Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck. He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.[3][4]
Martin Escudero | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mart Enrico Escudero April 11, 1990 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Mart Escudero |
| Alma mater | Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus (high school) STI College - Alabang (college)[1] |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2005–06; 2019–21) GMA Artist Center (2006–10; 2017–19; 2021–23) TV5 Network (2011–15) Net 25 (2022–present)[2] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Partner | Aiza Faeldonia (2016) |
| Family | Francis Escudero (uncle) Salvador Escudero (grandfather) Evelina Escudero (grandmother) |
Early life and education edit
Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.
Career edit
Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until he returned in 2017.
He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5.[5] In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015.[6] He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.[7]
Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.
Personal life edit
He is the nephew of former Governor of Sorsogon now current Senator Chiz Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero and former Congresswoman Evelina Escudero.
He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.[8][9]
He is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.[when?]
Filmography edit
Film edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Guest Cast | ABS-CBN |
| Qpids | Prince Charming (billed as Mark Butler) | ||
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Eman | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Ultimate Loveteam | |
| 2007 | SOP Rules | Himself | |
| Boys Nxt Door | Atom | ||
| 2007–2008 | Impostora | Santiago "Yago" Cayetano | |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Carding | |
| Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Isko | ||
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Roman | |
| Maynila | Various | ||
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | Kokoy | ||
| 2008–2009 | Gagambino | Noel Albuento | |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Mateo | |
| Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Ulysses Valdez | ||
| Rosalinda | Beto Perez | ||
| SRO Cinemaserye: Reunion | Benjo | ||
| Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors | Miguel | ||
| 2010 | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Jonathan Guatlo | |
| Jillian: Namamasko Po | Guest(s) Cast | ||
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Andrew Sy | TV5 |
| Star Confessions | Jao Mapa | ||
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Calvin Lustico | |
| 2012 | Kapitan Awesome | Efren | |
| Enchanted Garden | Pako | ||
| 2013–2014 | Positive | Carlo Santillan | |
| 2014 | Obsession | James Calderon | |
| Wattpad Presents: Just for A While | Luke | ||
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad Boy | Chance | |
| Wattpad Presents: Pristine Academy | Kiefer / Kiera | ||
| Kano Luvs Pinay | Dong Bigoy | ||
| 2017 | Pepito Manaloto | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen | Jerry | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Contestant | ||
| Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay | Tim | ||
| Impostora | Dayang Villaroman | ||
| Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Guest | ||
| 2018 | Maynila: Rainbow Love | Jaz | |
| Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim | Young Ricardo Cepeda | ||
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties | Iwa | |
| 2019–2020 | FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano | Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | Tadhana: Online Sabong | Tom | GMA Network |
| 2022–present | Quizon CT (Comedy Theater) | Cast Member | Net 25 |
Online shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tanods | Nestor Apolonio | TV5 |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | — | Won[10] |
| 2012 | 9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards | Best Actor for Comedy | Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Won |
| 10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2015 | 13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series | Positive | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Martin Escudero". Instagram. Instagram, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ "TV5 - Martin Escudero: Profile". TV5 - Philippines. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Yu, Chona (November 24, 2011). "Ex-actor Files Raps Against Models, Actors and Bit Players". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Aurelio, Julie (December 2, 2011). "12 Dribblers Face Raps for Mauling Ex-TV Actor Ramon Castro in QC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
- ^ Blanco, Eunice (January 18, 2014). "Martin Escudero 'happy' with TV5". Philippine Star. Philippine Star Online. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Sallan, Edwin. "Tuesday Vargas reprises film role in new TV5 sitcom". InterAksyon. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
- ^ "TV5 breaks in online world with Digital5". Manila Bulletin. Tempo Online. April 29, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Godinez, Bong. "Mart Escudero talks about personal and working relationship with Jennica Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel. "Jean Garcia understands breakup of daughter Jennica and Mart Escudero". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "The 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
