Joseph Marco

Summary

Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser 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 (TV series). 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]

Joseph Marco
Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 35)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesJoey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • endorser
Years active2007–present
Agents
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Partner(s)Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020)
Dasha Romanova (2020–2023)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–2018
LabelsStar Music (2015–2018)
WebsiteMarco on Instagram

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
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
2023 Apag TBA

Television series edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 La Vendetta Santi Domingo
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Joseph
2010 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
MMK: Motorsiklo Ponso [9]
Pintada Julian Sandejas guest role
Princess and I Dasho Kim Methra
MMK: Police Uniform Jason
2013 MMK: 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 96: Tiwala [10]
MMK: Puno ng Mangga Jeremiah
Dolce Amore River Cruz
2017–2018 Wildflower Diego Torillo
2019 Los Bastardos Lorenzo Cuevas / Lorenzo D. Cardinal
MMK: Steak Bong Go
MMK: 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" Lamadrid

Variety shows edit

Year Title Notes Ref.
2007 Nuts Entertainment guest
SOP
2011–present ASAP Natin 'To co-host and performer
2011 Happy Yipee Yehey! guest
2019 SMAC Pinoy Ito! guest and performer

Discography edit

Accolades edit

Year Award Category Notable Work Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ ASAP’s Newest Boy Group, “Harana,” with Joseph Marco, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan. Random Republika. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  4. ^ "Bagong boyband ipakikilala sa ASAP 20". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. March 15, 2015. (in Tagalog)
  5. ^ Marlo Mortel overwhelmed by success of his tandem with Janella Salvador and his group Harana Boys. Pep.ph. Retrieved April 26, 2015. (in Tagalog).
  6. ^ Know the men in Ivy's life in 'Wildflower'. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. ^ [1]. ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Jimmy Santos and Joseph Marco are cast in a family drama for MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2011.
  9. ^ "Rayver Cruz and Joseph Marco portray brothers in MMK – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 18, 2012.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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