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]
- Actor
- model
ABS-CBN Corporation (2013–2021; 2023–present)[b]
TV5 Network (2021; 2026–present)[c]
Marco Masa | |
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| Born | Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa August 1, 2007 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (2012; 2022–present)[a] ABS-CBN Corporation (2013–2021; 2023–present)[b] TV5 Network (2021; 2026–present)[c] |
| Notable work | Nathaniel |
| Television | |
| 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 and education
Career
Masa started 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.[9][10]
He 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.[11]
In 2022, Masa signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and Sparkle, one year after his primary media company allegiance with ABS-CBN Corporation under Star Magic was withdrawn following the denial of its free TV broadcast franchise renewal.[5] He later portrayed Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider,[12] and appeared in other productions such as Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.[13][14]
In 2023, he regained allegiance with ABS-CBN in 2023 with It's Showtime albeit now only secondarily due to the collaboration of his current primary media company allegiance GMA with ABS-CBN.
In 2024, Masa appeared in the zombie film Outside.[15]
In 2025, Masa appeared in the eco-horror film The Caretakers[16], as well as the zombie film Outside. He was also featured in the television drama crime series, Akusada, portraying the role of Tristan.[17][18] In October of that year, Masa was announced as one of the housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0.[19][20] One of the Kapuso housemates, he joined the show under the moniker “Ang Wonder Brother ng Antipolo.”[21] He was the season’s second evictee, leaving the show on Day 36[22], 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.[23][24]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Young Mark | Uncredited | [25] |
| 2014 | Maybe This Time | Danno | Credited as Marco Antonio Masa | [26] |
| Maria Leonora Teresa | Eldon Jacinto | [27] | ||
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal | [28] | ||
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Jimbo Villavicencio | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [29] |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Noah | Credited as Marco Antonio Masa | [30] |
| 2019 | Sunshine Family | Max | [31] | |
| 2023 | Firefly | Billy and Erika's son | 49th Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [32] |
| 2024 | Outside | Josh | [33] | |
| 2025 | The Caretakers | Gani | [16] | |
| 2026 | 58th | [34] | ||
| Huwag Kang Titingin | Brian Alfreta | [35] |
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 | [36][37] | |
| 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 | [38][39] | |
| 2023 | Sparkle U: #Ghosted | Leon | [40] | |
| Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Elmer | Guest role | [41] | |
| Royal Blood | Young Gustavo Royales | Uncredited | [42] | |
| Luv Is: Love at First Read | Dale Calan De Makapili | [43] | ||
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil | ||
| 2023–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Performer | [44] | |
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest | |||
| 2024 | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Xander | ||
| Family Feud Philippines | Himself / Player | [45] | ||
| 2024–2025 | Maka | Marco Reyes | ||
| 2025 | Akusada | Tristan Astor | [17] | |
| Maka Lovestream | Rusty/Benok | [46] | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 | Housemate | Regular Housemate (Day 36); Wild Card (Day 79) | [47][22] | |
| 2026 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself | Lucky Stars | |
| You're My Favorite Song | Zion Licaro | |||
| TBA | The Way Back To You † | Bogs | Supporting role | [48] |
Anthologies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wansapanataym | Kenny | Episode: "Kenny Kaliwete" | |
| 2016 | Chokee | Episodes 275-283 | [49][50] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Joseph | Episode: "Armas" | ||
| 2017 | 1st Generation Recho | Episode: "Tahanan" | ||
| Wansapanataym | Bitoy | Episodes 335-346 | [51] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young George | Episode: "Traysikel" | [52] | |
| 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 | [53] |
| Imbestigador | Daniel | Episode: "Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case" | [54] | |
| 2024 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Jiro | Episodes 242-244 | [55] |
| Magpakailanman | Hubert | Episode: "Ang Pambansang Yobab: The Euleen Castro Story" | ||
| James | Episode: "Haunted House for Rent" |
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Village Pipol Choice Award | 2026 | TV Supporting Actor of the Year | Akusada | Won | [56] |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | 2025 | Makabata Star | N/a | Won | [57] |
| Philippine Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers | 2024 | Promising Love Team (shared with Ashley Sarmiento) | N/a | Won | [58] |
| Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Youth of the Philippines | N/a | Won | [59] |
| EdukCircle Awards | 2018 | Best Child TV Artist | N/a | Won | |
| Metro Manila Film Festival | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Beauty and the Bestie | Nominated | [60] |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | 2016 | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Beauty and the Bestie | Nominated | [61] |
| 2018 | Tatlong Bibe | Won | [62] | ||
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | 2015 | Best Child Performer | Nathaniel | Won | [63] |
| 2016 | My Super D | Nominated | [64] |
Notes
- Primary allegiance media company under Star Magic from 2013 to 2021, and secondary conditionally and concurrently due to the collaboration of GMA with ABS-CBN (which began in 2022) since It's Showtime in 2023.
- Secondary allegiance media company conditionally and concurrently due to the collaboration of TV5 with ABS-CBN briefly with ASAP in 2021, and second and current time with the collaboration of all three Philippine media companies (ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5) since July 4, 2026 with Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal.