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Joseph Marco
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Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 35)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other names Joey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • endorser
Years active 2007–present
Agent
  • GMA Artist Center (2007–2010)
  • Star Magic (2010–present)
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Partner(s) Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020)
Dasha Romanova (2020–2023)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2015–2018
Labels Star Music (2015–2018)
Associated acts
  • Harana
  • ASAP ‘20

Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor, model, singer and endorser who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and played Diego Torillo in Wildflower (TV series). Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.

Biography

Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, he is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. He is the nephew of DZMM anchor Tita Norma Marco.

Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after he was discovered by his manager in Eastwood City. He said, "Nagulat nga po ako na first VTR ko, nakapasa agad ako." (I was surprised that I got approved on my first VTR.) during the initial presscon of La Vendetta.

Marco currently dates Russian Daria Romanova, previously dated Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Celeste Cortesi.

Career

2007–2009

After his first commercial, he came up more TV commercials with products such as Coca-Cola, E-Aji Dip Snax and Downy.

Marco signed up with GMA Artist Center in September 2007. He was one of the first of his batch to have been given a TV project when he was added to the cast of the then airing TV drama series, La Vendetta. Here, he played the role of a geek teenager Santi Domingo. At the initial phase of their presentation as new artists, Marco was able to guest at different programmes on GMA such as Showbiz Central, SOP Rules and Nuts Entertainment.

In 2007, he was included in Philippines' Cosmopolitan magazine's 2007 69 Bachelors but did not join the fashion show held at The Fort. For the fantasy TV drama, Dyesebel, he played an assistant named Joseph

2010–2014

In 2010, Marco transferred network to ABS-CBN. Marco was picked to be one of the lead cast in ABS-CBN's show Sabel as Raymond Sandoval, with Jessy Mendiola and AJ Perez. Marco also appeared in some episodes of the anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya.

In 2014, he played the main role of Dave Martinez in the afternoon TV series entitled Pure Love, alongside Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.

2015–present

In March 2015, ASAP launched his newest boy group called "Harana" together with his co-members, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan with their carrier single, "Number One". He was one of the main cast of the primetime series Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of Pasión de Gavilanes, that aired in June 2015.

In 2016, Marco joined the cast of Dolce Amore. He played the role of River Cruz and became the new rival of Tenten to Serena's heart.

In 2017, he was cast as one of the leading men in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Wildflower. Marco played the role of Diego Ardiente Torillo, whose parents caused the death of Ivy's – the female lead – parents. His character later challenged Ivy's plans, of which falling in love was not included.

In 2019, after taking a 10-month hiatus from teleseryes, he joined the cast of Los Bastardos, another ABS-CBN teleserye. Joseph played the lead role of Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal.

In 2020, he portrayed the role of Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2012 The Reunion Jeric
24/7 in Love Gabriel
2013 A Moment in Time Morie
Saturday Night Chills Jeff
Saka Saka Abner Abueg
On the Job Ruel
2014 Talk Back and You're Dead Jared "Red" Dela Cruz
2016 My Rebound Girl Rich
2017 Pwera Usog Sherwin
Dear Other Self Chris
Triptiko Jason
2020 The Missing Job
Isa Pang Bahaghari Peter Anthony Sanchez
2023 Apag TBA

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 La Vendetta Santi Domingo
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Joseph
2010 Sabel Raymond Sandoval
2011 Mara Clara N/A as himself
Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi Luis
Maalaala Mo Kaya Bert Sanchez episode: "Bisikleta"
Abel episode: "Langis"
2012 E-Boy Miguel Villareal as teen Miguel
Wansapanataym: Dollhouse Driver/Doll
MMK: Motorsiklo Ponso
Pintada Julian Sandejas guest role
Princess and I Dasho Kim Methra
MMK: Police Uniform Jason
2013 MMK: Kulungan Roy
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Leandros Panaligan
Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay Eric Santa Maria
2013–2014 Honesto Elijah "Elai" Galang
2014 Pure Love Dave Martinez
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez teen Kanor
2015–2016 Pasión de Amor Franco Samonte/Reyes
2016 Ipaglaban Mo! Tonyo Episode 96: Tiwala
MMK: Puno ng Mangga Jeremiah
Dolce Amore River Cruz
2017–2018 Wildflower Diego Torillo
2019 Los Bastardos Lorenzo Cuevas / Lorenzo D. Cardinal
MMK: Steak Bong Go
MMK: Mikropono young Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa
Touch Screen Justin
Uncoupling Carlo
2020 The Bridge Christian Season 2
2020–2021 Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Avelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr.
2021–2022 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucas Catapang
2023–present Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Vladimir "Vlad" Lamadrid

Variety shows

Year Title Notes Ref.
2007 Nuts Entertainment guest
SOP
2011–present ASAP co-host and performer
2011 Happy Yipee Yehey! guest
2019 SMAC Pinoy Ito! guest and performer

Discography

  • Harana (2015)

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Work Result Ref.
2013 9th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor – Cinema One Currents
(with Rayver Cruz and Matteo Guidicelli)
Saturday Night Chills Won
2017 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actor of the Year Pasión de Amor Won
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Wildflower Nominated
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