Robin Padilla says “playboy” tag was just for show: “Napagbintangan lang ako”
- Senator Robin Padilla says he changed while he was in jail and rejects his “playboy” label
- He maintains that accusations of being a playboy were part of showbiz “packaging,” not reality
- Padilla says he remains “mabait” and explains that romantic stories in movies don’t reflect his personal life
- He also expresses gratitude to his mentor, Vic del Rosario, for shaping his career and supporting his return to films Philstar+1
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Years before he became a senator, Robin Padilla was known as the “Bad Boy of Philippine cinema,” a reputation built during his heyday as an action star. Now that he’s in politics and working on new film projects under a renewed deal with his old studio, he’s eager to put behind another label — that of a “playboy.” In a recent interview, Padilla made it clear: those rumors, he said, were just part of the showbiz package.
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He opened up about a turning point in his life: his time in prison. Padilla was convicted in 1994 for illegal possession of firearms and later granted a conditional pardon after four years. Reflecting on those difficult years behind bars, he said he realized he needed to change. “When you’re inside jail and you’re alone, you would realize, ‘Oops, di pwedeng panindigan ko to. Kundi di ako lalaya. So, I started to be good. I’m not saying I’m good but nagpapakabait ako until now because it’s a struggle,” he shared.
Regarding the “playboy” image associated with him during his showbiz peak, Padilla didn’t mince words: “Napagbintangan lang ako diyan.” He insisted that the rumors had no basis in truth and were largely a marketing strategy common in the entertainment industry. He said in real life, he’s “mabait.”
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He added that in movies — especially action films — romantic subplots with leading ladies were almost unavoidable. As he quipped, that casting choice, and not his personal lifestyle, sparked the rumors. “Kasama lang sa packaging yan nung araw,” he said, and reassured that he did not court his on-screen partners.
Despite his past, Padilla said he’s grateful to people who believed in his talent, especially Vic del Rosario, whom he called his “father in showbiz.” He credited him for giving him a chance when others doubted him. Now, as Padilla returns to the big screen with new projects and at the same time serves the public as a senator, he hopes people will see that he’s no longer the reckless action star, but someone who has matured and changed.
Padilla also expressed interest in working again with some of his former leading ladies — names like Sharon Cuneta and Vina Morales — while reassuring the public and his fans that he remains loyal and grounded. PhilNews+1
As he stands at this crossroads — bridging showbiz, personal redemption, and public service — Robin Padilla hopes that people will give him a second chance: to be seen not just as a former “Bad Boy,” but as someone striving to do better.
This article covers Robin Padilla’s recent public reaction to a viral mall confrontation involving a former senator. He stepped in to defend the involved person and urged respect and civility during such incidents. The story shows how Padilla, as a public figure and legislator, is navigating social tensions and taking a stand — a different role compared to his action-star days.
In another piece, Robin touched on the importance of respecting elders and promoting civility, especially when altercations become public. His response highlights his evolving image from brash film star to a mature public servant advocating social respect and responsibility.
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