Marco Gumabao
Marco Gumabao Jr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marco Imperial Gumabao August 14, 1994 Makati,Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Viva Artists Agency |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Parent(s) | Dennis Roldan (father) |
| Family | Michele Gumabao (sister) Paolo Gumabao (half-brother) Isabel Rivas (aunt) Gretchen Fullido (cousin) Barbie Imperial (cousin) |
Marco Imperial Gumabao(Tagalog pronunciation:[guˈmɐbaʊ]) is a Filipinoactor,model,athlete,andentrepreneur.[1]
He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brandBENCH's underwear and swimwear collection for men, underBENCH/Body,for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Marco, born August 14, 1994, inMakati,Metro Manila,thePhilippines,is the fourth of five children to actor and politicianDennis Roldanand formerIt GirlLoli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed inMuay Thai.[4]
Gumabao attended theAteneo de Manila High Schooland thenDe La Salle Universityas apsychologymajor.[5]
Acting career[edit]
He first appeared in an uncredited role inToda Max(2012), then rose in popularity in the TV seriesLuv U,both in the same period (2012–2016).
Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such asShe's Dating the Gangster(2014),Just the Way You Are(2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television seriesForevermore(2014–15),Pusong Ligaw(2017–18), andAng Probinsyano(2017).
In 2017, Gumabao leftStar Magicagency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract withViva Artists Agencyon September 4, 2018, together with his siblingsMichele Gumabaoand Kat Gumabao.[6]He announced his freelance status after making an appearance inGMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series,Wish Ko Lang!,but is mostly onABS-CBN.
After being launched in his first major lead role inPara sa Broken Hearted(2018), he also starred in hit TV seriesPrecious Hearts Romances Presents:Los Bastardos.[7]
Following a supporting role in the 2018Metro Manila Film FestivalentryAurora,he appeared in the filmUlanin 2019.[8]
Modeling career[edit]
In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model forBENCH/Body.[9]His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns underBENCHrevamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.[10][11]
Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, includingGarage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue.[12]He was also awarded the 2018MEGA ManBest Bodies.[13]
Personal life[edit]
Gumabao has been in a relationship withCristine Reyessince 2023.[14][15]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | She's Dating The Gangster | Young Stephen |
| 2015 | Just The Way You Are | Skye |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Carlos |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Rocky |
| Para sa Broken Hearted | RJ | |
| Aurora | Ricky | |
| 2019 | Apple of My Eye | Michael |
| Ulan | Andrew | |
| Just a Stranger | Jericho / Jekjek | |
| 2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Dennis |
| 2021 | Revirginized | Pawi |
| 2022 | Bahay na Pula | |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer | youngFerdinand Marcos,Sr.[16] |
| Baby Boy, Baby Girl | Seb |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Toda Max | Marco Ugoy-Ugoy | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | JB Arellano | ||
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Ian Velasquez | ||
| Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best | Arnel | |||
| ASAP | Himself/Performer | |||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak | Angelo | ||
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | JC | ||
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo Ako | Martin | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Pido Cruz | ||
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Christopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal | ||
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Zachary "Zach" Flores | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Rogelio | |||
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Laro | Andre | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot | Ernesto | |||
| Wish Ko Lang: Iskolar | Aaron | GMA Network | ||
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Nathan Ruiz | ABS-CBN | |
| Hanggang Saan | Archie | |||
| 2018 | Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal Son | Ferdy | GMA Network | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti | Larry Ramos | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents:Los Bastardos | Matteo Silverio / Matteo Cardinal | [17] | |
| 2021 | Di Na Muli | Mico Emmanuel | TV5 | |
| 2022 | The Girl He Never Noticed | Eros Petrakis | MediaCorp Channel 5 | |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | Carlos | TV5 | |
| Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Rod Herrera | |||
| ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Guest host | Kapamilya Channel | ||
| E.A.T. | Guest withCristine Reyes | TV5 | ||
| TBA | Saan Natatago Ang Pag-Ibig? | GMA Network |
Digital[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Parang Kayo Pero Hindi | Robi |
References[edit]
- ^Perez, Quimberly."WATCH: Marco Gumabao tours you around his very own bar and resto! | VIVA Entertainment".RetrievedAugust 12,2019.[dead link]
- ^"Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear".www.glitz.ph.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Garage Magazine".www.facebook.com.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^Corp, ABS-CBN."The new guys UPFRONT: Marco Gumabao".ABS-CBN SPORTS.RetrievedJanuary 11,2019.
- ^"Marco Gumabao Biography | PINOYSTOP".PinoyStop.Archived fromthe originalon October 15, 2013.RetrievedOctober 17,2020.
- ^Gabinete, Jojo (September 4, 2018)."Marco Gumabao leaves Star Magic after four years; signs up with VAA".Philippine Entertainment Portal.RetrievedSeptember 19,2018.
- ^"Marco Gumabao, bibida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN".ABS-CBN News.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^Bukas, Leo."Marco Gumabao, inaming plus points ang pagkakaroon niya ng magandang katawan para makakuha ng projects".Push.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^BENCH/ (October 23, 2017),Meet our newest BENCH/ Body: Marco Gumabao,retrievedNovember 9,2018
- ^"Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear".www.glitz.ph.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Garage Magazine".www.facebook.com.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Marco Gumabao wants you to get to know him better – Garage".garage.com.ph.August 3, 2018.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Missed The Mega Man X EuphoriaMaxx Best Bodies 2018 Party? Ditch The FOMO and See What Went Down Last Night".MEGA Man.April 20, 2018.RetrievedNovember 9,2018.
- ^"Here's how Marco Gumabao and Cristine Reyes found each other".GMA News.
- ^"Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes team up for series".ABS-CBN News.
- ^de Leon, Richard (November 23, 2022)."'Batang Macoy! Marco Gumabao, young Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa pelikulang 'Martyr or Murderer'".Balita(in Tagalog).RetrievedDecember 4,2022.
- ^"WATCH: Hunks galore in 'Los Bastardos' teaser".ABS-CBN News.September 8, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 8,2018.