Kristofer Martin

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Kristofer Martin
Born
Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos

(1994-11-20) November 20, 1994 (age 28)
Olongapo, Philippines
Other namesKristoff
KrisM
Tuntun
Education San Beda College
Occupation(s)
  • Actor
    Model
    Singer
    Dancer
Years active2007–present
Agent(s) ABS-CBN (2007–2010)
GMA Network (2010–present)
Spouse
AC Banzon
(m. 2022)
Children1

Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show Little Big Superstar where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ABS-CBN such as Prinsesa ng Banyera , Kung Fu Kids , Ligaw na Bulaklak and Pare Koy where he was known as Kristofer Dangculos.

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In 2010, Martin moved to GMA 7 drama shows such as Endless Love , Tween Hearts , Munting Heredera , Pahiram ng Sandali , Kakambal ni Eliana and Kahit Nasaan Ka Man . He also appeared regularly on the Sunday variety show Sunday All Stars .

Career

Martin started his career on television when he joined a search for young singers. He also appeared as a TV guest in multiple ABS-CBN programs such as Boy & Kris , ASAP '08 and Wowowee . He has made several mall shows around Metro Manila and provinces when he joined Little Big Superstar together with his co-stars in Kung Fu Kids .

Kristofer on ABS-CBN (2007–2009)

In ABS-CBN, KrisM's screen name is Kristofer Dangculos. KrisM's career started when he joined Little Big Superstar , a search reality-variety show for kids with good singing ability. He became one of the ten finalist but he was eliminated in the second week of the finals. He appeared in Prinsesa ng Banyera , a noon-time drama after Wowowee . He played the role of the young Eric Fragante, who became TJ Trinidad when the character grew up. He was paired with Jane Oineza, also his co-star in Kung Fu Kids , who played the role of the young Maningning Burgos (who later became Kristine Hermosa).

KrisM became famous because of Kung Fu Kids , [1] his first fantaserye drama series in ABS-CBN. In the said series, he plays the role of Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes, a bully always involved in rumbles, also known as Kid Bully. In Ligaw na Bulaklak , he played the role of Chuckie, the foster son of Mrs. Reyes (Arlene Muhlach) and the brother of Ian (Ron Morales). In Parekoy that was aired on January 5, 2009, Kristofer played as Ringgo.

Kristofer on GMA Network (2010–present)

After playing young Johnny (played by Dingdong Dantes) in the remake of the 2000 South Korean drama series, Endless Love , Kristofer became a GMA Artist Center talent with the screen name, Kristoffer Martin. In Endless Love, he was paired with Kathryn Bernardo. [2] Martin entered GMA Network with his former Kung Fu Kids co-star Joshua Dionisio. Kristofer signed an exclusive three-year contract until 2013. He appeared in the teen-oriented show Tween Hearts and Munting Heredera where he was paired with Joyce Ching.

In the mid-2012, he was included as cast member of drama series on GMA Network entitled Luna Blanca and played the role of Joaquin "Aki" Alvarez. In 2013, he starred in two television dramas. The first drama being Kakambal ni Eliana where he is paired with Kim Rodriguez for the first time. Before the year ended he was cast in the drama Kahit Nasaan Ka Man where he is paired with Julie Anne San Jose. In 2014, he starred in Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw where he is again paired with Kim Rodriguez

In 2015, KrisM appeared in one episode of Karelasyon where he plays a mama's boy. [3] In 2016, KrisM was featured in the record album One Heart that was released by GMA Records. [4]

Personal life

Martin is fond of mountain climbing and he climbs mountains together with other actors like Alden Richards, Rodjun Cruz, Kylie Padilla and Dianne Medina. [5] [6]

Martin previously dated Joyce Ching from 2011 to 2013, that made them dubbed as "ex-goals" due to them pairing up before in several GMA shows. [7]

In April 2021, Martin revealed that he began dating Actress and model, Liezel Lopez when asked about the rumored relationship with each other in The Boobay and Tekla Show to the public. They have broken up since.

Martin married his non-showbiz girlfriend, AC Banzon in Capas, Tarlac in February 2022. The two had dated for seven years before breaking up in December 2020, they reportedly reconciled in July 2021; the couple had a child named Pré. [8]

Filmography

Television daily dramas
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2007 Prinsesa ng Banyera Young Eric Fragante ABS-CBN
2008 Kung Fu Kids Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes
Ligaw na Bulaklak Chuckie
2009 Pare Koy Ringgo Onasan/JR
2010 Endless Love Young Johnny GMA Network
2010–2012 Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts Christoper "Chris" Soriano
2011 Munting Heredera Tim John "TJ" Navarro
2011–2012 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Jepoy Dimaculangan
2012 Luna Blanca Joaquin Alvarez
2012–2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Franz Dela Cruz
2013 Kakambal ni Eliana Gabriel "Gabo" Santillan
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Leandro De Chavez
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Christoper "Tupe" Enriquez
2015 Healing Hearts [9] Jay Mendoza
Buena Familia Zach Michaels
2016 Because of You Jonathan "Onat" Larrazabal
2016–2017 Hahamakin ang Lahat Luisito "Junior" Labsat Jr.
2017 Mulawin vs. Ravena Libero
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Tipaklong
2017–2018 Super Ma'am Ace Mendoza
2018 Victor Magtanggol Lance Espiritu
2019 Dragon Lady Young Brian
2021 Babawiin Ko ang Lahat Joel Espejo-Salvador
2022 The Fake Life Young Onats
2023–present Mga Lihim ni Urduja Ryker Gustillo
Television drama anthologies
YearTitleRoleNetworkWith
2010Maynila: The New GirlRex GMA Network Lexi Fernandez
2011 Spooky Nights: Bahay ni Lolo HimselfN/A
Maynila: Lazy Lily Luis Joyce Ching
Maynila: Officially YoursEric
2012 Magpakailanman: The Nanay Silveria Story BadongN/A
Maynila: Balik-PusoCarlo Joyce Ching
Maynila: Time for LoveTroy Lexi Fernandez
Maynila: Heart of MineMatt Joyce Ching
2013Maynila: My Dream GuyBrent Lexi Fernandez
Maynila: Love VibesGarreth Louise delos Reyes
Maynila: Playful HeartsDaniel Lexi Fernandez
Maynila: Pusong MapagpanggapBrick Kim Rodriguez
Maynila: My Brother's LoverAllen Barbie Forteza
2014 Magpakailanman: Siga noon, beki ngayon Christopher AguinaldoN/A
Magpakailanman: Pulis na Pogi [5] young adult Mariano "Neil" Perez Flormata, Jr.
Maynila: M.U Kim Rodriguez
Maynila: Always in love Joyce Ching
2015Magpakailanman: Walang Hanggang PaalamPedro Arnado
Maynila: My Absentee MomMaximo
Maynila: Finding FaithAlexJoanna Marie Tan
Maynila: Girly GirlCaloy
2016Maynila: Ikaw Pa RinRowellKim Rodriguez
Magpakailanman: Lost Phone, Love Found JP Joyce Ching
2018Maynila: Voice of My HeartKerwinJazz Ocampo
2019 Wagas: Wait Lang Is This Love? Cedrick DacanayN/A
2022 Magpakailanman: Ang Pagtatapos ng Anak Mark Sanchez Ricky Davao
Comedy shows
YearTitleRoleNetworkNote
2013 Vampire Ang Daddy Ko GMA Network
Pepito Manaloto Lance

Variety and reality shows

Variety and reality shows
YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2007 Little Big Superstar HimselfContestant ABS-CBN
2010–13 Party Pilipinas Performer GMA Network
2013–15 Sunday All Stars
2021–present All-Out Sundays

Films

Films
YearTitleRoleStudio
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Diego GMA Films
2012OrosAbet Cinemalaya
Sossy Problems IsmaelGMA Films
Boy Pick-Up: The Movie Grocery Bagger
2014 Basement MacoyCoffee House Productions
Springboard Film Productions

Discography

YearTitleFeatured artistNotes
2012 The Lazy Song Derrick Monasterio Tween Academy: Class of 2012 soundtrack
2013I'll Never GoN/A My Lady Boss soundtrack
I'll Be There Julie Anne San Jose Kahit Nasaan Ka Man theme song
2016Sa Piling MoN/A Alyas Robin Hood theme song
Nang Dahil Sa'yoHannah Precillas Hahamakin ang Lahat theme song
Paulit-UlitN/A Fight for My Way local theme song
2018Let Me Be The One
2020Lagi Na Lang
2022'Di Ba?

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated forResult
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Magpakailanman: Mag-Ama sa Bilangguan Won
2014 PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 Best Drama Actor Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Nominated
20131st Sunday All Stars AwardsStand Out Season PerformerNoneNominated
16th Long Island International Film ExpoHonorable Mention for Best Supporting ActorOrosWon
10th Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting RoleWon
2012The Young Critics Circle AwardsBest PerformanceNominated
28th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the Year Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Nominated
FAMAS AwardsGerman Moreno Youth Achievement AwardNoneWon
1st Party Pilipinas Most Liked AwardsMost Liked Loveteam with Joyce Ching Won

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