Martin del Rosario

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The middle name or maternal family name is Mangay and the surname or paternal family name is del Rosario.

Martin del Rosario
Born	Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (1992-11-25) November 25, 1992 Metro Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Education	University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation	Actor model
Years active	2007–present
Agent	Star Magic (2007–2013) ALV Talent Circuit (2013–present) GMA Artist Center (2014–present)
Notable work	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Pintada Buena Familia
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Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992), also known by his screen name as Martin del Rosario, is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of Pintada in 2012.

del Rosario received hi very first award as an actor in 2011 from the film Dagim naming him as the Breakthrough Performance by An Actor by the Entertainment Press Society for his role as Jun. He was also awarded, the same year, as the New Movie Actor of the Year by the Philippine Movie Press Club.

On September 2 of 2014, after six years of being a talent of ABS-CBN under Star Magic, del Rosario signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network. Prior to this, del Rosario was already seen in some of GMA Network shows such as Rhodora X and Magpakailanman. Now under GMA Artist Center, he is set to star in the 2016 political-series Naku, Boss Ko! top-billed by Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia.

Personal life

del Rosario was born on November 25, 1992 to Robert del Rosario, a landscape artist who had a small stint in show business on his early years, and Maria Teresa "Tet" del Rosario, a company executive and the sister of character actress Ces Quesada. He finished his high school studies as salutatorian in Lourdes School of Quezon City and took up BA Broadcast Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

He's the eldest of three siblings, Kim and the youngest Denise, and the nephew of broadcast journalist Connie Sison.

Career

Early years

del Rosario was in his second year high school when he was spotted by talent scout Jun Reyes, who was in a cab, in front of Lourdes School in 2007. He was on his way La Loma to buy lechon for Gerald Anderson's birthday party when del Rosario caught his attention. Reyes left him a calling card and asked for his phone number. del Rosario gave Reyes his mom's phone number. He then went to ABS-CBN for acting workshops.

2007–2013: ABS-CBN career

His first television role was playing Ray Avellino in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv. He also played the younger brother of Roxanne Guinoo in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos? in the same year.

When Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 ended in 2008, he appeared in another two seasons of Star Magic Presents namely: Astigs in Haay...skul lyf and Astigs in Luvin' Lyf. He appeared in three episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya in 2008. He also landed a supporting role in ABS-CBN's prime time drama Iisa Pa Lamang.

In 2009, he played a molested teenager in the "Boarding House" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya. He was cast as Otap, the main antagonist, of Your Song Presents: Boystown. He then went on to appear in two more episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya in the same year. He also had a special participation in May Bukas Pa and a supporting role in Katorse.

Del Rosario made his film debut in 2010. He had a supporting role in Star Cinema's Till My Heartaches End and a lead role in the indie film Dagim. According to del Rosario, his first film was Dagim but Till My Heartaches End came out in cinemas earlier. In television, he appeared in the afternoon drama series Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? and Juanita Banana. He also portrayed gay roles in the "Headband" episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya and in the horror-fantasy drama TV series Rosalka.

In 2011, Del Rosario made a cameo appearance in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara and was cast as Norberto Matias in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin. While filming a fight scene in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, del Rosario accidentally shot Andi Eigenmann with a blank bullet. Eigenmann was rushed to the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City. The actress suffered second degree burns. Del Rosario later apologized for the accident. He received his first acting award in the same year. He won "Breakthrough Performance by an Actor" for the film Dagim in the 8th Golden Screen Awards presented by the Entertainment Press Society, Inc. He also won the "New Movie Actor of the Year" award, for the same film, in the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies. He played Ulam the brother of Pura, played by Melai Cantiveros, in the film The Adventures of Pureza, directed by Soxie Topacio.

In 2012, he was the lead actor of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada, together with Denise Laurel. It was directed by Cathy Garcia Molina.

2014–present: Transfer to GMA Network

del Rosario was first seen on GMA Network as Martin Aquino in the psychological drama series Rhodora X, this is after he was released by his previous network ABS-CBN. On September 2, 2014, along with Camille Prats and Kiko Estrada, del Rosario officially inked an exclusive contract with GMA Network. The 2015 afternoon drama series Buena Familia was his first project as an official Kapuso where he played the role of Harry Atendido and was paired to actress Kylie Padilla. He was then seen in several drama anthologies such as Magpakailanman, Karelasyon and Wagas of GMA News TV. He had a guest appearance in the primetime series Pari 'Koy as the gay lover of Sam Evangelista, Jr. played by Hiro Peralta and in Beautiful Strangers as Oliver Lacsamana.

In 2016, del Rosario became part of the cast of Dangwa as Miguel in its last two weeks. The same year, he starred as Carlon Santiago-Manalastas in the political-drama series Naku, Boss Ko! with Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia.

Filmography

Television

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes	Ref.
2016	Naku, Boss Ko!	Carlon Santiago-Manalastas	GMA Network	Supporting role
	Dangwa	Miguel		Supporting role
2015	Beautiful Strangers	Oliver Lacsamana		Guest appearance
	Maynila: Sikretong Malupit	Marco
	Buena Familia	Harry Atendido		Main cast
	Pari 'Koy	Jeremy		Guest appearance
2014	Rhodora X	Martin Aquino		Supporting role
2013	Juan dela Cruz	Bagno	ABS-CBN	Supporting role
2012	PHR Presents: Pintada	Severino "Sev" Monzon		Leading role with Denise Laurel
	E-Boy	Young Gabriel Villareal		Special participation
2011	Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin	Norberto "Berto" Matias		Main cast
	Mara Clara	Mara's Sweet 16 Dance		Cameo role
2010	Juanita Banana	Chester		Supporting role
	Rosalka	Young Johnny		Special Participation
	Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?	Biboy		Supporting role
2009	Katorse	Macoy		Guest appearance
	May Bukas Pa	Pedring's grandson		Guest appearance
2008	Iisa Pa Lamang	Eric Suarez		Special participation
2007	Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?	Boy Ramirez		Supporting role

Television shows

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2008	Astigs in Haay...School Lyf	Drex	ABS-CBN
2008	Astigs in Luvin' Lyf	Blake
2006–2008	Abt Ur Luv	Ray Avellino

Drama anthologies

Title	Year	Episode	Role	Network	Ref.
Karelasyon	2016	Unico Hijo	Miguel	GMA Network
		Rigodon	Ian
	2015	Apartment	AJ
		Laro	Joshua
		My Mother's Lover	Ryan
Magpakailanman	2016	The Trixie Maristela Story: I'm Dating a Transgender	Art
	2015	The Alex Bernardo Story: Sa Ngalan ng Pagmamahal	Alex Bernardo
		The Jesus Boy Parungao Story: Ama Namin	Jesus Parungao
	2014	The Lauro Tuaño Story: Ang Ina na Hindi Malilimutan	Lauro Tuaño
Wagas	2015	Forget-me-Not on Christmas	Jeland	GMA News TV
		Kulam at Pag-ibig	Andy
		The Mystica & Troy Love Story: Love Knows No Age	Troy Montez
	2014	The Romano & Alma Love Story: Sumpa Ko	Romano Vasquez
Maalaala Mo Kaya	2013	Family Picture	Kevin Balot	ABS-CBN
	2012	Papag	Ben
		Baunan	Jake
	2011	Bibliya	Jason
	2010	Passbook	Kristopher
		Headband	Samantha
	2009	Musiko	Sonny
		Medal for Valor	Lolong's Friend
		Boarding House	Young Richard
	2008	Sanggol	Jay
		Notebook	Raymond
		Mansyon	Dennis
Wansapanataym	2012	Maan Antukin	Hele Boy Luzon
Your Song Presents	2009	Boystown	Otap

Film

Year	Title	Role	Producer(s)	Notes	Ref.
2015	Homeless	N/A	BG Productions International	Supporting role
2014	SAGWAN: Paddle	Emilio	N/A	Leading role with Lui Manansala
	Dagitab	Gab	Cinemalaya	Supporting role
	Marka	Billy Boy Santiago		Leading role with Jay Franco
	Bride for Rent	Mik Antonio	Star Cinema	Supporting role
2012	Amorosa: The Revenge	Amiel dela Cruz	Skylight Films, Star Cinema	Supporting role
	The Healing	Jed	Star Cinema	Supporting role
2011	Won't Last a Day Without You	Duke	Star Cinema, Viva Films	Supporting role
	The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles	Ulysses "Ulam" Buraot	Star Cinema, Sine Screen	Supporting role
2010	Till My Heartaches End	Wally	Star Cinema	Supporting role
	Dagim	Jun	Cinema One	Leading role with Marc Abaya

Accolades

Year	Film award / Critics	Recipient / Nominated work	Award	Result	Ref.
2015	Gawad Urian Awards	Dagitab	Best Supporting Actor	Won
2013	FAMAS Awards	Amorosa: The Revenge	Best Supporting Actor	Nominated
2011	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Dagim	New Movie Actor of the Year	Won
	Golden Screen Awards		Breakthrough Performance by An Actor	Won
2010	PMPC Star Awards for Television	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Nominated

External links

• Martin del Rosario at the Internet Movie Database