Rafael Rosell | |
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 Rosell at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, June 2009 | |
| Born | Rafael Rosell IV [fn 1] November 10, 1982 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Raffy, Paeng |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Partner(s) | Malaya Lewandowski (2006–2009) [1] [2] Olivia Medina (2013–2016) [3] [4] Valerie G. Chia (2016–present) [5] |
Rafael Rosell IV [fn 1] (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor.
Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982, to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother, Amelia Quimpo, is a nurse from Bicol. He was raised in Norway, while his grandfather, Rafael Rosell Jr., and his great-grandfather, Rafael Rosell Sr., were both raised in Cebu. Rosell has two siblings and he is the eldest amongst them.
During a vacation with his family in 2000, Rosell's mother found out about the auditions at ABS-CBN. He auditioned and got a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with Star Magic later that year.
In 2002, Rosell was introduced as one of the leading men of Jolina Magdangal, in Star Cinema's Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip. [6] His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the ABS-CBN fantaserye Marina . In 2006, he was launched as a member of the all-male group Coverboys with Zanjoe Marudo, Jon Avila, Victor Basa, and Jake Cuenca. [6]
In 2007, Rosell won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 30th Gawad Urian Awards for his work in the indie film Rome & Juliet.
He was a part of projects including Rounin , Prinsesa ng Banyera and Maligno . He starred in Status: Single under Viva Films. [6]
Rosell started getting recognition in 2010 when he played Brandon Brazil in the ABS-CBN afternoon drama Midnight Phantom opposite his close friend Denise Laurel. [7] After the success of Midnight Phantom and his team-up with Laurel, ABS-CBN paired them up again in Kristine . [8] The team-up came to an abrupt end when Laurel took a one-year hiatus due to pregnancy, leaving Rosell to be paired up with Jodi Sta. Maria in 100 Days to Heaven . [9]
In 2012, Rosell was reunited with Laurel in another ABS-CBN drama, Dahil sa Pag-ibig .
Rosell returned to ABS-CBN after seven years with GMA Network. His resurgence in the said network was in an Ipaglaban Mo! episode.
In August 2012 his contract with Star Magic expired, and he moved to GMA Network. He starred in Temptation of Wife with Marian Rivera. [10]
Rosell returned to GMA after 2 years for his comeback teleserye, To Have & To Hold .
In 2009, Rosell confirmed that he and girlfriend Malaya Lewandowski had broken up after being together for three years. [1] [2] He has been married to Valerie Chia since 2020. [11]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip | Paolo | [6] | |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Artie | [6] | |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Cameo appearance | [6] | |
| Bikini Open | Sonny | |||
| 2006 | Matakot Ka sa Karma | Victor | Segment: "Tokador" | |
| 2008 | When Love Begins | Alger | [6] | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | Hans | [12] | |
| In My Life | Vince | [6] | ||
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Joaquin | |||
| 2010 | Fling | |||
| Working Girls | Rodney Camacho | |||
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Troy | |||
| 2013 | Gaydar | Nick | ||
| 2014 | Dilim | Quinito Castaneda | ||
| 2017 | All of You | Gino | ||
| 2018 | Adam's Apples | Juan Bautista | ||
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Matt | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Oliver McFuller | ||
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Tiborce | [6] | |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym | Brian | Episode: Mic ni Monique | |
| Marina | Rodge | [6] | ||
| 2005 | Ang Panday | Calyptus | [6] | |
| 2006–2012 | ASAP | Himself — Host / Performer | Segment: "Cover Boys" | |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Love Chop | Roy | ||
| Komiks | Edwin | Episode: " Inday Bote" | ||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Tony / Antonio | Episode: "Santelmo" | ||
| 2007 | Rounin | Creon | [6] [13] | |
| 2007–2008 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Charles Perrei | ||
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay Ko | Alex | ||
| Sineserye Presents: Maligno | Lucas Santander | [6] | ||
| Kahit Isang Saglit | Young Anthony Mondragon | Special Participation | ||
| I Love Betty La Fea | Jeremy | [6] | ||
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: First Be a Woman | Professor David | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Wayne Alban | Book 2: "My Gulay, Wow Betchay" | [6] | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Substitute Bride | Brent Guttierez | [14] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nico | Episode: "Bag" | [15] [6] | |
| Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You | ||||
| Precious Hearts Romances: Midnight Phantom | Brandon / Midnight Phantom | [15] [6] | ||
| 2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Marco De Silva | [6] [16] | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Robert | [6] [17] | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Bartolome "Bart" Ramirez Jr. | [6] | ||
| Wansapanataym | Roy Estocapio | Episode: "Ningning Kuting" | ||
| 2012 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Edison Zaguirre | ||
| Aso ni San Roque | Anton | Guest | ||
| 2012–2013 | Temptation of Wife | Nigel Armada | [10] [18] | |
| 2013 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Borgy | Special Participation | |
| Indio | António | |||
| Party Pilipinas | Himself — Host / Performer | |||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | |||
| 2013 | Maghihintay Pa Rin | Francisco "Kiko" Sebastian | [19] [20] | |
| Genesis | Julio Macalintal | |||
| Wagas | Joey | Episode: "Joey & Malou Love Story" | ||
| 2014 | The Borrowed Wife | Ricardo "Rico" Santos | [21] | |
| Magpakailanman | Ben | Episode: "Asawa Mo, Hiniram Ko" | ||
| 2015 | Second Chances | Jerome Padilla | [22] | |
| Magpakailanman | Mark | Episode: "Paano Na Ang Ating Anak" | ||
| Karelasyon | Alvin | Episode: "Martir" | ||
| Dangwa | Leo | |||
| Magpakailanman | Anthony | Episode: "Husband for Sale" | ||
| Karelasyon | Paolo | Episode: "Pamana" | ||
| 2015–2016 | Because of You | Oliver Dictado | Main Cast / Protagonist | [23] |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Wendel | Episode: "When Love Becomes Obsession" | |
| Willy | Episode: "Higanti ng Barang" | |||
| Karelasyon | Celio | Episode: "Madam Z" | ||
| Xavier | Episode: "Nagmumurang Kamatis" | |||
| Wagas | Ramon | Episode: "The Haunted House" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Aguirre | Main Cast / Primary Antagonist | [24] | |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Marlon | Episode: "Ex Ex Ex" | |
| Magpakailanman | James Aguilar | Episode: "Hanggang sa Iyong Paggising, Daddy" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Wagas | Zandro | Episode: "First Love" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Alex | Episode: "My Love from Baler" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | |||
| 2017–2018 | Impostora | Homer Saavedra | Main Cast | |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Gregor Carreon | Guest Cast / Primary Antagonist | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Hans | Episode: "Katy Fairy" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Dear Uge | David | Episode: "Beki Boyfie" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Magpakailanman | Benjie | Episode: "Ang Asawang Naging Kabit" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Cain at Abel | Young Antonio | Special Participation | ||
| 2019 | Eat Bulaga! | Tourist guide | Lenten Special: "Para Sa Broken Hearted" | |
| Ipaglaban Mo | Markus Valdez | Episode: "Impostor" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vincent | Episode: "Dyip" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Parasite Island | Jessie Salvacion | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| 2020 | Bawal Lumabas: The Series | Jon-Jon | ||
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Diego Romulo | Guest Cast | |
| To Have & to Hold | Tony Gatchalian | Special Participation | ||
| Dear Uge | Tinola Cruz | Episode: "What's My Name" | ||
| Wish Ko Lang! | Axel | Episode: "Babae Sa Cabinet" | ||
| 2022 | Tadhana | Noah | Episode: "The Stepdaughter" | |
| Agimat ng Agila | Valerio Mariano | Supporting Cast | ||
| Lolong | Fr. Reyes | |||
| Running Man Philippines | Guest | Contestant | ||
| 2022–2023 | Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | Julian Gomez | Supporting Cast | |
| 2023–2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Sherwin Yuchengco | Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist | |
| 2024 | Widows' War | Paco Palacios | Guest cast | [25] |
| Forever Young |
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rome & Juliet | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Gaydar | Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Nominated |
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