Marco Masa
Filipino actor (born 2007)
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Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa (Tagalog: [mˈɑː͡ɹko͡ʊ mˈɑːsə]; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model. He is currently an exclusive talent under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.[1][2]
Marco Masa | |
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| Born | Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa August 1, 2007 |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Known for | Nathaniel |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Website | Official website |
Masa started out as a child actor and gained recognition for his performance in the titular role of the television series Nathaniel (2015). He also appeared as Wacky in Honesto (2013) and as Eldon in the film Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).[3]
Early life
Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa was born on August 1, 2007[4] in Antipolo, Rizal.[5] Masa started his showbiz career at four years old. He began his acting career at the age of four, after a talent scout discovered him at his family’s computer shop and asked his parents’ permission for him to audition for television commercials.[6][7]
Masa initially appeared in supporting roles in ABS-CBN television series such as Honesto before gaining wider recognition for his portrayal of the titular character in Nathaniel, an angel sent to Earth on a mission.[8]
He completed his junior high school education with honors in 2024.[9]
Career
In 2022, Masa signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, one year after leaving ABS-CBN and Star Magic following the denial of its franchise renewal.[5] He later portrayed Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider,[10] and appeared in other productions such as Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.[11][12]
In 2024, Masa appeared in the zombie film Outside.[13]
In 2025, Masa appeared in the eco-horror film The Caretakers[14], as well as the zombie film Outside. He was also featured in the television drama crime series, Akusada, portraying the role of Tristan.[15][16] In October of that year, Masa was announced as one of the housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.[17][18] One of the Kapuso housemates, he joined the show under the moniker “Ang Wonder Brother ng Antipolo.”[19] He was the season’s second evictee, leaving the show on Day 36[20], before returning as a wildcard housemate on Day 79. He faced fellow Kapuso housemate Anton Vinzon, before eventually winning the wildcard, returning to the game on Day 82.[21][22]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Young Mark | Uncredited | [23] |
| 2014 | Maybe This Time | Danno | Credited as Marco Antonio Masa | [24] |
| Maria Leonora Teresa | Eldon Jacinto | [25] | ||
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal | [26] | ||
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Jimbo Villavicencio | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [27] |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Noah | Credited as Marco Antonio Masa | [28] |
| 2019 | Sunshine Family | Max | [29] | |
| 2023 | Firefly | Billy and Erika's son | 49th Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [30] |
| 2024 | Outside | Josh | [31] | |
| 2025 | The Caretakers | Gani | [14] | |
| 2026 | 58th | [32] | ||
| Huwag Kang Titingin † | [33] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Marlon | ||
| 2013 | Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Peter Deomedes | ||
| Honesto | Wacky | Credited as Marco Antonio Masa | ||
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Nathaniel M. Laxamana | ||
| 2015–2021 | ASAP | Himself / Guest | ||
| 2016–2019 | Goin' Bulilit | Himself / Various | ||
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Young Rocco Fernandez | ||
| Bagani | Tintoy | |||
| Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2) | Himself / Contestant | 8th placer | [34][35] | |
| 2019 | Kargo | Sammy | TV Mini series | |
| The Killer Bride | Young Luis Dela Torre | Episodes 1-5 | ||
| 2019–2020 | Team Yey! | Himself / Host | ||
| 2020 | 24/7 | Claudio Jacinto | ||
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Young Tristan | [36][37] | |
| 2023 | Sparkle U: #Ghosted | Leon | [38] | |
| Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Elmer | Guest role | [39] | |
| Royal Blood | Young Gustavo Royales | Uncredited | [40] | |
| Luv Is: Love at First Read | Dale Calan De Makapili | [41] | ||
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil | ||
| 2023–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Performer | [42] | |
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself / Guest | ||
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Xander | |||
| Family Feud Philippines | Himself / Player | [43] | ||
| 2024–2025 | Maka | Marco Reyes | ||
| 2025 | Akusada | Tristan Astor | [15] | |
| Maka Lovestream | Rusty/Benok | [44] | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 | Housemate | Regular Housemate (Day 36); Wild Card (Day 79) | [45][20] |
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wansapanataym | Kenny | Episode: "Kenny Kaliwete" | |
| 2016 | Chokee | Episodes 275-283 | [46][47] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Joseph | Episode: "Armas" | ||
| 2017 | 1st Generation Recho | Episode: "Tahanan" | ||
| Wansapanataym | Bitoy | Episodes 335-346 | [48] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young George | Episode: "Traysikel" | [49] | |
| Young Roy | Episode: "Mansanas at Juice" | |||
| 2018 | Young Freddie | Episode: "Galon" | ||
| Young Marlon | Episode: "Manibela" | |||
| Nilo, 10 | Episode: "Dalandan" | |||
| 2019 | Young Paul, 2009 | Episode: "Jersey" | ||
| Jason | Episode: "Tubig" | |||
| 2020 | Young Kobe | Episode: "Mata" | ||
| Young Jerry | Episode: "Mural" | |||
| 2022 | Tadhana | Iñigo | Episodes 230-233 | |
| Magpakailanman | Matthew | Episode: "A Christmas Miracle: The Madrid Family Story" | ||
| 2023 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Matt | Episodes 210-212 | [50] |
| Imbestigador | Daniel | Episode: "Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case" | [51] | |
| 2024 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Jiro | Episodes 242-244 | [52] |
| Magpakailanman | Hubert | Episode: "Ang Pambansang Yobab: The Euleen Castro Story" | ||
| James | Episode: "Haunted House for Rent" |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anak TV Seal Awards | 2025 | Makabata Star | N/a | Won | [53] |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Best Child TV Artist | N/a | Won | |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Beauty and the Bestie | Nominated | [54] |
| Philippine Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers | 2024 | Promising Love Team (shared with Ashley Sarmiento) | N/a | Won | [55] |
| Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Youth of the Philippines | N/a | Won | [56] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2016 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Beauty and the Bestie | Nominated | [57] |
| 2018 | Tatlong Bibe | Won | [58] | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Nathaniel | Won | [59] |
| 2016 | My Super D | Nominated | [60] |