Alfred Vargas
Alfred Vargas | |
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| Born | Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III |
| Other names | Alfie, Fred |
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born on October 24, 1981 in San Juan City, Manila) is a Filipino actor and model.
Biography and Career
Vargas graduated in A.B. Management Economics in Ateneo de Manila University.
He started his career as a member of ABS-CBN Star Magic (formerly Star Circle) acting workshop Batch 10. From there, he had his TV role in the drama soap opera, Pangako Sa'yo, from the same network. But this Ateneo de Manila graduate was acting in theatre long before the talent scouts lured him into television.
Undoubtedly, his breakthrough role came in the film Bridal Shower by Seiko films in which he was able to display his acting potential as a drama actor. This along with the move to the GMA Network opened a slew of opportunities for the young actor.
This move has seen him featured prominently in three notable shows in Philippine television: the daytime drama series, Daisy Siete, and the fantasy series, Encantadia, (as Aquil) and Etheria (as Amarro).
He recently played the leading role in GMA daytime series Muli which stars the Malaysian actress Carrie Lee and Marian Rivera. Dyesebel is considered for Vargas as his biggest break where he worked again with Marian Rivera since Muli, and even Dingdong Dantes since Encantadia.
While he is busy on Dyesebel as one of the leading men. He also part of the upcoming installment of Sine Novela Una Kang Naging Akin opposite with Angelika dela Cruz. He leads the role as Ronnie as one of the villains in the said series. He is a GMA Network contract actor since he transferred from ABS-CBN.
Vargas had a previous relationship with LJ Reyes, who worked together in Una Kang Naging Akin and I Luv NY.
His most recent movie projects include Status: Single, with Rufa Mae Quinto; When I Met U, playing KC Concepcion's Ex- boyfriend. He is also set to do an indie film entitled Amamanhig. In 2009, he appeared in All About Eve where he worked with Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, and Mark Anthony Fernandez. After his role was killed-off in the last remaining episodes of All About Eve, Vargas plays the pirate captain Lima Wong in Zorro, where he worked with Richard Gutierrez for the first time. Then, he plays Gabriel in Darna, which he works with Marian Rivera and All About Eve co-star Mark Anthony Fernandez.
He has announced that he will enter politics in 2010 running as a councilor of Quezon City.
Family
Has a cousin also named "Alfred Vargas" who graduated in Notre Dame
Filmography
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Dyno Zuryete |
| 2003 | Tipong Pinoy | host |
| Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan | Lauro | |
| 2004 | Marinara | Felipe |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Aquil |
| Love to Love | Mike | |
| Etheria | Amarro | |
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas | Aquil |
| I Luv NY | Sebastian Santos | |
| Ang Pagbabago | host | |
| Sandwichlandia (Fantasy Commercial Series) | Haring Spredo | |
| 2007 | Magic Kamison | Jaren Absede |
| Muli | Lukas Estadilla | |
| Nuts Entertainment | himself | |
| Impostora | Carlos Pambide | |
| My Only Love | Emman Angeles | |
| 2008 | ESP | Dave |
| Dyesebel | Erebus | |
| Una Kang Naging Akin | Ronnie Bautista | |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: Karibal | Ron |
| All About Eve | Warren Bautista | |
| Zorro | Captain Lima Wong (Special Guest Role) | |
| Darna | Gabriel | |
| 2010 | Encantadia: The Second Saga | Aquil |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Liberated | |
| 2004 | Bridal Shower | Joebert |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | |
| Ang Lagusan | ||
| 2006 | I Wanna Be Happy | |
| Gigil | Felix | |
| Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah: Ze Moveeh | Dodong | |
| 2007 | Faces of Love | |
| Banal | Jayson Ramos | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | |
| When I Met U | Albert | |
| Amamanhig | Ben |
Awards
- 2nd Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards of Enpress - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series for Encantadia (nominated, tied with Pen Medina)
- Gawad Urian - Best Supporting Actor for Bridal Shower (nominated)
- Golden Screen Award - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for Bridal Shower (won)