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Joseph Marco
Marco in 2023
Born
Joseph Cecil Marco

(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 37)
Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesJoey, Oatz, Chekoh, JoMar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • endorser
Years active2007–present
Agents
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Partner(s)Celeste Cortesi (2019–2020)
Dasha Romanova (2020–2023)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–2018
LabelStar Music (2015–2018)
WebsiteMarco on Instagram

Joseph Cecil Marco (born October 4, 1988) is a Filipino actor and model who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and played Diego Torillo in Wildflower. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center,[1] and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.[2]

Early life and background

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Joseph Cecil Marco, born on October 4, 1988, he is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after he was discovered by his manager in Eastwood City. He said, "Nagulat nga po ako na first VTR ko, nakapasa agad ako." (I was surprised that I got approved on my first VTR.) during the initial presscon of La Vendetta.[2]

Acting career

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2007–2009

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After his first commercial, he came up more TV commercials with products such as Coca-Cola, E-Aji Dip Snax and Downy.[citation needed]

Marco signed up with GMA Artist Center in September 2007.[1] He was one of the first of his batch to have been given a TV project when he was added to the cast of the then airing TV drama series, La Vendetta. Here, he played the role of a geek teenager Santi Domingo.[2] At the initial phase of their presentation as new artists, Marco was able to guest at different programmes on GMA such as Showbiz Central, SOP Rules and Nuts Entertainment.

In 2007, he was included in Philippines' Cosmopolitan magazine's 2007 69 Bachelors but did not join the fashion show held at The Fort.[2] For the fantasy TV drama, Dyesebel, he played an assistant named Joseph

2010–2014

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In 2010, Marco transferred network to ABS-CBN. Marco was picked to be one of the lead cast in ABS-CBN's show Sabel as Raymond Sandoval, with Jessy Mendiola and AJ Perez. Marco also appeared in some episodes of the anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya.[citation needed]

In 2014, he played the main role of Dave Martinez in the afternoon TV series entitled Pure Love, alongside Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos.[citation needed]

2015–present

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In March 2015, ASAP launched his newest boy group called "Harana" together with his co-members, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan with their carrier single, "Number One".[3][4][5] He was one of the main cast of the primetime series Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of Pasión de Gavilanes, that aired in June 2015.[citation needed]

In 2016, Marco joined the cast of Dolce Amore. He played the role of River Cruz and became the new rival of Tenten to Serena's heart.[citation needed]

In 2017, he was cast as one of the leading men in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Wildflower. Marco played the role of Diego Ardiente Torillo, whose parents caused the death of Ivy's – the female lead – parents. His character later challenged Ivy's plans, of which falling in love was not included.[6]

In 2019, after taking a 10-month hiatus from teleseryes, he joined the cast of Los Bastardos, another ABS-CBN teleserye. Joseph played the lead role of Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal.[7]

In 2020, he portrayed the role of Christian Salvador in The Bridge and Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Marco previously dated actress Kazel Kinouchi, and beauty pageant contestant and model Celeste Cortesi. His last relationship was with the Russian model Dasha Rokanova.

Acting credits

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Film

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Joseph Marco's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2012 The Reunion Jeric [8]
24/7 in Love Gabriel
2013 A Moment in Time Morie [9]
Saturday Night Chills Jeff
Saka Saka Abner Abueg
On the Job Ruel [10]
2014 Talk Back and You're Dead Jared "Red" Dela Cruz [11]
2016 My Rebound Girl Rich
2017 Pwera Usog Sherwin [12]
Dear Other Self Chris [13]
Triptiko Jason
2020 The Missing Job [14]
Isa Pang Bahaghari Peter Anthony Sanchez [15]
2022 Apag Marco [16]

Television

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Key
† Denotes shows that have not yet been aired
Joseph Marco's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role
Year Title Role Ref.
2007 La Vendetta Santi Domingo
2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Joseph
2010 Sabel Raymond Sandoval
2011 Mara Clara N/a
Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi Luis
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Bert Sanchez [17]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Langis Abel
2012 E-Boy Teen Miguel Villareal
Wansapanataym: Dollhouse Driver / Doll
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Ponso [18]
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Julian Sandejas
Princess and I Dasho Kim Methra
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police Uniform Jason
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Roy
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Leandros Panaligan
Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay Eric Santa Maria
Honesto Elijah "Elai" Galang
2014 Pure Love Dave Martinez
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Teen Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez
Pasión de Amor Franco Samonte/Reyes
2016 Ipaglaban Mo!: Tiwala Tonyo [19]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno ng Mangga Jeremiah
Dolce Amore River Cruz
2017 Wildflower Diego Torillo
2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Lorenzo "Enzo" Cuevas / Lorenzo de Jesus-Cardinal
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Steak Bong Go
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono young Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa
Touch Screen Justin
Uncoupling Carlo
2020 The Bridge Christian
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Avelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr.
2021 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucas Catapang
2023 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Vladimir "Vlad" Sebastian-Lamadrid
2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Young Alfredo Pangan
I Love You Since 1892 Leandro Flores [20]
2026 My Husband is a Mafia Boss Ezekiel "Zeke" Roswell [21]

Discography

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Accolades

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Year Award Category Notable Work Result Ref.
2013 9th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor – Cinema One Currents
(with Rayver Cruz and Matteo Guidicelli)		 Saturday Night Chills Won
2017 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actor of the Year Pasión de Amor Won
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Wildflower Nominated [22]

References

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  1. 1 2 "GMA Artist Center presents 15 new discoveries to the press". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Commercial model Joseph Marco gets his first taste of acting via 'La Vendetta'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2007.
  3. ↑ ASAP’s Newest Boy Group, “Harana,” with Joseph Marco, Marlo Mortel, Bryan Santos and Michael Pangilinan. Random Republika. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Bagong boyband ipakikilala sa ASAP 20". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Bandera. March 15, 2015. (in Tagalog)
  5. ↑ Marlo Mortel overwhelmed by success of his tandem with Janella Salvador and his group Harana Boys. Pep.ph. Retrieved April 26, 2015. (in Tagalog).
  6. ↑ Know the men in Ivy's life in 'Wildflower'. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ [dead link]. ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  8. ↑ "The Four Most Promising young Actors in Gear-Up for a Film". Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Coco Martin and Julia Montes in A Moment In Time". Retrieved January 27, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson-starrer, OTJ, receives standing ovation in Cannes". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ Cartalaba, Jude (August 14, 2014). "'Diary ng Panget' love team back in 'Talk Back and You're Dead'". Rappler. Jude Cartalaba and Rappler. Event occurs at 9:44 PM. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  12. ↑ Limos, Mario Alvaro (February 11, 2020). "Puwera Usog, Tao Po, and Tabi Po: The Curious History of Three Filipino Phrases". Esquire. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Jodi Sta. Maria and Xian Lim's "Dear Other Self" premieres on ABS-CBN TVplus' KBO". LionhearTV. September 16, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  14. ↑ Atilano, Joseph (December 1, 2020). "'The Missing' will be a hair-raising ride for everyone!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  15. ↑ Nora Aunor "Isa Pang Bahaghari". "Nora Aunor, Philip Salvador reunited in Isa Pang Bahaghari". CNN Philippines. CNN. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  16. ↑ Pineda, Rey (April 1, 2023). "'Apag': another masterpiece of Direk Brillante Mendoza". Sunstar. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Jimmy Santos and Joseph Marco are cast in a family drama for MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Rayver Cruz and Joseph Marco portray brothers in MMK – PEP.ph". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 18, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Joseph Marco sa kanyang kauna-unahang pagganap sa Ipaglaban Mo: "Very challenging"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 13, 2016. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Heaven Peralejo says she read 'I Love You Since 1892' multiple times for new Viva One series". Cinema Bravo. July 25, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  21. ↑ Requintina, Robert (January 9, 2026). "Joseph Marco and Rhen Escaño topbill Wattpad series 'My Husband Is a Mafia Boss'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2017.
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