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Marco in 2023
Born	Joseph Cecil Marco (1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 36) Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other names	Joey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupation	Actor model singer endorser
Years active	2007–present
Agent	GMA Artist Center (2007–2009) Star Magic (2010–present) KP&PR&EMS, Inc. (2007-present) Viva Artists Agency (2025–present)
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Partner(s)	Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020) Dasha Romanova (2020–2023)
Musical career
Genres	Pop OPM
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 and model. He is known for his roles in many TV shows and movies. Joseph started his career by appearing in commercials. Later, he became a talent of GMA Network and then ABS-CBN. He has played important characters in popular TV series like La Vendetta, Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor, and Wildflower.

About Joseph Marco

Joseph Cecil Marco was born on October 4, 1988. He is one of eight children in his family. He has an older sister, two older brothers, and four younger sisters. His aunt, Norma Marco, is a well-known radio anchor.

Joseph finished high school in 2005 at Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal. He did not go to college because he was discovered by a talent manager. This happened while he was in Eastwood City. He was surprised to get his first acting job so quickly.

Joseph's Career Journey

Early Beginnings (2007–2009)

Joseph Marco started his career by appearing in several TV commercials. Some of the products he advertised included Coca-Cola and Downy. In September 2007, he officially joined GMA Artist Center. This is a group that helps new actors get roles.

Joseph quickly got his first TV role in the drama series La Vendetta. He played a character named Santi Domingo. During this time, he also appeared as a guest on different GMA shows. These shows included Showbiz Central and SOP Rules. In 2007, he was featured in Philippines' Cosmopolitan magazine. He also played an assistant named Joseph in the fantasy TV drama Dyesebel.

Moving to ABS-CBN (2010–2014)

In 2010, Joseph Marco moved to a different TV network, ABS-CBN. He was chosen for a main role in the ABS-CBN show Sabel. In this series, he played Raymond Sandoval. He acted alongside Jessy Mendiola and AJ Perez. Joseph also appeared in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya. This is a popular TV show that tells real-life stories.

In 2014, Joseph took on a main role in the afternoon TV series Pure Love. He played the character Dave Martinez. He starred in this show with Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.

Continued Success (2015–Present)

In March 2015, Joseph Marco became part of a new boy group called "Harana". This group was launched on the TV variety show ASAP. His bandmates included Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos, and Michael Pangilinan. Their first song was titled "Number One".

Later in June 2015, Joseph was a main cast member in the primetime series Pasión de Amor. This show was a Philippine remake of a popular foreign series. In 2016, he joined the cast of Dolce Amore. He played River Cruz, a new character who became a rival for Serena's affection.

In 2017, Joseph was cast as one of the main male leads in the ABS-CBN TV series Wildflower. He played Diego Ardiente Torillo. His character's parents were responsible for the death of the main female character's parents. Diego's character later challenged her plans.

After a break from TV series, Joseph joined the cast of Los Bastardos in 2019. He played Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal. In 2020, he played Avel Mansueto in the series Ang sa Iyo ay Akin. He continues to be an active actor in Philippine television.

Joseph Marco's Work

Movies

Television Series

Variety Shows

Music Albums

• Harana (2015)

Awards and Recognitions

Joseph Marco has received awards for his acting.