Paul Chen, known professionally as Paolo Gumabao (), is a Filipino actor and model. He playing the main antagonist in Mars Ravelo's Darna as Noah Vallesteros (2022).
Early life and background Gumabao was born in Taiwan. His biological father is actor Dennis Roldan. Through his father, he is a half-sibling to Marco Gumabao and Michele Gumabao. Actress Isabel Rivas is his aunt.
Career Gumabao is known for his dramatic roles, winning Best Actor for the film Lockdown (2021). He gained prominence through projects like Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022) , Sisid (2022), and Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2023). Recently, he has expanded into international film with Spring in Prague (2026) and won Best Theater Acting Debut for Walong Libong Piso.
In 2026, Gumabao is part of the supporting cast for the upcoming ABS-CBN Studios and Star Cinema romantic drama Always Yours, Never Mine (2026). This movie marks his on-screen reunion with Joshua Garcia, four years after they both starred in the hit series Mars Ravelo's Darna (2022)
Filmography
Film Year Title Role 2014The Firefighters: The Unsung Heroes Jigs Shake, Rattle & Roll XV Model 2015 Haunted Mansion Steve My Bebe Love: KiligPaMore Orwell 2016 I Love You to Death Brent That Thing Called Tanga Na Bryan 2017 The Debutantes Albert 2021 Lockdown Danny 2022 Silip sa Apoy Alfred Sisid Jason Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told Raymond Trian 2023 Shake, Rattle & Roll ExtremeMoze2025 Walong Libong Piso Dante Unconditional Mark Beyond the Call of Duty Daniel Bartolome 2026Spring in Prague Alfonso "Alfie" Mucho A Special Memory Roy Always Yours, Never Mine TBA
Television series Year Title Role 2015 Oh My G! Ferdinand "Ferdie" Javier Maalaala Mo Kaya: Itak Ryan 2017 Tsuperhero: Zombie Zombie Encantadia Amir Legally Blind Oliver Aguirre Mulawin vs. Ravena Ryan Haplos doctor 2017–2018 My Korean Jagiya Marcus 2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Raffy Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw XanderMagpakailanman: Ang Munti Kong Pangrap:The Kyline Alcantara Story Kent Contessa Jigo 2018–2019 Ika-5 Utos Frat Boy 2019 Mga Batang Poz Enzo 2021 Horrorscope Jonas Huwag Kang Mangamba Maximo delos Santos Click, Like, Share: Altered Boyet 2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta James 2022–2023 Mars Ravelo's Darna Noah Vallesteros 2023–2024 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Lawrence Oliverio2025 IncognitoRamon Destura
Microdrama Year Title Role 2025Naked TruthBilly My Husband Killed Me Three Times Bruce
Variety, talk, reality and game shows Year Title Role 2019–2022 Magandang Buhay Guest 2022 ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2022: Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa2023 I Can See Your Voice (season 5) Fast Talk with Boy Abunda 2023–present ASAP XP Co-host / performer 2024 Wow Mali: Doble Tama Prankstar 2025 TiktoClock Guest 2026 Eat Bulaga!
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated Work Result 2021 Lockdown Filipino International Cine Festival Best Actor (Gold)
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