Meet the Toronto cop who's a former Filipino soap star

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[Jynx]

He used to be in notebook covers during the 90s. Damn the nostalgia. 😂📔

[runplatypus]

Buti na lang nagpulis sa Canada yung ibang artista naging magnanakaw pumasok sa politika.

[susa]

Woah really? You made a good decision. It's better to live a peaceful life and stable career. Best of luck to you!

[fatszenji]

Don Laurel was a former star magic actor for ABS-CBN in Manila. Now he's living the good life in Toronto. Keep on serving the people, bro! Mabuhay ka!

[monicacharmainelicayan]

I don't see anything wrong from Don Laurel's change of career. Being a police in Canada is a decent, high paying and well respected job. His present job now is much stable than being a celebrity star...kudos to Don Laurel!

[clarencebermundo]

The fact that he made it in both worlds is an achievement - way to go 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[elnavillaluz]

I'm a Filipino and I am glad he found happiness even away from the showbiz. 😊 At the end of the day, money can't buy peace of mind. :)

[BlakeBobbie]

Ang pulis sa canada malalaki katawan. Dito sa pinas ang pulis malalaki tiyan. 😂😂😂

[youtubeuser]

I felt weird watching people not wearing mask on the street and then I realise it was 3 years ago...

[iamdee]

He was part of Star Magic and very down to earth

[nathanjohntv]

Oh my gosh i was not expecting this, , i have not heard him anymore after leaving the showbis in the philippines.. youll never know and now he is working as a policeman, , , we are so proud of you Don Laurel

[sueshey]

I was born in the 90s, but still recognized his face. I prefer watching the old soap operas than today's generation because they have better script and you'll learn something from them. Nowadays, you'll only learn how to flirt and snatched somebody's partner 🙄.

[winterchill]

His wife is also a former actress in ABS CBN Aurora Halili.

[dotsesteban]

Nice to see he have a good life away from showbiz...keep it up serving & protecting the people..be safe !! Proud to see a Filipino doing good.

[jessicatumlos]

I salute you ..proud of you ..stay safe and keep your feet on the ground.such a good example to others

[iamjaydee]

I remember him it's nice to know his doing great!

[drlecter]

Good to know he's fine and happy living in his home.

[myayear]

Just so you know, Police officer in Europe, USA and Canada is THE DREAM JOB for them kc it is one of the highest paying job, LESS days of work, PAID vacation/ rest days. And people respect them so much. Went to Toronto and will be migrating to Canada from here in Europe, I am so happy to know that he is in Toronto coz he is my long time crush haha pasaway kaya ako para mapansin hehe

[ranzki]

I'm a Filipino. And is anyone watching this in quarantine 2020 pls reply

[LakwatseroDuo]

There is no place like home. It was and will always be his home. You rock!