We're Convinced That Daniel Padilla Is The Perfect Leading Man Because Of These 5 Reasons
You should be, too!
When Daniel Padilla makes headlines, it's always for something big.
And make the headlines he did earlier this week when he got into a motor accident and didn't just live to tell the tale, but showed us all what a heart of compassion truly looks like.
In case you missed it, what happened was Daniel was in his beloved Ford Mustang driving through Quezon City's thoroughfares when a tricycle driver accelerated and smashed into the back of his car. Anyone who knows Daniel knows that he loves the items in his vintage collection, and a car like that definitely takes the top spot or one close to it. And by the way—the Mustang, which is actually a replica of that one featured in film Gone in 60 Seconds, costs about 5 to 7 million pesos.
Other people would be livid. But just as the title of this article suggests, Daniel Padilla is not like other people.
DANIEL FORD "DJ" PADILLA ⬅️ that right there is a man with a good heart! 💞💞💞 @Estrada21Karla, thank you for being a role model to a single mom like me, I hope I raise my kids well the way you did. 👑👑👑👏👏👏 https://t.co/kjAcXUyoau
— 🌸SweetButPsycho🌸 (@ladygeorghie) August 12, 2020
The Internet was on fire with the news when this happened a few days ago, and all it did was to fan the flame of all KathNiel supporters out there.
There was only praise to be given to the young actor, and for good reason. He did a stellar job of keeping a level head, and, in a time when an ordinary tricycle driver likely would have difficulty finding the budget to repair the one and only tool of his trade, he extended help, too.
After that incident, he also chatted with his friends about what happened; and even talked about his girlfriend Kathryn, saying that she's a "genius" and that she doesn't need to fix herself up to look beautiful.
It has all made us think about Daniel as a leading man—and why he's so deserving of the title!
We definitely think that he's a leading man in more ways than one, all of which we listed down.
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Daniel Padilla
Daniel Padilla
1. He's a leading man in his personal life, too!
We obviously have to begin with his reel-to-real relationship with Kathryn Bernardo, as Daniel Padilla isn't only a leading man in films, but in his personal life, too! As KathNiel matured as a couple over time, he's sown a reputation for being protective and supportive. It's not to stifle Kathryn or limit what she can and can't do with her career or her life outside the relationship, only that he's always done things for her best interests. Think about that time he was 100 percent supportive of her when she did "Hello, Love, Goodbye," even though it would be her first romantic drama with a different actor (Alden Richards). Or, more recently, that time in May when Kathryn was body-shamed by controversial lawyer Ferdinand Topacio for the shape of her legs—he let her know that he liked them just fine!
Photo Credit: @bernardokath
Kathryn captions this appreciation post for Daniel with: "Find a guy who won’t just patiently shop with you but will also carry your shopping bags. Bonus points if he’s still game to take a selfie after!"
Photo Credit: @bernardokath
Kathryn not only has a love team partner and a real-life boyfriend in Daniel, she's found a travel buddy in him, too!
Photo Credit: @bernardokath
2. He cares about Kathryn's family.
There's also how Daniel treats Kathryn's family like his own. The TLC he gives her, he extends to them without hesitation. It's definitely why he's gotten her fam's votes for him; instead of trying to build a life with her separate from what she lives with her family, he's learned to earn their good graces and graciously join the picture. How's that for a boyfriend who respects Filipino values?
Photo Credit: @bernardomin
Photo Credit: @bernardomin
3. He's a great kuya!
He looks out for the well-being of his younger siblings in every sense of the word. This is especially true for his relationship with his little sister Magui who just truend 18—kind of a nightmare for a big brother, really! Like him, she too wants to make a name for himself in the industry and become an artist. Daniel, being older and more exposed to that life, has made it his responsibility to ensure that she's safe from ill-meaning people and only associates with positive influences. (Their mom Karla Estrada is truly incredibly blessed to have Daniel around).
Photo Credit: @magsford
Photo Credit: @karlaestrada1121
4. He pushes the boundaries of his creativity.
He's an actor, sure, but that's not the be-all, end-all of his existence. He dabbles in art, sings, and plays music, too, and it's inspiring for other artists to pursue what it is their heart truly desires. Since beginning his career a decade ago, he's not been typecast as a singular, flat character. He's experimented with roles, even his personal styles and fashion choices, and we're all for that freedom of expression and discovering identity.
Photo Credit: @supremo_dp
Photo Credit: @supremo_dp
5. He's dedicated to his core craft of acting.
We don't just say that because we enjoy his performances, but he's once explained that in every role he has to portray, he draws from a very real facet of himself and projects that onscreen. That only means one thing; when you watch a Daniel Padilla movie, that's not just him repeating memorized lines with flair, but letting you in on his inner world. In other words, he strives for authenticity on-screen even when the voluntary self-revelation adds an extra layer of challenge.
Photo Credit: @supremo_dp
Photo Credit: @supremo_dp
Are there other reasons why you think Daniel is the perfect leading man? Let us know!
Lead photos from @bernardokath @supremo_dp
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