Marco Gumabao

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Marco Gumabao Jr
Born
Marco Imperial Gumabao

(1994-08-14) August 14, 1994 (age 29)
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Years active2008–present
AgentViva Artists Agency
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Parent(s)Dennis Roldan
(father)
FamilyMichele Gumabao
(sister)
Paolo Gumabao
(half-brother)
Isabel Rivas
(aunt)
Gretchen Fullido
(cousin)
Barbie Imperial
(cousin)

Marco Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur.[1]

He is a model for the 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Personal life[edit]

Gumabao has been in a relationship with Cristine Reyes since 2023. [14] [15]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

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
2023 Martyr or Murderer young Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.[16]
Baby Boy, Baby Girl Seb

Television[edit]

Year Title 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 [17]
2021 Di Na Muli Mico Emmanuel TV5
2022 The Girl He Never Noticed Eros Petrakis MediaCorp Channel 5
2023 Kurdapya Carlos TV5
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Rod Herrera
ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Guest host Kapamilya Channel
E.A.T. Guest with Cristine Reyes TV5
TBA Saan Natatago Ang Pag-Ibig? GMA Network

Digital[edit]

Year Title Role
2021 Parang Kayo Pero Hindi Robi

References[edit]

  1. ^ Perez, Quimberly. "WATCH: Marco Gumabao tours you around his very own bar and resto! | VIVA Entertainment". Retrieved August 12, 2019.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "The new guys UPFRONT: Marco Gumabao". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Marco Gumabao Biography | PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 4, 2018). "Marco Gumabao leaves Star Magic after four years; signs up with VAA". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. ^ "Marco Gumabao, bibida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  8. ^ Bukas, Leo. "Marco Gumabao, inaming plus points ang pagkakaroon niya ng magandang katawan para makakuha ng projects". Push. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  9. ^ BENCH/ (October 23, 2017), Meet our newest BENCH/ Body: Marco Gumabao, retrieved November 9, 2018
  10. ^ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  11. ^ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  12. ^ "Marco Gumabao wants you to get to know him better – Garage". garage.com.ph. August 3, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "Here's how Marco Gumabao and Cristine Reyes found each other". GMA News.
  15. ^ "Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes team up for series". ABS-CBN News.
  16. ^ de Leon, Richard (November 23, 2022). "'Batang Macoy! Marco Gumabao, young Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa pelikulang 'Martyr or Murderer'". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "WATCH: Hunks galore in 'Los Bastardos' teaser". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.

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