Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipinoactor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa, Adrian in Aryana. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.[1]
Francis Magundayao
Francis at Saranghaeyo #ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe, September 7, 2014
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil Sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him.[2]
After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag ibig, Francis topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced.[3][4] The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.[5]
2012–present: Star Magic
Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic[6] and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana.[7] Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime.
In August 2019, Francis was once again reunited with his Aryana co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Cariño as they topbill Wansapanataym's Oh My Genius.[8] In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You're My Home, with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas.[9]
In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled #EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo, a maindie (mainstream independent) romcom film.[11]
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^Policarpio, Allan (September 9, 2012). "Child star now has a love team". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
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^"John Manalo and Francis Magundayao's characters in MMK try to survive being thrown at sea". PEP. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
^"MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most-Watched Program Last Weekend". Bida Kapamilya. April 3, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
^Sunio-Granali, Demai (September 1, 2012). "Former child actor Francis Magundayao joins cast of Aryana; now Ella Cruz's official loveteam partner". PEP. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
^Valeza, Karen (September 2, 2012). "Francis Magundayao goes big time". Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Celebrity Yahoo. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
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^Giganto, Sheryl Grace (March 8, 2014). "Rivalry Of Jairus Aquino And Francis Magundayao With Sharlene San Pedro, Marketable To Fans!". PhilippineNews.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
^Red, Isah V. (January 21, 2015). "Former child star plays lead role in teen love drama". MST.ph showbitz. Manila Standard Today. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
^"FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016". Rappler.
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In this Philippine name the middle name or maternal family name is Cabalteja and the surname or paternal family name is Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao born May 14 1999 is a Filipino actor and commercial model He was first known as Iking in the series Darna He is also known for portraying young Travis adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson in Sana Maulit Muli Paco in the May Bukas Pa Adrian in Aryana He graduated high school from Far Eastern University Diliman last June 7 2019 with his mother Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay 1 Francis MagundayaoFrancis at Saranghaeyo ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe September 7 2014BornFrancis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao 1999 05 14 May 14 1999 age 23 Antipolo Rizal PhilippinesOther namesIking KikoOccupation s Actor commercial modelYears active2005 presentAgent s GMA Artist Center 2005 2012 Star Magic 2012 2021 Viva Artists Agency 2021 present Height5 ft 5 5 in 166 cm Contents 1 Career 1 1 2012 present Star Magic 2 Filmography 2 1 Television 2 2 Films 3 Awards and nominations 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditFrancis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan Mr Pogi 2018 started his career as a commercial model at a very young age He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine s sidekick from then on he was referred to as Iking Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson s character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and ABS CBN shows but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual s character in the drama Dahil Sa Pag ibig that made people notice him 2 After his short stint as teen Alfred inDahil sa Pag ibig Francis topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced 3 4 The said MMK episode was the most watched program last March 31 2012 5 2012 present Star Magic Edit Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic 6 and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana 7 Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It s Showtime In August 2019 Francis was once again reunited with his Aryana co star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Carino as they topbill Wansapanataym s Oh My Genius 8 In October 2013 Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You re My Home with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions other dramas 9 In January 2014 at the ABS CBN Trade Launch it was revealed that Francis and his Aryana co star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon which starred Bea Alonzo Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez In March he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with Sharlene San Pedro and Jairus Aquino which entitled Si Lulu at Lily Liit 10 In 2015 he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo a maindie mainstream independent romcom film 11 Filmography EditTelevision Edit Year Title Role Network2005 Mars Ravelo s Darna Iking GMA Network2007 Sana Maulit Muli Preteen Travis ABS CBNAsian Treasures Pogi GMA NetworkMga Mata ni Anghelita GabrielKokey Elias ABS CBNCarlo J Caparas Kamandag Boyong GMA NetworkMga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang Ang Parusa Ng Duwende Tias2008 Carlo J Caparas Gagambino Young Bino2009 Tayong Dalawa Young JR ABS CBNKomiks Presents Nasaan Ka Maruja Myrno Boy AlicanteOnly You Young JonathanSine Novela Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Young Arvin GMA NetworkAgimat Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Tiagong Akyat Young Santiago Tiago Ronquillo ABS CBNSRO Cinema Serye Exchange Gift EJ Miguel GMA Network2009 2010 May Bukas Pa Paco ABS CBN2010 The Last Prince Onuro GMA NetworkNoah TV series Teen Gabriel ABS CBNKokey Ako Belat Alien ABS CBNMara Clara Young Gary David2011 Pidol s Wonderland Jervin Tesorio TV5Futbolilits Diego Roxas GMA NetworkAmaya Teen AngawayWansapanataym My Gulay Ritchie ABS CBNWansapanataym Happy Neo Year Jomel2012 Wansapanataym Somewhere Over The Bahaghari EmongFelina Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Teen Joaquin TV5Dahil Sa Pag ibig Teen Alfred Valderama ABS CBNMaalaala Mo Kaya Barko Meynard Alcala2012 2013 Aryana Adrian Ian Alejandro2013 Maynila My Tropa My Tru Lab Jolo GMA NetworkMaalaala Mo Kaya Football Paterno ABS CBNWansapanataym OMG Oh My Genius BensonMaalaala Mo Kaya Tirintas Oliver2014 Wansapanataym Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit AdrianSana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Sebastian SyquiaMaalaala Mo Kaya Stars DelLuv U Andrew Ford PinedaMaalaala Mo Kaya Nurse Cap Andrew PalmaIpaglaban Mo Kahit Bata Pa Ako Boyet2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Class Card FrancisIpaglaban Mo Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin Chris EspirituMaalaala Mo Kaya Barko Michael CapulongAnd I Love You So Joseph Otep ReyesMaalaala Mo Kaya Parol King Angel2016 Ipaglaban Mo Dahas OnatParang Normal Activity Blue TV5My Super D Teenage Dodong ABS CBNBorn for You AllanIpaglaban Mo Kabataan JoelIpaglaban Mo Pagpag Otep2017 La Luna Sangre Nognog SebastianWansapanataym Jasmin s Flower Powers Santi2018 FPJ s Ang Probinsyano Yohan HidalgoSince I Found You Young Nathan CapistranoIpaglaban Mo Bastardo Mario Gregorio2019 Ipaglaban Mo Reputasyon Ivo2020 A Soldier s Heart Amir Majul2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bible Dodong Kapamilya Channel A2Z2023 The Rain in Espana Miguel Viva TelevisionFilms Edit Year Title Role Production Company Note2015 Ewankosau Saranghaeyo Sebastian Baste Agoncillo Bonfire Production Indie Film2016 The Story of Love Pedro ABJ International Film Indie Film2017 Instalado Danny S Quiazon Indie Film2018 Signal Rock Bong CSR Productions2019 Man and Wife Peping Cineko ProductionsAwards and nominations EditYear Work Award Category Result Source2016 Ewankosau Saranghaeyo 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Nominated 12 2017 Instalado 2nd ToFarm Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Won 13 References Edit Arcadio Ryan LOOK Francis Magundayao graduates from high school entertainment inquirer net Policarpio Allan September 9 2012 Child star now has a love team Philippine Daily Inquirer Inquirer net Retrieved March 23 2013 Francis Magundayao Stars in MMK this March 31 with John Manalo Bida Kapamilya March 25 2012 Retrieved March 23 2013 John Manalo and Francis Magundayao s characters in MMK try to survive being thrown at sea PEP March 27 2012 Retrieved March 25 2013 MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most Watched Program Last Weekend Bida Kapamilya April 3 2012 Retrieved September 10 2014 Sunio Granali Demai September 1 2012 Former child actor Francis Magundayao joins cast of Aryana now Ella Cruz s official loveteam partner PEP Retrieved March 22 2013 Valeza Karen September 2 2012 Francis Magundayao goes big time Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom Celebrity Yahoo Retrieved March 22 2013 ELLA FRANCIS AND BUGOY TOPBILL NEWEST WANSAPANATAYM SPECIAL abscbnpr com August 1 2013 Archived from the original on February 21 2014 Retrieved February 12 2014 a href Template Cite news html title Template Cite news cite news a CS1 maint unfit URL link RICHARD DAWN LOVE TEAM TO RETURN ON PRIMETIME TV IN 2014 abscbnpr com October 18 2013 Archived from the original on October 21 2013 Retrieved February 12 2014 a href Template Cite news html title Template Cite news cite news a CS1 maint unfit URL link Giganto Sheryl Grace March 8 2014 Rivalry Of Jairus Aquino And Francis Magundayao With Sharlene San Pedro Marketable To Fans PhilippineNews ph Retrieved September 12 2014 Red Isah V January 21 2015 Former child star plays lead role in teen love drama MST ph showbitz Manila Standard Today Retrieved January 22 2015 FULL LIST Winners PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 Rappler Paterno Marianne Ida What Home Feels Like dominates ToFarm film fest awards ABS CBN News External links EditFrancis Magundayao on Twitter Francis Magundayao at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Francis Magundayao amp oldid 1128472079, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
