[1] He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
[6] As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami, released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).
In the recent Magpasikat 2023, he won the grand prize of ₱300,000 with his team, including Kim Chiu and Ion Perez.
[9] Hilario decided to run for councilor in the 1st district of Makati under United Nationalist Alliance and Abby Binay's ticket in 2016.
In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who served as a councilor from 2007 to 2016, as his main inspiration to run for the council seat.