Albert Martinez
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor, director, and producer.
Albert Martinez | |
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Born | Alberto Pineda Martinez April 19, 1961 |
Occupation | Actor, director, producer |
Years active | 1980–present |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3; including Alfonso |
Relatives | William Martinez (brother) |
Early life
He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, a Spanish Mestizo, and Margarita Pineda.[1] He is of Spanish Filipino descent.
Career
Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first teleserye role as Glenn in the 1980 series Anna Liza on GMA Network. Martinez's character, Glenn was the suitor of the titular protagonist, Anna Liza which was portrayed by Julie Vega.[2]
Martinez cites actor John Travolta's acting style as his basis on his own film roles. He describes Travolta as having a tongue-in-cheek style in acting as characterized in his roles in Face/Off, Broken Arrow and Battlefield Earth. Martinez praised Travolta for making his roles "shine" on the aforementioned films despite not portraying "natural characters". He also cited Christopher de Leon as his idol since he started his career in film acting.[3]
In Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin, he portrays Ferdinand Fuentebuella who marries a woman from a rich family to save the wealth of his own family. On the eve of Martinez's character's wedding, Fuentebuella had a one-night stand with a prostitute (portrayed by Gina Alajar and gets her pregnant. Fuentebuella is reunited with his daughter, Catherine (portrayed by Angelika dela Cruz) five years later but again gets separated from each other. Throughout the series Fuentebuella is determined to reunite again with his daughter as his loveless marriage deteriorates. This role of a sympathetic character was deemed a deviation from Martinez's usual portrayal of hateful characters in films. Commenting on his role after being asked how does he chooses his role, Martinez says that the audience views the characters as role models which they would like to emulate. He says that he tries to incorporate positive values in his role yet he makes sure that the character he portrays remains flawed adding that he is "always looking for a dark twist".[2]
His most recent critically acclaimed role was a downtrodden husband in Magnífico (2003). He recently starred in a TV drama series, Sa Piling Mo, together with Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual which was shown on ABS-CBN. He also worked on the teleserye Maria Flordeluna in 2007 as the role of Gen. Leo Alicante. In 2009–2010, he worked on the teleserye May Bukas Pa, in the role of the antagonist turned protagonist Mayor Enrique Rodrigo. He played the role of Frank Crisanto on the teleserye Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo, alongside Kris Aquino, Kim Chiu, Gina Pareño, Coco Martin, and Gerald Anderson.
He directed his film Rosario which was shown at the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival.
He is currently with ABS-CBN as a contract actor.
Personal life
His father, Bert Martínez, was a character actor during the 1960s. Albert was married to Liezl Sumilang from 1985, until her death in 2015.[4] In the late 1980s, the couple owned up to 46 massage therapy clinics throughout California in the United States.[5] They had three children, including actor Alfonso Martinez. William Martínez and Ronnie Martinez also actors his younger brother's.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production company(s) |
1980 | Totoo Ba ang Tsismis | ||
Blue Jeans | |||
1981 | Bata Pa si Sabel | Candido | |
1982 | Bakit Ba Ganyan? | Albert | |
Where Love Has Gone | Aldo Asuncion | ||
Story of Three Loves | Bernie | ||
1984 | Teenage Marriage | ||
Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday | |||
Daddy's Little Darlings | |||
1991 | Yakapin Mo Ako Muli | Abel Lalugan | |
1994 | Pangako ng Kahapon | ||
Talahib at Rosas | |||
1995 | Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 | Benny De Guzman | |
Muling Umawit ng Puso | Miguel | ||
Segurista | Jake | ||
1996 | Dyesebel | ||
1997 | Bridesmaids | ||
Gloria, Gloria Labandera | |||
Rizal sa Dapitan | José Rizal | ||
Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko rin | Anton Marasigan | ||
1998 | Pusong Mamon | Ron | |
Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa? | Ding | ||
Tatsulok | Dave | ||
Nang Iniwan Mo Ako | Anton Marasigan | ||
1999 | Scorpio Nights 2 | Andrew | |
Ekis: Walang Tatakas | Gene | ||
2000 | Ika-13 Kapitulo | Caesar | |
2001 | Abakada Ina | Daniel | |
Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure | Edmond/Emong | RoadRunner, MAQ Productions, Regal Entertainment | |
2002 | Laman | Omar | |
2003 | Magnifico | Gerry | |
Captain Barbell | Lagablab | Viva Films | |
2004 | Anak Ka ng Tatay Mo | ||
2005 | Sandalang Bahay | Cesar | |
2006 | Numbalikdiwa | Carlos | |
2007 | I've Fallen For You | Jonathan | Star Cinema |
2012 | Born To Love You | Charles Ronquillo | Star Cinema, CineMedia |
2016 | Oro | Viva Films | |
2017 | Ang Panday | Hari | Star Cinema |
As director
- Rosario (2010) – MMFF Entry "59th Famas Best Director (winner)"
Television
Footnotes
- In 2013–14, GMA Network's rival network, ABS-CBN, produced a television series entitled "Annaliza", a remake adaptation of the original series starring Andrea Brillantes.
- Martinez starred in the remake version as Flordeluna's father, Leo.
- Albert Martinez is portraying the remake role of Fritz Martinez in the television series starring Kris Aquino, originally portrayed by Susan Roces, who is also participating in the series.
- Martinez guested on 100 Days to Heaven portraying another form of Tagabantay, a man who guides Anna Manalastas to correct her wrong deeds. He is disguised as a postman and tells Anna how much time left she has.
- Martinez was reprising his role as Samuel Alejandro to do a fictional character crossover to the spin-off series, My Little Juan, a child version of Juan dela Cruz.
- Albert Martinez is portraying the remake version of Tino, originally played by Wendell Ramos.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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1995 | Metro Manila Film Festival[53] | Best Supporting Actor | Muling Umawit ang Puso | Won |
1997 | Manila Film Festival[54] | Best Actor | Rizal sa Dapitan | Won |
2006 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Sa Piling Mo | Nominated |
2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | May Bukas Pa | Nominated |
Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Nominated | ||
2014 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Juan dela Cruz | Nominated |
2013 | 31st Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Born to Love You | Nominated |
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