Marco Gumabao

Marco Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur.[1]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Imperial and the surname or paternal family name is Gumabao.
Marco Gumabao
Born
Marco Imperial Gumabao

(1994-08-21) August 21, 1994
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
Years active2008–present
Agent(s)Star Magic
(2012–2017; 2018–2020)
Viva Artists Agency
(2017–present)
GMA Network
(2017; 2018; 2022–present)
TV5 Network
(2021–2022, 2023–present)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Parent(s)Dennis Roldan
(father)
FamilyMichele Gumabao
(sister)
Paolo Gumabao
(half-brother)
Isabel Rivas
(aunt)
Gretchen Fullido
(cousin)
Barbie Imperial
(cousin)

He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand BENCH's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under BENCH/Body, for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.[2][3]

Early life and education

Marco, born August 21, 1994, in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is the fourth of five children to actor and politician Dennis Roldan and former It Girl Loli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed in Muay Thai.[4]

Gumabao attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and then De La Salle University as a psychology major.[5]

Acting career

He first appeared in an uncredited role in Toda Max (2012), then rose in popularity in the TV series Luv U, both in the same period (2012–2016).

Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Just the Way You Are (2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television series Forevermore (2014–15), Pusong Ligaw (2017–18), and Ang Probinsyano (2017).

In 2017, Gumabao left Star Magic agency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract with Viva Artists Agency on September 4, 2018, together with his siblings Michele Gumabao and Kat Gumabao.[6] He announced his freelance status after making an appearance in GMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series, Wish Ko Lang!, but is mostly on ABS-CBN.

After being launched in his first major lead role in Para sa Broken Hearted (2018), he also starred in hit TV series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.[7]

Following a supporting role in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Aurora, he appeared in the film Ulan in 2019.[8]

Modeling career

In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model for BENCH/Body.[9] His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns under BENCH revamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.[10][11]

Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, including Garage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue.[12] He was also awarded the 2018 MEGA Man Best Bodies.[13]

Personal life

Gumabao had current relationship with Cristine Reyes since 2023 [14] [15]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRole
2014She's Dating The GangsterYoung Stephen
2015Just The Way You AreSkye
2016Love Me TomorrowCarlos
2018Abay BabesRocky
Para sa Broken HeartedRJ
AuroraRicky
2019Apple of My EyeMichael
UlanAndrew
Just a StrangerJericho / Jekjek
2020 Hindi Tayo PwedeDennis
2021 RevirginizedPawi
2022 Bahay na Pula
2023 Martyr or Murdereryoung Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.[16]
Baby Boy, Baby Girl Seb

Television
Year Title Role Network Ref.
2012Toda MaxMarco Ugoy-UgoyABS-CBN
2012–2016Luv UJB Arellano
2013Kailangan Ko'y IkawIan Velasquez
Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows BestArnel
ASAPHimself/Performer
2014Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, AnakAngelo
2014–2015ForevermoreJC
2015Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo AkoMartin
2015–2016NingningPido Cruz
2016Tubig at LangisChristopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal
Magpahanggang WakasZachary "Zach" Flores
Ipaglaban Mo: BulagRogelio
2017FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoJose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario
Ipaglaban Mo: LaroAndre
Ipaglaban Mo: PikotErnesto
Wish Ko Lang: IskolarAaronGMA Network
2017–2018Pusong LigawNathan RuizABS-CBN
Hanggang SaanArchie
2018 Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal SonFerdyGMA Network
Ipaglaban Mo: GantiLarry RamosABS-CBN
2018–2019Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosMatteo Silverio / Matteo Cardinal[17]
2021Di Na MuliMico EmmanuelTV5
2022 The Girl He Never Noticed Eros Petrakis MediaCorp Channel 5
2023KurdapyaCarlos TV5
Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang NakaraanRod Herrera
ASAP Natin 'ToHimself / Guest hostKapamilya Channel
E.A.T.Guest with Cristine ReyesTV5
TBASaan Natatago Ang Pag-Ibig?GMA Network

Digital
YearTitleRole
2021Parang Kayo Pero HindiRobi

References
  1. Perez, Quimberly. "WATCH: Marco Gumabao tours you around his very own bar and resto! | VIVA Entertainment". Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  2. "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  3. "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  4. Corp, ABS-CBN. "The new guys UPFRONT: Marco Gumabao". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  5. "Marco Gumabao Biography | PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  6. Gabinete, Jojo (September 4, 2018). "Marco Gumabao leaves Star Magic after four years; signs up with VAA". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. "Marco Gumabao, bibida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  8. Bukas, Leo. "Marco Gumabao, inaming plus points ang pagkakaroon niya ng magandang katawan para makakuha ng projects". Push. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  9. BENCH/ (October 23, 2017), Meet our newest BENCH/ Body: Marco Gumabao, retrieved November 9, 2018
  10. "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  11. "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  12. "Marco Gumabao wants you to get to know him better – Garage". garage.com.ph. August 3, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  13. "Missed The Mega Man X EuphoriaMaxx Best Bodies 2018 Party? Ditch The FOMO and See What Went Down Last Night". MEGA Man. April 20, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  14. "Here's how Marco Gumabao and Cristine Reyes found each other". GMA News.
  15. "Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes team up for series". ABS-CBN News.
  16. de Leon, Richard (November 23, 2022). "'Batang Macoy! Marco Gumabao, young Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa pelikulang 'Martyr or Murderer'". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  17. "WATCH: Hunks galore in 'Los Bastardos' teaser". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
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