 He is the grandson of Filipino actor and former Senator Ramon Revilla, Sr. and Azucena Mortel Bautista

During the barangay elections on October 25, 2010, Revilla ran as Barangay Captain of Panapan VII in Bacoor, Cavite and was elected.He later became the President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Cavite, which automatically landed him a seat as an ex-officio board member in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Council).He ran as vice-governor in the 2013 elections, with Governor Jonvic Remulla as his running mate.