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Zanjoe Marudo

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Zanjoe Marudo
Born
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo

(1982-07-23) July 23, 1982 (age 42)
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2006–present
Agents
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Spouse
(m. 2024)
Children1
RelativesArt Atayde (father-in-law)
Sylvia Sanchez (mother-in-law)
Arjo Atayde (brother-in-law)

Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (Tagalog: [ˈsandʒɔ mɐˈrudɔ]; born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1[1] (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' Lovers in Paris[2] (2009), Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine[3] (2010), Annaliza[4] (2013), Dream Dad[5] (2014), Tubig at Langis[6] (2016) and My Dear Heart[7] (2017).

Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me![8] (2007), Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme[9] (2009), Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme[10] (2012), One More Try[11] (2012), Bromance: My Brother's Romance[12] (2013), Maria Leonora Teresa[13] (2014) and The Third Party[14] (2016).

Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.[15]

Early life

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Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is the third of their five children.

From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the NCAA.[16]

Career

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Marudo joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place behind the likes of John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves.[17] He then signed his acting contract with ABS-CBN.[18]

Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo was one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.[19]

Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda with Maricel Soriano.[20]

In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Studio
2007 You Got Me! Caloy Star Cinema
2008 Altar Anton Cinema One Originals
2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Barry Spring Films
MJM Productions
2010 Cinco Elvis Star Cinema
Sa 'yo Lamang John
2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Oca Baytion Star Cinema
OctoArts Films
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Allan Regal Films
2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Barry Spring Films
Star Cinema
24/7 in Love Butch Vinzon Star Cinema
One More Try Tristan
2013 Death March Alex Forward Group
Phoenix Features
Bromance: My Brother's Romance Brando / Brandy Skylight Films
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Barry MJM Productions
Quantum Films
2014 My Illegal Wife Henry Skylight Films
Maria Leonora Teresa Julio B. Sacdalan Star Cinema
2016 The Third Party Christian Pilar
2017 Can't Help Falling In Love Mayor Luis Villarin
Fallback Alvin Cineko Productions
2018 Kusina Kings Ronnie Star Cinema
To Love Some Buddy Julius Black Sheep Productions
2020 Malaya Iago Dreamscape Entertainment, Sisu
Isa Pang Bahaghari Andrew "Andy" Sanchez Heaven's Best Entertainment
Solar Pictures
2023 Keys to the Heart Joma Mercado Netflix
TBA Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Himself/4th Celebrity Big Placer ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love Letters Julio
Aalog-Alog Banjoe Rosales
Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. Perfect Franco
Super Inggo Super Islaw
Komiks: Fun Haus
Komiks: Alpha Omega Girl Armand/Arm
Star Magic Presents: The Sweetest Victory Robert
Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang Max
Your Song: Nasaan Ka? Alas
Your Song: Kasi Naman Paolo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisekleta Danilo
2006–present ASAP Himself
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Mark
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Mio
Love Spell Presents: Barbi-Cute Luke
Kokey Abie
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis Super Islaw
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Louie
I Am KC Presents: Time's Up Francis/Kato
Dyosa[20] Mars
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga[21] James
2009 Parekoy Mario
Banana Split Himself
The Wedding Marlon Mañalac
Sineserye Presents: Florinda Archie
Lovers in Paris Martin Barrameda
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag Eric
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies Xander
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Jaime Reyes / Bernard De Silva–Fortalejo
Mara Clara Himself/Guest role
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig Manny
Your Song: Kim Aldo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Zandro
2011–2015 Banana Split Himself
2012 It's Showtime Himself/Guest judge
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch Egay
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Silang
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Sherwin
2013–2014 Annaliza Gideon "Guido" Querubin
2014–2015 Dream Dad Sebastian "Baste" Javier
2016 Tubig at Langis Renato "Natoy" Villadolid
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kweba Juan
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Victor
2017 My Dear Heart Jude De Jesus
2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tangke Rommel Sandoval
2018–2019 Playhouse Marlon Ilaban
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balsa Ryan Homan
2020 My Single Lady BG iWant
2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Antonio "Anton" Hernandez† Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2022 The Broken Marriage Vow David Ilustre
2023 Dirty Linen Aidan Roque-Fiero

Awards and nominations

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Year Award-Giving Body Category Work/Award Result
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year You Got Me! Nominated
5th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Actor of the Year Altar Nominated
2011 9th Gawad Tanglaw for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig Won
2012 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor One More Try Nominated
38th Metro Manila Film Festival Male Celebrity of the Night[22] Won
2013 61st FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated
31st Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2017 19th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor The Third Party Won
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year Nominated
45th International Emmy Awards[23] Best Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Nominated
2020 44th Gawad Urian Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Malaya Nominated
46th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Isa Pang Bahaghari Nominated

Personal life

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Marudo and actress Ria Atayde officially confirmed their engagement on February 20, 2024, in a joint Instagram post.[24] On March 23, 2024, the couple were married in a civil ceremony in Quezon City officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte.[25] Their child was born on September 23, 2024.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Zanjoe admits being closer now to Mariel than Bianca". GMA News and Public Affairs. February 24, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  2. ^ "Zanjoe joins cast of 'Lovers in Paris'". ABS-CBN News. March 13, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Zanjoe Marudo splits from 'Banana Split' to concentrate on 'Kristine'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 20, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  4. ^ "Zanjoe Marudo on 'Annaliza' co-star Andrea Brillantes: "Masuwerte ako na ganito yung batang nakatrabaho ko."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "What Zanjoe will miss in 'Dream Dad'". ABS-CBN News. April 17, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "Zanjoe reunites with Cristine Reyes in new series". ABS-CBN News. July 29, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Zanjoe Marudo, Bela Padilla to star in new series". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "Toni Gonzaga identifies with her character in "You Got Me"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 2, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme will premiere on September 2". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 13, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  10. ^ "Zanjoe has high hopes for 'Kimmy Dora' sequel". ABS-CBN News. June 1, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  11. ^ "Dingdong, Angel find true love in 'One More Try' trailer". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "Zanjoe Marudo will have butt exposure in upcoming film Bromance: My Brother's Romance". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 2, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Jodi, Iza, Zanjoe team up in 'Maria Leonora Teresa'". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  14. ^ "Why Angel, Zanjoe, Sam are excited about 'The Third Party'". ABS-CBN News. September 20, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  15. ^ "#RoadToStarMagicBall2017: Zanjoe Marudo's Star Magic Ball Looks Through The Years". ABS-CBN Corporation. September 15, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "LA Tenorio, Zanjoe Marudo recall high school basketball rivalry in NCAA". Spin.ph. March 29, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Mark, Ryan (April 3, 2006). "Tam-is nga Kalampusan ni Keanna". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  18. ^ Lo, Ricky (February 10, 2007). "Body Talk with Zanjoe Marudo". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Lejano, Jing (November 9, 2010). "Zanjoe Marudo Gets Down To Business At His November Man On Fire Shoot". Cosmopolitan.ph. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  20. ^ a b Buan-Deveza, Reyma (June 6, 2008). "Zanjoe defends Bianca; dismisses abortion issue". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. Retrieved June 21, 2008. [dead link]
  21. ^ "Zanjoe is Bianca's man in 'Varga'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. June 19, 2008. Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
  22. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2012". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  23. ^ "Zanjoe Marudo nominated for International Emmy". Yahoo! Singapore. October 2, 2017.
  24. ^ "Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now engaged". ABS-CBN. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  25. ^ "Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now married". ABS-CBN News. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  26. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 24, 2024). "Ria Atayde gives birth to first child with Zanjoe Marudo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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