Joseph Marco

Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor, commercial model and singer who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and played Diego Torillo in Wildflower (TV series). Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center,[1] and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.[2]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Marco.
Joseph Marco
Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesJoey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
OccupationActor, Singer, Endorser, model
Years active2007–present
Agent
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsStar Music (2015–present)
Associated actsHarana, ASAP 20
WebsiteMarco on Instagram

Biography

Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, is of German, Italian and Spanish descent from his father's side. He is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. he is the nephew of DZMM anchor Tita Norma Marco.[2]

Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after he was discovered by his manager in Eastwood City. He said, "Nagulat nga po ako na first VTR ko, nakapasa agad ako." (I was surprised that I got approved on my first VTR.) during the initial presscon of La Vendetta.[2]

Marco currently dates Russian Darja Romanova, previously dated Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Celeste Cortesi who now dates football player, model and 4Ps beneficiary Mathew Custodio.

Career

2007–2009

After his first commercial, he came up more TV commercials with products such as Coca-Cola, E-Aji Dip Snax and Downy.

Marco signed up with GMA Artist Center in September 2007.[1] He was one of the first of his batch to have been given a TV project when he was added to the cast of the then airing TV drama series, La Vendetta. Here, he played the role of a geek teenager Santi Domingo.[2] At the initial phase of their presentation as new artists, Marco was able to guest at different programmes on GMA such as Showbiz Central, SOP Rules and Nuts Entertainment.

In 2007, he was included in Philippines' Cosmopolitan magazine's 2007 69 Bachelors but did not join the fashion show held at The Fort.[2] For the fantasy TV drama, Dyesebel, he played an assistant named 'Joseph'

2010–2014

In 2010, Marco transferred network to ABS-CBN. Marco was picked to be one of the lead cast in ABS-CBN's show Sabel as Raymond Sandoval, with Jessy Mendiola and AJ Perez. Marco also appeared in some episodes of the anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya.

In 2014, he played the main role of Dave Martinez in the afternoon TV series entitled Pure Love, alongside Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.

2015–present

In March 2015, ASAP launched Joseph's newest boy group called "Harana" together with his co-members, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan with their carrier single, "Number One".[3][4][5] He was one of the main cast of the primetime series Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of Pasión de Gavilanes, that aired in June 2015.

In 2016, Joseph joined the cast of "Dolce Amore". He played the role of River Cruz and became the new rival of Tenten to Serena's heart.

In 2017, he was cast as one of the leading men in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Wildflower. Joseph played the role of Diego Ardiente Torillo, whose parents caused the death of Ivy's – the female lead – parents. His character later challenged Ivy's plans, of which falling in love was not included.[6]

In 2019, after taking a 10-month hiatus from teleseryes, he joined the cast of Los Bastardos, another ABS-CBN teleserye. Joseph played the lead role of Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal.[7]

Filmography

Films
YearTitleRoleStudio
2012 The Reunion Jeric Star Cinema
24/7 in Love Gabriel
2013 A Moment in Time Morie
Saturday Night Chills Jeff Cinema One Originals
Saka Saka Abner Abueg Cinebro Films
On the Job Ruel Star Cinema
2014 Talk Back and You're Dead Jared "Red" Dela Cruz Viva Films, Skylight Films
2016 My Rebound Girl Rich Regal Entertainment
2017 Pwera Usog Sherwin
Dear Other Self Chris Star Cinema
Triptiko Jason
2020 Hashira (The Pillars) Regal Entertainment

Drama series
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2007 La Vendetta Santi Domingo GMA Network
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Joseph
2010 Sabel Raymond Sandoval ABS-CBN
2011 Mara Clara N/A as himself
Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi Luis
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Bert Sanchez
Abel
Season 20, Episode 4
Season 20, Episode 23		 [8]
2012 E-Boy Miguel Villareal as teen Miguel
Wansapanataym: Dollhouse Driver/Doll
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Ponso
Jason
Season 20, Episode 4
Season 20, Episode 23

[9]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Julian Sandejas guest cast
Princess and I Dasho Kim Methra
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Roy Season 21, Episode 131
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Leandros Panaligan
Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay Eric Santa Maria
Honesto Elijah "Elai" Galang
2014 Pure Love Dave Martinez is a remake of 49 Days
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez teen Kanor
Pasión De Amor Franco Samonte is a remake of Pasión de Gavilanes
2016 Ipaglaban Mo! Tonyo Episode 96: Tiwala
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno ng Mangga Jeremiah Season 24, Episode 20 [10]
Dolce Amore River Cruz
2017–2018 Wildflower Diego Torillo
2019 Precious Hearts Romances: Los Bastardos Lorenzo Cuevas
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Steak" Bong Go
Touch Screen Justin iWant
Uncoupling Carlo
2020 The Bridge Christian HBO Go, Viu Season 2
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Avel Mansueto Kapamilya Channel Season 2

Variety shows
YearTitleNetworkNotesRef.
2007 Nuts Entertainment GMA Network guest
SOP
2011 ASAP ABS-CBN 2011—2015, co-host, performer
Happy Yipee Yehey! guest
2017 ASAP co-host, performer

Discography

Accolades
See also: Harana (band) § Awards and Nominations
YearAwardCategoryNotable WorkResultRef.
2013 9th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor – Cinema One Currents
(with Rayver Cruz and Matteo Guidicelli)		 Saturday Night Chills Won
2017 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actor of the Year Pasión de Amor Won
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Wildflower Nominated [11]

References
  1. "GMA Artist Center presents 15 new discoveries to the press". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  2. "Commercial model Joseph Marco gets his first taste of acting via 'La Vendetta'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2007.
  3. ASAP’s Newest Boy Group, “Harana,” with Joseph Marco, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan. Random Republika. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  4. "Bagong boyband ipakikilala sa ASAP 20". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. March 15, 2015. (in Tagalog)
  5. Marlo Mortel overwhelmed by success of his tandem with Janella Salvador and his group Harana Boys. Pep.ph. Retrieved April 26, 2015. (in Tagalog).
  6. Know the men in Ivy's life in 'Wildflower'. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. . ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  8. "Jimmy Santos and Joseph Marco are cast in a family drama for MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2011.
  9. PEP.ph (May 18, 2012). "Rayver Cruz and Joseph Marco portray brothers in MMK – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". pep.ph.
  10. Joseph Marco sa kanyang kauna-unahang pagganap sa Ipaglaban Mo: "Very challenging". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Published on May 13, 2016.
  11. "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2017.
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