Romnick Sarmenta

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Romnick Sarmenta
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Sarmenta in 2023
Born
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor

(1972-04-28) April 28, 1972 (age 51)
Quezon City, Philippines
OccupationActor
Years active1977–present
SpouseBarbara Ruaro
Children6
RelativesCharm Reyes (sibling), Ava Cabalza (sibling), Jary Ishii (sibling), Ash Tejedor (sibling)

Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor, film producer and professor. Noted for his performances in a range of genres across film and television, he began his career as a child actor debuting in the series Gulong ng Palad . With a career spanning nearly five decades, his accolades include Best Actor wins from the Asian Television Award and Summer Metro Manila Film Festival, in addition to numerous nominations from the FAMAS Awards, Gawad Urian Awards and Young Critics Circle.

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Career

Late 70s to early 80s: career beginnings and child star era

At the early age of four, Sarmenta began his acting career by portraying Peping, the young kid, in the enduring drama series and groundbreaking telenovela Gulong ng Palad (1977–1983). For this role, he received a nomination for Best Child Actor at the 1978 FAMAS Awards.

He debuted as one of the performers on the variety show That's Entertainment , presented by the late Master Showman German "Kuya Germs" Moreno, just three years after his first TV employment. His debut acting role was in the movie Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig, which also starred Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Tirso Cruz III, and Romeo Velasquez.

He was also chosen to play Ding, Darna's steadfast sidekick, in Rio Locsin's 1979 Darna movie. [1]

1980s: Career prime and popularity

Sarmenta was coupled with a variety of leading ladies throughout the height of his career, including Jennifer Sevilla, Sheryl Cruz, and Harlene Bautista. But his loveteam with Sheryl Cruz resonated the most among fans and viewers. Puso sa Puso (1988), Langit at Lupa (1988), and Pardina at ang mga Duwende (1989) were three of their projects together.

1990s

With the help of violent fist and gun battles and demanding stunts in the movies, Romnick became a well-known action star. In addition, he acted in historical dramas such as Tirad Pass: The Story of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1997), in which he played the lead role, and Damong Ligaw (1997), a movie version of Ceres Alabado's novel KangKong 1896, in which he played a farm child who became a Kapipunero. In the Gil Portes drama film Miguel/Michelle from 1998, Sarmenta also played a gay character.

2020s

In 2022, he played the father of Daniel Padilla's character on 2 Good 2 Be True . [2] He then played another gay character in the film About Us But Not About Us. [3] In 2024, he will play in a role on a sequel to Senior High, High Street. [4]

Personal life

Sarmenta is previously married to actress Harlene Bautista. They have five children. [5] Now he is married to Barbara Ruaro [6] and they have 1 child together. [7]

He is an avid cyclist. He is an active member of Elim, a Catholic Christian community, where he serves and is actively involved in missionary works of the community.

Filmography

Film

Television/Digital

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNetwork
1977–1985Gulong ng PaladPeping BBC/City2/RPN
1986 That's Entertainment GMA Network
1987–1993Young Love, Sweet Love RPN
1991 Bistek IBC
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rubber Shoes ABS-CBN
1993Petabisyon [8] ABC
1993–2001 Star Drama Presents Nico ABS-CBN
1997–1998 Esperanza Emil
1997 Star Drama Presents: Angelika: Best Friend
1999–2001 Maynila GMA Network
2001 Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka Chandro ABS-CBN
2002 Bituin Peping
2004 Mulawin Habagat GMA Network
2005 Now and Forever: Ganti Henry
Mahiwagang Baul: Si Han at si Genie Han
Encantadia Avilan
2006 Daisy Siete Julian
Bakekang Francis
2007 Impostora Henry Carreon
2008 Daisy Siete: Vaklushii Ramil
2008–2009 Luna Mystika Dominic
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pedicab Tobias ABS-CBN
Your Song Presents: Boystown Daniel
All My Life Efren Estrella GMA Network
2010 First Time Marcel Luna
2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop Boy ABS-CBN
Magic Palayok Richard "James" Cruz GMA Network
Iglot Father Ruben
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya Alberto Samartino ABS-CBN
2017 La Luna Sangre Antonio "Tonio" Torralba
2018–2019 Halik Mauricio "Mauro" Montefalco
2019–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Juan / Mark Quiambao / Lemuel Pineda
2019BagmanRicardo Matias iWant
Taiwan That You LoveEduardo
2021Love Beneath The StarsBen Cruz
2022 2 Good 2 Be True Frederico "Fred" Borja Kapamilya Channel
2023Teen ClashRico David iWantTFC
Unbreak My Heart Mario Isidro GMA Network
2024 What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Felix Liwanag Viu
High Street Kapamilya Channel

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1979 FAMAS Awards Best Child ActorPinagbuklod ng Pag-ibigNominated
1985IkalawangAklatNominated
1993Best ActorSa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang StoryNominated
1999Miguel/MichelleNominated
2015Best Supporting ActorHustisyaNominated
2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Becky and Badette Nominated
2022 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival Best ActorAbout Us But Not About UsWon
1995 Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting ActorJohnny Tinoso and the Proud BeautyNominated
1998Best ActorDamong ligawNominated
1999Miguel/MichelleNominated
2008PrincesaNominated
2019Best Supporting ActorKung Paano Hinihintay Ang DapithaponNominated
2008Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama)PrincesaNominated
1998 Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleDamong LigawNominated
1999 Asian Television Awards Best ActorMiguel/MichelleWon

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