Daniel Padilla is a Filipino recording artist and a famous actor, also known as the “Teen King,” a tag that is the result of his massive popularity with Filipino teenagers. Born and raised in Manila, he was scouted by a talent agent who introduced him to ‘Star Magic,’ a leading talent agency in the Philippines. His family had many entertainment industry professionals, and that helped him find a footing in the industry. He made his acting debut as a 15-year-old teen in the soap opera ‘Gimik 2010.’ His performance received immense accolades and earned him the leading role in the 2011 series ‘Growing Up.’ The success of the series helped him achieve further fame in the industry, and he appeared in a number of similar TV series such as ‘Got to Believe’ and ‘Princess and I.’ Apart from starring in a few successful Filipino films such as ‘She is Dating the Gangster’ and ‘Crazy Beautiful You,’ he has recorded and released three “double-platinum” albums. He has also won several awards for his performances over the years and enjoys being referred to as the “future of the Filipino entertainment industry.”