Alex Medina

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Alex Medina
Born
Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina

(1986-05-26) May 26, 1986 (age 35)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesAlex Vincent
Alma mater San Beda College
Occupation Actor
Years active2008–present
Agent ABS-CBN Entertainment
GMA Network
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Children1
Relatives
  • Pen Medina (father)
  • Karl Medina (brother)
  • Ping Medina (brother)
  • Japs Medina (sister)
  • Victor Medina (brother)
  • Zeth Medina (brother)
  • JL Medina (brother)

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]

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Medina won the best actor award in the Cinema One Originals Film Festival for the film Palitan. [2]

Background

Alex 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]

Career

Early Works – 2012

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 Alex 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]

2013–present

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 .

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Diego Medina / Joshua Buenaventura ABS-CBN
2013 My Little Juan Jethro Sanchez
Wagas Astro GMA News and Public Affairs
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Niyo Ako George ABS-CBN
WagasAnaceto GMA News and Public Affairs
2014–2015 Two Wives Marlon Aguiluz ABS-CBN
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 GMA Network
Karelasyon: Tenant New Tenant
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jessie Potrero
Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat Rey ABS-CBN
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 GMA Network
2018WagasTasing GMA News and Public Affairs
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Young Bert Esperanza ABS-CBN
2018–2019 Playhouse Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins
2020 24/7 Young Dado
2021 Owe My Love Enrico Alcancia GMA Network
Love You Strangers GTV

Films

YearTitleRoleProduction
2008ConcertoNardo
2009Fidelfidel's friend
Iliwn/a
2011Ka Oryangn/a
2012Balang Arawn/a
Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabin/a
Pascalinan/a
PalitanNestor
SupremoProcopio Bonifacio
2013 Babagwa Greg
AngustiaDon Victorino Hernandez
2014K'na, The DreamweaverKagis
The JanitorRoger Ponce
2015 Kid Kulafu Rosalio Pacquiao Ten17P, Star Cinema
The Love Affair Cedric Star Cinema
Heneral Luna Jose BernalArtikulo Uno Productions, Quantum Films
2016 Dukot JimboStar Cinema
How to Be Yours PioStar Cinema
Camp Sawi Nelson Viva Films & N2 Productions
2019Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng TaonFrank TBA Studios

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