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Mark Anthony Fernandez
Born
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez

Manila, Philippines
Other namesM.A. Fernandez
Occupation(s)Actor and Model
Years active1991–present
Websitehttp://www.igma.tv/profile/mark-anthony-fernandez

Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (b. 1979) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the son of veterans Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.

Career

He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.

His breakout roles in the movies includes Pare Ko, Mangarap Ka and Matimbang Pa sa Dugo which featured him as a lead star. In 1996, he received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the 3 aforementioned movies he did. However, the year 1998 started a downward spiral in Fernandez's career and personal life following an assault case that was filed against him by an American socialite and the break-up with his then-girlfriend Claudine Barretto. His home studio Regal Films attempted to launch him as an action star in the movies Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy and Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo but both movies flopped at the box-office.

After a two-year hiatus from a drug rehabilitation which follows his acquittal in the assault case, Fernandez returned in the movie scene via Biyaheng Langit and Dos Ekis opposite sexy actresses Joyce Jimenez and Rica Peralejo, respectively. He also made a TV comeback via GMA drama series Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin opposite Angelika dela Cruz.[1]

In 2003, he had disappeared once again from the industry and underwent rehabilitation for drug dependence for the second time. In 2005, he was released from rehab and made his comeback in show business. After his release in rehab, he said in his words, "I hope the moviegoers will welcome me back. Now, I realize more than ever that I'm made for showbiz and I'll always be in showbiz."

He has been one of GMA-7's leading actors with his critically acclaimed performances on TV series such as Impostora (2007), Kamandag (2007–08), Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008), Luna Mystika (2008–09), and All About Eve (2009). He also portrayed Manny Pacquiao in Magpakailanman in 2003 before his second drug rehab.

His role as Nicolas Cayetano is the drama series Impostora became his most notable role in TV & the said drama also relaunched his career making him one of the sought-after leading men in GMA-7 & because of the fruitful projects given to him by GMA, he decided to sign an exclusive contract with the network that rebuilt his career. He was paired off with Sunshine Dizon (Impostora), Heart Evangelista (Luna Mystika), Iza Calzado (All About Eve), Marian Rivera (Darna) and Regine Velasquez (Ako si Kim Sam Soon and recently in Diva, 2010).

He also hosted a kids documentary reality show Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition last April 2010 on Channel 7.

Personal life

He is the son of the late actor Rudy Fernandez and actress/politician Alma Moreno. He is also the half-brother to Vandolph Quizon and stepson of Lorna Tolentino. In 1995, he had a past relationship with actress Claudine Barretto. Fernandez has one daughter from his deceased girlfriend and has two sons from his current wife Melissa Garcia.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Company
1991 Palibhasa Lalake Mark ABS-CBN
1991 Regal Shockers Various GMA Network
1991 Lovingly Yours GMA Network
1991 Young Love, Sweet Love RPN
1991 Maricel Drama Specials ABS-CBN
1992 Tropang Trumpo ABC (now TV5)
1992 Gwapings: Live GMA Network
1993 GMA Telesine Specials GMA Network
1995 Maalaala Mo Kaya? ABS-CBN
1995 GMA True Stories GMA Network
1995 GMA Love Stories GMA Network
1995 Mikee GMA Network
1996 Spotlight Drama Specials GMA Network
1996 Campus Romance GMA Network
2000 Dear Mikee GMA Network
2001 Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Gabriel GMA Network
2001 Ibang Klase Various GMA Network
2003 Magpakailanman: The Manny Pacquiao Story Manny Pacquiao GMA Network
2005 Mahiwagang Baul various GMA Network
2005 Kakabakaba various GMA Network
2005 Maynila various GMA Network
2006 Super Inggo Kanor ABS-CBN
2006 Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Lito ABS-CBN
2007 Impostora Nicolas Cayetano GMA Network
2007 Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang Sultan Saif GMA Network
2007–2008 Kamandag Lucero Serrano / Talim GMA Network
2008 Ako si Kim Samsoon Cyrus Ruiz GMA Network
2008 Dear Friend Various GMA Network
2008–2009 Luna Mystika Dexter Samaniego GMA Network
2009 All About Eve Kenneth Villareal GMA Network
2009 Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders Himself/Guest Q Network
2009 Darna Eduardo GMA Network
2010 Kap's Amazing Stories: Kids Edition Guest Host GMA Network
2010 Diva Gary GMA Network
2010 Claudine Anton GMA Network
2010 Love Bug Presents: Say I Do Alvin GMA Network
2010 Little Star Dave GMA Network
2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Alvin GMA Network
2011 I Heart You, Pare! Chito Salazar GMA Network
2011 Munting Heredera GMA Network

Film

  • Babang Luksa (2010)
  • Rosario[2] (2010)
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll XI (2010)
  • Batas Militar (2006)
  • Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5: Lihim ng San Joaquin (2005)
  • Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas (2003)
  • You and Me Against the World (2003)
  • Hesus Rebolusyonaryo (2002)
  • Dos Ekis (2001)
  • Biyaheng Langit (2000)
  • Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo (1998)
  • Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy (1998)
  • Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso Mo (1997)
  • Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas (1997)
  • Kabilin-bilinan Ng Lola (1996)
  • Istokwa (1996)
  • Mangarap Ka (1995)
  • Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi (1995)
  • Eskapo: The Serge Osmeña-Geny Lopez Story (1995)
  • Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo (1995)
  • Pare Ko (1994)
  • Sobrang Talaga... Over!! (1994)
  • Binibini ng Aking Panaginip (1994)
  • Gwapings Dos (1993)
  • Shotgun Banjo (1992)
  • Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992)

References

  1. ^ http://www.philstar.com/ArticlePrinterFriendly.aspx?articleId=165102
  2. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/26048/Official-entries-to-the-2010-MMFF-bared

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