Daniel Ramirez Fernando (born Cesar Fernando Ramirez; May 12, 1962) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the 34th governor of Bulacan since 2019.
Fernando was born on May 12, 1962, in Guiguinto to Pablo Gonzales Ramirez and Luningning Gonzalvo Fernando. He studied Tabang Elementary School and Bulacan College of Arts and Trade for his primary and high school education. He also studied University of the East with the degree of Business Administration Major in Management.
Fernando formerly worked as an actor in film and television. Fernando is critically acclaimed for his performance in the 1985 controversial erotic thriller film Scorpio Nights, directed by Peque Gallaga and produced by Lily Monteverde of Regal Films.
Fernando entered politics in 1980, serving as the Kabataang Barangay Chairman of Tabang, Guiguinto, Bulacan, until 1984.
Fernando served as a member of the Bulacan Provincial Board from the 2nd district from 2001 to 2007, serving for two terms.
Fernando served as vice governor from 2010 to 2019 under running mate Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, serving for three terms.
Fernando announced that he would run for governor under the National Unity Party, to succeed Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado, the incumbent governor, who is term-limited and ran as his running mate. On May 13, 2019, Fernando was elected governor, defeating Malolos mayor Christian Natividad and former councilor Teddy Natividad.
Fernando successfully ran for re-election to a second term under the National Unity Party (NUP) in 2022, with provincial board member Alex Castro as his running mate. They were re-elected in 2025. He defeated former ally Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado in both instances.
On May 6, 2024, whistleblower "Francisco Balagtas" filed with the Ombudsman a 3-page complaint dated May 1, 2024, against Fernando, Alex Castro, other local officials, including TCSC Corporation's owners-officers Dionisio Toreja, President, Engr. Bernie Pacheco, Vice President for Mining and others. The corruption case stemmed from the alleged anomalous Bulacan Flood Control and River Restoration Project, including TCSC's Bulacan dredging projects.
Fernando drew criticism following a road rage incident on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) involving his official convoy on February 21, 2026. Reports surfaced that the Fernando's multi-vehicle motorcade occupied four lanes of the expressway, obstructing traffic and allegedly harassing a motorist who attempted to overtake. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla cautioned Fernando against "acting like a king" on public roads. Following a formal investigation by the Land Transportation Office, Fernando denied the allegations of harassment, but surrendered firearms and vehicles involved to the Police Regional Office 3 for inspection.