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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. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022). [1] [2] [3]
According to The Manila Times , Polintan's film career began in 1988 when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas . [4] 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. [5]
He appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. [6] 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. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo . [6]
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 . [6] 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 series aired on ABS-CBN. [7] [8]
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname “Cupcake,” [9] which actress Ai-Ai delas Alas reportedly bestowed upon him. [10]
Versoza married Ivy Vicencio in 2003; the couple has one son, Deity Uziel Polintan. [2] [11] [12] [13]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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...