Christian Bables
Christian Mercurio Bables (born December 6, 1992), better known as Christian Bables, is a Filipino award-winning actor.[1] He was declared Best Leading Actor at the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival for his character "Intoy" in the movie Signal Rock.[2] He was also given a Best Supporting Actor Award at the Gawad Urian Awards for his trans woman character "Barbs" in the movie Die Beautiful.[3]
Christian Bables | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christian Mercurio Bables December 6, 1992 |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
| Occupation | Film and TV Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Asian Artist Agency (2017–present) |
Personal life
Christian Mercurio Bables, better known as Christian Bables, was born on December 6, 1992 in Bacoor, Cavite. The second son of Rodrigo Bables (deceased) and Bing Mercurio-Urbano. He graduated with Communication Arts Degree at De La Salle University Dasma on 2013.[4]
His great passion for acting, hard work, and determination bore fruit and were finally showcased in the television screens (after years of taking Master's class on Star Magic workshop from 2015 up to present) with series and movie projects including 'Die Beautiful' (2016 Indie Film) which gave him his biggest break in the acting industry as 'Barbs Cordero', and made him a 3-time Best Supporting Actor on several award-giving bodies such as MMFF, Gawad Urian, and Luna Awards.[5]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Samuel Panti | Black Sheep, Idea First Company and ALV Productions |
| 2018 | Signal Rock | Intoy Abakan | CSR Films and Regal Entertainment |
| Recipe For Love | Calixto "Calix" Marcel | Regal Entertainment | |
| 2017 | The Ghost Bride | David Chao | Star Cinema |
| Finally Found Someone | Noah Alcala | Star Cinema | |
| 2016 | Die Beautiful | Barbs Cordero | The Idea First Company and Regal Entertainment |
| I Love You to Death | Apol | Regal Entertainment |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Kahit Minsan Lang | N/A | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) | Himself/performer | A2Z Kapamilya Channel |
| 2018 | Halik | Barry Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman | Ramon Burce | GMA Network |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Reuben "Ben" Hernandez | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Dwayne |
Awards, Nominations and Special Recognition
| Year | Festival/Award Ceremony | Award | Movie | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [6] | |
| 2019 | 37th FAP Luna Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [7] | |
| 6th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Won | [8] | |||
| Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Chicago, Illinois) | Bright Star Award | Won | [9] | ||
| 3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [10] | ||
| 42nd Gawad Urian | Nominated | [11] | |||
| 67th FAMAS Awards | Nominated | [12] | |||
| 3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Nominated | [13] | |||
| 11th National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ani ng Dangal Awards | Honoree | [14] | |||
| 3rd Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassadors' Night | Honoree | [15] | |||
| 2018 | 9th Philippine Daily Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards | Honoree | [16] | ||
| 5th Hanoi International Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Won | [17] | ||
| 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | Special Jury Award | Won | [18] | ||
| 2017 | 11th Gawad Genio | Best Film Debut Performer | Won | ||
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Nominated | [19] | ||
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 35th FAP Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [20] | ||
| 40th Gawad Urian | Won | [21] | |||
| 2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [22] | ||
- 5th Hanoi International Film Festival Best Leading Actor for the film Signal Rock
- 40th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor for the film Die Beautiful
- 35th Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor for the film Die Beautiful
- 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor for the film Die Beautiful
References
- "What Christian Bables sold to be able to enroll in acting workshops". ABS-CBN News.
- "Christian Bables wins best actor in Hanoi". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- "Why Christian Bables accepted 'Die Beautiful' role". ABS-CBN News.
- "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com.
- "'Die Beautiful' tops 2017 Luna Awards". ABS-CBN News.
- "Mga Nominado sa 4th GEMS - Hiyas ng Sining sa Larangan ng Pelikula". Henry Magahis Facebook Page. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- "Winners, Luna Awards 2019". Rappler. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "UFF6 BEST HERITAGE FILMS OF 2019". UFF Blog Post. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "Christian Bables, muling nag-uwi ng international acting award". Push ABS-CBN. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "Winners, Eddys Awards 2019". Rappler. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "Winners, Gawad Urian 2019". Rappler. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "Mga Nominado sa GEMS Hiyas ng Sining - Gabi ng Parangal (Pelikula o Film)". Henry Magahis Facebook Page. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "55 artists honored in NCCA's Ani ng Dangal". BusinessWorld. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "FDCP Names 86 Honorees for the 3rd Film Ambassadors' Night". FDCP Website. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- Cruz, Marinel (16 December 2018). "Timeless stories, passionate stars feted at 9th Inquirer Indie Bravo!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- Caparas, Celso de Guzman (7 November 2018). "Filipinos win honors in Hanoi International Filmfest". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- Cruz, Marinel (22 August 2018). "'Signal Rock' wins big at 2018 PPP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017". Rappler. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- Custodio, Arlo (29 August 2017). "'Die Beautiful' wins big in FAP's 35th Luna Awards". The Manila Times. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2017". Rappler. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- "List of Winners: Metro Manila Film Festival 2016". When In Manila. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
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