Gardo Versoza

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torresand the surname or paternal family name is Polintan.

Gardo Versoza
Born	Mennen Torres Polintan (1969-07-08) July 8, 1969 (age 55) Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Other names	Cupcake
Occupations	Actor Comedian Film producer
Years active	1988–present
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Spouse	Ivy Vicencio ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	1

Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), popularly known as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian.

Career

According to George Vail Kabristante, 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" for roles in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.

He later starred in action movies like Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as the 1998 adaptation of José Rizal where he portrayed Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa , in which he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include roles in Mula sa Puso as Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos, and Sugo as Apo Abukay. Versoza has also made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang , Maalaala Mo Kaya , Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman . In 2019, Versoza portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano . Both shows aired on ABS-CBN. ^{[2] [3]}

In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake", ^[4] given to him by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.

Personal life

Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio and they have a son named Deity Uziel. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Filmography

Film

• Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988) ^[1]
• Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
• Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
• Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
• Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
• Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
• Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
• Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
• Paminsan-minsan (1992)
• Stella Magtangol (1992)
• Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
• Taong Gubat (1993)
• Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
• Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
• Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) as Edward
• Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
• Bawal Na Gamot (1994) as Jimbo
• Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) as David
• Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
• Ka Hector (1995)
• Kandugan (1995)
• Kirot 2 (1995) as Dino
• Sabik sa Halik (1995) as Rico
• Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
• Medrano (1996) as David Medrano
• Kristo (1996) as Gestas
• Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) as Rocky
• Mabango (1997)
• The Mariano Mison Story (1997) as Dennis
• Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) as Bobby
• Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
• Bawal (1998)
• Kargado (1998) as Frido
• Notoryus (1998) as SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
• Jose Rizal (1998) as Andrés Bonifacio
• Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
• Sisa (1999) as José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
• Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
• Sindak (1999) as Raul
• Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
• Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) as Franco Valero
• Aagos ang Dugo (2001) as Gino
• Kailangan Kita (2002)
• Biyahera (2002)
• Kiskisan (2003) as Marvin
• Bigay Hilig (2003)
• Kerida (2003)
• Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) as Ferdie
• Woman of Breakwater (2004) as Dave
• Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
• Pinoy Blonde (2005)
• First Day High (2006) as Rene Samartino
• The Bicycle (2007)
• Gulong (2007)
• Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
• Astig (2009)
• MNL 143 (2012)
• Bwakaw (2012)
• Sisterakas (2012) as Husband of Bernadette
• Sundalong Kanin (2014)
• Hustisya (2014) as Gardo
• The Prenup (2015) as Agaton Cayabyab
• Wander Bra (2018) as Amado
• Ayuda Babes (2021) as Kapitana
• Third World Romance (2023)

Online series

Year	Title	Role	Network
2020	The House Arrest of Us	Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman	iWantTFC

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
1995	Bayani	Diego Silang	ABS-CBN
1997–1999	Mula sa Puso	Domingo	ABS-CBN
2001–2002	Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol	Carlos Herrero	GMA Network
2002–2003	Kung Mawawala Ka	Edmund Amparo	GMA Network
2002–2003	Bituin	Diony	ABS-CBN
2003	Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay"		ABS-CBN
2003–2004	It Might Be You	Camillo San Carlos	ABS-CBN
2005	Ang Mahiwagang Baul : "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas"	Mura-On	GMA Network
2005–2006	Sugo	Apo Abukay	GMA Network
2006–2007	Atlantika	Haring Agat	GMA Network
2006	Ang Kasagutan		GMA Network
2006–2007	Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko	Kapitan Carling Ambing	ABS-CBN
2007	Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao	Nanding	ABS-CBN
2007	Asian Treasures	Socrates	GMA Network
2007	Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap	Pablo Acuesta	GMA Network
2007	Ysabella	Young Perry Mendoza	ABS-CBN
2007–2008	Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag	King Saban	GMA Network
2008	Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka	Bernardo Doliente	GMA Network
2008	I Am KC: Time's Up!	Mang Nolan	ABS-CBN
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya : Basura"	Jojo	ABS-CBN
2008–2009	Luna Mystika	Dante / Sikano	GMA Network
2009	Sugat ng Kahapon	Aldo	GMA Network	2009–2010	May Bukas Pa	Gary	ABS-CBN
2009–2010	Katorse	Don Anselmo Arcangel	ABS-CBN
2010	Rubi	Arturo Dela Fuente	ABS-CBN
2010	Your Song Presents: Isla	Mario	ABS-CBN
2010	The Celebrity Cook-Off	Himself / Host	TV5
2010	Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Rosas"	Nestor	ABS-CBN
2010	Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face	Various Roles	TV5
2010	Wansapanataym : "Zoila's Valentina"	Luis Veneracion	ABS-CBN
2011	Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag	Ernesto Gutierrez	ABS-CBN
2011	Green Rose	David Tobias	ABS-CBN
2011	Maalaala Mo Kaya : "TV"	George Habijan	ABS-CBN
2011–2012	Amaya	Rajah Mangubat	GMA Network
2011–2012	Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin	Ferdinand Fuentebella	GMA Network
2012	Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Singsing"	Piding	ABS-CBN
2012	Hiram na Puso	Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra	GMA Network
2012	Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa	Arvin	TV5
2012–2013	Aso ni San Roque	Kanlaon	GMA Network
2013	Never Say Goodbye	Dindo Carpio	TV5
2013	Mga Basang Sisiw	Efren Rodrigo	GMA Network
2013	Titser	Sir Gil	GMA News TV
2013	Genesis	Ka Andoy	GMA Network
2014	Rhodora X	Derick Ferrer	GMA Network
2014	Dading	Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio	GMA Network
2014	Magpakailanman : "Ang Inang Yaya"	Aniseto	GMA Network
2014–2015	More Than Words	Victor Balboa	GMA Network
2015	Magpakailanman : "Love After the Storm"	Joel	GMA Network
2015	Let the Love Begin	Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony	GMA Network
2015–2016	The Half Sisters	Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III	GMA Network
2016	Ismol Family	Sampaguita	GMA Network
2016	The Story of Us	Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr.	ABS-CBN
2016	Juan Happy Love Story	Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva	GMA Network
2016	A1 Ko Sa 'Yo	Rolly Molina	GMA Network
2017	Destined to be Yours	Teddy Obispo	GMA Network
2017	Tsuperhero	Apo Amasam	GMA Network
2017	Hay, Bahay!	Bernie Versace	GMA Network
2017	D' Originals	Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura	GMA Network
2017	Wish Ko Lang : "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay"	Lito	GMA Network
2017	Kambal, Karibal	Noli Bautista	GMA Network
2018	Sirkus	Leviticus / Levi	GMA Network
2018	Magpakailanman : "Our Crazy Love"	Rommel	GMA Network
2018	Magpakailanman : "Takbo ng Buhay Ko"	Acleng	GMA Network
2018	Dear Uge : "Nosi Balae"	Izzy	GMA Network
2018	Magpakailanman : "Yuki - A Japinay Story"	Monching	GMA Network
2018–2019	Onanay	Dante Dimagiba	GMA Network
2019	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Lazaro Enriquez	ABS-CBN
2019–2020	Sandugo	Ulysses Balthazar	ABS-CBN
2021	First Yaya	Luis Prado	GMA Network
2021	Magpakailanman : "Batang Madrasta"	Dan	GMA Network
2021	Magpakailanman : "A Girl Named Hipon"	Ibhe	GMA Network
2022	Agimat ng Agila	Zeus Limjoco	GMA Network
2022	Bolera	Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara	GMA Network
2022	Flower of Evil	Abel Villareal	Kapamilya Channel
2022	Magpakailanman : "I Bear for You"	Miguel	GMA Network
2023	The Write One	The President	GMA Network
2023–2024	Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills	Bobby G	TV5
2024	Pira-Pirasong Paraiso	Daniel Paraiso	Kapamilya Channel
2024	Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa	Benito Balmores	TV5
2024	Lavender Fields	Andres Flores	Kapamilya Channel
2025	Saving Grace	Antonio Sarmiento	Amazon Prime Video

References

1. Kabristante, George Vail (July 31, 2021). "In memoriam: Manoling Morato had his heart for struggling indie producers". Facebook . Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023. Finioni's entry billed "HAMUNIN ANG BUKAS"... launched Gardo Versoza who was then Finioni's discovery/protégée in a starring role with Cherie Gil...
2. "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
3. "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
5. Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony" . Retrieved November 22, 2021.
6. "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". www.msn.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
7. Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Inquirer Entertainment . Retrieved March 28, 2020.

External links

• Gardo Versoza at IMDb