Martin Escudero

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Martin Escudero
Born
Mart Enrico Escudero

(1990-04-11) April 11, 1990 (age 34)
Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Other namesMart Escudero
Alma materAcademe of St. Jude Thaddeus (high school)
STI College - Alabang (college) [1]
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Agents
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
PartnerAiza Faeldonia (2016)
Family Francis Escudero (uncle)
Salvador Escudero (grandfather)
Evelina Escudero (grandmother)

Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck . He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.

Career

Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po , until he returned in 2017.

He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5. [5] In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa . Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015. [6] He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods. [7]

Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.

Personal life

He is the nephew of former Governor of Sorsogon now current Senator Chiz Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero and former Congresswoman Evelina Escudero.

He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects. [8] [9]

He is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.[ when? ]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleStudio
2003Kung Ako Na Lang SanaEmmy's godson Star Cinema
MalikmataGhost OctoArts Films & Canary Films
2007 Hide and Seek Joseph Regal Entertainment
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 Vince (segment "Engkanto") Regal Entertainment
2008 My Monster Mom Pipo
Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam Neil
Shake, Rattle & Roll X Celso (segment "Nieves the Engkanto Slayer") Regal Entertainment
2009 Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Ryan (segment "Lamanglupa") Regal Entertainment
2010 Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 Dennis (segment "Punerarya") Regal Entertainment
2011 Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington RemingtonOrigin8 Media
2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Michael Angelo Viva Films
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion Private Solomon Conde (segment "Lost Command") Regal Entertainment
2013 Kung Fu Divas Unknown Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Michael Angelo (cameo in flashback) Viva Films
Feng Shui 2 Moy Star Cinema & K Productions
2015 Felix Manalo Jun Santos Viva Films
#Ewankosau SaranghaeyoUnknownBonfire Productions
2016 The Unmarried Wife Geru Star Cinema
2021Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga BulakbolerosPoliceman 4 at Road Street Regal Entertainment

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2005 Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Guest Cast ABS-CBN
Qpids Prince Charming (billed as Mark Butler)
2006 Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat Eman GMA Network
2006–2007 StarStruck: The Next Level Ultimate Loveteam
2007 SOP Rules Himself
Boys Nxt Door Atom
2007–2008 Impostora Santiago "Yago" Cayetano
2007 Fantastic Man Carding
Pasan Ko ang Daigdig Isko
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Roman
Maynila Various
Ako si Kim Samsoon Kokoy
2008–2009 Gagambino Noel Albuento
2009 Dear Friend Mateo
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ulysses Valdez
Rosalinda Beto Perez
SRO Cinemaserye: Reunion Benjo
Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors Miguel
2010 Gumapang Ka sa Lusak Jonathan Guatlo
Jillian: Namamasko Po Guest(s) Cast
2011 Babaeng Hampaslupa Andrew Sy TV5
Star Confessions Jao Mapa
2011–2012 Glamorosa Calvin Lustico
2012 Kapitan Awesome Efren
Enchanted Garden Pako
2013–2014 Positive Carlo Santillan
2014 Obsession James Calderon
Wattpad Presents: Just for A WhileLuke
2015Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad BoyChance
Wattpad Presents: Pristine AcademyKiefer / Kiera
Kano Luvs PinayDong Bigoy
2017 Pepito Manaloto Episode Guest GMA Network
Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen Jerry
Celebrity Bluff Contestant
Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay Tim
Impostora Dayang Villaroman
Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Guest
2018 Maynila: Rainbow Love Jaz
Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim Young Ricardo Cepeda
2019 Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties Iwa
2019–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos ABS-CBN
2021 Tadhana: Online Sabong Tom GMA Network
2022Quizon CT (Comedy Theater)Cast Member Net 25
2024 High Street Damien Kapamilya Channel

Online shows

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2015TanodsNestor Apolonio TV5

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResult
2008 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male StarWon [10]
20129th EnPresS Golden Screen AwardsBest Actor for ComedyZombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si RemingtonWon
10th Gawad TANGLAW AwardsBest ActorWon
201513th Gawad TANGLAW Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a TV SeriesPositiveWon

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