Marco Gumabao
Marco Gumabao | |
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| Born | Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao August 14, 1994 Makati, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2012–2017) Viva Artists Agency (2018–present) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Political party | NUP (2024–present) |
| Parent(s) | Dennis Roldan (father) |
| Family | Michele Gumabao (sister) Paolo Gumabao (half-brother) Isabel Rivas (aunt) Gretchen Fullido (cousin) Barbie Imperial (cousin) |
Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation: [guˈmɐbaʊ]; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur. He ran for the position as representative of Camarines Sur's fourth district last 2025 elections.[1]
He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand Bench's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under Bench/Body, for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Marco, born August 14, 1994, in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is the fourth of five children to actor and politician Dennis Roldan and former It Girl Loli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed in Muay Thai.[4]
Gumabao attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and then De La Salle University as a psychology major.[5] He also finished the Public administration course at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.[6]
Acting career
[edit]He first appeared in an uncredited role in Toda Max (2012), then rose in popularity in the TV series Luv U, both in the same period (2012–2016).
Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Just the Way You Are (2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television series Forevermore (2014–15), Pusong Ligaw (2017–18), and Ang Probinsyano (2017).
In 2017, Gumabao left Star Magic agency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract with Viva Artists Agency on September 4, 2018, together with his siblings Michele Gumabao and Kat Gumabao.[7] He announced his freelance status after making an appearance in GMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series, Wish Ko Lang!, but is mostly on ABS-CBN.
After being launched in his first major lead role in Para sa Broken Hearted (2018), he also starred in hit TV series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.[8]
Following a supporting role in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Aurora, he appeared in the film Ulan in 2019.[9]
Modeling career
[edit]In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model for Bench/Body.[10] His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns under Bench revamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.[11][12]
Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, including Garage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue.[13] He was also awarded the 2018 MEGA Man Best Bodies.[14]
Political career
[edit]In October 2024, he filed his candidacy for representative of the fourth district of Camarines Sur under the National Unity Party slate of the Villafuerte clan in the 2025 Philippine House election,[15] but lost to incumbent Arnulf Fuentebella.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Gumabao has been in a relationship with Cristine Reyes since 2023.[17][18] He is affiliated with the Christian group, Favor Church Manila.[19]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | She's Dating The Gangster | Young Stephen | |
| 2015 | Just The Way You Are | Skye | |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Carlos | |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Rocky | |
| Para sa Broken Hearted | RJ | ||
| Aurora | Ricky | ||
| 2019 | Apple of My Eye | Michael | |
| Ulan | Andrew | ||
| Just a Stranger | Jericho / Jekjek | ||
| 2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Dennis | |
| 2021 | Revirginized | Morph / Pawi | |
| 2022 | Bahay na Pula | Roger | |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer | young Ferdinand Marcos | [20] |
| Baby Boy, Baby Girl | Seb |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Toda Max | Marco Ugoy-Ugoy | |
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | JB Arellano | |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Ian Velasquez | |
| Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best | Arnel | ||
| 2013–present | ASAP | Himself / Performer | [21] |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak | Angelo | |
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | JC | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo Ako | Martin | |
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Pido Cruz | |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Christopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal | |
| Magpahanggang Wakas | Zachary "Zach" Flores | [22] | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Rogelio | ||
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario | [23] |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Laro | Andre | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot | Ernesto | ||
| Wish Ko Lang: Iskolar | Aaron | ||
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Nathan Ruiz | |
| Hanggang Saan | Archie | [24][25] | |
| 2018 | Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal Son | Ferdy | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti | Larry Ramos | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Matteo Silverio-Cardinal | [26] |
| 2021 | Di Na Muli | Mico Emmanuel | [27] |
| Parang Kayo Pero Hindi | Robi | ||
| 2022 | The Girl He Never Noticed | Eros Petrakis | |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | Carlos | |
| Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Rod Herrera | [28] | |
| E.A.T. | Himself / Guest with Cristine Reyes | ||
| 2026 | Viva One Originals: Ashtine | [29] | |
| Tubig to Handle: What the Fun! | Himself |
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Arnulf Bryan Fuentebella | 144,731 | 56.11 | |
| NUP | Marco Gabriel Gumabao | 113,229 | 43.89 | |
| Total votes | 257,960 | 100 | ||
| NPC hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ Perez, Quimberly. "WATCH: Marco Gumabao tours you around his very own bar and resto! | VIVA Entertainment". Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ Corp, ABS-CBN. "The new guys UPFRONT: Marco Gumabao". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao Biography | PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop. Archived from the original on October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (October 22, 2024). "Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes finish course on Public Service Administration". GMA Network. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (September 4, 2018). "Marco Gumabao leaves Star Magic after four years; signs up with VAA". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao, bibida sa bagong serye ng ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ Bukas, Leo. "Marco Gumabao, inaming plus points ang pagkakaroon niya ng magandang katawan para makakuha ng projects". Push. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ BENCH/ (October 23, 2017), Meet our newest BENCH/ Body: Marco Gumabao, retrieved November 9, 2018
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao poses in skimpy Bench underwear". www.glitz.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Garage Magazine". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao wants you to get to know him better – Garage". garage.com.ph. August 3, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Missed The Mega Man X EuphoriaMaxx Best Bodies 2018 Party? Ditch The FOMO and See What Went Down Last Night". MEGA Man. April 20, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ Jaucian, Michael B. (October 1, 2024). "Villafuerte clan seeks various Camarines Sur posts in 2025 polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ↑ https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/945993/marco-gumabao-concedes-defeat-in-camarines-sur-4th-district-representative-bid/story/
- ↑ "Here's how Marco Gumabao and Cristine Reyes found each other". GMA News.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao, Cristine Reyes team up for series". ABS-CBN News.
- ↑ Severo, Jan Milo (June 25, 2024). "Dominic Roque, Cristine Reyes, Marco Gumabao get Christian baptism". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ↑ de Leon, Richard (November 23, 2022). "'Batang Macoy! Marco Gumabao, young Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa pelikulang 'Martyr or Murderer'". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Marco Gumabao and Cristine Reyes visit ASAP Natin 'To". ABS-CBN. July 9, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Unang serye ni Arci at Jericho, may bagong nang titulo!". news.abscbn.com. August 25, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (May 26, 2017). "Arjo Atayde bids goodbye in Ang Probinsyano; Coco Martin's brother joins Book 2". PEP. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 22, 2017). "Sylvia Sanchez to work with son Arjo Atayde in upcoming teleserye". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ↑ Sibonga, Glen (November 5, 2017). "Sylvia Sanchez and Arjo Atayde team up anew for new ABS-CBN teleserye". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ↑ "WATCH: Hunks galore in 'Los Bastardos' teaser". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Romance blooms between Julia Barretto, Marco Gumabao in 'Di Na Muli'". Tempo. September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ↑ Vibas, Danny (July 25, 2023). "A reimagined 'Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan' with Cristine Reyes, Marco Gumabao". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ↑ Fariñas, Ian F. (February 26, 2026). "Ashtine magpapasiklab sa bagong anthology series ng Viva One". Journal News Online (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 26, 2026.