Popular noontime shows like It’s Showtime are a treasure trove of unexpected breakout individuals whose charisma and appeal seem to hit just the spot.
Among them is Cebu-based lawyer Oliver Moeller, a fast-rising Internet personality.
As his parade of fans and followers look out for Oliver’s next move in Philippine showbiz, here are some facts to get to know him better.
EARLY LIFE
NAME, BIRTHDAY, HOMETOWN
The heartthrob lawyer of Cebu was born Julius Oliver Möller on August 16, 1991.
Growing up in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, where he still resides, Oliver is a Leo who is set to turn 33 years old this year.
OLIVER’S FAMILY
Oliver is born to an interracial couple: Filipina businesswoman Joy Möller, and retired German professor of Marine Biology, Heino Möller.
The couple just celebrated 35 years of togetherness on December 12, 2023.
Oliver is part of a close-knit family of five, along with his sisters Yasmine Möller Morris and the youngest sibling, Stella Möller Anderson.
In each of their social media profiles, the family is seen celebrating most occasions, holidays, and milestones together, even with Oliver’s sisters having families of their own already.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Oliver is a proud alum of University of San Carlos, one of the esteemed universities in Cebu.
From there, he was able to earn two bachelor’s degrees in political science and government and law, respectively.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT
For the 50th Founding Anniversary of University of San Carlos – Department of Political Science on December 11, 2020, the school organization was able to catch up with Oliver to ask him about how his background in the course helped him reach his career goals.
Oliver said at the time, “My political science education opened my eyes to greater society. Prior to 2008, I never even pondered on issues surrounding topics, such as elections, power struggles, economies, and the like.
“My professors helped me realize the bigger picture. I was taught the importance of seeing how the world worked, and more significantly, how important I and every other individual was to how it worked.
“At present, my education has helped shaped me to be the person I am today: someone who is practical and idealistic at the same time.
“Someone who understands that: things change; some things can change; some things should change; and that I as an individual can play a part in that decision.”
BACHELOR OF LAWS
Driven by his realizations from studying political science, it was only a matter of time before Oliver decided to undertake a degree in law in the same universiy.
Oliver successfully completed Bachelor of Laws in 2016.
In the following year, he passed the bar exam, officially becoming an attorney like his sister Yasmine.
MASTER OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW
The 32-year-old Cebuano lawyer eventually moved to Australia to take up a master’s degree in public international law and international law.
CAREER
Before moving back to Lapu-Lapu City, Oliver accumulated work experience from Little Lawyers firm in Brisbane, Australia.
Now based in Cebu, Oliver currently works at the MN (Moeller Nillama Nuez Ting Mella Moeller) Law Firm, practicing corporate law and labor law.
Other credentials on his LinkedIn profile also indicate that he is the Corporate Vice President of Moeller Financing Incorporated.
SPORTS
Right from the moment Oliver established his personal Instagram account, photo and video updates of him show that he is deeply inclined to health and fitness, being a gym rat for most of his life.
He is also into basketball, swimming, and running.
On a more competitive scale, he undertook programming and coaching lessons from CrossFit Subtero HQ, before participating at The Fittest 2016 by Functional Fitness community Affiliate Alliance.
OLIVER MAKES TV DEBUT
ABS-CBN noontime show It’s Showtime unlocked one of its biggest milestones upon its landmark debut on GMA-7 on April 6, 2024.
Packed with exciting collaborations among the regular hosts and Kapuso artists, the episode also gave way for the introduction of Oliver, who stole the hearts of madlang pipol during the show’s “EXpecially For You” segment.
Participating in the hit segment that day was none other than Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee, who was accompanied by her mother, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez.
When it was finally time for Michelle to choose who among Oliver, content creator Kevin, and sportscaster Martin she would like to go on a date with, her two green flags toward the Cebu-based lawyer became the signifying factor that he won that chance.
Other than being Michelle’s date for a day, Oliver additionally grabbed attention for being a look-alike of actor and OG hunk Piolo Pascual.
PERSONAL LIFE
After being hailed as Michelle’s official date on “EXpecially For You,” Oliver had nothing but nice things to say about the 29-year-old beauty queen.
He said in an interview: “Michelle is amazing, elegant, such a well-spoken person, very professional.
“So, yeah, amazing person.”
On April 16, 2024, on the heels of reappearing at the It’s Showtime studio as part of the audience, Oliver made the rounds on social media after being jokingly associated to one of the show’s mainstays, Kim Chiu.
Vice Ganda piqued everyone’s curiosity when she mentioned that Oliver most likely visited the program to see Kim one more time.
When asked about his thoughts on the growing number of people who are shipping both of them, Oliver replied, “I’ve always thought Kim was such a pretty person.
“You know, she’s from Cebu. So, I mean, I guess you could say that.”
He was teased about courting Kim.
But Oliver politely said, “I don’t think it’s fair that I speak about that without Kim’s permission.
“So, I’m so sorry. I hope you understand. But Kim’s pretty nice.”
