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Gardo Versoza | |
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Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
Other names | Cupcake |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse | Ivy Vicencio (m. 2019) |
Children | 1 |
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian.
According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times , Polintan's film career began in 1988 when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas . [1] Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot. [2]
He starred in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector.[ citation needed ] Moreover, Versoza portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa , where he portrayed Jose Rizal / Pepe.[ citation needed ] His television credits include roles such as Domingo in Mula sa Puso , Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You , and Apo Abukay Sugo .
Furthermore, Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang , Maalaala Mo Kaya , Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman .[ citation needed ] In 2019, he portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and the villainous drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano series. Both of them were aired on ABS-CBN. [3] [4]
In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake", [5] a nickname given to him by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.[ citation needed ]
Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio, and they have a son named Deity Uziel. [6] [7] [8]
Year | Title | Role |
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2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
Year | Title | Role |
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1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang |
1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo |
2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero |
2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo |
2002–2003 | Bituin | Diony |
2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | |
2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos |
2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul : "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On |
2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay |
2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat |
2006 | Ang Kasagutan | |
2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing |
2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding |
2007 | Asian Treasures | Socrates |
2007 | Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta |
2007 | Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza |
2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban |
2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente |
2008 | I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan |
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya : Basura" | Jojo |
2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano |
2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo |
2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary |
2009–2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel |
2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente |
2010 | Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario |
2010 | The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host |
2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Rosas" | Nestor |
2010 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles |
2010 | Wansapanataym : "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion |
2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez |
2011 | Green Rose | David Tobias |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya : "TV" | George Habijan |
2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat |
2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella |
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Singsing" | Piding |
2012 | Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra |
2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin |
2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon |
2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio |
2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo |
2013 | Titser | Sir Gil |
2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy |
2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer |
2014 | Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio |
2014 | Magpakailanman : "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto |
2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa |
2015 | Magpakailanman : "Love After the Storm" | Joel |
2015 | Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony |
2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III |
2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita |
2016 | The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. |
2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva |
2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina |
2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo |
2017 | Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam |
2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace |
2017 | D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura |
2017 | Wish Ko Lang : "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito |
2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista |
2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi |
2018 | Magpakailanman : "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel |
2018 | Magpakailanman : "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng |
2018 | Dear Uge : "Nosi Balae" | Izzy |
2018 | Magpakailanman : "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching |
2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba |
2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez |
2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar |
2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado |
2021 | Magpakailanman : "Batang Madrasta" | Dan |
2021 | Magpakailanman : "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe |
2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco |
2022 | Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara |
2022 | Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal |
2022 | Magpakailanman : "I Bear for You" | Miguel |
2023 | The Write One | The President |
2023–2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G |
2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso |
2024-2025 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores |
2024 | Lavender Fields | Andres Flores |
2025 | Saving Grace | Antonio Sarmiento |
2025 | Incognito | Monching Santiago |
Finioni's entry billed "HAMUNIN ANG BUKAS"... launched Gardo Versoza who was then Finioni's discovery/protégée in a starring role with Cherie Gil...