Rommel Cariño Padilla, who is known for starring in the Philippine movies Lorenzo's Time (2012), Totoy Golem (1996) and Kahit Demonyo Itutumba Ko (2000) is a Filipino actor, model, businessman, politician, and movie producer. He was born on January 4, 1965 to late Governor Roy Padilla Sr. and actress Eva Carino. His natural siblings from the same parents are: Royette Padilla, the eldest; followed by BB Gandanghari (born as Rustom Padilla) ; and "Bad boy" Robin Padilla the youngest. All four Padilla brothers comprise the Padilla Clan of Philippine show business in the late 80s and early 90s, which is popularly known for their action films and charisma with the ladies.

Biography

Rommel is married to Anabelle Antonio of Angeles, Pampanga whom he had children with, RJ Padilla, Matt Padilla, and Roanna Padilla. While Rommel was in jail and appealing his case in late 1998, Anabelle had to work for their children on his behalf. She was a bassist in Japan while their children was in Rommel's sister, Rowena Padilla's care in Kidapawan, Mindanao for six years.


The teen-idol, musician, and actor Daniel Padilla is Padilla's son with singer-actress Karla Estrada. On a 1990 day, Rommel met Karla Estrada (who he still calls "Ling") at the Viva Office at work. The next day, they're on, Karla said.
Rommel in prison, Karla gave birth to Daniel and took their child for him to see for the first time after 3 years.

“Muslim ako like Robin, ‘di ba? Kaya pwede akong mag-asawa ng higit sa isa. I married Daniel’s mom. Si Robin pa ang nagkasal sa amin,”
(I'm a Muslim just like Robin [Padilla], am I not? That allows me to marry more than one woman. I married Daniel's mom [Karla], and it was Robin who wed us.) - Rommel Padilla

Rommel is said to be friends with his wives, and his children from them has no friction as they treat each other "whole" brothers/sisters, not "half".