Marco Gumabao
Marco Gumabao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marco Imperial Gumabao August 14, 1994 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2012–2017) Viva Artists Agency (2017–present) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Parent(s) | Dennis Roldan (father) |
| Family | Michele Gumabao (sister) Paolo Gumabao (half-brother) Isabel Rivas (aunt) Gretchen Fullido (cousin) Barbie Imperial (cousin) |
Marco Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmaɾkɔ guˈmɐbaʊ]; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur.[1]
He is the face—and body—of Philippine-based international clothing brand BENCH's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under BENCH/Body, for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.[2][3]
Early life and education
Marco, born August 14, 1994 in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is the fourth of five children to actor and politician Dennis Roldan and former It Girl Loli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed in Muay Thai.[4]
Gumabao attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and then De La Salle University as a psychology major.[5]
Acting career
He first appeared in an uncredited role in Toda Max (2012), then rose in popularity in the TV series Luv U, both in the same period (2012–2016).
Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Just the Way You Are (2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television series Forevermore (2014–15), Pusong Ligaw (2017–18), and Ang Probinsyano (2017).
In 2017, Gumabao left Star Magic agency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract with Viva Artists Agency on September 4, 2018, together with his siblings Michele Gumabao and Kat Gumabao.[6] He announced his freelance status after making an appearance in GMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series, Wish Ko Lang!, but is mostly on ABS-CBN.
After being launched in his first major lead role in Para sa Broken Hearted (2018), he also starred in hit TV series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.[7]
Following a supporting role in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Aurora, he appeared in the film Ulan in 2019.[8]
Modeling career
In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model for BENCH/Body.[9] His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns under BENCH revamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.[10][11]
Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, including Garage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue.[12] He was also awarded the 2018 MEGA Man Best Bodies.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | She's Dating The Gangster | Young Stephen |
| 2015 | Just The Way You Are | Skye |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Carlos |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Rocky |
| Para sa Broken Hearted | RJ | |
| Aurora | Ricky | |
| 2019 | Apple of My Eye | Michael |
| Ulan | Andrew | |
| Just a Stranger | Jericho/Jekjek | |
| 2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Dennis |
| 2021 | Revirginized | Pawi |
| 2022 | Bahay na Pula |
| Year | Show | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Toda Max | Marco Ugoy-Ugoy | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | JB Arellano | ||
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Ian Velasquez | ||
| Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best | Arnel | |||
| ASAP | Himself/Performer | |||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak | Angelo | ||
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | JC | ||
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo Ako | Martin | ||
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Pido Cruz | ||
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Christopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal | ||
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Zachary "Zach" Flores | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Rogelio | |||
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Laro | Andre | |||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot | Ernesto | |||
| Wish Ko Lang: Iskolar | Aaron | GMA Network | ||
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Nathan Ruiz | ABS-CBN | |
| Hanggang Saan | Archie | |||
| 2018 | Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal Son | Ferdy | GMA Network | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti | Larry Ramos | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Matteo Silverio / Matteo Cardinal | [14] | |
| 2021 | Di Na Muli | Mico | TV5 | |
| 2022 | Iron Heart | Kapamilya Channel |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Parang Kayo Pero Hindi | Robi |
References
- ^ Perez, Quimberly. "WATCH: Marco Gumabao tours you around his very own bar and resto! | VIVA Entertainment". Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "The new guys UPFRONT: Marco Gumabao". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Marco Gumabao Biography | PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 4, 2018). "Marco Gumabao leaves Star Magic after four years; signs up with VAA". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ "Marco Gumabao, bibida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ Bukas, Leo. "Marco Gumabao, inaming plus points ang pagkakaroon niya ng magandang katawan para makakuha ng projects". Push. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ BENCH/ (October 23, 2017), Meet our newest BENCH/ Body: Marco Gumabao, retrieved November 9, 2018
- ^ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Marco Gumabao wants you to get to know him better – Garage". garage.com.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Missed The Mega Man X EuphoriaMaxx Best Bodies 2018 Party? Ditch The FOMO and See What Went Down Last Night". MEGA Man. April 20, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: Hunks galore in 'Los Bastardos' teaser". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.