Martin Escudero
Filipino actor
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Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck. He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.[3][4]
April 11, 1990
STI College - Alabang (college)[1]
Martin Escudero | |
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| Born | Mart Enrico Escudero April 11, 1990 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Other names | Mart Escudero |
| Alma mater | Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus (high school) STI College - Alabang (college)[1] |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agents |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Partner | Aiza Faeldonia (2016) |
| Family | Francis Escudero (uncle) Dette Escudero (aunt) Salvador Escudero (grandfather) Evelina Escudero (grandmother) |
Early life and education
Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.
Career
Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until he returned in 2017.
He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5.[5] In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015.[6] He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.[7]
Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.
Personal life
He is the nephew of former Governor of Sorsogon now current Senator Chiz Escudero and congresswoman Dette Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero and former Congresswoman Evelina Escudero.
He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.[8][9]
He is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.[when?]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Emmy's godson |
| Malikmata | Ghost | |
| 2007 | Hide and Seek | Joseph |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Vince (segment "Engkanto") | |
| 2008 | My Monster Mom | Pipo |
| Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam | Neil | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Celso (segment "Nieves the Engkanto Slayer") | |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Ryan (segment "Lamanglupa") |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Dennis (segment "Punerarya") |
| 2011 | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Remington |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Michael Angelo |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Private Solomon Conde (segment "Lost Command") | |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Unknown |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Michael Angelo (cameo in flashback) |
| Feng Shui 2 | Moy | |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Jun Santos |
| #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | Unknown | |
| 2016 | The Unmarried Wife | Geru |
| 2021 | Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | Policeman 4 at Road Street |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Guest Cast |
| Qpids | Prince Charming (billed as Mark Butler) | |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Eman |
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Ultimate Loveteam |
| 2007 | SOP Rules | Himself |
| Boys Nxt Door | Atom | |
| 2007–2008 | Impostora | Santiago "Yago" Cayetano |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Carding |
| Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Isko | |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Roman |
| Maynila | Various | |
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | Kokoy | |
| 2008–2009 | Gagambino | Noel Albuento |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Mateo |
| Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Ulysses Valdez | |
| Rosalinda | Beto Perez | |
| SRO Cinemaserye: Reunion | Benjo | |
| Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors | Miguel | |
| 2010 | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Jonathan Guatlo |
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Guest(s) Cast | |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Andrew Sy |
| Star Confessions | Jao Mapa | |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Calvin Lustico |
| 2012 | Kapitan Awesome | Efren |
| Enchanted Garden | Pako | |
| 2013–2014 | Positive | Carlo Santillan |
| 2014 | Obsession | James Calderon |
| Wattpad Presents: Just for A While | Luke | |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad Boy | Chance |
| Wattpad Presents: Pristine Academy | Kiefer / Kiera | |
| Kano Luvs Pinay | Dong Bigoy | |
| 2017 | Pepito Manaloto | Episode Guest |
| Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen | Jerry | |
| Celebrity Bluff | Contestant | |
| Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay | Tim | |
| Impostora | Dayang Villaroman | |
| Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Guest | |
| 2018 | Maynila: Rainbow Love | Jaz |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim | Young Ricardo Cepeda | |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties | Iwa |
| 2019–2020 | FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano | Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos |
| 2021 | Tadhana: Online Sabong | Tom |
| 2022 | Quizon CT (Comedy Theater) | Cast Member |
| 2024 | High Street | Damien |
Online shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tanods | Nestor Apolonio |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | N/a | Won[10] |
| 2012 | 9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) | Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Won |
| 10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2015 | 13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series | Positive | Won |
