Alex Vincent Medina | |
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Born | Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina May 26, 1986 Manila, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Alex Vincent, Alex Medina |
Alma mater | San Beda College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives |
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Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina (born May 26, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He is known for his roles in various indie films. He portrayed Diego/Joshua in the soap opera Ina, Kapatid, Anak . He is the son of Pen Medina and brother of Ping Medina. [1]
Medina won the best actor award in the Cinema One Originals Film Festival for the film Palitan. [2]
Medina was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of veteran Filipino actor Pen Medina. He has three brothers: Karl, Ping and Victor, who are also actors. He also has four younger siblings: Japs, Victor, Zeth and JL.
Medina studied Marketing and Corporate Communications at San Beda College until he dropped out to focus on his acting career. [2]
Medina started acting in student films for fine arts majors at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. [2] His on-screen debut was in the film Concerto in 2008. [1] [2] This film, set in the World War II era, was part of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and received accolades and positive feedback. [3]
In 2009, Medina signed a management agreement with Manny Valera. [4] He subsequently played supporting roles in several films including Fidel and Iliw. [1]
In 2011, he was cast in the film Ka Oryang playing a minor role, [1] but he was brought to the attention of various directors and independent film makers when his later films received accolades locally and internationally.
In 2012, he starred in the UP-Diliman film Balang Araw directed by Archie Dimaculangan. The following month, he worked on several different indie films including Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi and Pascalina.
Medina's next big role was in Palitan, in which he played the main character Nestor, a desperate, underdog employee who is deeply in debt to his boss. [1] Nestor was a daring role and featured his first appearance in an erotic scene in a motion picture. His work in the film was well received by critics. [2] His last indie film in 2012 was Supremo, in which he played a supporting role. [5]
In the 2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Medina's indie films won various awards including: Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi which won an award for Michael Espanol for Best Production Design; Pascalina, and Palitan for which he won Best Actor while his co-star Mara Lopez won Best Actress. [6]
After this win, ABS-CBN picked Medina for the role of Diego in the hit prime time drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak , his first television appearance. Medina's role was initially supposed to be played by Rayver Cruz, but he turned it down because of his busy schedule. [2] [7]
Medina's breakthrough performance in ABS-CBN's Ina, Kapatid, Anak generally received positive reviews from critics. He played the role Diego, the rebellious and vengeful long-lost son of Theresa (played by Cherry Pie Picache). [7] While shooting from January to May 2013, he simultaneously taped another indie film Babagwa , which was also an entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. [1] [7] Medina guested in afternoon fantasy drama series My Little Juan .
In 2014, Medina appeared in Two Wives .
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | Concerto | Nardo |
2009 | Fidel | Fidel's friend |
Iliw | ||
2011 | Ka Oryang | |
2012 | Balang Araw | |
Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi | ||
Pascalina | ||
Palitan | Nestor | |
Supremo | Procopio Bonifacio | |
2013 | Babagwa | Greg |
Angustia | Don Victorino Hernandez | |
2014 | K'na, The Dreamweaver | Kagis |
The Janitor | Roger Ponce | |
2015 | Kid Kulafu | Rosalio Pacquiao |
The Love Affair | Cedric | |
Heneral Luna | Jose Bernal | |
2016 | Dukot | Jimbo |
How to Be Yours | Pio | |
Camp Sawi | Nelson | |
2019 | Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon | Frank |
2022 | The Buy Bust Queen | Ivan dela Rosa |
2023 | Layas [8] | |
2025 | Sampung Utos Kay Josh | Holdupper |
Song of the Fireflies |
Year | Title | Role |
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2012–2013 | Ina, Kapatid, Anak | Diego Medina / Joshua Buenaventura |
2013 | My Little Juan | Jethro Sanchez |
Wagas | Astro | |
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Niyo Ako | George |
Wagas | Anaceto | |
2014–2015 | Two Wives | Marlon Aguiluz |
2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Dahil Mahal Mo Siya | Romy |
S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives | Shabbir Ponferrada | |
2015–2016 | Pangako Sa'Yo | Simon Barcial |
2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Allen |
My Super D | Mario | |
Karelasyon: Tatay-tatayan | Elvie | |
Karelasyon: Tenant | New Tenant | |
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Jessie Potrero | |
Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat | Rey | |
2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Alexander "Sandro" Sobrevista |
2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala | Ruel |
Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo | Alvin Salonga | |
The Good Son | Arthur Moreno | |
Tadhana:143 NZ | Estong | |
2018 | Wagas | Tasing |
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Young Bert Esperanza | |
2018–2019 | Playhouse | Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins |
2020 | 24/7 | Young Dado |
2021 | Owe My Love | Enrico Alcancia |
2022 | Love You Stranger | Bill Agustin |
2023 | The Iron Heart | Koa Belarmino |
Imbestigador: Finale | Bart | |
Can't Buy Me Love | Felix | |
2024 | Makiling | Neil Damban |
FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Young Marcelo | |
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Empoy | |
2025 | Incognito | Joel |
Sanggang Dikit FR | ||
Sins of the Father | Norlan Gonzales |