Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo(Tagalog:[ˈsandʒɔmɐˈrudɔ];born July 23, 1982) is aFilipinoactor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer ofPinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1[1](2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series'Lovers in Paris[2](2009),Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine[3](2010),Annaliza[4](2013),Dream Dad[5](2014),Tubig at Langis[6](2016) andMy Dear Heart[7](2017).
Zanjoe Marudo | |
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| Born | Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo July 23, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Art Atayde (father-in-law) Sylvia Sanchez(mother-in-law) Arjo Atayde(brother-in-law) |
Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such asYou Got Me,Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme[9](2009),Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme[10](2012),One More Try[11](2012),Bromance: My Brother's Romance[12](2013),Maria Leonora Teresa[13](2014) andThe Third Party[14](2016).
Marudo is a contract artist ofABS-CBN'sStar Magic.[15]
Early life
editZanjoe Acuesta Marudo was born on July 23, 1982 inTanauan,Batangas.[16]His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native ofCalauag,Quezon.He is the third of their five children.
From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with theSan Sebastian CollegeStaglets, playing in theNCAA.[17]
Career
editMarudo joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joinedPinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition,coming in fourth place behind the likes ofJohn Prats,Bianca GonzalezandKeana Reeves.[18]He then signed his acting contract withABS-CBN.[19]
Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. InPhilippine Cosmopolitan Magazine(September 2006 issue), Marudo was one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.[20]
Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy seriesAalog-Alog(Jiggling) withPinoy Big Brother: Celebrity EditionhousematesJohn Prats,Keanna Reeves,andPinoy Big Brotherrunner-upJason Gainzaand in the fantasy seriesSuper Inggoas Super Islaw. He was seen inFlorindawithMaricel Soriano.[21]
In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.[citation needed]
Filmography
editFilm
editTelevision
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work/Award | Result |
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| 2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | You Got Me! | Nominated |
| 5th Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Altar | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 9th Gawad Tanglaw for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig | Won |
| 2012 | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | One More Try | Nominated |
| 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Male Celebrity of the Night[23] | Won | ||
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 31stFilm Academy of the PhilippinesLuna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | 19th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor | The Third Party | Won |
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 45thInternational Emmy Awards[24] | Best Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino | Nominated | |
| 2020 | 44th Gawad Urian | Best Actor(Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Malaya | Nominated |
| 46th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Nominated |
Personal life
editMarudo and actressRia Ataydeofficially confirmed their engagement on February 20, 2024, in a jointInstagrampost.[25]On March 23, 2024, the couple were married in a civil ceremony inQuezon Cityofficiated by MayorJoy Belmonte.[26]Their child was born on September 23, 2024.[27]
References
edit- ^"Zanjoe admits being closer now to Mariel than Bianca".GMA News and Public Affairs.February 24, 2007.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe joins cast of 'Lovers in Paris'".ABS-CBN News.March 13, 2009.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe Marudo splits from 'Banana Split' to concentrate on 'Kristine'".Philippine Entertainment Portal.July 20, 2010.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe Marudo on 'Annaliza' co-star Andrea Brillantes:" Masuwerte ako na ganito yung batang nakatrabaho ko. "".Philippine Entertainment Portal.December 16, 2013.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"What Zanjoe will miss in 'Dream Dad'".ABS-CBN News.April 17, 2015.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe reunites with Cristine Reyes in new series".ABS-CBN News.July 29, 2015.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe Marudo, Bela Padilla to star in new series".ABS-CBN News.November 18, 2016.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Toni Gonzaga identifies with her character in" You Got Me "".Philippine Entertainment Portal.February 2, 2007.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme will premiere on September 2".Philippine Entertainment Portal.July 13, 2009.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe has high hopes for 'Kimmy Dora' sequel".ABS-CBN News.June 1, 2012.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Dingdong, Angel find true love in 'One More Try' trailer".ABS-CBN News.December 1, 2012.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Zanjoe Marudo will have butt exposure in upcoming film Bromance: My Brother's Romance".Philippine Entertainment Portal.May 2, 2013.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Jodi, Iza, Zanjoe team up in 'Maria Leonora Teresa'".ABS-CBN News.August 28, 2014.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"Why Angel, Zanjoe, Sam are excited about 'The Third Party'".ABS-CBN News.September 20, 2016.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"#RoadToStarMagicBall2017: Zanjoe Marudo's Star Magic Ball Looks Through The Years".ABS-CBN Corporation.September 15, 2017.RetrievedNovember 9,2017.
- ^"111. ASAP NA"(PDF).Commission on Elections.RetrievedNovember 7,2024.
- ^"LA Tenorio, Zanjoe Marudo recall high school basketball rivalry in NCAA".Spin.ph.March 29, 2021.RetrievedJune 26,2024.
- ^Mark, Ryan (April 3, 2006)."Tam-is nga Kalampusan ni Keanna".Philstar.com.RetrievedJune 26,2024.
- ^Lo, Ricky(February 10, 2007)."Body Talk with Zanjoe Marudo".Philstar.com.RetrievedJune 26,2024.
- ^Lejano, Jing (November 9, 2010)."Zanjoe Marudo Gets Down To Business At His November Man On Fire Shoot".Cosmopolitan.ph.RetrievedJune 26,2024.
- ^abBuan-Deveza, Reyma (June 6, 2008)."Zanjoe defends Bianca; dismisses abortion issue".ABS-CBN News.ABS-CBN Interactive.RetrievedJune 21,2008.[dead link]
- ^"Zanjoe is Bianca's man in 'Varga'".ABS-CBN News.ABS-CBN Interactive.June 19, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 25, 2020.RetrievedJune 21,2008.
- ^"Metro Manila Film Festival:2012".IMDB.Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^"Zanjoe Marudo nominated for International Emmy".Yahoo! Singapore.October 2, 2017.
- ^"Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now engaged".ABS-CBN.February 20, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 20,2024.
- ^"Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now married".ABS-CBN News.March 25, 2024.RetrievedMarch 25,2024.
- ^Mallorca, Hannah (September 24, 2024)."Ria Atayde gives birth to first child with Zanjoe Marudo".Philippine Daily Inquirer.RetrievedSeptember 25,2024.