Arjo Atayde

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Campo and the surname or paternal family name is Atayde.

The Honorable
Arjo Atayde
File:Rep. Juan Carlos Atayde (20th Congress).jpg
Official portrait, 2025
Assistant Majority Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 29, 2025
Serving with several others
LeaderSandro Marcos
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Quezon City's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byAnthony Peter Crisologo
Personal details
BornJuan Carlos Campo Atayde
(1990-11-05) November 5, 1990 (age 35)
Quezon City, Philippines
PartyNacionalista (2022–present)
SBP (local party; 2021–present)
Other political
affiliations		Independent (2021–2022)
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
RelationsRia Atayde (sister)
Coleen Garcia (cousin)
Zanjoe Marudo (brother-in-law)
Parent(s)Art Atayde
Sylvia Sanchez
Alma materDe La Salle University
OccupationActor
ProfessionPolitician
AwardsBest New Male TV Personality - PMPC 2012; Best Drama Supporting Actor for TV - PMPC 2013; Best Single Performance by an Actor - PMPC 2014; Best Drama Supporting Actor of the Year - PMPC 2016; Best Actor in a Leading Role - 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020

Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990)[1] is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's 1st district since 2022. He is best known for his appearances on drama series aired on ABS-CBN, as well as his critically acclaimed role as Benjo in the web series Bagman. A member of the Nacionalista Party, Atayde was first elected to Congress as an independent in the 2022 general elections, where he unseated incumbent representative Onyx Crisologo.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Atayde was born on November 5, 1990, to actress Sylvia Sanchez[1][4] and Spanish-Filipino businessman Arturo Atayde. He is the eldest with three younger siblings: Ria, Gela, and Xavi.[5] Arjo studied at La Salle Green Hills and later moved to Reedley International School.

Entertainment and business career

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His first official venture into acting was at age 9 for Ang TV. However, he was pulled out of acting when it affected his schooling. Atayde's first notable appearance was more than a decade later, in 2012, for the show E-Boy as "Jepoy".[5]

He has played several starring roles in the drama anthology series Maalaala Mo Kaya. He appeared in the episodes "Bangka",[6] "Dos Por Dos",[7] "Itlog",[8] "Liham",[9] "Marital Lies",[10] "Sibuyan Siblings",[11] and "Tsubibo".[12] For his acting in the series, he won the following awards from PMPC Star Awards for Television: "Best Male New TV Personality" in 2012 for "Bangka" and Best Single Performance by an Actor in 2014 for his portrayal of a gay parent in "Dos Por Dos".

In 2013, he starred as Rafael de Lara in the daytime television series Dugong Buhay[13] for which he won a PMPC Star Awards for Best Single Performance by an Actor. He then went on to star in the Korean adaptation, Pure Love as Raymond de la Cruz/Ramon Esguerra. The following year, he was given his biggest role to date as the main antagonist Joaquin Tuazon on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. He also won a PMPC Star Awards for Best Single Performance by an Actor for this role.

He continued to have various notable roles in 2019 for which he received many accolades. Most noteworthy are his portrayals of Benjo, a barber who falls into criminality, in the iWant TV exclusive show Bagman[14] where he won Best Actor in Leading Role award during the 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards,[15] and then as Elai, a man with autism, in The General's Daughter. The latter brought him praise on social media, including the approval of Autism Society Philippines for his sensitive and nuanced representation of autism.[16][17]

In July 2024, Atayde launched his first "Inasal Republic," Tatak Ilonggo branch in West Avenue in Quezon City. It also has branches in Scout Gandia, Tomas Morato Avenue and Masinag Antipolo City. The chain restaurant is his joint venture with film director Richard Somes, entrepreneurs Mark San Diego, Ivan Villamar, and cousin Gabby Atayde.[18]

Political career

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Congressional career (2022–present)

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File:Banaue Quezon City Chinese New Year.jpg
Atayde (center) with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte (2nd from left) and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto (2nd from right) during the 2024 Chinese New Year festival at Banawe Chinatown District

In 2022, Atayde ran for representative in Quezon City's 1st congressional district. He ran as an independent with the backing of the Joy Belmonte-led Serbisyo sa Bayan Party.[19] He was elected with 66.85% of the vote, unseating incumbent Onyx Crisologo.[3] He was sworn in on June 30, 2022.

On October 8, 2022, Atayde joined the Nacionalista Party, being sworn in by fellow Representative Sandro Marcos (Ilocos Norte–1st).[2]

During the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings on the flood control projects controversy on 8 September 2025, Atayde was one of several lawmakers and government officials named by contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya allegedly involved in alleged irregularities in government flood control projects.[20] Atayde has denied the allegations as "falsehoods."[21]

Personal life

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In 2016, he was reportedly courting actress Jane Oineza but it did not work out.[22][23] Atayde then dated a member of GirlTrends, Sammie Rimando, until 2018.[24][25] In 2018, he began dating Maine Mendoza, whom he married on July 28, 2023, at a wedding ceremony in Baguio.[26][27]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Arjo Atayde
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2022 Representative (Quezon City–1st) SBP Independent 112,457 66.85% 1st — Won
2025 Nacionalista 93,999 58.53% 1st -8.32 Won

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001–2002 Ang TV Himself
2012 E-Boy Jepoy Supporting Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya Richard Abaño Episode Cast
Maynila Danny Episode: "Aking Prinsesa"
2013 Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay Rafael de Lara Main Cast
Toda Max RJ Catacutan
Maalaala Mo Kaya Jay Episode: "Puntod"
Erni Episode: "Tsubibo"
2014 Pure Love Raymond Dela Cruz Main Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya Jess Episode: "Dos Por Dos"
Fr. Francis Episode: "Liham"
2015 Jason Villanueva Episode: "Pictures"
Wansapanataym younger grandfather of Eric Episode: "Remote ni Eric"
Nathaniel Pedro Alvaro Guest Cast
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Briefcase number 13
2015–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Police C/Insp. Joaquin S. Tuazon Main Cast
2016–2020 Ipaglaban Mo! Various Roles
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya Simon Episode: "Itlog"
2017 Rocky Gathercole Episode: "Sketch Pad"
2017–2018 Hanggang Saan Atty. Francisco "Paco" Alipio Lead Cast
2019 The General's Daughter Elijah "Elai" Sarmiento Main Cast
2020 24/7 Cedric Jacinto Main Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya Dr. Israel "El" Bactol Episode: "Stethoscope"
Episode: "Bracelet"
Trip to Quiapo
2023 Cattleya Killer Anton dela Rosa Lead Cast
TBA The Bagman Benjo Malaya

Film

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Year Title Role
2017 Ang Panday Previous Lizardo
2018 BuyBust Biggie Chen
Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles Andrew Montenegro
2019 Stranded Spencer
2020 Love Lockdown Fred
2023 Penduko
2024 Topakk Miguel

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes
2019– Bagman Benjo Malaya Lead Cast

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bangka" 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Won
Best Single Performance by an Actor Nominated
2013 Dugong Buhay 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Won
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Dos Por Dos" 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Won
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Liham" 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano The PEP List Year 3 Best Supporting Actor Won
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Won
2018 Hanggang Saan 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actor Nominated
2019 The General's Daughter 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Won
2020 Bagman 3rd Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Won
2023 Cattleya Killer Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards Best Lead Actor Nominated [28]
Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Won [29]

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