Kokoy de Santos
Filipino actor, singer, dancer, and comedian (born 1998)
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Ronald Marquez de Santos Jr. (born May 15, 1998), known professionally as Kokoy de Santos, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, commercial model, and comedian. His movie Fuccbois was an official entry to the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.[4] He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network and Sparkle GMA Artist Center.[5]
Born
May 15, 1998
Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr.[1]
May 15, 1998
General Trias, Cavite, Philippines
AlmamaterInstitute of Culinary and Kitchen Services
Occupations
- Actor
- singer
- dancer
- commercial model
- comedian
Yearsactive2010–present
Kokoy de Santos | |
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| Born | Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr.[1] May 15, 1998 General Trias, Cavite, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Institute of Culinary and Kitchen Services |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
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| Website | Kokoy de Santos on Instagram and Video on YouTube |
In May 2020, he was cast as one of the main actors in the web series Gameboys. Produced by The IdeaFirst Company,[6] it is a boys love (BL) series in the Philippines that tackles the story of two young boys who found each other online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Santos plays the role of Gavreel Alarcon alongside Elijah Canlas who plays the role of Cairo Lazaro, a famous online game streamer, in the thirteen-part series.
Education
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emir | Edmund | credited as Ronald de Santos |
| 2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Teen Brando / Teen Brandy | Supporting role (credited as Ronald de Santos Jr.) |
| Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Theater Audience | Supporting role | |
| 2014 | Tumbang Preso (In The Can) | Carlo | Main role |
| 2015 | Kid Kulafu | Robert | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Die Beautiful | Miko | |
| 2018 | Signal Rock | Gabs | |
| 2019 | Fuccbois | Miko | Main role |
| Hellcome Home | Terrence | Supporting role | |
| 2020 | How to Die Young in Manila | Orson | Short Film (Busan International Film Festival) |
| 2021 | Gameboys: The Movie | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | Main role |
| 2023 | Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience | Harvey Perez | Supporting role |
| Mary Cherry Chua | Paco Martinez | ||
| Firefly | Romnick Alcantara | ||
| 2024 | Your Mother's Son | Emman | Main role, National Best Actor (Asian Academy Creative Awards) |
| And the Breadwinner Is... | Boy Salvador | Supporting role | |
| 2025 | Rekonek | Jasper | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Futbolilits | Mercury "Merc" Almodovar | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Makapiling Kang Muli | Young Luisito "Louie" Valencia | Guest cast (credited as Ronald de Santos) |
| Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | Performer (credited as Ronald de Santos) | |
| 2013 | Kidlat | Alvin | Supporting role |
| My Husband's Lover | Jackson | Uncredited | |
| 2015 | #ParangNormal Activity | Gino | |
| Oh My G! | Carlos Miguel "Micoy" Arellano | Supporting role | |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Luis | |
| 2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself | Contestant |
| 2017 | Maalala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder | Von | |
| 2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Caloy | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan | Lorenzo | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Charles | ||
| Alamat Ng Ano | Toby | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dalandan | Lolong | ||
| Ngayon at Kailanman | Carl | ||
| 2019 | The Killer Bride | Marvin Cruz | |
| Maalala Mo Kaya: Divet | Jerry | ||
| 2020 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Ungol | Manny | |
| A Soldier's Heart | rebel | guest role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal | Joseph | ||
| I Am U | Jarred | TV airing[8] | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Guest | |
| It's Showtime! | |||
| Sunday Noontime Live! | |||
| Stay-In Love | Mon Ortega | Main role | |
| 2021 | Gameboys | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | Main role (TV airing) |
| 2021; 2022; 2023–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Guest (2021 and 2022); Mainstay performer / various roles (since 2023) |
| 2021 | Dear Uge: K-Pak Ghorl | Pedro | |
| 2021–2022 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Patricio "Patrick" Generoso | Supporting role |
| 2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw | Marco | |
| 2022–present | Bubble Gang[9] | Himself | Cast member / mainstay |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: The Blind Runner[10] | Mark Joseph "Aga" Casidsid | Main role |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig | Prince Stu Pig | ||
| 2022; 2024 | Running Man Philippines | Himself | Cast member / contestant / Season 2 Winner |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: A Son's Promise | Main role | |
| Daddy's Gurl | Mr. Eskupido | Guest role | |
| The Write One | Intoy | Supporting role | |
| Voltes V: Legacy | Harvey Perez | ||
| 2023–2024 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself | Co-host / mainstay |
| 2024 | Tahanang Pinakamasaya | ||
| It's Showtime | Guest | ||
| Ok Ako | Main role | ||
| 2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Kulot Canlas | |
| Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy na Kuwento | Young Patricio Generoso | Guest | |
| 2026 | Magpakailanman: The Kokoy De Santos Story | Himself | Main role |
| House of Lies | Jobert Castillo | Supporting role |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | I Am U | Jarred | |
| Pearl Next Door | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | ||
| Oh, Mando! | Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr. | Main role | |
| Gameboys | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | ||
| 2021 | Love vs Stars | Caloy | |
| 2022 | Gameboys 2 | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) / work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | RAWR Awards | Beshie Ng Taon | I Am U | Nominated | [11] |
| PUSH Music Awards | Push Breakthrough Star of 2020 | Himself | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2024 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor | Your Mother's Son | Won | [13] |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | And the Breadwinner Is... | Nominated |
