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Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino actor, television host and the son of comedian Dolphy.

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Personal life

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Born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973. He is the youngest of four siblings. He is the son of former actress Pamela Ponti (real name Alice Smith) with Dolphy.[1] He studied at De La Salle University but discontinued his studies in 1996, leaving only his thesis incomplete. He later returned to fulfill the remaining academic requirements and graduated in February 2026, nearly 30 years after he had first paused his education.[2]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role
1990 Og Must Be Crazy
1992 Unang Tibok Ng Puso
1994 Wanted: Perfect Mother
1995 Father en Son Maru
1998 Tataynic
2000 Markova: Comfort Gay Young Walter Dempster Jr.
2001 Radyo Reuben
Bakit 'Di Totohanin Andrew
2002 Utang ni Tatang Rick
Bakit Papa? Jake
Home Along Da Riber Bar Bum
2003 Lastikman Stryker / Jepoy
Asboobs: Asal Bobo Del Pilar
Captain Barbell Utoy / Dagampatay
2004 Astigmatism Victim 2
Quezon City Carlo
Enteng Kabisote: Okay ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Romero
2005 Ang Anak ni Brocka
Boso Jake
Pepot Artista Tirso
Pinoy/Blonde Andrew
Lasponggols
Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Legend Continues! Kidlat
2006 Nasaan si Francis? Francis
Rotonda
2007 Agent X44 Karansai Purubutu-san
Nothing Funnier Than Unhappiness
Maikling Kuwento
2008 Urduja Daisuke (voice)
Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! Epi
2009 Ang Beerhouse
Pinoy Sunday Manuel dela Cruz
Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Young Juan
2011 Dagaw
2012 Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Naldo
My Naughty Kid: Huwag Kang Pasaway Angelito de la Hoya
El Presidente Jose Zulueta
Sisterakas Rafael Sabroso
2014 Unlucky Plaza Onassis Hernandez
2015 Heneral Luna Apolinario Mabini
Angela Markado Troy
2016 Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers Dr. Kwak Kwak
2018 Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Apolinario Mabini
The Trigonal Dodoy
Unli Life Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon
2019 The Art of Ligaw Jake
2021 Princess DayaReese King Amala
2022 An Inconvenient Love Filemon
2023 Firefly Louie Alcantara
Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience Zuhl
GomBurZa Don Joaquin Pardo de Tavera[3]

Television

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Director

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  • Bukal (2021, also as producer)[9]

Assistant director

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  • Langit sa Piling Mo (1997)
  • Pagdating ng Panahon (1998)
  • Ms. Kristina Moran: Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999)

Movie producer

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  • Nassan si Francis? (2006)

Movie screenplay

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  • Pagdating ng Panahon (1998)
  • Ms. Kristina Moran: Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999)

TV writer

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Awards

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2000 Metro Manila Film Festival[10] Best Supporting Actor Markova: Comfort Gay Won
2021 Indie Short Fest[9] Best Producer Bukal Won
Outstanding Achievement Award for a First-Time Director Won

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Jeffrey Smith Quizon (born January 23, 1973), professionally known as Epy Quizon, is a Filipino , , and television host best known as a son of the late Comedy King . Quizon entered the entertainment industry in the early , building a career spanning film, television, and hosting with over 90 acting credits to his name. His breakthrough came with the role of Young Markova in the 2000 comedy-drama film Markova: Comfort Gay, for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 26th Metro Manila Film Festival. He has since earned recognition for versatile performances in historical epics like Heneral Luna (2015), where he portrayed Prime Minister Apolinario Mabini, and Goyo: The Boy General (2018), as well as in contemporary works such as the action film Firefly (2023). In 2015, Quizon received the award at the International Film Festival in New York for his lead role in the Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza. On television, he has appeared in various series and co-hosts the comedy-travel program Quizon CT (2022–present) alongside his brothers and , continuing the family's comedic legacy.

Early life and family

Childhood and upbringing

Jeffrey Smith Quizon, professionally known as Epy Quizon, was born on January 23, 1973, in , . As the youngest of four siblings—Ronnie, , Madonna, and himself—Quizon grew up in a bustling showbiz household shaped by the entertainment industry's demands and dynamics. His parents' involvement in film and television created an environment rich with creative influences, exposing him from a young age to the world of performance and storytelling. Quizon's formative years were marked by emotional challenges within this high-profile family setting. At age 12, he nearly took his own life after overhearing his mother, , recount a conversation with his father expressing frustration over her pregnancy, which led him to feel unwanted. This traumatic incident, later shared in his father's biography Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-isa by Bibeth Orteza, caused him to distance himself from his father for nearly a decade and underscored the personal struggles beneath the glamour of their showbiz life. The familial connection to , particularly his father's storied , provided an early spark of interest in film and acting, fostering Quizon's development amid a creative yet complex upbringing in .

Family background and influences

Epy Quizon, born Jeffrey Smith Quizon on January 23, 1973, is the youngest son of the renowned Filipino comedian and Dolphy (born Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.) and actress Pamela Ponti (real name ). Dolphy, often hailed as the "King of Comedy," had a prolific spanning decades, and he passed away in 2012 due to multiple organ failure. Epy is the fourth and youngest of four children from this union, with siblings (Ronnie) Quizon, (Eric) Quizon—who is also an established and director—and Madonna Quizon. Pamela Ponti, of American descent, began her brief acting career in the , appearing in three comedy films, two of which starred opposite , before retiring to focus on raising their family. She and were partners for about 20 years, from the early until their separation, during which she managed the household and supported the children's upbringing amid Dolphy's demanding schedule. Later, Ponti relocated to with her daughter , where they operated a together, maintaining a low-profile life away from the entertainment spotlight. Dolphy's illustrious career profoundly shaped Epy's aspirations in entertainment, instilling a deep appreciation for and performance from an early age, though their father-son dynamic was unconventional due to Dolphy's constant work commitments. Epy has credited his father with teaching him the essence of humor, stating that 99 percent of his comedic skills were learned directly from Dolphy. One poignant lesson Epy absorbed was the importance of openly expressing affection, drawn from Dolphy's own reflections on missed opportunities to say "I love you" amid his hectic life. In a touching , Epy recalled Dolphy's unwavering even during his final illness, as he continued to crack jokes with hospital staff, embodying the resilience and joy that defined his legacy and inspired his son's path.

Career

Acting in films

Epy Quizon made his film debut in 1990 with the comedy Og Must Be Crazy, directed by Efren Jarlego, where he appeared alongside his father in a lighthearted story inspired by , marking his entry into the industry through humorous supporting roles. Throughout the 1990s and early , Quizon continued in comedic and character-driven parts, but gained critical attention for his dramatic turn in the 2000 biographical film Markova: Comfort Gay, directed by Gil Portes, portraying the young Walter Dempster Jr., a survivor of wartime abuse whose story explores themes of identity and resilience during the Japanese occupation. By the mid-2010s, Quizon transitioned to more prominent supporting roles in historical epics, notably as the wheelchair-bound in Jerrold Tarog's (2015), where his nuanced depiction of the revolutionary advisor's intellect and physical limitations amid political turmoil contributed to the film's box-office success and international acclaim. He reprised a similar authoritative presence as Mabini in the sequel Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018), emphasizing the character's strategic counsel during the Philippine-American War, further showcasing Quizon's ability to embody historical figures with quiet intensity. In the late 2010s, Quizon balanced dramatic and lighter fare, including a heartfelt cameo as Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon in the fantasy-comedy Unli Life (2018), directed by Greezy Fernando, which paid tribute to his father's legacy through time-travel elements. His roles evolved toward versatile supporting characters in contemporary dramas, such as the paternal Filemon in the An Inconvenient Love (2022), where he provided emotional grounding to the story of contractual relationships. Recent years have seen Quizon in ensemble historical and heartfelt narratives, including Joaquin Pardo de Tavera, a key figure in the Cavite Mutiny trial, in Pepe Diokno's GomBurZa (2023), highlighting colonial injustices. In the family adventure Firefly (2023), directed by Zig Dulay, he played Mang Louie, a compassionate traveler aiding a child's quest, earning a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Metro Manila Film Festival. Quizon has increasingly embraced short films, such as the mental health-themed As the Moth Flies (2024), where he portrayed a guiding a couple through relational challenges, demonstrating his commitment to indie projects without talent fees to support emerging filmmakers. Looking ahead, he is set to appear in the 2025 microdrama Boys Love Triangle, directed by Bobby Bonifacio Jr., continuing his range in ensemble stories exploring modern relationships. Over his career, Quizon's acting style has shifted from comedic sidekicks in family-oriented films to layered dramatic supports, often in historical contexts that demand restraint and depth, while maintaining a presence in genre-blending features that blend humor, heart, and social commentary.

Acting in television

Quizon entered the television landscape in the late 1980s through variety programming, serving as a co-host and member of the Thursday group on That's Entertainment (1989–1996), a GMA Network staple featuring comedy sketches, songs, and celebrity segments that showcased emerging talents from comedic families like his own. His early roles often tied into Dolphy family productions, including guest spots on Gabi ni Dolphy in 1992, a comedy-variety show hosted by his father that blended humor and family dynamics to entertain Philippine audiences during the 1990s. These appearances in the 1990s and 2000s laid the foundation for his TV presence, emphasizing comedic timing inherited from his lineage while gradually shifting toward dramatic parts. In the 2010s, Quizon expanded into scripted series, taking on the lead role of Gordon Domingo in the GMA Afternoon Prime drama Oh, My Mama! (2016), where he portrayed a complex family man navigating love and conflict in a story centered on and redemption. This role marked a departure from pure comedy, allowing him to explore deeper emotional ranges in the episodic format. He continued with supporting appearances, such as Franco in the fantasy-action series (2013) on . Quizon's television work gained renewed momentum in the with prominent roles in major primetime series. In Dirty Linen (2023), an revenge drama, he played Salvador "Ador" , a cunning whose devilish charm and manipulative schemes drove key plot twists, earning praise for his scene dissections with co-stars during production. He also hosted Quizon CT (Comedy Theater) (2022–present) on , a travel-comedy program co-led by brothers and , blending humor with on-location adventures to revive the family's comedic tradition. By 2025, Quizon appeared in guest capacity as the notorious Sameo Patel in the action-drama Incognito on and , a role that highlighted intense confrontations and team dynamics in a redemption narrative involving a misfit crew. He further took a supporting part in the micro-drama (2025), a 50-episode Cignal Play series exploring undercover missions and romantic entanglements among young agents. Throughout his TV arc, Quizon transitioned from variety hosting and light comedy to versatile dramatic supporting roles, with episodic television amplifying his film-honed skills in character depth and broadening his reach to diverse audiences beyond cinematic releases. This medium's format enabled frequent visibility, fostering crossover appeal by showcasing his range in high-stakes narratives that resonated with primetime viewers.

Directing and other behind-the-scenes roles

Quizon made his directorial debut with the Bukal (2021), which he also produced and co-wrote through his company EPYQ Films. The film explores themes of disunity and conflict amid a catastrophic in , where soldiers from opposing factions clash over the last water source, ultimately uncovering a deeper inspired by real events like the 2017 Marawi siege. As an independent production, Bukal faced typical challenges of limited resources and tight scheduling common to , yet it garnered international recognition, including awards for best first-time director and best producer at the Indie Short Fest in . Earlier in his career, Quizon served as on several films directed by his brother , gaining hands-on experience in set management and creative oversight. These included Langit sa Piling Mo (1997), a about and migration; Pagdating ng Panahon (1998), which follows themes of love and personal growth; and Ms. Kristina Moran: Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999), a story of ambition and resilience in the entertainment world. In production roles, Quizon contributed as a to Nasaan si Francis? (2006), a dark comedy about loss and redemption that highlighted his early involvement in narrative-driven projects. More recently, he took on co-producer duties for the As the Moth Flies (2024), waiving his talent fee to help complete the advocacy project after crew challenges arose due to budget constraints, demonstrating his commitment to supporting independent filmmakers. Beyond film, Quizon's behind-the-scenes work extends to his , EPYQ Films, Media and Productions Inc., founded to provide comprehensive creative services including and event production. The company has handled projects like special screenings and trilogies, emphasizing accessible . In stage and media events, he hosted MUSTAKA (2022), a collaborative production involving live discussions and performances, where he contributed to its creative direction and execution alongside partners like Manila Massive Media.

Writing and production contributions

Epy Quizon's writing career began in the late with contributions to film screenplays, often collaborating with family members in the industry. He co-wrote the story and screenplay for Pagdating ng Panahon (1998), a romantic drama directed by his brother , which explores themes of fate and relationships through interconnected narratives. This marked his entry into narrative development, blending emotional depth with familial storytelling elements. Similarly, Quizon co-authored the screenplay for Ms. Kristina Moran: Ang Babaeng Palaban (1999), a bold comedy-drama about ambition and personal struggles in the nightlife scene, again under 's direction and alongside writers Norris A. Lopez and Eric Quizon himself. In the and beyond, Quizon expanded his writing through his , EPYQ Films, where he took on broader roles in story development for independent projects. He co-wrote the screenplay for the Bukal (2021), a poignant tale of conflict and reconciliation set against a in , collaborating with Ken Kwek and drawing from real socio-political issues to craft a of . This work exemplifies his involvement in conceptualizing and scripting stories for EPYQ Films' shorts and features, emphasizing themes of resilience and cultural relevance. Quizon's writing style has evolved to incorporate influences from his family's legacy in Philippine comedy and drama, prioritizing authentic character-driven plots that balance humor with . While Quizon's documented writing credits are primarily in film, his production oversight at EPYQ Films has included narrative input for various short-form projects, such as advocacy-driven pieces addressing contemporary Filipino experiences, though specific screenplay attributions remain centered on key collaborations like Bukal.

Awards and recognition

Major film awards

Quizon earned the Best Supporting Actor award at the 26th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) for his portrayal of the young Walterina "Markova" Markova in the biographical drama Markova: Comfort Gay (2000). The ceremony, held from December 25, 2000, to January 7, 2001, recognized outstanding achievements in Philippine cinema during the holiday season, with the film competing among eight entries and addressing themes of survival and identity during World War II; this early win established Quizon as a versatile performer in independent and mainstream narratives. In 2015, Quizon won the award at the International Film Festival for his lead role in the Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza. In 2021, Quizon received the Best Producer award, shared with , and the Outstanding Achievement Award for a First-Time Director at the Indie Short Fest in for his directorial debut Bukal (international title: Wellspring). The edition of the festival featured short films from over 20 countries, and Bukal's wins, including additional honors for Best and Best Original Score, underscored Quizon's successful pivot to behind-the-camera roles, highlighting themes of family discord and resilience in a 15-minute runtime that resonated internationally. The As the Moth Flies (2024), starring Quizon as the and produced with his involvement through advocacy collaborations, won Best at the Sinag Maynila Festival, while director Gayle Oblea received the Best Director award in the category. Held from September 4 to 8, 2024, the festival showcased 10 focusing on contemporary Filipino stories, with As the Moth Flies standing out for its exploration of stigma; these accolades amplified Quizon's contributions to socially relevant indie projects, drawing attention to low-budget productions addressing underrepresented issues.

Other honors and nominations

Quizon has received several nominations from prominent Philippine film organizations for his supporting roles in various projects. In 2019, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 37th FAP Luna Awards for his performance in Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral. He earned a nomination in the same category at the 47th in 2024 for Firefly. Earlier, Quizon was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Gawad Urian in 2003 for Utang ni Tatang and in 2007 for Rotonda. Beyond these, Quizon has been recognized for his contributions to independent cinema and family legacy. His directorial debut short film Bukal (2021) won Best Director (Short Film), Best Foreign Film, and Best Ensemble Cast at the Cannes World Film Festival. In 2024, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Manila International Film Festival for Firefly. Quizon has advocated for indie films by waiving his talent fee and serving as lead actor and co-producer for the mental health-themed short As the Moth Flies (2024), which garnered international recognition including Best Short Film at Sinag Maynila. In relation to his father 's legacy, Quizon publicly supported Vice Ganda's receipt of the Dolphy Award for Comedy at the 2018 , stating that the comedian deserved the honor. He has also portrayed roles as tributes to , such as in the 2024 series , where he described the character as a homage to his father's wartime experiences. In 2025, Quizon won Best Primetime Supporting Actor at the 10th Platinum Stallion National Media Awards for .

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