Marco Masa
Marco Masa | |
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| Born | Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa August 1, 2007[1] |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Known for | Nathaniel |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Website | Marco Masa on Instagram |
Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa (Tagalog: [mˈɑː͡ɹko͡ʊ mˈɑːsə]; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently an exclusive talent under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.[3][4]
Career
Masa gained his popularity for portraying the lead role as Nathaniel (2015), as Wacky in Honesto (2013) and Eldon in the film Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).[5]
In 2022, Masa signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, GMA Network’s talent management arm two years after his leaving from ABS-CBN due to the denial of its franchise renewal. He also took on the role of Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider.[6][7] Additionally, Masa appeared in other notable projects, including Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.[8][9]
Filmography
Television/digital series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself / Guest | |
| Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Xander | ||
| 2024–25 | Maka | Marco Reyes | |
| 2024 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself / Player | [10] |
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Jiro / Matt | [11][12] | |
| 2023 | Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case | Daniel | [13] |
| Sparkle U: #Ghosted | Leon | [14] | |
| Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Elmer/Guest | [15] | |
| Royal Blood | Young Gustavo Royales | [16] | |
| Luv Is: Love at First Read | Dale Calan De Makapili | [17] | |
| 2023–present | All-Out Sundays | Himself / Performer | [18] |
| 2022 | Start-Up PH | Young Tristan | [19] |
| Tadhana | Iñigo | [20] | |
| 2020 | 24/7 | Claudio Jacinto | |
| 2016–2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jerry/Kobe/Jason | |
| 2019–2020 | Team Yey! | Himself / Host | |
| 2019 | Kargo | Sammy | |
| The Killer Bride | Young Luis Dela Torre | ||
| 2018 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2) | Himself / Contestant | [21] |
| Bagani | Tintoy | ||
| The Blood Sisters | Young Rocco Fernandez | ||
| 2016–2019 | Goin' Bulilit | Himself / Various | |
| 2015–2017 | Wansapanataym | Bitoy / Chokie / Kenny | |
| 2015 | Nathaniel | Nathaniel M. Laxamana | |
| 2015–21 | ASAP | Himself / Guest | |
| 2013 | Honesto | Wacky (as Marco Antonio Masa) | |
| Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala | Peter Deomedes | ||
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Marlon |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Caretakers | [22] | |
| 2024 | Outside | Josh | [23] |
| 2023 | Firefly | Billy and Erika's son | [24] |
| 2019 | Sunshine Family | Max | [25] |
| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Noah | [26] |
| 2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Jimbo Villavicencio | [27] |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal | [28] |
| Maria Leonora Teresa | Eldon Jacinto | [29] | |
| Maybe This Time | Danno | ||
| 2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Young Mark | [30] |
Accolades
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Beauty and the Bestie | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Child Performer | Nominated | [31] |
| 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Nominated | [32] | ||
| 2011 | Tatlong Bibe | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Won | [33] |
References
- ^ "Marco Masa". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Papadopoulos, Charles (October 19, 2024). "Outside Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Marco pumirma na sa GMA-7". www.abante.com.ph. April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (June 2, 2024). "PEP BEST BETS 2024: The Next Big Thing!". Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (September 28, 2023). "'Sparkle U' to shine a light on today's youth". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na 'MAKA'". INQUIRER.net. August 15, 2024. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Sparkle Teens sasabak sa hulaan ng top answers sa Family Feud". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Marco Masa is Jiro on Mga Hero ni Jiro! (Online Exclusives)". GMA Network.com.
- ^ "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Matt at Marie, tatakasan ang Lion Dragon". gmanetwork.com.
- ^ GMA Public Affairs (June 10, 2023). The Batangas kidnapping case (Full episode) | Imbestigador. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "GMA Network | Marco Masa as Leon". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2023). "Pepito Manaloto: Sparkle Teens John Clifford at Marco Masa, sumabak sa 'Kaninong Pangalan Ito?' challenge". gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Royal Blood". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "GMA Drama | Marco Masa as Dale". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "19 members ng Sparkle Teens, isasalang na sa Kapuso projects". PEP.ph. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Tadhana GMA". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Baldono, Krista (August 17, 2018). "How Marco Masa surprised us in Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2 journey". abs-cbn.com.
- ^ Anoc, Aimee. "'MAKA' stars back Ashley Sarmiento and Marco Masa's first film 'The Caretakers'". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Netflix Showcases Local Stories and Global Reach for Southeast Asia". About Netflix. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Severino, Howie (December 16, 2023). "'Firefly' is a movie journey full of longing". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on December 17, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "REVIEW: Sunshine Family (2019)". FictionMachine. March 15, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ ""Raikko Matteo, Lyca Gairanod, Marco Masa lead 'Tatlong Bibe' cast"". Push. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Official MMFF 2015 entries revealed - CNN Philippines". cnn. June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Fun galore in 'Moron 5.2: The Transformation' | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines". Manila Bulletin. December 6, 2014. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ ""'Maria Leonora Teresa is not about the Guy and Pip doll"". The Manila Standard. September 10, 2014.
- ^ "Ang huling henya". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ^ Garcia, Leony (February 24, 2016). "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". pep.ph.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (February 21, 2018). "WATCH: These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
External links
- Marco Masa at IMDb