Tomas Rodriguez (actor)
Tomas Rodriguez | |
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 Rodriguez in November 2025 | |
| Born | Thomas Franco Rodriguez June 27, 1998 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Musical career | |
| Labels | Viva |
| Member of | Alamat |
Thomas Franco Rodriguez (born June 27, 1998), known by his stage name Tomas (sometimes spelled as Tomás) and professionally credited as Tomas Rodriguez, is a Filipino actor and singer. In 2015, he joined the reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother, ending as its 3rd Big Placer (3rd-ranked finalist). He had bit roles in some television series from 2016 to 2018. On February 14, 2021, he debuted as a member of the multilingual Filipino boy band Alamat, where he represents his language Bicolano. In 2023, he portrayed Caloy in the romantic comedy film Girlfriend Na, Pwede Na and Nestor in The Ship Show. In 2025, he was cast as Gilbert, a role originally portrayed by Herbert Bautista, in Bagets: The Musical, a theater adaptation of the 1984 Filipino coming-of-age film Bagets (transl. Teens).
Early life and education
[edit]Thomas Franco Rodriguez[1] was born on June 27, 1998[2] in Tabaco, Albay, Philippines.[3]
Career
[edit]Beginnings: Pinoy Big Brother
[edit]On June 21, 2015, Rodriguez joined the sixth season of the reality competition show Pinoy Big Brother, which was titled Pinoy Big Brother: 737. He was introduced as "Franco Rodriguez" at the time, with the nickname "Totoy Smiley ng Albay" (transl. Smiley Boy of Albay).[4] In November, he completed his stint on the show as the season's 3rd Big Placer (3rd-ranked finalist).[5] From 2016 to 2018, he had uncredited bit roles in shows like Wildflower and Maalaala Mo Kaya (transl. Would You Remember).[2]
2021-present: Alamat debut, career expansion
[edit]On February 14, 2021, Rodriguez debuted in the Filipino boy band Alamat (transl. Legend).[6] The group earned significant media attention for their concept of singing in multiple Philippine languages, with Rodriguez representing Bicolano.[7][8] In 2022, he appeared in the romance film Expensive Candy.[2] He portrayed Caloy in Girlfriend Na, Pwede Na (transl. Girlfriend, That's Good Enough), which began showing in Philippine theaters on January 18, 2023.[9][10]
Later in 2023, he was cast as Nestor in the romantic comedy film The Ship Show, starring Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo. The film was released in theaters on August 9.[11][12] In December, he won Top Male Visual of the Year at the 8th P-pop Awards.[13] In September 2025, he was cast as Gilbert in Bagets: The Musical, a theater adaptation of the 1984 Filipino coming-of-age film Bagets (transl. Teens). The role was originally portrayed by Herbert Bautista.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself | [4] |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Unnamed (bit part) | [2] |
| 2016-2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Unnamed (bit part); Kalipha | |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | -- | |
| For The Love | Gene (in the Anghel episode) |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Expensive Candy | Unnamed (bit part) | [2] |
| 2023 | Girlfriend Na, Pwede Na | Caloy | [9][10] |
| The Ship Show | Nestor | [11][12] |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bagets: The Musical | Gilbert | -- | [9] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th P-pop Awards | 2023 | Top Male Visual of the Year | Won | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Dizon, Joey (November 14, 2023). "Alamat's 'Isapuso' review: Musical evolution that's hard to ignore". Rappler. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Tomas Rodriguez - Viva Artists Agency". Viva Artists Agency.
- ^ "P-Pop Group Alamat Are Set to Conquer the World". Teen Vogue. January 23, 2023. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "In Photos: First housemates revealed on 'Pinoy Big Brother 737'". Rappler. June 20, 2015.
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce (November 11, 2015). "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philstar.
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (April 14, 2022). "Exclusive: From PBB to P-pop: Tomas of Alamat shares how his career evolved". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "P-pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times". The Manila Times. March 6, 2021. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (March 4, 2021). "New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Pagulong, Charmie Joy. "'Bagets: The Musical' unveils first cast members Tomas Rodriguez, Noel Comia Jr". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b Viva Films [@@viva_films]; (January 10, 2023). "Caloy, 18 - Barista Boy - 'Ano bang Bruno Mars song ang gusto mong kantahin ko Tin'?" [Caloy, 18 - Barista Boy - 'What Bruno Mars song do you want me to sing, Tin'?] – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Wang, Nickie (July 25, 2023). "Heaven-Marco: onscreen magic transcends to real-life friendship". Manila Standard – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (July 25, 2023). "Vitto Marquez tanggap sa love team ng girlfriend" [Vitto Marquez accepts his girlfriend's love team]. Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog).
- ^ a b Hicap, Jonathan (December 2, 2023). "Complete list of winners at the 8th Philippine Pop-PPOP Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023.