Joseph Marco

Filipino actor and model (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 37)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
OthernamesJoey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • endorser
Yearsactive2007–present
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Joseph Marco
Marco in 2023
Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 37)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesJoey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • endorser
Years active2007–present
Agents
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Partner(s)Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020)
Dasha Romanova (2020–2023)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–2018
LabelStar Music (2015–2018)
WebsiteMarco on Instagram
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Biography

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]

Career

2007–2009

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

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

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 Christian Salvador in The Bridge and Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.[citation needed]

Personal life

Marco previously dated actress Kazel Kinouchi, Former Miss Philippines Earth Celesti Cortesi. He is currently dating Russian model Dasha Rokanova

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRole
2012The ReunionJeric
24/7 in LoveGabriel
2013A Moment in TimeMorie
Saturday Night ChillsJeff
Saka SakaAbner Abueg
On the JobRuel
2014Talk Back and You're DeadJared "Red" Dela Cruz
2016My Rebound GirlRich
2017Pwera UsogSherwin
Dear Other SelfChris
TriptikoJason
2020The MissingJob
Isa Pang BahaghariPeter Anthony Sanchez
2022ApagMarco
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Television series

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YearTitleRoleRef.
2007La VendettaSanti Domingo
2008Mars Ravelo's DyesebelJoseph
2010–2011SabelRaymond Sandoval
2011Mara ClaraHimself
Wansapanataym: Flores De MayumiLuis
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisikletaBert Sanchez[8]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: LangisAbel
2012E-BoyTeen Miguel Villareal
Wansapanataym: DollhouseDriver / Doll
Maalaala Mo Kaya: MotorsikloPonso[9]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaJulian Sandejas
Princess and IDasho Kim Methra
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police UniformJason
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: KulunganRoy
Huwag Ka Lang MawawalaLeandros Panaligan
Wansapanataym: My Fairy KasambahayEric Santa Maria
2013–2014HonestoElijah "Elai" Galang
2014Pure LoveDave Martinez
2015Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaTeen Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez
2015–2016Pasión de AmorFranco Samonte/Reyes
2016Ipaglaban Mo!: TiwalaTonyo[10]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno ng ManggaJeremiah
Dolce AmoreRiver Cruz
2017–2018WildflowerDiego Torillo
2018-2019Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosLorenzo "Enzo" Cuevas / Lorenzo de Jesus-Cardinal
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: SteakBong Go
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikroponoyoung Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa
Touch ScreenJustin
UncouplingCarlo
2020The BridgeChristian
2020–2021Ang sa Iyo ay AkinAvelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr.
2021–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoLucas Catapang
2023–2024Pira-Pirasong ParaisoVladimir "Vlad" Sebastian-Lamadrid
2025FPJ's Batang QuiapoYoung Alfredo
2025–2026I Love You Since 1892Leandro Flores
TBA My Husband is a Mafia Boss Ezekiel "Zeke" Roswell
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Variety shows

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YearTitleRolesRef.
2007Nuts EntertainmentHimself / Guest
SOP
2011–2025ASAPHimself / Co-Host / Performer
2011Happy Yipee Yehey!Himself / Guest
2019SMAC Pinoy Ito!Himself / Guest / Performer
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Discography

Accolades

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YearAwardCategoryNotable WorkResultRef.
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]
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