Dino Imperial

Dino Imperial
Dino Imperial
Born	Dino Ricardo Kilates; April 9, 1988 (age 36); Philippines
Other names	DZ SVG; M.C. DZ; Mc Dizzy;
Occupation(s)	Actor, model, M.C.
Years active	2005–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic ; (2005–2010) ; Viva Artist Agency ; (since 2010)
	Musical career
Genres	Pinoy hip hop

Dino Ricardo Kilates (born April 9, 1988), known professionally as Dino Imperial, is a Filipino actor, Currently playing "Francis Escalera" aka "Diamond" in the series Incognito. In 2023 played the role of "JP" in the action-drama series FPJ's Batang Quiapo. Also works in the nightlife industry as Club MC, commercial model and radio disk jockey. He was a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center and starred in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv.^[1]^[2]

In 2010, Imperial left Star Magic and joined Viva Artists Agency.^[3] Enrique Gil took over his spot in Star Magic's Gigger Boys segment in ASAP XV.^[4]^[5]

In his radio career, Imperial currently works with radio station Wave 89.1. In music, he works under his alias DZ SVG (pronounced Dizzy Savage), and is part of the underground hip-hop collective Bawal Clan.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2006	Komiks Presents: Bampy
2006–2007	Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv	Bill Pagkalinawan		^[1]^[2]
2007	Your Song Presents: Tulak ng Bibig	Carl
2007	Love Spell Presents: Ellay Enchanted
2007–2008	Prinsesa ng Banyera	Habagat
2007–2008	Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2	Bill Pagkalinawan		^[1]^[2]
2008	Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Lyf	Andoy
	Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf	Jethro
	Volta	Salty/220
	Your Song Presents: Impossible	Jonathan "Onat"
2009	Your Song Presents: Boystown	Chad		^[5]
	Maynila	Ariel
	Maynila	Mike
	Katorse	Dilbert
	George and Cecil	Jun
2009–2010	ASAP	Host/Performer	Segments: "Gigger Boys" and "Dynamite Dance Crew"	^[4]
2010	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine	Young Marco de Silva
2010	Imortal	Jethro Kabigting	Main Cast / Protagonist
2011	Maynila	Paco	Episode: : Hula Ka, Babe
	Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited: The Joseph Biggel Story	Joseph Biggel
	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin	Rico	Guest Cast / Antagonist
	Bagets: Just Got Lucky	Dustin
2012	Walang Hanggan	Jack	Guest Cast / Antagonist
	Maynila: Love Best Policy	Carlo
	Luna Blanca	Vince	Guest Cast / Protagonist
2017–2018	La Luna Sangre	Jethro Kabigting	Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2018	Ipaglaban Mo!: Bayad	Roger Cali (Ferry Crew Member)	Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2018	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Eskoba	Tot	Supporting Cast
2019	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tubig	Saudi Police	Supporting Cast
2023	FPJ's Batang Quiapo	JP Reyes (Mokang's classmate)	Guest Cast / Antagonist
2023	ASAP Natin 'To	Himself	Performance with cast in FPJ's Batang Quiapo
2025	Incognito		Guest Cast

Film

Year	Title	Role
2006	Shake, Rattle & Roll 8: "LRT"	Rocky
2011	Who's That Girl?	Kyle Pedroza
2011	Catch Me, I'm in Love	Rojie

Discography

As DZ SVG

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title	Details
Burnt Cookie	Released: September 9, 2018 (PHL) Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Lim, Candice Anne (2011-11-21). "19 Star Magic stars in 'Abt Ur Luv'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
^ ^a ^b ^c Erece, Dinno (2007-10-04). "Young stars come and go in ABS-CBN teen show "Abt Ur Luv"". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
^ "Dino Imperial". Artists. Viva Artists Agency. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
^ ^a ^b Mendoza, Ruel J. (2011-05-11). "Ms. Gloria Romero also affected by death of AJ Perez, a very close friend of her grandson Chris Gutierrez". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-05-08.
^ ^a ^b "Guide/Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2011-04-27.

[Abt_Ur_Luv-1] Lim, Candice Anne (2011-11-21). "19 Star Magic stars in 'Abt Ur Luv'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-04-27.

[Abt_Ur_Luv_Season_3-2] Erece, Dinno (2007-10-04). "Young stars come and go in ABS-CBN teen show "Abt Ur Luv"". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-04-27.

[Viva_Artists-3] "Dino Imperial". Artists. Viva Artists Agency. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2011-03-12.

[Gloria_Romero-4] Mendoza, Ruel J. (2011-05-11). "Ms. Gloria Romero also affected by death of AJ Perez, a very close friend of her grandson Chris Gutierrez". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2011-05-08.

[Boystown-5] "Guide/Television". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2009-04-30. Retrieved 2011-04-27.

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