Gino's mother, Melanie Padilla (one-time actress using the screen name Lani O. Padilla), is the sister of Carlos Padilla Jr. (father of Zsa Zsa) who is the son of Carlos Padilla, Sr., older brother of Roy Padilla, the late Governor of Camarines Norte, father of Robin Padilla and Bb Gandanghari.
Popularized the song Closer, You and I, composed by Louie Ocampo which was used used in the commercials of toothpaste Close Up. The song was remade by Sponge Cola, also for the toothpaste commercial.
Was part of the Pepsi New Generation artists that helped launch several careers of other artists such as Keno, JoAnne Lorenzana, Timmy Cruz and Raymond Lauchengco in the 80s. He has a duet with 'Tina Turner'.