Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser 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]
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Born | Joseph Cecil Marco (1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 34) Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines |
Other names | Joey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar |
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Years active | 2007–present |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Partner(s) | Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020) Darja Romanova (2020–present) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–2018 |
Labels | Star Music (2015–2018) |
Website | Marco on Instagram |
Musical artist |
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 Daria Romanova, previously dated Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Celeste Cortesi who now dates football player, model and 4Ps beneficiary Mathew Custodio.[citation needed]
After his first commercial, he came up more TV commercials with products such as Coca-Cola, E-Aji Dip Snax and Downy.[citation needed]
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'
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.[citation needed]
In 2014, he played the main role of Dave Martinez in the afternoon TV series entitled Pure Love, alongside Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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]
In 2020, he portrayed the role of Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.[citation needed]
Year | Title | Role | Studio |
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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 | |
Isa Pang Bahaghari | Peter Anthony Sanchez | Heaven's Best Entertainment Solar Pictures |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | La Vendetta | Santi Domingo | GMA Network | ||
2008 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Joseph | |||
2010 | Sabel | Raymond Sandoval | ABS-CBN | ||
2011 | Mara Clara | — | as himself | ||
Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi | Luis | ||||
Maalaala Mo Kaya
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Bert Sanchez Abel |
Season 20, Episode 4 Season 20, Episode 23 |
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2012 | E-Boy | Miguel Villareal | as teen Miguel | ||
Wansapanataym: Dollhouse | Driver/Doll | ||||
Maalaala Mo Kaya
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Ponso Jason |
Season 20, Episode 4 Season 20, Episode 23 |
[9] | ||
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada | Julian Sandejas | guest role | |||
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 | ||||
2013–2014 | 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 | ||
2015–2016 | Pasión De Amor | Franco Samonte/Reyes | 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 / Lorenzo D. Cardinal | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Steak" | Bong Go | ||||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Mikropono" | young Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa | ||||
Touch Screen | Justin | iWant | |||
Uncoupling | Carlo | ||||
2020 | The Bridge | Christian | HBO Go Viu |
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2020–2021 | Ang sa Iyo ay Akin | Avelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr. | Kapamilya Channel A2Z TV5 |
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2021–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lucas Catapang | Season 9 |
Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | Nuts Entertainment | GMA Network | guest | |
SOP | ||||
2011–present | ASAP | ABS-CBN | co-host and performer | |
2011 | Happy Yipee Yehey! | guest | ||
2019 | SMAC Pinoy Ito! | IBC | guest and performer |
Year | Award | Category | Notable Work | Result | Ref. |
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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] |