Yuan Francisco

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Yuan Francisco
Born (2010-02-11) February 11, 2010 (age 14)
Occupation(s) Child actor, Commercial model
Years active2016-present
Agent GMA Artist Center (2016-present)

Yuan Francisco (born February 11, 2010) is a Filipino teenaged male actor and commercial model.

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Acting career

Yuan aka Pao-Pao started in print and TV commercials. He became a household name after he appeared in a series of commercials by a fabric softener and since guested in various TV shows. One of his most significant roles on TV was Encantadia 2016, where he played Pao-Pao, the bearer of the 5th gem.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNoteNetwork
2021 Agimat ng Agila Wacky LabradorSpecial Participation GMA Network
2019 The Better Woman Kawaii CastroSupporting cast
2018 Victor Magtanggol Carmelo "Meloy" Domingo
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Duwen-DingEpisode "The Adventures of Laura Patola and Duwen-Ding"
2017-18 Impostora Junic Saavedra
2017 Magpakailanman JuanloEpisode "Golok: My Son's Imaginary Friend"
2016-17 Encantadia Young Pao-PaoExtended cast
2016 Karelasyon NikoEpisode "Asset"

Accolades

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResult
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Child Performer [1] Encantadia Nominated

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References

  1. Yuan 'Pao Pao' Francisco, na-discover sa mall Retrieved 2017-06-14
  2. Meet Yuan Francisco, bearer of the fifth gem in Encantadia Retrieved 2017-06-14
Specific
  1. "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.