Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso (born March 31, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.[1][2]
Eric Fructuoso | |
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Born | Frederick John Marco M. Fructuoso (1977-03-31) March 31, 1977 (age 45) Parañaque, Philippines |
Other names | Eric Fructuso, Eric Fructoso |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Children | 5 |
Fructuoso has recently portrayed mature roles particularly villain roles, father characters and supporting roles.
Fructuoso is the grandson of Carlos Magdaluyo, who is a former director of PAGCOR and is of Aklanon descent.
He is known for having past relationships with actresses Ara Mina, Joyce Jimenez, Aubrey Miles, Priscilla Almeda and Toni Gonzaga.[3]
He was the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto before Mark Anthony Fernandez.[4]
Fructuoso was married to a non-showbiz woman named Gian with whom he has four children. They separated sometime in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. He also has one child named Frederick ("Tres") with another previous ex-wife.
Besides acting, Fructuoso also used to have a construction business shared with his ex-wife Gian. He currently owns a fastfood chain called Gwapigs Porkchop and a motorcycle shop called Gwapings Moto Powered by ETech.
In 2021, Fructuoso became a grandfather at age 44 when his then-21-year-old eldest son Frederick fathered a son named Leo with his wife Anne Carlene.
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Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2022–present | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Arthur Pineda | A2Z Kapamilya Channel TV5 |
2020 | Tadhana: Bayad Danyos | Albert | GMA Network |
24/7 | Gregorio "Gregor" Baltazar | ABS-CBN | |
2018–2019 | Kadenang Ginto | Alvin Mangubat | |
2018 | Tadhana: Pilit Na Pag-Ibig | Ibrahim | GMA Network |
2017 | Dear Uge | Various | |
2016 | Wansapanataym: Holly & Mau | Jack Benitez | ABS-CBN |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pantalan | Dodong | ||
Ipaglaban Mo: Kapansanan | Pepe | ||
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Benjamin Joseph "Banjo" Moreno | ||
2015 | Sabado Badoo | Himself / Cameo Footage Featured | GMA Network |
Dangwa | Various | ||
Karelasyon | Various | ||
Magpakailanman | Various | ||
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yo | Edgar | ABS-CBN |
2013 | The Singing Bee | Himself (contestant) | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Elevator | |||
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | |||
Apoy Sa Dagat | Tristan Corpuz / Theodoro Balitaan | ||
2012 | Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto | Larry Samaniego | |
Wansapanataym: Kids vs. Zombies | Mr. Santos | ||
Lorenzo's Time | young Badong | ||
It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Hurado | ||
Wansapanataym: Remote Emote | Emerson | ||
2011 | Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Bruno De Silva | |
Wansapanataym: Dirty Larry | Daddy | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay | Kuya Rudy | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cupcake | Rico | ||
2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Martha Cecilia's Kristine | Alfon De Silva | |
Noah | Jose Isaac Perez | ||
Agimat Presents: Tonyong Bayawak | Brandon Inocencio | ||
2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Reseta | Jaime | |
2008 | Lobo | Rodolfo | |
2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Tikbalang King | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Carding | ||
Pinoy Mano-Mano: The Celebrity Boxing Challenge | Himself / Contestant | ||
2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palaisdaan | Manuel | |
2005 | Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Gumma | |
Maynila | GMA Network | ||
1998 | Esperanza | Tonyo | ABS-CBN |
1995–2000[5] | Bubble Gang | Himself | GMA Network |
1995 | GMA Telesine Specials | Various | |
1994 | Mikee | Various | |
1994 | Love Notes | Various | ABC 5 (now TV5) |
1993 | Eye to Eye | Himself | GMA Network |
1993 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walkman | ABS-CBN | |
1992 | Tropang Trumpo[6] | Himself | ABC 5 (now TV5) |
1991–1998 | Palibhasa Lalake | Himself | ABS-CBN |
Awards and Nomination | ||||
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New TV Personality | Palibhasa Lalake | Nominated |