Multi-awarded actor Dennis Trillo believes authenticity is key—both in life and in his craft.
Speaking during the grand launch of his endorsement for Belle Dolls’ Zero Filter Sunscreen on May 8 at Solaire North, Dennis Trillo shared how he values transparency and sincerity, not just in skincare but in personal relationships and acting.
“Siguro maa-apply ko rin yun sa trabaho namin bilang artista,” he said when asked if he lives by a “zero filter” philosophy. “Yung pagkakaroon ng no-filter, yung hindi pagpapakaplastik, hindi nakikipagplastikan. Mas maganda yung totoo ka, para rin kasi doon mo mas made-develop ang respeto mo sa isang tao. Kapag nakikita mo na totoo siya sa mga ginagawa niya, totoo siya sa mga sinasabi niya, sincere siya sa mga actions.”
For Dennis, the same principle applies when he’s in front of the camera: “Kapag uma-acting ka na, kailangan no filter, wala ka nang inhibitions para maibigay mo yung tamang performance na kailangan mong gawin.”
Fresh from his Best Actor win at the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival for ‘Green Bones’, Dennis reflected on how the recognition has reinvigorated his career.
“Actually, malaki po ang impact noon sa aking career dahil sa recognitions na natanggap ng ating pelikula. Feeling ko parang nagkaroon ng second wind yung career ko dahil doon,” he shared. “Katulad niya, pumasok itong Beautederm endorsement at iba pa. Sobrang thankful lang po ako sa lahat ng mga nangyayari.”
When asked how he maintains reliability as an actor, Dennis said, “Pagiging seryoso sa trabaho, pagiging dedicated sa ibibigay na kailangang gawin. Bukod po roon, siguro yung pagiging masunurin sa direktor, sa mga notes at direksyon na binibigay nila. Also yung pag-a-accept at pag-a-adjust sa set.”
He also acknowledged that fame comes with pressure and criticism, but he chooses to stay focused.
“Ako po, kapag may negative, lumalayo ako dun. Di ko siya pinapansin lalo na kung hindi naman totoo at hindi makakatulong sa ‘yo. Sasama lang ang pakiramdam mo kapag nakabasa ka ng ganun,” he explained. “Mas doon ako sa positive side. Gusto kong maka-inspire ng positivity sa mga araw ng mga tao, sa mga problema nila.”
Belle Dolls founder and Beautéderm CEO Rhea Anicoche-Tan recalled how she first met Dennis at an intimate birthday party with his wife, Jennylyn Mercado, also a Beautéderm ambassador. Impressed by his kindness and dedication, she decided then to tap him as the next face of Belle Dolls’ skincare line.
“Perfect endorser si Dennis ng Zero Filter Sunscreen lalo pa nga’t mahilig siyang mag-motor,” Rhea said. “Gusto kong i-push ang mga lalaki na gumamit. Ang the best anti-aging secret ay sunscreen.”
For Dennis, his favorite thing about the product is its weightless feel: “Pagkalagay after a few minutes parang feeling ko walang nakalagay sa mukha.”
As he approaches his 44th birthday on May 12—which falls right after Mother’s Day—Dennis also shared a heartfelt message for wife Jennylyn:
“Wala akong ibang sasabihin kundi nagpapasalamat ako sa kanya sa kinontribute niya dito sa pamilya namin para mabuo nang ganito, para magsama nang harmoniously na ganito. Napakalaki nu’ng role na ginampanan niya para mangyari lahat ito. Kaya happy Mother’s Day sa ‘yo, mahal. Utang namin lahat ito sa ‘yo.”
