Daniel Padilla of 'Growing Up' (ABS-CBN) | Bio and Pictures

Daniel Padilla (born Daniel John Ford Padilla) is a teen actor currently seen on "Growing Up", a youth-oriented series on ABS-CBN. Born on April 26, 1995, Daniel Padilla is the son of actor Rommel Padilla (brother of Robin) and former actress Karla Estrada.

Daniel Padilla, "Growing Up" teaser | Courtesy of ABS-CBN

The 16 year-old replaced his friend Albie Casino in "Growing Up", taking the role of Patrick - a bad boy heartthrob. Daniel said he and Albie are still friends and that Albie is showing his support for him. "Growing Up'" airs Sundays on ABS-CBN.

In his interview with PEP.ph, Daniel expressed being pressured having celebrity parents.

"Mommy ko singer at actress po. Dad ko po, actor rin po. Yung expectation po sa amin mataas." Daniel said.

Daniel had also told the Press that it was always his dream to be star.

"Bata pa lang ako gusto ko na talagang mag-showbiz. Gusto kong i-try yung ginagawa ni Mama and Papa."

Daniel Padilla was also part of the cast of now defunct ABS-CBN show "Gimik 2010." He is a member of a band named Parking 5.

Check out photos of Daniel Padilla of Growing Up below:

Pictures of Daniel Padilla courtesy of DJsters and their respective owners

Albie Casiño removed from upcoming teen show and movie?

Albie Casiño

Albie Casiño is losing his big projects lately. According to entertainment blogs, Albie had been reported by the ABS-CBN-owned showbiz website Push to have been dropped from the upcoming teen TV show "Growing Up" which is going to be starred by his "Mara Clara" co-stars Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes and Diego Loyzaga. His friend and Star Magic talent Daniel Padilla has reportedly been chosen as his replacement. However, the said Push report was deleted within the day it was posted and is now unavailable.

Now, latest reports say Albie Casiño is also now removed from an upcoming movie with a working title of "Sa Iyong Pagbabalik" which could have been his launching film together with Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes. "Good Vibes" star Enrique Gil will be replacing him according to reports. Via PEP, Star Cinema said the reason for Albie's removal from the film is that they are trying to experiment on new and different pair-ups. But with the controversies surrounding the young actor recently, many people can't help but to think it would have to be because of these intrigues.

Is it the end for Albie? Feel free to comment below.