Christian Bables

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Christian Bables
Born
Christian Mercurio Bables

(1992-12-06) December 6, 1992 (age 31)
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Citizenship Filipino
Alma mater De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2015–present
Agent(s) Asian Artist Agency (2017–present)
KreativDen (2021–present)
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)

Christian Mercurio Bables (born December 6, 1992), is a Filipino actor. [1] 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 .

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Personal life

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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleProducer
2016I Love You to DeathApolRegal Entertainment
Die Beautiful Barbs CorderoThe Idea First Company and Regal Entertainment
2017 Finally Found Someone Noah AlcalaStar Cinema
The Ghost Bride David Chao Star Cinema
2018Recipe for LoveCalixto "Calix" MarcelRegal Entertainment
Signal Rock Intoy AbakanCSR Films and Regal Entertainment
2019 The Panti Sisters Samuel PantiBlack Sheep, The Idea First Company and ALV Productions
2021Bekis On the RunDonald Viva Entertainment
Big Night! Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac, Jr. Cignal Entertainment, The Idea First Company, Octobertrain Films and Quantum Films
2022Mahal Kita, BeksmanDali Viva Films
The Idea First Company
Powerhouse Media Capital
2023 Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida)Lady G / Lady HPrime Video, The Idea First Company, Quantum Films
Broken Hearts Trip AlfredSmart Films Production, OPC, BMC Films
Becky and BadetteMadam Luka (Cameo)The Idea First Company

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Dwayne ABS-CBN
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin Reuben "Ben" Hernandez
Magpakailanman Ramon Burce GMA Network
2018–2019 Halik Barry Bartolome ABS-CBN
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro Iron Guerrero Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) Himself / Performer
ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Dance performer Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV
2022 Mars Ravelo's Darna Dr. Alex Dela Torre / Killer Ghost Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo!
2023 Dirty Linen Joseph Maximus "Max" Dionisio Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV
TV Patrol Himself / first-ever male celebrity Star Patroller Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ABS-CBN News Channel / TeleRadyo

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatform
2023Drag You and MeCharlie Bautista/

Bubbles Lacroix

 iWantTFC

Awards, nominations and special recognition

YearFestival/Award CeremonyAwardMovieResultRef.
202339th FAP Luna Awards
Best Actor
Mahal Kita, Beksman
Nominated [6]
202270th FAMAS Awards Nominated [7]
5th Entertainment Editors' Choice AwardsWon [8]
19th Asian Film FestivalWon [9]
2021 47th Metro Manila Film Festival Won [10]
20204th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining AwardsNominated [11]
201937th FAP Luna Awards Nominated [12]
6th Urduja Heritage Film AwardsWon [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 AwardsNominated [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]
20189th 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]
201711th 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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References

  1. ↑ "What Christian Bables sold to be able to enroll in acting workshops". ABS-CBN News.
  2. ↑ "Christian Bables wins best actor in Hanoi". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Why Christian Bables accepted 'Die Beautiful' role". ABS-CBN News.
  4. ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/yes-philippines/20170301/281998967223625 – via PressReader.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  6. ↑ "Heaven Peralejo, Noel Trinidad bag top acting honors at 39th Luna Awards". ABS-CBN News. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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  8. ↑ "Charo Santos, Christian Bables win EDDYS top acting honors; 'On The Job: The Missing 8' bags 8 awards". Inquirer.net. November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Brillante Mendoza, Vince Rillon, Christian Bables win awards at Asian film fest in Rome". ABS-CBN News. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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