Gardo Versoza
This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages)
|
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian.
Gardo Verzosa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 |
| Other names | Cupcake |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Ivy Vicencio (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "NINO ESPEDILLA" in true life. Later, he went on to star in action movies such as Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He has also appeared in critically acclaimed movies such as the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya version of Rizal where he played the role of hero Andres Bonifacio and Sisa where he played the role of Jose Rizal / Pepe. He has recently even tried his hand in comedy starring in Pinoy Blonde.
His success is not limited to movies alone. He also has been the focal point of some of the highest rated shows in Philippine television including Mula sa Puso where he portrayed Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos and Sugo where he was Apo Abukay.
At the onset and during his heyday, Gardo Versoza was tagged "Asia's Sexiest Man".
In his latest production, Sugo, Gardo plays the role of Apo Abukay. Apo Abukay is an evil chieftain who possesses black magic coming from the anito or spirit of darkness. He is characterized for embracing the old world or the pre-Spanish era. He battled the Spanish friars who came to the Philippines and it was only through the intervention of Conde Vergonze, a blind but powerful warrior that he was defeated. However, he made a pact that he could be resurrected with the blood of a certain woman from his bloodline (alay). After years of trying to resurrect Apo Abukay, the Binhi-lans (descendants of Apo Abukay) succeeded because the chosen one (sugo) of the Carag-Ayans (descendants of Conde Vergonze) fell in love with the alay and refused to kill her. In the end Apo Abukay was defeated and the Binhi-lan and Carag-Ayan tribes ended their centuries long war. The chosen one and the alay married and peace was restored.
As of late, Versoza has been busy with guest appearances in various shows in both ABS-CBN and GMA - 7. He has been spotted lately in Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman. He is also taking up directing classes and hopes to be a director some day.
In 2014, in an interview with the press, he mentioned that he carried over some of the gay mannerisms he used to portray during his previous movies and sitcoms. In early 2016, he began taking the moniker, "Cupcake",[1] which was originally given by his best friend, Aiai Delas Alas.
As of 2019, Gardo Versoza currently plays policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows are aired on ABS-CBN.[2][3]
Personal life
Gardo married to his long-time girlfriend Ivy Vicencio.[4] The two have a son named Deity Uziel.[5][6]
Filmography
Online series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman | iWantTFC |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | Kapamilya Channel |
| Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | GMA Network | |
| 2021 | Sarap, 'Di Ba? | Himself (guest)[7] | |
| Magpakailanman: Batang Madrasta | Dan | ||
| First Yaya | Congressman Luis Prado | ||
| 2020 | Fill in the Bank | Eggpie / Cupcake | TV5 |
| Dear Uge: "Ang dalawang Mrs. U: Part 1 / 2" | George | GMA Network | |
| Pepito Manaloto: "Cupcake" | Gardo | ||
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro "Uwak" Enriquez / Rodolfo Salazar | |
| Dear Uge: Yayo Aguilar | Agi | GMA Network | |
| Magpakailanman: Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga | Filemon Aguilar | ||
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba† | |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | |
| Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | ||
| Sirkus | Leviticus "Levi" | ||
| 2017–2018 | Ika-6 na Utos | Clark Villafuerte-Trinidad | |
| 2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista† | |
| Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | ||
| D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | ||
| Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | ||
| Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | ||
| Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | ||
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | ||
| The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | ABS-CBN | |
| Ismol Family | Sampaguita | GMA Network | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel | |
| Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | ||
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | |
| Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | ||
| Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | ||
| 2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy | |
| Titser | Sir Gil | GMA News TV | |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | GMA Network | |
| Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | TV5 | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | TV5 |
| Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | GMA Network | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | GMA Network |
| Amaya | Rajah Mangubat† | ||
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | ABS-CBN |
| Green Rose | David Tobias | ||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | ||
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | ABS-CBN | |
| The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | TV5 | |
| Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | ABS-CBN | |
| Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | ||
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | |
| May Bukas Pa | Gary | ||
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo | ABS-CBN |
| I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | ||
| Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | GMA Network | |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban | |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | GMA Network | |
| Asian Treasures | Socrates | ||
| Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding | ABS-CBN | |
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | GMA Network | |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay | |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On | |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | ||
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Diony | |
| Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | GMA Network | |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang |
Film
- Ayuda Babes (2021) as Kapitana
- Wander Bra (2018) as Amado
- The Prenup (2015) as Agaton Cayabyab
- Hustisya (2014)
- Sundalong Kanin (2014)
- Sisterakas (2012) as husband of Bernadette - Gardo's 1st VIVA Films Movie
- Bwakaw (2012)
- MNL 143 (2012)
- Astig (2009)
- Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
- Gulong (2007)
- The Bicycle (2007)
- First Day High (2006) as Rene Samartino
- Pinoy Blonde (2005)
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
- Woman of Breakwater (2004) as Dave
- Animal (2004) as Ferdie
- Kerida (2003)
- Bigay Hilig (2003)
- Kiskisan (2003) as Marvin
- Biyahera (2002)
- Kailangan Kita (2002)
- Aagos ang Dugo (2001)
- Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) as Franco Valero
- Sa Piling ng Mga Aswang (1999)
- Sindak (1999)
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Sisa (1999) .... José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
- Jose Rizal (1998) .... Andrés Bonifacio
- Notoryus (1998) .... SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
- Kargado (1998) .... Frido
- Bawal (1998)
- Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
- Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1997) .... Bobby
- The Mariano Mison Story (1997) .... Dennis
- Mabango (1997)
- Kristo (1996) .... Gestas
- Medrano (1996) .... David Medrano
- Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
- Sabik sa Halik (1995) .... Rico
- Kirot 2 (1995) .... Dino
- 'Kandugan (1995)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
- Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) .... David
- Bawal na Gamot (1994) .... Jimbo
- Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
- Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) .... Edward
- Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
- Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
- Taong Gubat (1993)
- Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
- Stella Magtangol (1992)
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
- Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
- Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
- Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
- Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
- Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
References
- ^ Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Arcadio, Ryan (26 May 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ Arcadio, Ryan (26 May 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza, mapapanood sa 'Sarap, 'Di Ba?' ngayong November 20 | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
External links
- Gardo Versoza at IMDb