Prince Villanueva
Prince Villanueva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Prince Allan Ray Eugenio Villanueva August 21, 1998 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Performer |
| Years active | 2014 - Present |
| Known for | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and Alyas Robin Hood as Rex |
| Awards | Nominated, Best New Male TV Personality, PMPC Star Awards for Television |
Prince Villanueva is a Filipino actor who is presently signed up for an exclusive contract with GMA Network. Prince used to be co-managed by German Moreno and GMA Artist Center until the time of the former's demise, which made him the last talent discovery of Kuya Germs.
Early life
Prince Villanueva is a Filipino actor, born in Manila, Philippines on August 21, 1998. He is the only son of Allan Villanueva and Lizelle Eugenio - Villanueva, Mrs. Philippines - International 2009.[1][2] He has an older sister, Precious and younger sister, Princess. He finished grade school and high school at Adamson University. At present, he is in second year college taking up B.S. Business Administration major in Marketing Management in the same university.
Career
Prince started very young in front of the camera, having won the title SM Star Baby 1998 when he was only six months old. The contest was a segment in Brunch, a morning show hosted by Bing Loyzaga and Michelle van Eimeren, aired on GMA Network. Growing up, he has been continuously getting the nods of many whenever he competes for a title in school pageants like being Star of the Night in his JS Prom, Mr. Intramurals, among others. His natural inclination for entertainment is a product of genetic endowment because both of his parents were models and actors in the past. Prince went to many casting calls for commercials and television shows, until he found his niche in GMA Network when he auditioned for Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman in August 2014.
Having only three months of television exposure in 2014, Prince was already nominated Best New Male TV Personality 2014 in the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television, held at Solaire Resort and Casino, and was aired by ABS-CBN. Presently, Prince is an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network[3] and is managed by GMA Artist Center.[4][5] He was first seen on TV show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, where he displayed his singing, hosting, and dancing prowess, from 2014 until the show closes in 2016. The TV series InstaDad in 2014 introduced Prince as Ikot,[6][7][8] his first character role as a GMA artist. After which, he was seen again on GMA's afternoon prime Wish I May (TV series)[9][10] as Dave. As of this writing, Prince is a mainstay of the top rating, primetime show Alyas Robin Hood as Rex.
Furthermore, he has also engaged into theater acting, as he is playing lead role in a stage play entitled Aquarium na Walang Tubig, under the direction of veteran actress and acting coach Ms. Anne Villegas of the Sining Pinagpala Theater Foundation.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Ron | GMA Network |
| #MichaelAngelo | Jake Pord | ||
| 2017 | Imbestigador | Harvey | |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Pagmamahal ng Isang Amang Beki | Harvey | ||
| Alyas Robin Hood | Rex | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Tonyo | ||
| Imbestigador: Chop Chop sa San Mateo | Alvin | ||
| Karelasyon: Biglang Yaman | Mario | ||
| Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's | Leo (Voice Only) | ||
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Finding Earl | Carlos | |
| Alyas Robin Hood | Rex | ||
| Imbestigador: UPLB Rape Case | Rod | ||
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Thor | ||
| Maynila: Secret Bratinella | Marco | ||
| Wish I May | Dave | ||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Paskong Malamig Ang Puso | Raul | |
| Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis | Arlan | ||
| Maynila: Signs of Love | Patrick | ||
| InstaDad | Ikot Perez | ||
| Maynila: Moments In Time | Rico | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Sa Bangin ng Kamatayan | George | |
| The Half Sisters | Dexter | ||
| Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself / Performer / Co-Host |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aquarium Na Walang Tubig | Dennis |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality for Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Nominated |
Endorsements
- Unisilver Time (HEA)
- Apple Peel Facial Care and Spa
- RMES Salon
References
- ^ http://www.mukamo.com/mrs-philippines-2009-pageant-winners/
- ^ http://www.showbizjuice.info/2008/12/mrs-philippines-2009-pageant-winners.html
- ^ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/12/22/1405186/sancho-delas-alas-prince-villanueva-are-newest-kapuso
- ^ Kilalanin ang bagong Prince ng GMA
- ^ Prince Villanueva inks an exclusive contract with GMA Network
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/shows/instadad/photos/2015-04-01/2499/25074/Prince-Villanueva
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/shows/instadad
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/shows/instadad/videos/2015-04-03/36306/Two
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2016-01-08/20818/Prince-Villanueva-naiyak-at-nagpasalamat-kay-Kuya-Germs-sa-press-conference-ng-Wish-I-May
- ^ http://www.manilatimes.net/kuya-germs-last-talent-discovery-sheds-tears/238343/