Markus Paterson
Filipino-British actor, singer, host and footballer
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Mark Paul Robert Paterson (born 3 June 1998) is a Filipino British actor, singer, television host and footballer based in the Philippines.[1][2][3]
3 June 1998
- Actor
- host
- singer
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- Star Magic (2016–2024)
- Rise Artists Studio (2020–2024)
Markus Paterson | |
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| Born | Mark Paul Robert Paterson 3 June 1998 London, England |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Agent |
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| Label | Tarsier Records |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Partner | Janella Salvador (2019–2022) |
| Children | Jude Paterson |
Biography
Paterson was born in England. He is of Filipino and British descent. He is the only child of Pangasinan entrepreneur Norma Mario Paterson and former British Air Force pilot George Trevor Paterson. He started playing football at the age of six and looks up to the renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo.[4][5]
In 2007, he moved to Manila and enrolled at Reedley International School. He had started learning to speak Tagalog, was sent back to England, and returned to the Philippines in 2016 where he is studying Hospitality Management at Enderun Colleges.[6][7] While in college, he played professionally for the Kaya F.C. Elite.[8]
He was scouted by a manager, which began his career in the entertainment industry. One of his first hosting gigs was as a VJ of MTV Philippines, where he presented programs such as MTV Philippines Fuel.[9][10]
Personal life
He was in a relationship with actress Janella Salvador.[11]
On October 20, 2020, Salvador gave birth to their son Jude in Bath, Somerset, England.[12][13] A YouTube video titled Hey, Jude released on January 5, 2021 documented her pregnancy journey.[14]
Filmography
Television / Digital
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Contestant | |
| 2016–2024 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself | |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Patrick Sovichel | |
| 2018 | Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica | Joseph | |
| 2019 | High | Miguel | |
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick | Estefan | |
| 2019 | Kargo | ||
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kotse | Danny | |
| 2021–2022 | Viral Scandal | Councilor Diego "Jigs" Ramones | |
| 2022 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cake | Greg | |
| 2022 | ERO | Titan Hernandez | [15] |
| 2022–2023 | K-Love | Pedro | |
| 2023 | Teen Clash | Jude | |
| 2023-2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Boy "Kano" Guinto-Abiog / Michael | |
| 2024 | Lavender Fields | Freddie Valderama | |
| 2024 | Halfmates | Gary | [16] |