pinakamahusay Na Pangunahing Aktor) Boundary Nominated
2018 Cinema World Fest Awards Award of Excellence for Actor Quezon's Game Won [20]
2020 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards Best Actor Won [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Certificate of candidacy for mayor (12 May 2025 local elections)" (PDF). Republic of the Philippines Commission on Elections. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Actor Raymond Bagatsing marries 60-year-old columnist in U.S." Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  3. ↑ Cinco, Maricar (October 15, 2019). "Malvar biopic starring Pacquiao stirs controversy". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. ↑ Arcadio, Ryan (July 23, 2019). "LOOK: Dennis Trillo to star with Raymond Bagatsing, Beauty Gonzalez in new horror film". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Raymond Bagatsing reveals he almost became a monk". May 30, 2019. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Raymond not alien to the supernatural". The Philippine Star. March 6, 2004. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Raymond Bagatsing's kaleidoscopic world". The Philippine Star. May 19, 2003. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Raymond natalsikan ng dugo ng nagpepenitensya". Abante Tonite. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 18, 2020). "Monina Bagatsing happy with life as full-time employee in New York". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in English and Filipino). Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ "A Film that Pays Tribute to Former PH President Manuel Quezon's Heroic Legacy, Matthew E. Rosan's "Quezon Game" to Premiere in Cinemas Nationwide". Adobo Magazine. May 27, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  11. ↑ Pineda, Rey (March 23, 2019). "Pineda: Arjo Atayde's 'Bagman'". SUNSTAR. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  12. ↑ Valiente, Tito Genova (July 15, 2021). "The barber, the tailor and the governor | Tito Genova Valiente". BusinessMirror. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Raymond Bagatsing to run for vice mayor of Manila, faces off with Yul Servo". ABS-CBN News. October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  14. ↑ Locus, Sundy Mae (May 11, 2022). "Honey Lacuna proclaimed as Manila's first female mayor". GMA News. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Kinatawan ng Partido Federal ng Pilipinas naghain ng kandidatura bilang mayor, vice mayor sa Maynila". Remate (in Filipino). October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  16. ↑ "TV Updates: Kapuso at Kapamilya shows, sunud-sunod magpapaalam". PEP.ph (in Tagalog). February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  17. ↑ Brosas, Alex (August 15, 2025). "Trailer drops for new Donny Pangilinan and Kyle Echarri series". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 "Raymond wins best actor in Asian TV Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. December 9, 2001. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  19. ↑ Cruz, Marinel R. (September 27, 2004). "'Kapuso' outclasses 'Kapamilya'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A23. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  20. ↑ "'Quezon's Game' earns 12 international film fest awards". Daily Tribune. May 27, 2019. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  21. ↑ "'Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Bagatsing