Zsa Zsa Padilla Bio: Awards, Movies, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Songs, Children, Husband

Esperanza “Zsa Zsa” Padilla y Perez is a Filipino singer and actress whose career began in the late 1970s.

She earned her first recognition as the lead vocalist of the Manila Sound band Hotdog before launching a successful solo career that produced several gold and platinum albums.

Transitioning into acting, she garnered critical acclaim in films such as Batang PX and Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife.

Profile

• Full name: Esperanza Padilla y Perez
• Nickname: Zsa Zsa, Divine Diva
• Date of birth: May 28, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Manila, Philippines
• State of origin: Metro Manila
• Nationality: Filipino
• Profession: Singer, actress, television host, music producer, businesswoman
• Height: 5′4″ (163 cm)  
• Parents: Carlos “Sonny” Padilla Jr. (father); Esperanza Felipa “Kating” Perez (mother)  
• Siblings: Four sisters, two brothers (total six siblings)  
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Karylle Tatlonghari‑Yuzon, Nicole “Coco” Quizon, Zia Quizon  
• Relationship status: Long‑term partner of comedian Dolphy (deceased)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Multiracial Filipino  
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Zsa Zsa Padilla is now 61 years old; she was born on May 28, 1964, in Manila. She is the fourth of six children born to boxing referee and actor Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr., and Esperanza “Kating” Perez.

In the mid‑1970s, she began appearing in commercials and print ads as a pre‑teen before entering acting workshops and landing her first bit roles in films like Disco Madhouse.

She pursued higher education contemporaneously with her early career, although details about her academic institution and major are not available.

Personal Life

Zsa Zsa has three daughters: Karylle (from her relationship with Modesto Tatlonghari), Nicole “Coco” Quizon, and Zia Quizon (with long‑time partner Dolphy). She and Dolphy remained a couple for over two decades until his passing. She has not been publicly married, and there are no records of divorce or extramarital affairs beyond her known relationships.

Career

Zsa Zsa joined Hotdog in 1982, replacing Kuh Ledesma, and began performing regularly before embarking on a solo recording career in the late 1980s. She released hit singles like “Kahit Na,” “Point of No Return,” “Hiram,” “Ikaw Lamang,” and “Mula sa Puso,” alongside popular covers of “We’re All Alone,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “Through the Years”.

As an actress, she was celebrated for her performances in films such as Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay, Batang PX, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Mano Po 2 and 4, and Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh.

Her TV roles include series like Lovingly Yours, Helen, Budoy, Juan Dela Cruz, Wildflower, and long‑time hosting gigs on ASAP Natin ’To and talent search competitions. She has also served as a judge on TNT All-Star Grand Resbak.

Awards

• 1997 – Gawad Urian Award – Batang PX – Won  
• 1998 – FAMAS Award – Batang PX – Won  
• 1998 – Star Awards for Movies – Batang PX – Won  
• 2005 – Metro Manila Film Festival – Best Actress – Mano Po 4 : Ako Legal Wife – Won  
• 2006 – Luna Awards – Best Actress – Mano Po 4 – Won  
• 2006 – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards – Best Actress – Mano Po 4 – Won  
• 2011 – ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards – Best Supporting Actress – Sigwa – Won  
• 2014 – MMFF New Wave Best Actress – M. – Won  

Net worth

Zsa Zsa’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. She accumulated wealth through music sales, film and TV roles, hosting engagements, endorsements, and business ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @zsazsapadilla
• Twitter/X: @zsazsapadilla  

Filmography

• I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! (2012)
• SIGWA (2010)
• Paano Na Kaya (2010)
• Mano Po 6: A Mother’s Love (2009)
• Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Moveeh (2006)
• Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife (2005)
• Mano Po 2 (2003)
• Home Along Da River (2002)
• Ika-13 Kapitulo (2000)
• Tataynic (1998)
• Batang X (1997)
• Madrasta (1996)
• Father & Son (1995)
• Ikalabing Isang Utos ng Diyos (1995)
• Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (1994)
• Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (1993)
• Og Must Be Crazy (1990)
• My Darling Domestic (1990)
• Starzan II (1989)
• Bote, Diyaryo, Garapa (1989)
• Bakit Iisa Ang Puso (1989)
• Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
• Starzan (1989)
• Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal (1989)
• Black Magic (1987)
• Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay (1987)  

Discography

• Unchanging Love
• Sentiments
• Ikaw Lamang
• Kahit Na
• Point of No Return
• Hiram
• Mula Sa Puso
• Mambobola
• We’re All Alone (cover)
• Bridge Over Troubled Water (cover)
• Through the Years (cover)