Alfonso Martinez | |
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Born | Alfonso Sumilang Martinez May 19, 1988 |
Other names | Alfons Martinez |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1991–1994 2007–2010 |
Parent(s) | Albert Martinez (father) Liezl Martinez (mother) |
Relatives | William Martinez (uncle) Aga Muhlach (uncle) |
Alfonso Sumilang Martinez (born May 19, 1988) is a Filipino actor.
Martinez made his television debut, as Alfons Martinez, in ABS-CBN's children's gag-variety show Ang TV. He played a nephew to Aga Muhlach, who is also his real-life maternal uncle, in the sitcom Oki Doki Doc . [1]
A month after Star Magic launched Star Magic Batch 15 — still in celebration of its 15th anniversary in 2007 — ABS-CBN's talent arm launched another batch of new talents. The group, dubbed as "Royalties", consisted of Megan Young, Gian Sotto, Michael Manahan, Michael Manotoc, and Alfonso Martinez. [2]
Martinez, along with Carl Guevarra, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv , which was revamped to Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 in 2007. [3] He played Daniel the romantic interest of Isabelle Abiera's character in Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 [4] —his first TV role in 15 years after his television debut in Ang TV .
When Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 ended in 2008, he then went to appear in 2 other seasons of Star Magic Presents namely: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf and Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf . [5] [6]
Alfonso Martinez is the middle child and only son of actors Albert Martinez and Liezl Martinez. [1] [2] [7] He has an older sister Alyanna and a younger sister Alyssa. He is a paternal nephew of William Martinez and Yayo Aguila and is also a maternal nephew of actors Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales. His maternal grandparents are actors Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez. [8]
In September 2020, Martinez became engaged to his "non-showbiz" girlfriend, Mikaela. The couple also announced that they were expecting their first child, a son. [9]
Martinez has scoliosis. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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1992–1994 | Ang TV | Himself | Credited as "Alfons Martinez" | |
1993–1994 | Oki Doki Doc | Fonzie | Credited as "Alfons Martinez" | [7] [11] |
2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 | Daniel | ||
2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf | Gibbs | [5] | |
Star Magic Presents: Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf | Marty | [6] | ||
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