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Gardo Verzosa | |
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| Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 |
| Other names | Cupcake |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Ivy Vicencio (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), popularly known as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian [ citation needed ].
According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times , Mennen Polintan's film career began when he was brought in by his mentor Carlo Finioni to star in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas... in 1988. [1]
He started out in roles such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete 2, Halimuyak ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "Niño Espedilla". 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 also starred in Pinoy Blonde, and 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.
Versoza has made guest appearances in various shows in both ABS-CBN and GMA Network. He also appeared in Bubble Gang , Maalaala Mo Kaya , Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman .
In early 2016, he began taking the moniker, "Cupcake", [2] which was given by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.
In 2019, Versoza played policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano . Both shows were aired on ABS-CBN. [3] [4]
He married his girlfriend Ivy Vicencio. [5] The two have a son named Deity Uziel. [6] [7]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo | |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | |
| Bituin | Diony | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | ||
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul : "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay | |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | ||
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding | |
| Asian Treasures | Socrates | GMA Network | |
| Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | ||
| Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | ABS-CBN | |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | |
| I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya : Basura" | Jojo | ||
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo | |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary | ABS-CBN |
| Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | ||
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | |
| Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | ||
| The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | TV5 | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Rosas" | Nestor | ABS-CBN | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | ||
| Wansapanataym : "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | |
| Green Rose | David Tobias | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya : "TV" | George Habijan | ||
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat | GMA Network |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Singsing" | Piding | ABS-CBN |
| Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | GMA Network | |
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | TV5 | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | TV5 |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | GMA Network | |
| Titser | Sir Gil | GMA News TV | |
| Genesis | Ka Andoy | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | |
| Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | ||
| Magpakailanman : "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | ||
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa | |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | |
| Magpakailanman : "Love After the Storm" | Joel | ||
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita | |
| The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | ABS-CBN | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | GMA Network | |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | ||
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | |
| Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | ||
| Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | ||
| D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | ||
| Wish Ko Lang : "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | ||
| Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | ||
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi | |
| Magpakailanman : "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | ||
| Magpakailanman : "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | ||
| Dear Uge : "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | ||
| Magpakailanman : "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | ||
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba | |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar | |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado | GMA Network |
| Magpakailanman : "Batang Madrasta" | Dan | ||
| Magpakailanman : "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe | ||
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco | |
| Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | ||
| Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | Kapamilya Channel | |
| Magpakailanman : "I Bear for You" | Miguel | GMA Network | |
| 2023 | The Write One | ||
| 2023-present | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G | TV5 |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso | Kapamilya Channel |
| Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores | TV5 |
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