Martin del Rosario
Born
Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario

(1992-11-25) November 25, 1992
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Occupations
Years active2007–present
Agent(s)Star Magic (2007–2013)
ALV Talent Circuit (2013–present)
GMA Artist Center (2014–present)
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
RelativesCes Quesada (aunt)
Connie Sison (aunt)

Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of Pintada in 2012, as Nico in the 2016 film Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B, and as Prince Zardoz in Voltes V: Legacy.

Del Rosario received his first award as an actor in 2011 from the film Dagim naming him as the Breakthrough Performance by An Actor by the Entertainment Press Society for his role as Jun.[1] He was also awarded, the same year, as the New Movie Actor of the Year by the Philippine Movie Press Club.[2] In 2015, he won as Best Supporting Actor at the Gawad Urian Awards for his role as Gab in the 2014 Cinemalaya film, Dagitab.

On September 2, 2014, after six years of being a talent of ABS-CBN under Star Magic, del Rosario signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[3] Prior to this, del Rosario was already seen in most of GMA Network shows such as Rhodora X and Magpakailanman.

Early and personal life

Del Rosario was born on November 25, 1992, to Robert del Rosario, a landscape artist who had a small stint in show business in his early years, and Maria Teresa "Tet" Mangay, a company executive and the sister of character actress Ces Quesada.[4] He finished his high school studies as salutatorian in Lourdes School of Quezon City. He took up BA Broadcast Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman, and was a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity.[5]

He is the middle child of three siblings with Kim being the eldest and Denise being the youngest. He is a nephew of broadcast journalist Connie Sison.[6][7]

Career

Early years

Del Rosario was in his second year high school when he was spotted by talent scout Jun Reyes, who was in a cab, in front of Lourdes School in 2007. He was on his way La Loma to buy lechon for Gerald Anderson's birthday party when Del Rosario caught his attention. Reyes left him a calling card and asked for his phone number. Del Rosario gave Reyes his mom's phone number. He then went to ABS-CBN for acting workshops.[6]

2007–2013

His first television role was playing Ray Avellino in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv. He also played the younger brother of Roxanne Guinoo in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? in the same year.[8]

When Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 ended in 2008, he appeared in another two seasons of Star Magic Presents namely: Astigs in Haay...skul lyf and Astigs in Luvin' Lyf.[9] He appeared in three episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2008. He also landed a supporting role in ABS-CBN's prime time drama Iisa Pa Lamang.

In 2009, he played a molested teenager in the "Boarding House" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya. He was cast as Otap, the main antagonist, of Your Song Presents: Boystown.[8] He then went on to appear in two more episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya in the same year. He also had a special participation in May Bukas Pa and a supporting role in Katorse.

Del Rosario made his film debut in 2010.[10] He had a supporting role in Star Cinema's Till My Heartaches End and a lead role in the indie film Dagim.[11] According to del Rosario, his first film was Dagim but Till My Heartaches End came out in cinemas earlier.[10] In television, he appeared in the afternoon drama series Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and Juanita Banana. He also portrayed gay roles in the "Headband" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya[12] and in the horror-fantasy drama TV series Rosalka.

In 2011, Del Rosario made a cameo appearance in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara and was cast as Norberto Matias in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. While filming a fight scene in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Del Rosario accidentally shot Andi Eigenmann with a blank bullet. Eigenmann was rushed to the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City. The actress suffered second degree burns.[13] Del Rosario later apologized for the accident.[14] He received his first acting award in the same year. He won "Breakthrough Performance by an Actor" for the film Dagim in the 8th Golden Screen Awards presented by the Entertainment Press Society, Inc.[15] He also won the "New Movie Actor of the Year" award, for the same film, in the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[16] He played Ulam the brother of Pura, played by Melai Cantiveros, in the film The Adventures of Pureza, directed by Soxie Topacio.[17][18]

In 2012, he was the lead actor of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada, together with Denise Laurel. It was directed by Cathy Garcia Molina.

2014–present

Del Rosario was first seen on GMA Network as Martin Aquino in the psychological drama series Rhodora X, this is after he was released by his previous network ABS-CBN.[19] On September 2, 2014, along with Camille Prats and Kiko Estrada, Del Rosario officially inked an exclusive contract with GMA Network.[3] In 2015, Del Rosario appeared in afternoon drama series Buena Familia.[20] He had a guest appearance in the primetime series Pari 'Koy as the gay lover of Sam Evangelista, Jr. played by Hiro Peralta and in Beautiful Strangers as Oliver Lacsamana.

In 2016, del Rosario became part of the cast of Dangwa as Miguel in its last two weeks.[21] The same year, he starred as Caloy Manalastas in the political-drama series Naku, Boss Ko! with Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia.[22]

In 2018, he landed a regular role in the GMA's new hit series Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka alongside Mike Tan, Yasmien Kurdi and Jackie Rice.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
2007-2008 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv: Ur Lyf 2 Ray Avellino
2008 Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? Boy Ramirez [23]
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Lyf Drex [9]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Jay Episode: "Sanggol"
Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Blake
Maalaala Mo Kaya Raymond Episode: "Notebook"
Iisa Pa Lamang Eric Suarez Special participation [23]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Dennis Episode: "Mansyon"
2009 Sonny Episode: "Musiko"
Your Song Presents: Boystown Otap [8]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Lolong's friend Episode: "Medal of Valor"
Young Richard Episode: "Boarding House"
Katorse Macoy
May Bukas Pa Pedring's Apo Guest appearance
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya Samantha Episode: "Headband"
Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? Biboy [23]
Rosalka Young Johnny Special participation [24]
2010-2011 Juanita Banana Chester
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jason Episode: "Bibliya"
Anino't Panaginip: The Hidden Chapters of Imortal Superhero Episode: "Superhero"
Mara Clara Cameo, 1 episode
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Norberto Matias [25]
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya Ben Episode: "Papag"
Jake Episode: "Baunan"
E-Boy Young Gabriel villareal Special participation
Wansapanataym Hele Boy Luzon Episode: "Maan Antukin"
Oka2kat Punong Aba 2 episodes
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Sev Monzon [26]
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Kevin Balot Episode: "Family Picture"
Juan Dela Cruz Bagno
2014 Rhodora X Martin Aquino Episode: "Shadow and Enemies" [19]
Magpakailanman Lauro Tuaño Episode: "The Lauro Tuaño Story: Ang Ina na Hindi Malilimutan"
Wagas Romano Vasquez Episode: "The Romano & Alma Love Story: Sumpa Ko"
2015 Karelasyon AJ Episode: "Apartment"
Wagas Andy Episode: "Kulam at Pag-ibig"
Pari 'Koy Jeremy [27]
Wagas Troy Montez Episode: "The Mystica & Troy Love Story: Love Knows No Age"
Magpakailanman Alex Bernardo Episode: "The Alex Bernardo Story: Sa Ngalan ng Pagmamahal"
Karelasyon Joshua Episode: "Laro"
Ryan Episode: "My Mother's Lover"
Buena Familia Harry Atendido
Maynila Marco Episode: "Sikretong Malupit"
Magpakailanman Jesus Parungao Episode: "The Jesus Boy Parungao Story: Ama Namin"
Beautiful Strangers Oliver Lacsamana
Wagas Jeland Episode: "Forget-me-not on Christmas"
2016 Magpakailanman Art Episode: "The Trixie Maristela Story: I'm Dating a Transgender"
Dangwa Miguel
Karelasyon Episode: "Unico Hijo"
Ian Episode: "Rigodon"
Naku, Boss Ko! Caloy Manalastas
Maynila Dale Episode: "Liwanag"
Magpakailanman Lucky Episode: "Anak sa Mundo ng Droga"
Karelasyon Lester Episode: "Sapi"
2017 Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa Kiko
Karelasyon Marlon/ Alejandro Episode: Tukso
Mulawin vs. Ravena Aramis
Stories for the Soul Alex Episode: "Sa Ngalan ng Anak"
Magpakailanman Noriel Episode: "Dystonia"
2018 Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka Lawrence De Leon
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Jesus Christ Episode: May Wish Ang Tatlong Trees
2019 My Special Tatay Garry "Gardo" Guzman Guest
2019-2020 The Gift Jared Marcelino [28]
2019 Imbestigador Darwin Dormitorio Episode: Dormitorio
2020 Magpakailanman Dexter Episode: "The Lockdown Wife"
2021 Imbestigador Frank Anthony Gregorio Episode: "Gregorio Double Murder Case"
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Prince Zardoz/Manuel Nabuz
2024 Asawa ng Asawa Ko Jeff Manansala
Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Rafael Valencia

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
2010 Dagim Jun [29]
2010 Till My Heartaches End Wally [30]
2011 The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles Ulysses "Ulam" Buraot [31]
Won't Last a Day Without You Duke
2012 The Healing Jed [32]
Amorosa: The Revenge Amiel dela Cruz [33]
2014 Bride for Rent Mik Antonio
Marka Billy Boy Santiago [34]
Dagitab Gab [35][36]
SAGWAN: Paddle Emilio Short film
2015 Homeless [37]
2016 Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B Nico
2018 Born Beautiful Barbie
2019 The Panti Sisters Daniel Panti [38]
2020 U-Turn Eric Suarez

Accolades

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Headband PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Nominated
2011 Dagim 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Won
8th Golden Screen Awards for Movies Breakthrough Performance by An Actor Won
5th Gawad Genio Best Film Debut Performer Won
2013 Amorosa: The Revenge FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2015 Dagitab Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Won [35][36]
2019 The Panti Sisters Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Actor Won [39]
2020 Born Beautiful (The Series) 24th Asian Television Awards Best Leading Male Performance (Digital) Won [40]

References

  1. ↑ Calderon, Ricky L. (April 6, 2011). "Musical Film "Emir" Biggest Winner at 8th Golden Screen Awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  2. ↑ "PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2011 Winners". coolbuster.net. Coolbuster. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Aquino, Anne Charmaine (September 2, 2014). "Martin del Rosario Signs Exclusive Contract with GMA Network". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ Yalung, Brian (September 23, 2011). "Martin del Rosario: Award-winning Actor and Conscientous UP student". tempo.com.ph. Tempo. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Balbuena, Vanessa (September 9, 2012). "Martin Del Rosario's Rise to Fame". The Philippine Star. The Freeman. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Lo, Ricky (October 6, 2013). "Dial M for Martin". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  7. ↑ Lo, Ricky (September 29, 2011). "Body Talk with Martin del Rosario". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 Quintos, Napoleon (March 1, 2011). "Martin Del Rosario Says He Never Doubted that His Big Break Would Come". News Items. Push. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  9. 1 2 Erece, Dino (January 10, 2008). "ABS-CBN Airs New Youth-oriented Show "Astigs" Starting January 12". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
  10. 1 2 Calderon, Ricky (November 11, 2010). "Newcomer Martin del Rosario Lands Lead Role in His First Movie, Dagim". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  11. ↑ Navarro, Mell (September 19, 2010). "Marc Abaya Portrays a Tribe Leader in Horror Film Dagim". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Three Gay Sampaguita Vendors Band Together in MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 30, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Andi Eigenmann Hurt While Yaping Action Scene". ABS-CBN News. March 20, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  14. ↑ Garcia, Rose (March 21, 2011). "Martin del Rosario Apologizes to Andi Eigenmann for Taping Mishap". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  15. ↑ Almo, Nerisa (April 6, 2011). "Martin del Rosario Regards His First Acting Award as an Inspiration". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
  16. ↑ Reyes, William R. (June 22, 2011). "Ai-Ai delas Alas and Coco Martin Win Top Acting Honors at 27th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  17. ↑ Mata, Paul (February 1, 2011). "Martin del Rosario Welcomes 2011 with His First Comedy Film". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
  18. ↑ Montealegre, Lyn Luna (July 2, 2011). "Melai Cantiveros Undergoes a Glamorous Transformation for The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles". Guide / Movies. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  19. 1 2 "Martin del Rosario, Kapuso na; 'Rhodora X', Unang Proyekto". GMA News. GMA Network. May 6, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  20. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 21, 2015). "Martin del Rosario on Possibility of Courting Kylie Padilla: "Siyempre may Chance... Gusto ko Siya."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Martin del Rosario, Bibida sa Huling Dalawang Linggo ng 'Dangwa.'". GMA News. GMA Network. January 17, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  22. ↑ Carballo, Bibsy M. (April 12, 2016). "Much Ado About Naku, Boss Ko!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  23. 1 2 3 Red, Isah V. (September 30, 2013). "Martin Del Rosario Now with ALV Talent Circuit". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  24. ↑ Mauricio, Julian (November 1, 2010). "Martin del Rosario: The Next Big Leading Man". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  25. ↑ Quintos, Napoleon (March 1, 2011). "Martin Del Rosario Says He Never doubted that His Big Break Would Come". Push. ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  26. ↑ Lo, Ricky (December 15, 2012). "Sexy Talk with Martin del Rosario". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  27. ↑ Red, Isah V. (April 29, 2015). "Kapuso's New Drama Star". Manila Standard. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  28. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (September 14, 2019). "Martin del Rosario excited to Play Kontrabida of Alden Richards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  29. ↑ Navarro, Mell (September 19, 2010). "Marc Abaya Portrays a Tribe Leader in Horror Film Dagim". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Direk Joey: The Untold Story Behind Till My Heartaches End". The Philippine Star. October 27, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  31. ↑ "The Director's Hand in Adventures of Pureza". GMA News. GMA Network. July 30, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  32. ↑ "Martin del Rosario Feels Blessed to be Part of "The Healing"". abscbnpr.com. ABS-CBN Corporation. July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  33. ↑ Santos, Rhea Manila (August 16, 2012). "Martin Del Rosario Admits He is Happy to do Another Horror Role in 'Amorosa'". Push. ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  34. ↑ Macahindog, Jocelyn V. (June 6, 2014). "Martin del Rosario Addresses Bullying in New Film". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  35. 1 2 Matalog, Patricia (March 14, 2020). "'Dagitab': A Film About Middle-age Love is Coming to Cinema One". Star Cinema.
  36. 1 2 Ruiz, Marah (June 17, 2015). "Kapuso Stars Win at the 38th Gawad Urian Awards". GMA News Online.
  37. ↑ Asilo, Rito P. (August 29, 2015). "Martin del Rosario Takes Controversies in Stride". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
  38. ↑ Serato, Arnel C. (August 22, 2019). "Martin del Rosario Brushes Off Relentless Rumors About his Gender". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  39. ↑ "All the Winners at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019". GMA News. September 15, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  40. ↑ "2019 Nominees". Asian TV Awards Nominees Page. October 25, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
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