Gardo Versoza
Mennen Torres Polintan (born November 8, 1969), known by his stage name Gardo Versoza, is a popular Filipino actor who has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows.
Gardo Versoza | |
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Birth name | Mennen Torres Polintan |
Also known as | Tarugo, Cupcake, Machete, Ulysses, Buratatat |
Born | November 8, 1969 (age 50) Manila, Philippines |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, film producer |
Years active | 1990–present |
Associated acts | ABS-CBN, GMA Network and TV5 |
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 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.
Personal life
Gardo proposed to Ivy Vicencio after 13 years together. The two have a son, a boy named Deity Uziel.[1][2]
Filmography
Television Shows, and Series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Type of Role |
2019-2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar | Main role / Antagonist | |
2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro "Uwak" Enriquez / Rodolfo Salazar | Guest role / Antagonist | |
Dear Uge: "Yayo Aguilar" | Agi | Episode guest | ||
Magpakailanman: "Tatlong Henerasyon ng Sipag at Tiyaga" | Filemon Aguilar | |||
2018 | Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | ||
Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | |||
Onanay | Dante Dimagiba | Supporting role | ||
Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | Episode guest | ||
Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | |||
Sirkus | Leviticus "Levi" | Supporting role | ||
2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | Special participation | |
Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | Episode guest | ||
D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | Recurring role | ||
Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | Guest role | ||
Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | Supporting role | ||
2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | Main role | |
Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | Supporting role | ||
The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | Guest role | ||
Ismol Family | Sampaguita | Guest role | ||
2015—2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | Recurring role | |
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 | Guest role | |
2014 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | Episode guest | |
Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | Supporting role | ||
Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | Supporting role | ||
2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy | Guest role | |
Titser | Sir Gil | Main role | ||
Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | Main role | ||
2012—2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | Supporting role | |
Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | Main role | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding | Episode guest | ||
2011—2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | Supporting role | |
Amaya | Rajah Mangubat | Main role / Antagonist | ||
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | Episode guest | |
Green Rose | David Tobias | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | Supporting role | ||
2010 | Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | Episode guest | |
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | |||
The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | Main host | ||
Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | Supporting role | ||
2009—2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
May Bukas Pa | Gary | Guest role | ||
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 | |||
Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | Supporting role / Antagonist | ||
2007—2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban | Supporting role | |
2007 | Ysabella | young Perry Mendoza | Guest role | |
Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | Supporting role | ||
Asian Treasures | Socrates | Guest role | ||
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding | Guest role / Antagonist | ||
2006—2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | Guest role | |
2006 | Ang Kasagutan | Main role | ||
2006—2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | Supporting role | |
2005—2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay | Main role / Antagonist | |
2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On | Supporting role | |
2003—2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | Supporting role | |
2002—2003 | Bituin | Diony | ||
Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | Recurring role | ||
2001—2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | Supporting role | |
1997—1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo | Special participation / Antagonist |
Film
- Wander Bra (2018) .... Amado
- The Prenup (2015) .... Agaton Cayabyab
- Hustisya (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)
- Woman of 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) .... José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie .... 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)
- 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
- "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- Arcadio, Ryan. "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2020-03-28.