Romnick Sarmenta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.
Romnick Sarmenta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor April 28, 1972 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) | Harlene Bautista (separated) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Herbert Bautista (brother-in-law) |
Biography
Romnick Sarmenta was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta. He started acting at the age of four. He later joined the youth-oriented variety show That's Entertainment, where he was paired with Jennifer Sevilla and eventually with Sheryl Cruz which became a hit love team during the 1980s. He has appeared in more than 60 films and TV shows. In 1999, he won a Best Actor Award from the Asian Television Awards for his performance in the GMA telemovie Bakla.[1]
He was one of the stars of GMA Network who starred in top-rating shows such as Bakekang, Now and Forever and Impostora.
He was also included in GMA's 2010 offering First Time, playing a father to Baste - a boy caught in a love triangle between himself, Cindy and Lucas.
Personal life
Sarmenta is previously married to actress Harlene Bautista. They have five children.
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
- Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig (1978)
- The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
- Batang Salabusab (1979)
- Bira, Darna, Bira! (1979) (as Romnick) .... Ding
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala (1980)
- Diablo Sagrado (1980)
- Lukso ng Dugo (1981)
- My Darling Princess (1983) .... Michael
- Stella Magtangol (1983)
- Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat (1984) .... Young Noel
- Condemned (1984)
- Rock-a-Bye Baby (1986) .... Joey
- Halimaw sa Banga (1986)
- Takot Ako, Eh! (1987) .... Romeo
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
- Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay (1987) .... Roy
- Leroy Leroy Sinta (1987)
- Puso sa Puso (1988)
- Guhit ng Palad (1988)
- Langit at Lupa (1988)
- One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor (1988)
- Pardina at ang Mga Duwende (1989) .... Dino
- Everlasting Love (1989) .... Ricardo
- First Lesson (1989)
- Takbo Talon Tili! (1990)
- Sagot ng Puso (1990) .... Mando
- Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (1990) .... Archie
- Beautiful Girl (1990)
- Naughty Boys (1990)
- Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko Randy (1991)
- Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (1991)
- Eh Kasi Bata (1991)
- Tukso Layuan Mo Ako (1991) .... Daniel
- Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story (1992) .... Bong Manalang
- Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City (1992) .... Sonny Boy
- Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa (1993)
- Mario Sandoval (1993)
- Ging Gang Goody Giddiyap (1994) Bong
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994)
- Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty (1994)
- Bawal Na Gamot 2 (1995)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Bobbit Zaragosa
- The Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- Sariwa (1996) .... Luisito
- Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996) .... Gregorio del Pilar
- Damong Ligaw (1997) .... Florante
- Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (1997) .... Baldo
- Miguel/Michelle (1998) .... Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz
- Berdugo (1998) .... Joselito
- Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006)
- Prinsesa by Law (2008)
- Hustisya (2014)
- Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon (2018)
Television
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1985 | Gulong ng Palad | Peping | BBC/City2/RPN |
| 1986 | That's Entertainment | GMA Network | |
| 1987–1993 | Young Love, Sweet Love | RPN | |
| 1991 | Bistek | IBC | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rubber Shoes | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Nico | |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Emil | |
| 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 | Mulawin vs Ravena | Habagat (Archived Footage only) | GMA Network |
| La Luna Sangre | Antonio "Tonio" Torralba | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Mauricio "Mauro" Montefalco | |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Juan / Mark Quiambao / Lemuel Pineda | |
| Bagman | Ricardo Matias | iWant | |
| Taiwan That You Love | Eduardo |
References
- Bautista, Mary Ann (December 18, 1999). "Jaclyn Jose, Romnick Sarmenta voted Asian TV's best dramatic performers". Philippine Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2010.