Kokoy de Santos

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Kokoy de Santos
Born
Ronald Marquez de Santos, Jr. [1]

(1998-05-15) May 15, 1998 (age 27)
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. (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] He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network and Sparkle GMA Artist Center. [5]

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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, [6] 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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010EmirEdmundcredited as Ronald de Santos
2013Bromance: My Brother's RomanceTeen Brando / Teen BrandySupporting role (credited as Ronald de Santos Jr.)
Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Theater AudienceSupporting role
2014Tumbang Preso (In The Can)CarloMain role
2015 Kid Kulafu RobertSupporting role
2016 Die Beautiful Miko
2018 Signal Rock Gabs
2019FuccboisMikoMain role
Hellcome HomeTerrenceSupporting role
2020How to Die Young in ManilaOrsonShort Film (Busan International Film Festival)
2021Gameboys: The MovieGavreel Mendoza AlarconMain role
2023 Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic Experience Harvey PerezSupporting role
Mary Cherry Chua Paco Martinez
Firefly Romnick Alcantara
2024Your Mother's SonEmmanMain role, National Best Actor (Asian Academy Creative Awards)
And the Breadwinner Is... Boy SalvadorSupporting role

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 Futbolilits Mercury "Merc" AlmodovarSupporting role
2012 Makapiling Kang Muli Young Luisito "Louie" ValenciaGuest cast (credited as Ronald de Santos)
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman HimselfPerformer (credited as Ronald de Santos)
2013 Kidlat AlvinSupporting role
My Husband's Lover JacksonUncredited
2015#ParangNormal ActivityGino
Oh My G! Carlos Miguel "Micoy" ArellanoSupporting role
2016 The Greatest Love Luis
Pinoy Boyband Superstar HimselfContestant
2017 Maalala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder Von
2018 Pusong Ligaw Caloy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan Lorenzo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop Charles
Alamat Ng AnoToby
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dalandan Lolong
Ngayon at Kailanman Carl
2019 The Killer Bride Marvin Cruz
Maalala Mo Kaya: Divet Jerry
2020 Ipaglaban Mo!: Ungol Manny
A Soldier's Heart rebelguest role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal Joseph
I Am UJarredTV airing [7]
Eat Bulaga! HimselfGuest
It's Showtime!
Sunday Noontime Live!
Stay-In Love Mon OrtegaMain role
2021 Gameboys Gavreel Mendoza AlarconMain role (TV airing)
2021; 2022; 2023–present All-Out Sundays HimselfGuest (2021 and 2022); Mainstay performer / various roles (since 2023)
2021 Dear Uge: K-Pak Ghorl Pedro
2021–2022 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Patricio "Patrick" GenerosoSupporting role
2021 Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw Marco
2022–present Bubble Gang [8] HimselfCast member / mainstay
2022 Magpakailanman: The Blind Runner [9] Mark Joseph "Aga" CasidsidMain role
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig Prince Stu Pig
2022; 2024 Running Man Philippines HimselfCast member / contestant / Season 2 Winner
2023 Magpakailanman: A Son's Promise Main role
Daddy's Gurl Mr. EskupidoGuest role
The Write One IntoySupporting role
Voltes V: Legacy Harvey Perez
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! HimselfCo-host / mainstay
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya
It's Showtime Guest
Ok AkoMain role
2025 Mga Batang Riles Kulot Canlas

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020I Am UJarred
Pearl Next DoorGavreel Mendoza Alarcon
Oh, Mando! Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr.Main role
Gameboys Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon
2021Love vs StarsCaloy
2022 Gameboys 2Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryNominee(s) / work(s)ResultRef.
2020RAWR AwardsBeshie Ng TaonI Am UNominated [10]
PUSH Music AwardsPush Breakthrough Star of 2020HimselfNominated [11]
2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best ActorYour Mother's SonWon [12]
Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor And the Breadwinner Is... Nominated

References

  1. Lo, Ricky (November 12, 2020). "Actors who are not homophobic". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. "Welcome to The IdeaFirst Company -". Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  3. Acar, Aedrianne. "Kokoy de Santos is the newest talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  4. "IN PHOTOS: Meet the BL actors who made Pinoy viewers feel kilig | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  5. Acar, Aedrianne. "Kokoy de Santos is the newest talent of Sparkle GMA Artist Center". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  6. "Welcome to The IdeaFirst Company -". theideafirstcompany.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  7. Aseoche, Therese (March 14, 2020). "OTWOL, I Am U, and More to Replace ABS-CBN Primetime Teleseryes Starting March 16". When In Manila. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  8. "Kokoy de Santos is now an official cast member of 'Bubble Gang' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  9. "Kokoy de Santos "nagkakandapa-dapa" in Magpakailanman episode". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  10. "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". lionheartv.net. October 19, 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  11. "PUSH Awards 2020". push.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  12. Acar, Aedrianne (September 27, 2024). "Vice Ganda, Ruru Madrid, other celebs congratulate Kokoy De Santos on his Best Actor win at the AACA 2024". GMA Network . Retrieved September 28, 2024.