Gardo Versoza
Filipino actor (born 1969)
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Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022).[1][2]
July 8, 1969
Gardo Versoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
| Other name | Cupcake |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 1 |
Career
Versoza's film career began in 1988 when his mentor, Carlo Finioni, cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[3] Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.[4]
Versoza appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector.[5] He has also portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo.[5]
Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.[5] In 2019, he portrayed policemen Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano series. Both series aired on ABS-CBN.[6][7]
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname "Cupcake".[8]
Personal life
Versoza married his girlfriend in 2019.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hamunin ang Bukas... | ||
| 1991 | Onyong Majikero | George | |
| Ubos Na ang Luha Ko | Nando | ||
| Zaldong Tisoy | |||
| Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan | Val Saldivia | ||
| 1992 | Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin | ||
| Sana Kahit Minsan | Tony | ||
| Paminsan-minsan | |||
| Stella Magtangol | |||
| Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | |||
| 1993 | Taong Gubat | ||
| Isang Linggong Pag-ibig | |||
| Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal | |||
| Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap | Edward | ||
| Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig | |||
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | Jimbo | |
| Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness | David | ||
| Sana'y Laging Magkapiling | |||
| 1995 | Ka Hector | ||
| Kandugan | |||
| Kirot 2 | Dino | ||
| Sabik sa Halik | Rico | ||
| 1996 | Halimuyak ng Babae | ||
| Medrano | David Medrano | ||
| Kristo | Gestas | ||
| 1997 | Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na | Rocky | |
| Mabango | |||
| The Mariano Mison Story | Dennis | ||
| 1998 | Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya | Bobby | |
| Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! | |||
| Bawal | |||
| Kargado | Frido | ||
| Notoryus | SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate) | ||
| Jose Rizal | Andrés Bonifacio | ||
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Domingo (cameo) | |
| Sisa | José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe | ||
| Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | |||
| Sindak | Raul | ||
| Sa Piling ng Aswang | |||
| 2000 | Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! | Franco Valero | |
| 2001 | Aagos ang Dugo | Gino | |
| 2002 | Kailangan Kita | ||
| Biyahera | |||
| 2003 | Kiskisan | Marvin | |
| Bigay Hilig | |||
| Kerida | |||
| Woman of Breakwater | Dave Pilay | ||
| 2004 | Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman) | Ferdie | |
| Mano Po III: My Love | |||
| 2005 | Pinoy Blonde | ||
| 2006 | First Day High | Rene Samartino | |
| 2007 | The Bicycle | ||
| Gulong | |||
| 2009 | Prinsipe Sabong | ||
| Astig | |||
| 2012 | MNL 143 | ||
| Bwakaw | Father Eddie | ||
| Sisterakas | Husband of Bernadette | ||
| 2014 | Sundalong Kanin | ||
| Hustisya | Gardo | ||
| 2015 | The Prenup | Agaton Cayabyab | |
| 2018 | Wander Bra | Amado | |
| 2021 | Ayuda Babes | Kapitana | |
| 2023 | Third World Romance | ||
| 2024 | Balota | Giancarlo Edraline | [9] |
Online series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo |
| Bituin | Diony | |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | |
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding |
| Asian Treasures | Socrates | |
| Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | |
| Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente |
| I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary |
| Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente |
| Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | |
| The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | |
| Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez |
| Green Rose | David Tobias | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding |
| Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | |
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | |
| Titser | Sir Gil | |
| Genesis | Ka Andoy | |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer |
| Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | |
| Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | |
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel |
| Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita |
| The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo |
| Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | |
| Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | |
| D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | |
| Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | |
| Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi |
| Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | |
| Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | |
| Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | |
| Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado |
| Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" | Dan | |
| Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe | |
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco |
| Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | |
| Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | |
| Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" | Miguel | |
| 2023 | The Write One | The President |
| 2023–2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso |
| 2024–2025 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores |
| 2024 | Lavender Fields | Andres Flores |
| 2025 | Saving Grace | Antonio Sarmiento |
| Incognito | Monching Santiago | |
| 2026 | The Secrets of Hotel 88 | Michael Fernandez† |