Empoy Marquez
Empoy Marquez | |
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| Born | Julius Erman Ramos Marquez July 3, 1981 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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Julius Erman "Empoy" Ramos Marquez[1] is a Filipino actor and comedian. His first appearance in a feature film was in Mr. Suave (2003), after winning the Mr. Suave look-alike contest on Magandang Tanghali Bayan. From 2003 to 2008, he had small roles in several films and television shows, where he was typecast as the comical sidekick. He also appeared in some independent films.
Marquez then appeared in TV5's Lokomoko (2008–2013), Tropa Mo Ko Unli (2013–2015), and played the titular superhero character in Kapitan Awesome (2012–2013). He also portrayed Chiz in the 2015 sitcom Mac & Chiz. In 2017, he became part of ABS-CBN's Banana Sundae and also appeared in Topel Lee's suspense thriller film Bloody Crayons (2017).
He is best known for playing the lead role in Kita Kita (2017), which became the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time.
Life and career
Julius Erman Ramos Marquez was born in Baliuag, Bulacan on July 9, 1981.[1][2][3] He is the eldest among seven siblings, and his parents separated when he was in sixth grade. He earned his college degree in mass communication with the intention of becoming a DJ.[1]
In 2003, Marquez won the Mr. Suave look-alike contest on ABS-CBN's Magandang Tanghali Bayan. Aside from the cash prize, he was also awarded a role in the film, which starred Vhong Navarro as the title character.[1][4] He also became a co-host of MTB Ang Saya-Saya for a year.[1]
Marquez was signed to Star Magic from 2003 to 2007, and moved to TV5 in 2008.[5] During this time, he had small roles in several films and television shows where he was typecast as the comical sidekick.[1][6][7] He also appeared in the independent films Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula Sa Kamulatan (2005) and Carnivore (2008), both directed by Ato Bautista and starring Carlo Aquino.[5][8][9]
In TV5, Marquez appeared in the sketch comedy show Lokomoko, which aired from 2008 to 2013 – the network's longest-running comedy show.[10] He then played the titular superhero character in Kapitan Awesome (2012–2013), and became a cast member of Tropa Mo Ko Unli (2013–2015).[11][12] He considers the 2015 sitcom Mac & Chiz as his "big break", where he co-starred as Chiz, alongside Derek Ramsay who played Mac.[1][13]
In 2017, Marquez returned to ABS-CBN and became part of the comedy gag show Banana Sundae.[14] He also appeared in the suspense thriller film Bloody Crayons (2017) as Gerard, the "clown" of the group of friends who travel to a remote island to make a short film, until they get killed one by one by a masked individual.[15][16][17]
Afterwards, Marquez co-starred in the romantic comedy film Kita Kita (2017), opposite to Alessandra de Rossi. He portrayed Tonyo, a plain-looking but kind-hearted OFW in Japan, who falls in love with a blind woman played by De Rossi.[1][18][19] According to the film's co-producer Piolo Pascual, the role of Tonyo was "tailor-made" for Marquez.[20] Against expectations, Kita Kita went on to become the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time, earning ₱300 million (approx. US$5.88 million) within three weeks of release.[21][22]
In July 2017, Marquez opened Wayback 90's, a 1990s-themed restobar in Baliuag, Bulacan.[23]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | Since I Found You | James Ribs | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Banana Sundae | Co-Host/ Himself | |
| 2016 | Wagas | Juanito | GMA News TV |
| HAPPinas Happy Hour | Host | TV 5 | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday | Juro | ||
| 2015 | Happy Truck HAPPinas | Host | |
| Happy Truck ng Bayan | Host | ||
| Mac and Chiz | Chiz Espinosa | ||
| 2014 | Wattpad Presents: His Secretary | Denver | |
| One of the Boys | Aga Silang | ||
| The Legal Wife | Anjo | ABS-CBN | |
| Tropa Mo Ko Unli | Himself | TV 5 | |
| 2012-2013 | Kapitan Awesome | Kapitan Awesome | |
| 2011 | Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Epal | |
| Love Spell Presents | Various | ||
| Star Confessions Presents: The Caloy Alde Story | Teen Caloy | ||
| 2010 | Kokey @ Ako | Bubot | ABS-CBN |
| 2008-2013 | Lokomoko | Himself | TV 5 |
| 2008 | Kahit Isang Saglit | Nestor | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | May Minamahal | ||
| 2006 | Super Inggo | Petrang Kabayo | |
| 2005 | Bora: Sons Of The Beach | Empoy | |
| Maynila | Empoy | GMA Network | |
| 2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Co-Host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018 | Kusina Kings | Benjie |
| 2017 | The Barker | Coco |
| Kita Kita | Tonyo | |
| Bloody Crayons | Gerard Anderson | |
| 2014 | Da Possessed | Dadu |
| Bride for Rent | Javier | |
| 2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | William |
| 2010 | Paano Na Kaya | Kwek-Kwek |
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | William (Seven's Husband) | |
| Cinco | Denden | |
| I Do | Counselor | |
| Hating Kapatid | Firecracker Buyer (as Empoy) | |
| 2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round | Ka-Bado |
| Villa Estrella | Otap | |
| 2008 | Supahpapalicious | Hercules |
| Carnivore | ||
| One Night Only | Gudo | |
| My Only You | Romnick | |
| 2005 | Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula Sa Kamulatan | Kahoy |
| 2003 | Mr. Suave | Mr. Takatak |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Lo, Ricky (August 6, 2017). "Kitang-kita: Kita mo, kita ko!" (in English & Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ Espina, Cheska (July 8, 2017). "Kaye Abad gives Empoy a birthday surprise!". Star Cinema. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Gonzales, Vir (August 10, 2017). "Birthday ni Empoy inisnab-isnab noon, ngayon pinag-aagawan". Pang-Masa. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ "KILALANIN: Empoy, dating kontesero, ngayo'y patok na leading man" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Bonoan, Reggee (July 7, 2017). "Empoy: Wala po akong anak…pero may kalaro ako!" (in Filipino). Bandera. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Fernando, Jeff (August 3, 2017). "Alessandra, Empoy, binigyan ng malaking bonus" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Cruz, Oggs (July 28, 2017). "'Kita Kita' review: brisk, whimsical and always delightful". Rappler. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Indie film takes realistic glimpse of Filipino youth". The Philippine Star. April 21, 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Carlo Aquino wins Best Actor for "Carnivore" in Cinemanila". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 21, 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Tuazon, Nikko (June 10, 2013). ""Lokomoko U" cast and crew thankful for 5-year run on TV5". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Vibal-Guioguio, Peachy (December 1, 2014). "Paying it forward with Sari-Sari Stars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Blanco, Eunice (October 8, 2013). "'Tropa Mo Ko Unli' members give tips on doing gag shows". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sibonga, Glen (December 4, 2014). "Derek Ramsay will have Empoy as his twin brother on Mac & Chiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Amoyo, Aster (August 5, 2017). "Empoy nag-ikot muna sa lahat ng network bago sumikat" (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Cruz, Oggs (July 16, 2017). "'Bloody Crayons' review: So bad, it's fun". Rappler. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Abunda, Boy (July 1, 2017). "Bloody Crayons: Worth the wait". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Hsu, Marty (June 19, 2017). "Empoy shares details about his character in 'Bloody Crayons'". Star Cinema. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Severino, Howie (August 5, 2017). "In 'Kita Kita', a win for plain-looking strivers with nerve". GMA News. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (August 3, 2017). "5 fun facts about the Alempoy movie 'Kita Kita'". Rappler. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ "How Piolo almost took Empoy's role on 'Kita Kita'". ABS-CBN News. July 18, 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ "'Kita Kita' sets new record at the box office as highest grossing indie film". GMA News. August 10, 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Abanilla, Clarizel (August 10, 2017). "'Kita Kita' now PH's highest grossing indie movie, surpasses 'Heneral Luna'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Empoy, ipinasilip ang kanyang resto-bar sa Bulacan" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. August 10, 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.