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 56) Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Other names	Cupcake
Occupations	Actor Comedian Film producer
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 II (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022).

Career

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 . ^[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 series 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 ]}

Personal life

Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio, and they have a son. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

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 the 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)
• Balota (2024) ^[9]

Online series

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

Television

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

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 recalls Seiko days: "Maraming fond memories... yung mga love scenes at ang walang patumanggang pictorials na naka-trunks!"". www.pep.ph. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
3. "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
5. Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
6. Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
7. "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". msn.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
8. Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Inquirer Entertainment . Retrieved March 28, 2020.
9. Mallorca, Hannah (July 12, 2024). "Marian Rivera says 'Balota' serves as reminder why voting matters". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

External links

• Gardo Versoza at IMDb