Manuel Leuterio de Castro, Jr. (born July 6, 1949), better known as Noli de Castro or "Kabayan" Noli de Castro, was Vice President of the Philippines (2004–2010).A radio and TV newsreader and commentator by profession, de Castro was elected Senator in 2001 and Vice President in 2004. He is the first independent candidate to receive the highest number of votes in a Philippine senatorial election and the first elected Vice President of the Philippines to run independently but campaigned in both elections under an alliance that supported the candidacy and administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.De Castro currently anchors his radio program Kabayan on DZMM and TV Patrol.
Running for vice-president of the Philippines. Teaming up with administration standard bearer Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Noli de Casto's strong opponent is his ABS-CBN fellow talent and fellow Senator Loren Legarda. [January 2004]
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Magandang gabi, bayan
1988
TV Series
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kabayan Reports: Gusto kong mag-aral
2013
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Gandang gabi Vice
2011
TV Series
Himself
Sa mata ng balita: 50 taong pamamahayag sa telebisyon
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2014
Golden Screen Award
Golden Screen TV Awards, Philippines
Outstanding Documentary Program Host
Kabayan Reports: Gusto kong mag-aral (2013)
Known for movies
Kabayan Reports: Gusto kong mag-aral (2013) as Himself
Sa mata ng balita: 50 taong pamamahayag sa telebisyon (2003) as Himself
$200,000