Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1[1] (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' Lovers in Paris[2] (2009), Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine[3] (2010), Annaliza[4] (2013), Dream Dad[5] (2014), Tubig at Langis[6] (2016) and My Dear Heart[7] (2017).
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Born | Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (1982-07-23) July 23, 1982 (age 40) Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Occupation | Actor, model |
Years active | 2006–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (2006–present) Regal Entertainment (2009–2018) PPL Entertainment (2018–present) |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me![8] (2007), Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme[9] (2009), Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme[10] (2012), One More Try[11] (2012), Bromance: My Brother's Romance[12] (2013), Maria Leonora Teresa[13] (2014) and The Third Party[14] (2016).
Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.[15]
Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is the third of their five children.
From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the NCAA.[citation needed]
He joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place with actors John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with ABS-CBN.[citation needed]
Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo is one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.[citation needed]
Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda (TV series) with Maricel Soriano.[16]
In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.[citation needed]
Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes |
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2020 | Isa Pang Bahaghari | Andrew "Andy" Sanchez | Heaven's Best Entertainment Solar Pictures | Main Role / Anti-hero |
Malaya | Iago | Dreamscape Entertainment, Sisu | Main Role | |
2018 | To Love Some Buddy | Julius | Black Sheep Productions | Main Role |
Kusina Kings | Ronnie | Star Cinema | Lead Role | |
2017 | Fallback | Alvin | Cineko Productions | Indie film Main role |
Can't Help Falling In Love | Mayor Luis Villarin | Star Cinema | Special participation | |
2016 | The Third Party | Christian Pilar | Main role | |
2014 | Maria Leonora Teresa | Julio B. Sacdalan | Main role | |
My Illegal Wife | Henry | Skylight Films | Main role | |
2013 | Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Barry | MJM Productions Quantum Films | Special participation |
Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Brando / Brandy | Skylight Films | Main role | |
Death March | Alex | Forward Group Phoenix Features | Indie film | |
2012 | One More Try | Tristan | Star Cinema | Main role |
24/7 in Love | Butch Vinzon | Main role | ||
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme | Barry | Spring Films Star Cinema | Main role | |
2011 | Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 | Allan | Regal Films | Segment: "Tamawo" |
Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Oca Baytion | Star Cinema OctoArts Films | Main role | |
2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang | John | Star Cinema | Supporting role |
Cinco | Elvis | Segment: "Puso" | ||
2009 | Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme | Barry | Spring Films MJM Productions | Main role |
2008 | Altar | Anton | Cinema One Originals | Indie film |
2007 | You Got Me! | Caloy | Star Cinema | Main role |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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TBA | Dirty Linen | Aldan Roque-Fierro | Kapamilya Channel |
2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | David Ilustre | |
2020–2021 | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Antonio "Anton" Hernandez† | |
2020 | My Single Lady | BG | iWant |
2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balsa | Ryan Homan | ABS-CBN |
2018–2019 | Playhouse | Marlon Ilaban | |
2018 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tangke | Rommel Sandoval | |
2017 | My Dear Heart | Jude De Jesus | |
2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino | Victor | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kweba | Juan | ||
Tubig at Langis | Renato "Natoy" Villadolid | ||
2014–2015 | Dream Dad | Sebastian "Baste" Javier | |
2013–2014 | Annaliza | Gideon "Guido" Querubin | |
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo | Sherwin | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas | Silang | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch | Egay | ||
It's Showtime | Himself/Guest judge | ||
2011–2015 | Banana Split | Himself | |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas | Zandro | |
Your Song: Kim | Aldo | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig | Manny | ||
2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Jaime Reyes / Bernard De Silva–Fortalejo | |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies | Xander | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag | Eric | ||
2009 | Lovers in Paris | Martin Barrameda | |
Sineserye Presents: Florinda | Archie | ||
The Wedding | Marlon Mañalac | ||
Banana Split | Himself | ||
Parekoy | Mario | ||
2008–present | ASAP | Himself | |
2008 | Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga[17] | James | |
Dyosa[16] | Mars | ||
I Am KC Presents: Time's Up | Francis/Kato | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus | Louie | ||
2007 | Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis | Super Islaw | |
Kokey | Abie | ||
Love Spell Presents: Barbi-Cute | Luke | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Mio | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket | Mark | ||
2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisekleta | Danilo | |
Your Song: Kasi Naman | Paolo | ||
Your Song: Nasaan Ka? | Alas | ||
Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang | Max | ||
Star Magic Presents: The Sweetest Victory | Robert | ||
Komiks: Alpha Omega Girl | Armand/Arm | ||
Komiks: Fun Haus | |||
Super Inggo | Super Islaw | ||
Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. Perfect | Franco | ||
Aalog-Alog | Banjoe Rosales | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love Letters | Julio | ||
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition | Himself/4th Celebrity Big Placer |
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work/Award | Result |
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2008 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | You Got Me! | Nominated |
5th Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Altar | Nominated | |
2011 | 9th Gawad Tanglaw for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig | Won |
2012 | 38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | One More Try | Nominated |
38th Metro Manila Film Festival | Male Celebrity of the Night[18] | Won | ||
2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||
31st Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
2017 | 19th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor | The Third Party | Won |
45th International Emmy Awards[19] | Best Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino | Nominated | |
2020 | 44th Gawad Urian | Best Actor | Malaya | Pending |
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