Kokoy de Santos

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Kokoy de Santos
Born
Ronald Marquez de Santos Jr.

(1998-05-15) May 15, 1998 (age 25)
General Trias, Cavite, Philippines
Alma materInstitute of Culinary and Kitchen Services
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
  • commercial model
  • comedian
Years active2010–present
Agents
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Parents
  • Ronald de Santos Sr. (father)
  • Chenie Marquez de Santos (mother)
Relatives
  • Kai de Santos (sister)
  • Gel de Santos (brother)
Website Kokoy de Santos on Instagram and Video on YouTube

Ronald Marquez de Santos Jr. [3] (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]

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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.

Filmography

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotes
2022 Gameboys 2Gavreel Mendoza AlarconKTX & Vivamax PlusMain role
2021Love vs StarsCaloyCignal Play
2020 Gameboys Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon YouTube & Netflix
Oh, Mando! Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr. iWant
Pearl Next DoorGavreel Mendoza Alarcon YouTube
I Am UJarred iWant

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya Himself GMA Network Co-host / mainstay
2023-24 Eat Bulaga!
2023 Voltes V: Legacy Harvey PerezSupporting role
The Write One Intoy
Daddy's Gurl Mr. EskupidoGuest role
Magpakailanman: A Son's Promise HimselfMain role
2022 Running Man Philippines SangSang Company Urban Works Media / SBS Korea / GMA Network Cast member / contestant
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig Prince Stu Pig GMA Network
Magpakailanman: The Blind Runner [6] Mark Joseph "Aga" CasidsidMain role
2022–present Bubble Gang [7] HimselfCast member / mainstay
2021 Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw Marco
2021–2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Patricio "Patrick" GenerosoSupporting role
2021 Dear Uge: K-Pak Ghorl Pedro
2021; 2022; 2023–present All-Out Sundays HimselfGuest (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! HimselfGuest
It's Showtime! Kapamilya Channel
Eat Bulaga! GMA Network
I Am UJarred ABS-CBN TV airing [9]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal Joseph
A Soldier's Heart rebelguest 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 AnoToby
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop Charles
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan Lorenzo
Pusong Ligaw Caloy
2017 Maalala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder Von
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar HimselfContestant
The Greatest Love LuisSupporting role
2015 Oh My G! Carlos Miguel "Micoy" Arellano
#ParangNormal ActivityGino TV5
2013 My Husband's Lover Jackson GMA Network Uncredited
Kidlat Alvin TV5 Supporting role
2012 Makapiling Kang Muli Young Luisito "Louie" Valencia GMA Network Guest cast (credited as Ronald de Santos)
2011 Futbolilits Mercury "Merc" AlmodovarSupporting role

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction CompanyNotes
2023 Firefly Romnick Alcantara GMA Pictures Supporting role
Mary Cherry Chua Paco Martinez Viva Films
2021Gameboys: The MovieGavreel Mendoza AlarconThe IdeaFirst CompanyMain role
2020How to Die Young in ManilaOrsonShort Film (Busan International Film Festival)
2019Hellcome HomeTerrenceSupporting role
FuccboisMikoMain role
2018 Signal Rock GabsSupporting role
2016 Die Beautiful Miko
2015 Kid Kulafu Robert
2014Tumbang Preso (In The Can)CarloMain role
2013 Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Theater AudienceSupporting role
Bromance: My Brother's RomanceTeen Brando / Teen BrandySupporting role (credited as Ronald de Santos Jr.)
2010EmirEdmundcredited as Ronald de Santos

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s) / work(s)ResultRef.
RAWR Awards2020Beshie Ng Taon"I Am U"Nominated [10]
PUSH Music AwardsPush Breakthrough Star of 2020"Himself"Nominated [11]

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