Raymart Santiago
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Raymart Santiago | |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, TV host, comedian |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (1999–2017) Viva Artists Agency (1989–present) Regal Entertainment (2017–present) ABS-CBN (2018–present) |
| Spouse | Claudine Barretto (m. 2006–2013; divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Randy Santiago (brother) |
Raymart Santiago is a Filipino, TV host, actor, and comedian.
Career
After making his movie debut in Viva Films' youth comedy Estudyante Blues (Student Woes), Santiago became a Viva contract artist and began making guest appearances on television programs while continuing in high school.
Among the comedy movies he appeared in were Wooly Booly: Classmate kong Alien, Wooly Booly 2: Ang Titser kong Alien and Paikot-ikot. Not long after, Viva launched him as a junior comedian in the movie Rocky en Rolly, in which he starred opposite Jimmy Santos. The movie was a success, and he went on to Tootsie Wootsie, where he worked with Herbert Bautista and Keempee de Leon. Sometimes afterward, Santiago transitioned to action films with Angelito San Miguel: Batang City Jail, and went on to star in Magnong Rehas, Pita: Terror ng Kalookan, Noel Juico, Batang Kriminal, and Dillinger ng Dose Pares. His last major movie as an action star was Sgt. Santos: Batang Sundalo in 2001.
In 1998, Santiago signed up as a contract star for GMA Network, which gave him his first action-sitcom, Kool Ka Lang. The sitcom was initially directed by his brother Randy who gave it up after signing on as lead host of ABS-CBN's noontime show Magandang Tanghali Bayan. Kool Ka Lang aired through 2003. Santiago then teamed with Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez and Benjie Paras in Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita.
Santiago later starred in his third GMA sitcom, Who's Your Daddy Now?, where he played a father role for the first time. The show ran 13 episodes. Santiago then signed to do a primetime TV series opposite Dennis Trillo and Marky Cielo, titled Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan. From 2008 to 2009, he starred in the action-fantasy Gagambino. which was aired on GMA Network.
In 2009, Santiago was seen in Darna, where he plays a news photographer. The following year, Santiago returned to drama via Claudine, a weekly drama miniseries on GMA Network, appearing with his real wife, Claudine Baretto-Santiago. In 2016, Santiago returned to comedy with Tsuperhero.
In 2018, Santiago transferred to ABS-CBN, after being with GMA Network for 2 decades.[1][2] He will appear in upcoming drama entitled Starla, with Judy Ann Santos.[3]
Controversy
On July 13, 2007, Santiago and his wife Claudine Barretto, admitted they did not know that Francswiss Investment —which accepted their money — was involved in a pyramid scam. Their lawyer, Ellen Veza, told NBI agents that the Barrettos had invested in Francswiss, but declined to say if they recruited other investors. Francswiss duped Filipinos of almost P1 billion.[4]
Personal life
Santiago married actress Claudine Barretto in 2006, in Tagaytay Highlands in Tagaytay City, Cavite.[5] The couple adopted a daughter, Sabina Natasha, at two months old in July 2004,.[6][7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2019–2020 | Starla | Doc Philip Manalo | ABS-CBN |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Police Major Victor Basco | ||
| 2017 | My Korean Jagiya | Dodong Del Prado | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Tsuperhero | Freddie | |
| Hanggang Makita Kang Muli | Larry Medrano | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Nuno Sa Punso | Max | |
| Sabado Badoo | Cameo Footage Featured | ||
| Second Chances | Bernard Castello | ||
| 2013–2014 | Villa Quintana | Felix Samonte | |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Reden Caharian | |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Luis Buenaluz | |
| Daldalita | Tarzan | ||
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Perya | Jilmer | |
| Futbolilits | Frankie Ocampo | ||
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Erwin | |
| 2010–2011 | Bantatay | Bernard Razon | |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Arman Santos | |
| Claudine: Presents Alzhimer | Randy Salvador | ||
| 2009–2010 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Crisanto | |
| 2008–2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | Dindo Gutierrez | |
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Alvaro Lorenzo / Azur / Gamma | |
| 2007 | Who's Your Daddy Now? | Mario | |
| 2005 | Maynila | Various | |
| Wag Kukurap | |||
| Noel | |||
| Magpakailanman | |||
| Kakabaka-Boo! | |||
| 2003–2007 | Lagot Ka, Isusumbong Kita | Toto | |
| 2003–2004 | Narito ang Puso Ko | Rodolfo | |
| 1999–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Jack Mangalikot |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2017 | Haunted Forest | Aris |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | N/A |
| 2005 | La Visa Loca | Estong |
| 2004 | Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941 | Edilberto |
| 1998 | Marahas Walang Kilalang Batas | Ronaldo |
| 1997 | Frame-Up | Reden Sarmiento |
| 1997 | Iskalawag | Alex Sabater |
| 1996 | Mumbaki | Joseph (featuring Louie San Luis) |
| 1996 | Cara y Cruz: Walang Sinasanto! | Berting |
| 1996 | Leon Cordero: Duwag Lang Ang Hahalik Sa Lupa! | Leon Cordero |
| 1995 | Urban Rangers | Mark |
| 1994 | Ikaw Lamang Wala Nang Iba | Joaquin |
| 1994 | Haring Daga | Dino Obrero |
| 1993 | Dodong Armado | Dodong |
| 1993 | Pita, Terror ng Kalookan | Pita |
| 1993 | Anak ng Pasig | Rodel |
| 1992 | Magnong Rehas | Magno |
| 1992 | Dilinger | Ikoy |
| 1992 | Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor | Jaime |
| 1991 | Angelito San Miguel: Ang Batang City Jail | Angelito |
| 1991 | Noel Juico Batang Kriminal | Noel |
| 1990 | May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | ---- |
| 1990 | Ang Tister Kong Alien | ---- |
| 1990 | Rocky and Rolly: Suntok Sabay Takbo | Rolly |
| 1990 | Teacher's Enemy No. 1 | ---- |
| 1990 | Tiny Terrestrial: The Three Professors | Matthew |
| 1990 | Paikot-Ikot | ---- |
| 1990 | Love at First Sight | Reggie |
| 1990 | Tootsie Wootsie | ---- |
| 1989 | Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | ---- |
| 1989 | Estudyante Blues | Rupert |
TV specials
| Year | Title | Network |
| 2006 | You Are The One: The Claudine-Raymart Love Story | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | GMA @ 60: The Heart Of Television Anniversary Special | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Thank You Kapuso: GMA @ 65: GMA 65th Anniversary Special |
References
- ^ News, Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN. "Joining 'Family is Love' shoot, Raymart Santiago confirms he's a Kapamilya". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Raymart nakabitin pa ang kontrata sa Dos! | Pang-Masa". philstar.com. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
- ^ News, ABS-CBN. "Raymart Santiago, leading man ni Judy Ann sa 'Starla'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Manila StandardToday - Claudine, Raymart also victims of online scam, 13 July 2007
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