Ivan Dorschner

Filipino American actor, television host and model From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ivan Anthony Dorschner[fn 1] (born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010.[3][4][5] He is currently under contract to GMA Network,[6][7] as well as the network's talent management arm GMA Artist Center[8][9][10] along with Mika Dela Cruz and Addy Raj.[11]

Born
Ivan Anthony Dorschner[1][fn 1]

(1990-09-21) September 21, 1990 (age 35)
Los Angeles, California, United States
CitizenshipPhilippines
United States
OccupationsActor, television host, model
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Ivan Dorschner
Dorschner celebrates his birthday at the BSP headquarters in Manila, September 2017
Born
Ivan Anthony Dorschner[1][fn 1]

(1990-09-21) September 21, 1990 (age 35)
Los Angeles, California, United States
CitizenshipPhilippines
United States
Alma materVerdugo Hills High School
College of the Canyons
OccupationsActor, television host, model
Years active2010–2019
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
AgencyStar Magic (2010–2012)
GMA Artist Center[2] (2016–2019)
WebsiteOfficial profile
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Early life and education

Dorschner was born on September 21, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, to a German-Irish father and a Filipino mother.[12] He has four half-siblings, two from his father's previous marriage and the other two from his stepmother, who is Korean.[5] Dorschner was raised in California. On his summer vacation, he visited the Philippines.[13] During his childhood, he was a Boy Scout and received the highest rank of Eagle Scout.[14] He graduated in 2008 from Verdugo Hills High School, in Tujunga, CA. He studied at the College of the Canyons in International Diplomacy studies (switching from Bio-Science) but was put on hold until his third year when he decided to remain in the Philippines.[5][15]

Career

2010–2012: Beginnings and breakthrough

Dorschner in November 2016

Prior to a television career, Dorschner modeled and did photoshoots both in the United States and the Philippines. He became a ramp model for the clothing line Folded and Hung; was a guest on the show Us Girls; was brought to the stage on It's Showtime and played HepHepHooray in one of the Philippines' popular TV program Wowowee. At the time of that visit, he did not realize he would be on a reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. Dorschner stayed in the house for 3+12 months; with the help of his fans voting for him to stay. He emerged fifth among the six finalists topped by Fil-Aussie James Reid who gained 19.75 percent of text votes.[5][13][16] Aside from movies and TV roles, Dorschner played in the 2011 theater production of Snow White and Prince Oswald, as Prince Oswald.

2016–present: Transfer to GMA Network, revived career and rising popularity

Dorschner after signing contract with GMA Network, November 2016

In November 2016, after a four year-hiatus from showbiz, Dorschner, alongside fellow Kapuso actor turned Meant to Be co-star Addy Raj signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and also management contract with GMA Artist Center as well.[17][18] In January 2017, he starred and rose to fame in Meant to Be[19] along with the second peek of Barbie Forteza tagged as VanBie.[20][21][22] In October of the same year, he appeared in action-fantasy series Super Ma'am as Isko Dagohoy.[23] [24]

In January 2018, Dorschner was chosen to portray Inigo Sandoval in Kapuso rom-com series The One That Got Away[25] alongside Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos, Max Collins, Jason Abalos and Migo Adecer.[26][27][28]

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRole
2012The ReunionPaul Michael
Shake, Rattle & Roll XIVEmerson
2013A Moment in TimeBrix
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Television

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YearTitleRole
2010Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010Himself/Housemate
2010–2012ASAPHimself/Performer
2010–2011Shoutout! Friends-ThursPerformer/Host
2011Maynila: Girl Name...FaithAce
Good VibesGabriel "Gab" Weiss
Maynila: Queen's SecretMat
100 Days to HeavenYoung Bart Ramirez
ConfidanceHost
2012Walang HangganCameo Appearance
Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoMark
Maynila: Bet KitaAlex
Luv UEvan "Tisoy" Escence
2016Sunday PinaSayaHimself/Guest
Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas SpecialHimself/Performer
2017Meant to BeEthan Spencer-Hughes
3 Days of SummerHimself
Super Ma'amIsko Dagohoy
2018The One That Got AwayIñigo Sandoval
2019Pepito ManalotoChino
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Music video appearances

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Year Song Artist
2010 Jeepney Love Story Yeng Constantino
2012 Happy Emmanuelle Vera
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Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Ivan Dorschner 65th FAMAS Awards - German Moreno Youth Achievement Award (special award)[29][30][31] Won
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Notes

  1. Ivan Dorschner was born in the United States of America. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Reyes.

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