Joseph Marco
Joseph Marco | |
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Born | Joseph Cecil Marco October 4, 1988 Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines |
Other names | Joey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar |
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Years active | 2007–present |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Partner(s) | Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020) Dasha Romanova (2020–2023) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–2018 |
Labels | Star Music (2015–2018) |
Website | Marco on Instagram |
Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor and model who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and played Diego Torillo in Wildflower. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center,[1] and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.[2]
Biography
[edit]Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, he is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. He is the nephew of DZMM anchor Tita Norma Marco.[2]
Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after he was discovered by his manager in Eastwood City. He said, "Nagulat nga po ako na first VTR ko, nakapasa agad ako." (I was surprised that I got approved on my first VTR.) during the initial presscon of La Vendetta.[2]
Marco currently dates Russian Daria Romanova, previously dated Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Celeste Cortesi.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]2007–2009
[edit]After his first commercial, he came up more TV commercials with products such as Coca-Cola, E-Aji Dip Snax and Downy.[citation needed]
Marco signed up with GMA Artist Center in September 2007.[1] He was one of the first of his batch to have been given a TV project when he was added to the cast of the then airing TV drama series, La Vendetta. Here, he played the role of a geek teenager Santi Domingo.[2] At the initial phase of their presentation as new artists, Marco was able to guest at different programmes on GMA such as Showbiz Central, SOP Rules and Nuts Entertainment.
In 2007, he was included in Philippines' Cosmopolitan magazine's 2007 69 Bachelors but did not join the fashion show held at The Fort.[2] For the fantasy TV drama, Dyesebel, he played an assistant named Joseph
2010–2014
[edit]In 2010, Marco transferred network to ABS-CBN. Marco was picked to be one of the lead cast in ABS-CBN's show Sabel as Raymond Sandoval, with Jessy Mendiola and AJ Perez. Marco also appeared in some episodes of the anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya.[citation needed]
In 2014, he played the main role of Dave Martinez in the afternoon TV series entitled Pure Love, alongside Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.[citation needed]
2015–present
[edit]In March 2015, ASAP launched his newest boy group called "Harana" together with his co-members, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan with their carrier single, "Number One".[3][4][5] He was one of the main cast of the primetime series Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of Pasión de Gavilanes, that aired in June 2015.[citation needed]
In 2016, Marco joined the cast of Dolce Amore. He played the role of River Cruz and became the new rival of Tenten to Serena's heart.[citation needed]
In 2017, he was cast as one of the leading men in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Wildflower. Marco played the role of Diego Ardiente Torillo, whose parents caused the death of Ivy's – the female lead – parents. His character later challenged Ivy's plans, of which falling in love was not included.[6]
In 2019, after taking a 10-month hiatus from teleseryes, he joined the cast of Los Bastardos, another ABS-CBN teleserye. Joseph played the lead role of Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal.[7]
In 2020, he portrayed the role of Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2012 | The Reunion | Jeric |
24/7 in Love | Gabriel | |
2013 | A Moment in Time | Morie |
Saturday Night Chills | Jeff | |
Saka Saka | Abner Abueg | |
On the Job | Ruel | |
2014 | Talk Back and You're Dead | Jared "Red" Dela Cruz |
2016 | My Rebound Girl | Rich |
2017 | Pwera Usog | Sherwin |
Dear Other Self | Chris | |
Triptiko | Jason | |
2020 | The Missing | Job |
Isa Pang Bahaghari | Peter Anthony Sanchez | |
2022 | Apag | Marco |
Television series
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | La Vendetta | Santi Domingo | ||
2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Joseph | ||
2010–2011 | Sabel | Raymond Sandoval | ||
2011 | Mara Clara | — | as himself | |
Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi | Luis | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bert Sanchez | episode: "Bisikleta" | [8] | |
Abel | episode: "Langis" | |||
2012 | E-Boy | Miguel Villareal | as teen Miguel | |
Wansapanataym: Dollhouse | Driver/Doll | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ponso | episode: "Motorsiklo" | [9] | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Julian Sandejas | guest role | ||
Princess and I | Dasho Kim Methra | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police Uniform | Jason | |||
2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan | Roy | ||
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Leandros Panaligan | |||
Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay | Eric Santa Maria | |||
2013–2014 | Honesto | Elijah "Elai" Galang | ||
2014 | Pure Love | Dave Martinez | ||
2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez | teen Kanor | |
2015–2016 | Pasión de Amor | Franco Samonte/Reyes | ||
2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Tonyo | Episode: Tiwala | [10] |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno ng Mangga | Jeremiah | |||
Dolce Amore | River Cruz | |||
2017–2018 | Wildflower | Diego Torillo | ||
2018-2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Lorenzo "Enzo" Cuevas / Lorenzo de Jesus-Cardinal | ||
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Steak | Bong Go | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono | young Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa | |||
Touch Screen | Justin | |||
Uncoupling | Carlo | |||
2020 | The Bridge | Christian | Season 2 | |
2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Avelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr. | ||
2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lucas Catapang | ||
2023–2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Vladimir "Vlad" Sebastian-Lamadrid |
Variety shows
[edit]Year | Title | Roles | Ref. |
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2007 | Nuts Entertainment | Himself / Guest | |
SOP | |||
2011–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself /co-host / performer | |
2011 | Happy Yipee Yehey! | Himself / Guest | |
2019 | SMAC Pinoy Ito! | Himself / Guest / Performer |
Discography
[edit]- Harana (2015)
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Notable Work | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | 9th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Actor – Cinema One Currents (with Rayver Cruz and Matteo Guidicelli) |
Saturday Night Chills | Won | |
2017 | 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising TV Actor of the Year | Pasión de Amor | Won | |
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Wildflower | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "GMA Artist Center presents 15 new discoveries to the press". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "Commercial model Joseph Marco gets his first taste of acting via 'La Vendetta'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2007.
- ^ ASAP’s Newest Boy Group, “Harana,” with Joseph Marco, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan. Random Republika. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
- ^ "Bagong boyband ipakikilala sa ASAP 20". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. March 15, 2015. (in Tagalog)
- ^ Marlo Mortel overwhelmed by success of his tandem with Janella Salvador and his group Harana Boys. Pep.ph. Retrieved April 26, 2015. (in Tagalog).
- ^ Know the men in Ivy's life in 'Wildflower'. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ^ [1]. ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Jimmy Santos and Joseph Marco are cast in a family drama for MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2011.
- ^ "Rayver Cruz and Joseph Marco portray brothers in MMK – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 18, 2012.
- ^ "Joseph Marco sa kanyang kauna-unahang pagganap sa Ipaglaban Mo: "Very challenging"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 13, 2016. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Joseph Marco at Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph Marco on Twitter
- Joseph Marco at IMDb
- 1988 births
- Living people
- ABS-CBN people
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino Christians
- Filipino evangelicals
- Filipino male models
- Filipino people of German descent
- Filipino people of Italian descent
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- GMA Network (company) people
- Male actors from Rizal (province)
- Star Magic