Derek Ramsay
Derek Arthur Paggao Ramsay Jr. (born 7 December 1979)[1][5] is a British-born Filipino model, actor, and host.
Derek Ramsay | |
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 Ramsay at the KC Concepcion Live! Concert press conference, November 2010 | |
| Born | 7 December 1979[1] |
| Nationality | Philippine, British |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1997–present[1] |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2001–2004; 2019–present) Viva Artists Agency (2011–present) Regal Entertainment (2015–present) Star Cinema (2006–2015; 2018–2019) Star Magic (2005–2010) TV5 Talent (2012–2017) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Christine Jolly
(m. 2002; separated 2003) |
| Partner(s) | [4] |
| Children | Austin Gabriel Ramsay (with Jolly)[3] |
| Website | derekramsay |
| Sport | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Sport | Ultimate |
He was born in Enfield, England and was raised in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. His Filipina mother, Remedios Paggao-Ramsay[2] was the head of the housekeeping unit of 11 Cadogan Gardens in England, and his British father, Derek Arthur Ramsay Sr. was an inspector for the Metropolitan Police Service stationed in Scotland Yard.[2][6][1]
Biography
Career
Early in the 2000s, Ramsay found work as an MTV VJ, a model, as well as TV commercial actor.[2] He was also discovered in the country's longest running noontime show, Eat Bulaga! as a co-host of the segment Pool Watch from 2001 to 2004 on GMA Network.[7] He is best known for his supporting roles in the ABS-CBN television dramas Ysabella, Habang May Buhay and Magkaribal. He also appeared in commercially successful films I Love You, Goodbye, The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin and No Other Woman.
In April 2012, he signed a three-year contract and transferred to TV5.[8]
His first show on TV5 was The Amazing Race Philippines. After his contract expired in February 2015, he signed another three-year contract with TV5 on 28 April 2015.[9]
After months of speculations about network transfer, Ramsay returned to GMA Network and signed a contract with the network on 3 April 2019. He started in the network as a co-host of Eat Bulaga! from 2001 to 2004.[10]
Sports
Ramsay has also been a competitor for the Philippines national ultimate frisbee team. He was the ninth top scorer at the 13th World Ultimate and Guts Championship 2012.[11]
Ramsay is currently the head ambassador of the Philippine national beach football team, and was set to participate in the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Asian qualifiers, but ultimately did not due to his commitment to Kidlat, where he was playing the lead role.[12]
Education
He was educated in the Philippines at Maria Montessori High School and a boarding school in England. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Marketing in New Hampshire and Boston.[2]
Filmography
Television
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Films |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kasal Kasali Kasalo | Ronnie | Star Cinema |
| One More Chance | Mark | ||
| 2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Ronnie | |
| 2009 | T2 | Jeremy | |
| And I Love You So | Oliver Cruz | ||
| I Love You, Goodbye | Gary Angeles | ||
| 2011 | No Other Woman | Ram Escaler | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin | Brandon Estolas | ||
| 2012 | Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang | Daniel | Star Cinema and Skylight Films |
| A Secret Affair | Anton | Viva Films | |
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | Chino | |
| The Janitor | Indie film | ||
| English Only, Please | Jeremy | Quantum Films | |
| 2015 | Ex with Benefits | Adam Jacob Castrences | Star Cinema and Viva Films |
| Etiquette for Mistresses | Arthur Clemente | Star Cinema | |
| All You Need Is Pag-Ibig | Dom | ||
| 2016 | Love Is Blind | Wade Santillan | Regal Entertainment |
| The Escort | Xyruz | ||
| My Candidate | Sonny Suarez | Quantum Films | |
| Pangil Sa Tubig | Marlon | ||
| 2017 | All of You | Gab | Quantum Films |
| 2018 | Kasal | Wado Dela Costa | Star Cinema |
| The Girl in the Orange Dress | Ethan | Quantum Films | |
| 2019 | Mga Mata Sa Dilim | iWant |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Actor | English Only, Please | Nominated |
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | English Only, Please | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | English Only, Please | Won |
| 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | A Secret Affair | Nominated |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | No Other Woman | Nominated |
| 30th Luna Awards | Best Actor | No Other Woman | Nominated | |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Box-Office King[13] | No Other Woman | Won | |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year | No Other Woman | Nominated | |
| Male Face of the Night | N/A | Won | ||
| Mr. Great Shape Personality | N/A | Won | ||
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Magkaribal | Nominated |
| 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Magkaribal | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor | I Love You, Goodbye | Won |
| 2009 | 35th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | I Love You, Goodbye | Nominated |
Notes
References
- "Derek Ramsay Official Website – About Derek". Derekramsay.com.ph. 7 December 1979. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- Lo, Ricky (12 October 2008). "Beyond Body Beautiful". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Derek Ramsay and Mary Christine Jolly Wedding Photos, Derek Sued by Wife and Son Austin Gabriel". Showbiznest.com. 2 August 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Derek Ramsay on reconciliation with ex Angelica Panganiban". Rappler. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Derek To The Point", philstar.com; accessed 11 January 2015.
- "Derek Ramsay biography". MyHeritage.com. 7 December 1976. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Derek Ramsay, babalik din sa Eat Bulaga?". GMA Network. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- "(UPDATED) Derek Ramsay is now a certified Kapatid; signs three-year exclusive contract with TV5". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Derek Ramsay stays with TV5; signs another three-year contract". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "It's official, Derek Ramsay is now a Kapuso". GMA Network. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- "Derek Ramsay, Philippine ultimate frisbee team compete in world championships". InterAksyon.com. 12 July 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "'Kidlat' forces Kapatid star Derek Ramsay out of Philippines' campaign in FIFA beach soccer tilt". InterAksyon.com. 23 January 2013. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title" Archived 1 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Pep.ph; retrieved 20 May 2014.
External links
- Derek Ramsay at IMDb
