Gardo Versoza
Gardo Versoza | |
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Birth name | Mennen Torres Polintan |
Also known as | Cupcake |
Born | November 8, 1969 |
Origin | Manila, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, film producer |
Years active | 1990–Present |
Associated acts | ABS-CBN, GMA Network and TV5 |
Gardo "Cupcake" Versoza (born Mennen Torres Polintan on November 8, 1969) is a popular Filipino actor who has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows.
Early 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", which was originally been given by his best friend, Aiai Delas Alas. As of 2017, he is currently into culinary activities, but still, he doesn't issue any statement whether he is a straight, a bisexual or gay, but because of his gayish mannerisms both on-cam and off-cam, many people believe he is now totally, a gay person.[1][2][3]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
2018 | Onanay | Dante Batay | Supporting Cast | |
Sirkus | Leviticus "Levi" | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ||
2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | Special Participation | |
Wish Ko Lang: Sa Kuweba Ng Buhay | Lito | Lead Role | ||
D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | Extended Cast / Antagonist / Protagonist | ||
Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | Lead Role | ||
Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | Episode guest / Antagonist | ||
Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | Supporting Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist | ||
2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | Co-lead role | |
Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | Supporting role | ||
The Story of Us | Ferdie Sandoval† | Special Participation | ||
Ismol Family | Sampaguita | Guest Appearance | ||
2015-2016 | The Half Sisters | Dr. Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | Extended role / Protagonist | |
2015 | Magpakailanman: Love After the Storm | Joel | Episode guest | |
Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | Supporting role | ||
2014-2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa | Supporting role | |
2014 | Magpakailanman | Aniseto | Episode guest | |
Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | Supporting role | ||
Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | Supporting role | ||
2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy | Guest appearance | |
Titser | Sir Gil | Main role | GMA News TV | |
Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo† | Main role / Antagonist | GMA Network | |
Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | Main role | TV5 | |
2012-2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | Main role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | Supporting role | TV5 |
Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | Main role | GMA Network | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Piding | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
2011-2012 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | Main role | GMA Network |
Amaya | Rajah Mangubat† | Main role / Antagonist | ||
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: TV | George Habijan | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
Green Rose | David Tobias | Supporting role | ||
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | |||
2010 | Wansapanataym: Zoila's Valentina | Luis Veneracion | Episode guest | |
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various roles | TV5 | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosas | Nestor | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | Presenter | TV5 | |
Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | Supporting role | ||
2009-2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | Extended role | |
May Bukas Pa | Gary | Guest appearance | ||
2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo† | Main role / Antagonist | |
2008-2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano† | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura | Jojo | Episode guest | |
I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | Episode guest | ||
Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | Supporting role | ||
2007-2008 | Kamandag | King Saban† | Main role | |
2007 | Ysabella | young Perry Mendoza | Special participation | |
Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | Main role | ||
Asian Treasures | Socrates | Extended role | ||
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Nanding | Guest appearance / Episode guest | ABS-CBN | |
2006-2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | Guest appearance / Lead Role | |
2006 | Ang Kasagutan | |||
2006-2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | Supporting Cast | |
2005-2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay† | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: Kung Bakit May Korona Ang Bayabas | Mura-On | Episode guest | |
2003-2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
2002-2003 | Bituin | Diony | Main role | |
Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | Extended role | ||
2001-2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | ||
1997-1999 | Mula Sa Puso | Domingo† | Supporting role / Antagonist |
Movies
- The Pre Nup (2015)
- Justice (2014)
- Sundalong Kanin (2014)
- Sisterakas (2012) .... 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) .... Rene Samartino
- Pinoy Blonde (2005)
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
- Babae sa Breakwater (2004) .... Dave
- Animal (2004) .... Ferdie
- Kerida (2003)
- Bigay hilig (2003)
- Kiskisan (2003) .... Marvin
- Biyahera (2002)
- Kailangan kita (2002)
- Aagos Ang Dugo (2001)
- Huwag Mong Ubusin Ang Bait Ko! (2000) .... Franco Valero
- Sa Piling ng mga Aswang (1999)
- Sindak (1999)
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Sisa (1999) .... Jose Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Mula Sa Puso: The Movie .... Domingo (cameo)
- Jose Rizal (1998) .... Andres Bonifacio
- Notoryus (1998) .... SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
- Kargado (1998) .... Frido
- Bawal (1998)
- Kid Manalo, Akin Ang Ulo No (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)
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) .... Tony
- Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin (1992)
- Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) ....
- Zaldong tisoy (1991)
- Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko (1991) .... Nando
- Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
- Onyong Majikero (1991) .... George
References
- ↑ Kach 🍊 [@thirdyisagirl] (7 February 2017). "Nickname talaga ni Gardo Versoza yung cupcake? May story ba yun? I'm curious. 😊 #DTBY20DaysToGo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ http://philippines.shafaqna.com/EN/PH/386619
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/380473/showbiz/gardo-versoza-aminadong-nada dala-ang-gay-mannerisms-ni-mother-lexie-kahit-off-cam