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Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), popularly known as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian.[citation needed]
Gardo Verzosa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 |
| Other names | Cupcake |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse |
Ivy Vicencio (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editAccording to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times, Mennen Polintan's film career began in 1988 when his mentor Carlo Finioni brought him in to star in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[1]
He began his career with roles in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete 2, Halimuyak ng Babae and Kirot. Where he was known by the screen name "Niño Espedilla". Later, he transitioned to starring in action movies like Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films, including the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya adaptation of Rizal where he portrayed national hero Andres Bonifacio and Sisa, in which he played his role as Jose Rizal / Pepe. Additionally, he starred in Pinoy Blonde and some of the highest rated shows in Philippine, such as Mula sa Puso as Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos and Sugo as Apo Abukay.
Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network. He also appeared in Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.
In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake",[2] which was given by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.
In 2019, Versoza portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows were aired on ABS-CBN.[3][4]
Personal life
editHe is married to Ivy Vicencio.[5] They have a son named Deity Uziel.[6][7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)[1]
- Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
- Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
- Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
- Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
- Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Stella Magtangol (1992)
- Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
- Taong Gubat (1993)
- Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
- Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
- Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) .... Edward
- Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994) .... Jimbo
- Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) .... David
- Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Kandugan (1995)
- Kirot 2 (1995) .... Dino
- Sabik sa Halik (1995) .... Rico
- Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
- Medrano (1996) .... David Medrano
- Kristo (1996) .... Gestas
- Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) – Rocky
- Mabango (1997)
- The Mariano Mison Story (1997) – Dennis
- Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) – Bobby
- Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
- Bawal (1998)
- Kargado (1998) – Frido
- Notoryus (1998) – SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
- Jose Rizal (1998) – Andrés Bonifacio
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
- Sisa (1999) .... José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Sindak (1999) – Raul
- Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
- Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) – Franco Valero
- Aagos ang Dugo (2001) – Gino
- Kailangan Kita (2002)
- Biyahera (2002)
- Kiskisan (2003) – Marvin
- Bigay Hilig (2003)
- Kerida (2003)
- Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) – Ferdie
- Woman of Breakwater (2004) – Dave
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
- Pinoy Blonde (2005)
- First Day High (2006) – Rene Samartino
- The Bicycle (2007)
- Gulong (2007)
- Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
- Astig (2009)
- MNL 143 (2012)
- Bwakaw (2012)
- Sisterakas (2012) as husband of Bernadette - Gardo's 1st VIVA Films Movie
- Sundalong Kanin (2014)
- Hustisya (2014) – Gardo
- The Prenup (2015) – Agaton Cayabyab
- Wander Bra (2018) – Amado
- Ayuda Babes (2021) – Kapitana
- Third World Romance (2023)
Online series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo | |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | |
| Bituin | Diony | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | ||
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay | |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | ||
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding | |
| Asian Treasures | Socrates | GMA Network | |
| Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | ||
| Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | |
| I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo | ||
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo | |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary | ABS-CBN |
| Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | ||
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | |
| Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | ||
| The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | ABS-CBN | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | ||
| Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | |
| Green Rose | David Tobias | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | ||
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat | GMA Network |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding | ABS-CBN |
| Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | GMA Network | |
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | TV5 | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | TV5 |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | GMA Network | |
| Titser | Sir Gil | GMA News TV | |
| Genesis | Ka Andoy | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | |
| Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | ||
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa | |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel | |
| Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | ||
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita | |
| The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | ABS-CBN | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | GMA Network | |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | ||
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | |
| Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | ||
| Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | ||
| D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | ||
| Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | ||
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi | |
| Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | ||
| Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | ||
| Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | ||
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba | |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar | |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" | Dan | ||
| Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe | ||
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco | |
| Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | ||
| Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | Kapamilya Channel | |
| Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" | Miguel | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | The Write One | The President | |
| 2023-2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G | TV5 |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso | Kapamilya Channel |
| Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores | TV5 | |
| Lavender Fields | Andres Flores | Kapamilya Channel | |
| Saving Grace | Amazon Prime Video |
References
edit- ^ a b Kabristante, George Vail (July 31, 2021). "In memoriam: Manoling Morato had his heart for struggling indie producers". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
Finioni's entry billed "HAMUNIN ANG BUKAS"... launched Gardo Versoza who was then Finioni's discovery/protégee in a starring role with Cherie Gil...
- ^ Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". www.msn.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved March 28, 2020.