Alex Medina

Alex Vincent Medina (born May 26, 1986), also known as Alex Medina, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is known for his roles in various indie films. He portrayed Diego/Joshua in the soap opera Ina, Kapatid, Anak. He is the son of Pen Medina and brother of Ping Medina.[1]

Alex Medina
Born
Alex Vincent Medina

May 26, 1986 (1986-05-26) (age 34)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFılıpıno
Other namesVincent
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
AgentStar Magic (2012–present)
Height5'7" (170 cm)
RelativesPen Medina (father)
Ping Medina (brother)
Victor Medina (brother)
Karl Medina (brother)

Medina won the best actor award in the Cinema One Originals Film Festival for the movie, Palitan.[2]

Background

Alex Medina was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of veteran Filipino actor Pen Medina. He has three brothers: Karl, Ping and Victor, who are also actors. He also has three younger siblings: Japs, Victor, and Zeth.

Medina studied Marketing and Corporate Communications at San Beda College until he dropped out to focus on his acting career.[2]

Career

Early Works – 2012

Medina started acting in student films for fine arts majors at the University of the Philippines, Diliman (UP-Dilman).[2] His on-screen debut was in the film Concerto in 2008.[1][2] This movie, set in the World War II era, was part of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and received accolades and positive feedback.[3]

In 2009, Medina signed a management agreement with Manny Valera.[4] He subsequently played supporting roles in several films including Fidel and Iliw.[1]

In 2011, he was cast in the film Ka Oryang playing a minor role,[1] but he was brought to the attention of various directors and independent film makers when his later films received accolades locally and internationally.

In 2012, he starred in the UP-Diliman film Balang Araw directed by Archie Dimaculangan. The following month, he worked on several different indie films including Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi and Pascalina.

Medina's next big role was in Palitan, in which he played the main character Nestor, a desperate, underdog employee who is deeply in debt to his boss.[1] Nestor was a daring role and featured his first appearance in an erotic scene in a motion picture. His work in the film was well received by critics.[2] His last indie film in 2012 was Supremo, in which he played a supporting role.[5]

In the 2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Medina's indie films won various awards including: Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi which won an award for Michael Espanol for Best Production Design; Pascalina, and Palitan for which he won Best Actor while his co-star Mara Lopez won Best Actress.[6]

After this win, ABS-CBN picked Alex for the role of Diego in the hit prime time drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak, his first television appearance. Medina's role was initially supposed to be played by Rayver Cruz, but he turned it down because of his busy schedule.[2][7]

2013–present

Medina's breakthrough performance in ABS-CBN's Ina, Kapatid, Anak generally received positive reviews from critics. He played the role Diego, the rebellious and vengeful long-lost son of Theresa (played by Cherry Pie Picache).[7] While shooting from January to May 2013, he simultaneously taped another indie film Babagwa, which was also an entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[1][7] Medina guested in afternoon fantasy drama series My Little Juan.

In 2014, Medina appeared in Two Wives.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2012—2013 Ina, Kapatid, AnakDiego Medina / Joshua Buenaventura
ABS-CBN
2013My Little JuanJethro Sanchez
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Niyo AkoGeorge
2014—2015 Two WivesMarlon Aguiluz
2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Dahil Mahal Mo SiyaRomy
2015—2016 Pangako Sa'YoSimon Barcial
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoAllen
My Super DMario
Karelasyon: Tatay-tatayanElvie
GMA Network
Karelasyon: TenantNew Tenant
A1 Ko Sa 'YoJessie Potrero
Ipaglaban Mo: TapatRey
ABS-CBN
2016—2017 The Greatest LoveAlexander "Sandro" Sobrevista
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: PagkakasalaRuel
Ipaglaban Mo: SakloloAlvin Salonga
The Good SonArthur Moreno
Tadhana:143 NZEstong
GMA Network
2018Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosYoung Bert Esperanza
ABS-CBN
2018—2019 PlayhouseManuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins

Movies
YearTitleRoleProduction
2008 Concerto Nardo
2009 Fidel fidel's friend
Iliw n/a
2011 Ka Oryang n/a
2012 Balang Araw n/a
Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi n/a
Pascalina n/a
Palitan Nestor
Supremo Procopio Bonifacio
2013 Babagwa Greg
Angustia Don Victorino Hernandez
2014 K'na, The Dreamweaver Kagis
The Janitor Roger Ponce
2015Kid KulafuRosalio PacquiaoTen17P, Star Cinema
The Love AffairCedricStar Cinema
Heneral LunaJose BernalArtikulo Uno Productions, Quantum Films
2016DukotJimboStar Cinema
How to Be YoursPioStar Cinema
Camp SawiNelsonViva Films & N2 Productions
2019 Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon Frank TBA Studios

References
  1. IMDb.com, Inc. (2011)Alex Medina (I) Actor Filmography Retrieved July 2, 2013
  2. Vanessa Balbuena (2013)Alex Medina: Heir apparent Philstar Retrieved July 2, 2013
  3. "Lino Broka, Paul Morales Concerto". criticafterdark. Lino Broka.
  4. Allan Diones (2012)Mara, kinabayo ni Alex Archived 2012-12-08 at the Wayback Machine Abante Tonite Retrieved July 2, 2013
  5. orangemagazinetv.com (20112)Supremo" To Be Shown At The 14th Cinemanila International Film Festival This November! Archived 2013-07-02 at Archive.today Retrieved July 2, 2013
  6. PinoyRbyu (2012)Posts tagged ‘Alex Vincent Medina’ Retrieved July 2, 2013
  7. Ricky Lo (2013)In his father's footsteps PhilStar Retrieved July 2, 2013
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