Francis Magundayao

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Francis Magundayao
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Francis at Saranghaeyo #ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe, September 7, 2014
Born
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao

(1999-05-14) May 14, 1999 (age 24)
Other namesIking, Kiko
Occupation(s)Actor, commercial model
Years active2005–present
Agent(s) GMA Artist Center (2005–2012)
Star Magic (2012–2021)
Viva Artists Agency (2021–present)
Height5 ft 5.5 in (166 cm)

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna . He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli , Paco in the May Bukas Pa , Adrian in Aryana . He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay. [1]

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Career

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli , Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat . He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil Sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him. [2]

After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag ibig, Francis topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced. [3] [4] The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012. [5]

2012–present: Star Magic

Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic [6] and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana. [7] Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime .

In August 2019, Francis was once again reunited with his Aryana co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Cariño as they topbill Wansapanataym's Oh My Genius. [8] In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You're My Home, with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas. [9]

In January 2014, at the ABS-CBN Trade Launch, it was revealed that Francis and his Aryana co-star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon , which starred Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez. In March, he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with Sharlene San Pedro and Jairus Aquino which entitled Si Lulu at Lily Liit. [10]

In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled #EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo, a maindie (mainstream independent) romcom film. [11]

Filmography

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformRef.
2023 Roadkillers Amazon Prime Video [12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna Iking GMA Network
2007 Sana Maulit Muli Preteen Travis ABS-CBN
Asian Treasures Pogi GMA Network
Mga Mata ni Anghelita Niknok
Kokey Elias ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Boyong GMA Network
Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa Ng Duwende Tias
2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Young Bino
2009 Tayong Dalawa Young JR ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Myrno "Boy" Alicante
Only You Young Jonathan
Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Young Arvin GMA Network
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Young Santiago "Tiago" Ronquillo ABS-CBN
SRO Cinema Serye: Exchange Gift EJ/Miguel GMA Network
2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Paco ABS-CBN
2010 The Last Prince Onuro GMA Network
Noah (TV series) Teen Gabriel ABS-CBN
Kokey @ Ako Belat/Alien ABS-CBN
Mara Clara Young Gary David
2011 Pidol's Wonderland Jervin Tesorio TV5
Futbolilits Diego Roxas GMA Network
Amaya Teen Angaway
Wansapanataym: My Gulay Ritchie ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Happy Neo Year Jomel
2012 Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari Emong
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Teen Joaquin TV5
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig Teen Alfred Valderama ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Meynard Alcala
2012–2013 Aryana Adrian "Ian" Alejandro
2013 Maynila: My Tropa, My Tru-Lab Jolo GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Football Paterno ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) Benson
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tirintas Oliver
2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Adrian
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Sebastian Syquia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars Del
Luv U Andrew Ford Pineda
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap Andrew Palma
Ipaglaban Mo: Kahit Bata Pa Ako Boyet
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card Francis
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin Chris Espiritu
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Michael Capulong
And I Love You So Joseph "Otep" Reyes
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol King Angel
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Dahas Onat
Parang Normal ActivityBlue TV5
My Super D Teenage Dodong ABS-CBN
Born for You Allan
Ipaglaban Mo: Kabataan Joel
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagpag Otep
2017 La Luna Sangre Nognog Sebastian
Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Santi
2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Yohan Hidalgo
Since I Found You Young Nathan Capistrano
Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo Mario Gregorio
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Reputasyon Ivo
2020 A Soldier's Heart Amir Majul
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bible Dodong Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
2023 The Rain In España Miguel Villaflor Viva Television

Films

YearTitleRoleProduction CompanyNote
2015#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo Sebastian "Baste" AgoncilloBonfire ProductionIndie Film
2016The Story of LovePedroABJ International FilmIndie Film
2017InstaladoDanny S. QuiazonIndie Film
2018 Signal Rock BongCSR Productions
2019Man and WifePepingCineko Productions

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResultSource
2016#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo32nd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearNominated [13]
2017 Instalado 2nd ToFarm Film FestivalBest Supporting ActorWon [14]

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