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Born | Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr. [1] May 15, 1998 General Trias, Cavite, Philippines |
Alma mater | Institute of Culinary and Kitchen Services |
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Years active | 2010–present |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
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Website | Kokoy de Santos on Instagram and Video on YouTube |
Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr. (born May 15, 1998), known professionally as Kokoy de Santos, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, commercial model, and comedian. His movie Fuccbois was an official entry to the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. [4]
In May 2020, he was cast as one of the main actors in the web series Gameboys . Produced by The IdeaFirst Company, [5] it is a boys love (BL) series in the Philippines that tackles the story of two young boys who found each other online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Santos plays the role of Gavreel Alarcon alongside Elijah Canlas who plays the role of Cairo Lazaro, a famous online game streamer, in the thirteen-part series.
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2020 | I Am U | Jarred | iWant | |
Pearl Next Door | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | YouTube | ||
Oh, Mando! | Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr. | iWant | Main role | |
Gameboys | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | YouTube & Netflix | ||
2021 | Love vs Stars | Caloy | Cignal Play | |
2022 | Gameboys 2 | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | KTX & Vivamax Plus |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2025 | Mga Batang Riles | Kulot | GMA Network | Main role |
2024 | Ok Ako | |||
It's Showtime | Himself | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV | Guest | |
Tahanang Pinakamasaya | GMA Network | Co-host / mainstay | ||
2023-24 | Eat Bulaga! | |||
2023 | Voltes V: Legacy | Harvey Perez | Supporting role | |
The Write One | Intoy | |||
Daddy's Gurl | Mr. Eskupido | Guest role | ||
Magpakailanman: A Son's Promise | Himself | Main role | ||
2022; 2024 | Running Man Philippines | SangSang Company Urban Works Media / SBS Korea / GMA Network | Cast member / contestant / Season 2 Winner | |
2022 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig | Prince Stu Pig | GMA Network | |
Magpakailanman: The Blind Runner [6] | Mark Joseph "Aga" Casidsid | Main role | ||
2022–present | Bubble Gang [7] | Himself | Cast member / mainstay | |
2021 | Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw | Marco | ||
2021–2022 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento | Patricio "Patrick" Generoso | Supporting role | |
2021 | Dear Uge: K-Pak Ghorl | Pedro | ||
2021; 2022; 2023–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself | Guest (2021 and 2022); Mainstay performer / various roles (since 2023) | |
2021 | Gameboys | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | Heart of Asia [8] | Main role (TV airing) |
2020 | Stay-In Love | Mon Ortega | TV5 | Main role |
Sunday Noontime Live! | Himself | Guest | ||
It's Showtime! | Kapamilya Channel | |||
Eat Bulaga! | GMA Network | |||
I Am U | Jarred | ABS-CBN | TV airing [9] | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal | Joseph | |||
A Soldier's Heart | rebel | guest role | ||
Ipaglaban Mo!: Ungol | Manny | |||
2019 | Maalala Mo Kaya: Divet | Jerry | ||
The Killer Bride | Marvin Cruz | |||
2018 | Ngayon at Kailanman | Carl | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dalandan | Lolong | |||
Alamat Ng Ano | Toby | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop | Charles | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan | Lorenzo | |||
Pusong Ligaw | Caloy | |||
2017 | Maalala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder | Von | ||
2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself | Contestant | |
The Greatest Love | Luis | Supporting role | ||
2015 | Oh My G! | Carlos Miguel "Micoy" Arellano | ||
#ParangNormal Activity | Gino | TV5 | ||
2013 | My Husband's Lover | Jackson | GMA Network | Uncredited |
Kidlat | Alvin | TV5 | Supporting role | |
2012 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | GMA Network | Performer (credited as Ronald de Santos) |
Makapiling Kang Muli | Young Luisito "Louie" Valencia | Guest cast (credited as Ronald de Santos) | ||
2011 | Futbolilits | Mercury "Merc" Almodovar | Supporting role |
Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes |
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2010 | Emir | Edmund | credited as Ronald de Santos | |
2013 | Bromance: My Brother's Romance | Teen Brando / Teen Brandy | Supporting role (credited as Ronald de Santos Jr.) | |
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel | Theater Audience | Supporting role | ||
2014 | Tumbang Preso (In The Can) | Carlo | Main role | |
2015 | Kid Kulafu | Robert | Supporting role | |
2016 | Die Beautiful | Miko | ||
2018 | Signal Rock | Gabs | ||
2019 | Fuccbois | Miko | Main role | |
Hellcome Home | Terrence | Supporting role | ||
2020 | How to Die Young in Manila | Orson | Short Film (Busan International Film Festival) | |
2021 | Gameboys: The Movie | Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon | The IdeaFirst Company | Main role |
2023 | Mary Cherry Chua | Paco Martinez | Viva Films | Supporting role |
Firefly | Romnick Alcantara | GMA Pictures | ||
2024 | Your Mother's Son | Emman | The IdeaFirst Company | Main role, National Best Actor (Asian Academy Creative Awards) |
And the Breadwinner Is... | Boy Salvador | Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company | Supporting role | |
TBA | Petrang Kabayo: Ang Lihim ng Bughaw na Anting-anting | Joseph Dela Cruz | Star Cinema & Viva Films | |
Petrang Kabisote | OctoArts Films, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment, Star Cinema & Viva Films |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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RAWR Awards | 2020 | Beshie Ng Taon | "I Am U" | Nominated | [10] |
PUSH Music Awards | Push Breakthrough Star of 2020 | "Himself" | Nominated | [11] | |
Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2024 | Best Actor | "Your Mother's Son" | Won | [12] |
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