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Born | Christian Mercurio Bables December 6, 1992 |
Citizenship | Filipino |
Alma mater | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Christian Mercurio Bables (born December 6, 1992), is a Filipino actor [1] and Model. He was declared Best Leading Actor at the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival for his character "Intoy" in the movie Signal Rock . [2] He was also awarded as the Best Actor at the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival for his character "Dharna" in the movie Big Night. He was also given a Best Supporting Actor Award at the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival and Gawad Urian Awards for his trans woman character "Barbs" in the movie Die Beautiful .
Christian Mercurio Bables, better known as Christian Bables, was born on December 6, 1992, in Bacoor, Cavite. The second son of Rodrigo Bables (deceased) and Bing Mercurio-Urbano of Negros Occidental. He graduated with Communication Arts Degree at De La Salle University Dasma on 2013. [4]
His great passion for acting, hard work, and determination bore fruit and were finally showcased in the television screens (after years of taking Master's class on Star Magic workshop from 2015 up to present) with series and movie projects including 'Die Beautiful' (2016 Indie Film) which gave him his biggest break in the acting industry as 'Barbs Cordero', and made him a 3-time Best Supporting Actor on several award-giving bodies such as MMFF, Gawad Urian, and Luna Awards. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Producer |
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2016 | I Love You to Death | Apol | Regal Entertainment |
Die Beautiful | Barbs Cordero | The Idea First Company and Regal Entertainment | |
2017 | Finally Found Someone | Noah Alcala | Star Cinema |
The Ghost Bride | David Chao | Star Cinema | |
2018 | Recipe for Love | Calixto "Calix" Marcel | Regal Entertainment |
Signal Rock | Intoy Abakan | CSR Films and Regal Entertainment | |
2019 | The Panti Sisters | Samuel Panti | Black Sheep, The Idea First Company and ALV Productions |
2021 | Bekis On the Run | Donald | Viva Entertainment |
Big Night! | Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac Jr. | Cignal Entertainment, The Idea First Company, Octobertrain Films and Quantum Films | |
2022 | Mahal Kita, Beksman | Dali | Viva Films The Idea First Company Powerhouse Media Capital |
2023 | Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida) | Lady G / Lady H | Prime Video, The Idea First Company, Quantum Films |
Broken Hearts Trip | Alfred | Smart Films Production, OPC, BMC Films | |
Becky and Badette | Madam Luka (Cameo) | The Idea First Company |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Dwayne | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Reuben "Ben" Hernandez | Main Cast / Protagonist | |
Magpakailanman | Ramon Burce | GMA Network | ||
2018–2019 | Halik | Barry Bartolome | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro | Iron Guerrero | Main Cast / Protagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z |
Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) | Himself / Performer | Main Performer | ||
ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Dance performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV | ||
2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Dr. Alex Dela Torre / Killer Ghost | Guest Cast / Antagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo! |
2023 | Dirty Linen | Joseph Maximus "Max" Dionisio | Main Cast / Anti-Hero | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV |
TV Patrol | Himself / first-ever male celebrity Star Patroller | Guest Star Patroller | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ABS-CBN News Channel / TeleRadyo | |
2025 | Saving Grace | Chito Sumulong | Main Cast/ Antagonist | Kapamilya Channel |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Platform |
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2023 | Drag You and Me | Charlie Bautista/ Bubbles Lacroix | Main Cast | iWantTFC |
Year | Festival/Award Ceremony | Award | Movie | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | 39th FAP Luna Awards | Best Actor | Mahal Kita, Beksman | Nominated | [6] |
2022 | 70th FAMAS Awards | Nominated | [7] | ||
5th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Won | [8] | |||
19th Asian Film Festival | Won | [9] | |||
2021 | 47th Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [10] | ||
2020 | 4th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Nominated | [11] | ||
2019 | 37th FAP Luna Awards | Nominated | [12] | ||
6th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Won | [13] | |||
Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Chicago, Illinois) | Bright Star Award | Won | [14] | ||
3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [15] | ||
42nd Gawad Urian | Nominated | [16] | |||
67th FAMAS Awards | Nominated | [17] | |||
3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Nominated | [18] | |||
11th National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ani ng Dangal Awards | Honoree | [19] | |||
3rd Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassadors' Night | Honoree | [20] | |||
2018 | 9th Philippine Daily Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards | Honoree | [21] | ||
5th Hanoi International Film Festival | Best Leading Actor | Won | [22] | ||
2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | Special Jury Award | Won | [23] | ||
2017 | 11th Gawad Genio | Best Film Debut Performer | Won | ||
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Nominated | [24] | ||
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Nominated | ||||
35th FAP Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [25] | ||
40th Gawad Urian | Won | [26] | |||
2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [27] |
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