Zanjoe Marudo

Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1[1] (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' Lovers in Paris[2] (2009), Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine[3] (2010), Annaliza[4] (2013), Dream Dad[5] (2014), Tubig at Langis[6] (2016) and My Dear Heart[7] (2017).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Acuesta and the surname or paternal family name is Marudo.
Zanjoe Marudo
Born
Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo

(1982-07-23) July 23, 1982
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor, model
Years active2006–present
AgentStar Magic (2006–present)
ABS-CBN Entertainment (2006–present)
Regal Entertainment (2009–present)
PPL Entertainment (2018–present)
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me![8] (2007), Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme[9] (2009), Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme[10] (2012), One More Try[11] (2012), Bromance: My Brother's Romance[12] (2013), Maria Leonora Teresa[13] (2014) and The Third Party[14] (2016).

Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.[15]

Early life

Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan City, Batangas. His father, Zosimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He has five siblings . He is the third child. From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team. His brother (Zandro) influenced him to play basketball. He was in the San Sebastian College-Staglets Team, playing in the NCAA.

Career

He joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place with actors John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with the ABS-CBN network.

Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo is one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.

Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda (TV series) with Maricel Soriano.[16]

In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.

Filmography

Film
YearMovieRoleStudioNotes
2020 Malaya Iago Dreamscape Entertainment, Sisu Main Role
2018To Love Some BuddyJuliusBlack Sheep ProductionsMain Role
Kusina KingsRonnieStar CinemaLead Role
2017FallbackAlvinCineko ProductionsIndie film
Main role
Can't Help Falling In LoveMayor Luis VillarinStar CinemaSpecial participation
2016The Third PartyChristian PilarMain role
2014Maria Leonora TeresaJulioMain role
My Illegal WifeHenrySkylight FilmsMain role
2013Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng PrequelBarryMJM Productions
Quantum Films		Special participation
Bromance: My Brother's RomanceBrando / BrandySkylight FilmsMain role
Death MarchAlexForward Group
Phoenix Features		Indie film
2012One More TryTristanStar CinemaMain role
24/7 in LoveButch VinzonMain role
Kimmy Dora and the Temple of KiyemeBarrySpring Films
Star Cinema		Main role
2011Shake, Rattle & Roll 13AllanRegal FilmsSegment: "Tamawo"
Wedding Tayo, Wedding HindiOca BaytionStar Cinema
OctoArts Films		Main role
2010Sa 'yo LamangJohnStar CinemaSupporting role
CincoElvisSegment: "Puso"
2009Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa KiyemeBarrySpring Films
MJM Productions		Main role
2008AltarAntonCinema One OriginalsIndie film
2007You Got Me!CaloyStar CinemaMain role

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020Walang Hanggang PaalamAnton HernandezKapamilya Channel
My Single LadyBGiWant
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: BalsaRyan HomanABS-CBN
2018-2019PlayhouseMarlon Ilaban
2018Maalaala Mo Kaya: TangkeRommel Sandoval
2017My Dear HeartJude De Jesus
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: AninoVictor
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KwebaJuan
Tubig at LangisRenato "Natoy" Villadolid
2014–2015Dream DadSebastian "Baste" Javier
2013–2014AnnalizaGideon "Guido" Querubin
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: ReloSherwin
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasSilang
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitchEgay
It's ShowtimeHimself/Guest judge
2011–2015Banana SplitHimself
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: KwintasZandro
Your Song: KimAldo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KuligligManny
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineJaime Reyes / Bernard De Silva–Fortalejo
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the MoviesXander
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BagEric
2009Lovers in ParisMartin Barrameda
Sineserye Presents: FlorindaArchie
The WeddingMarlon Mañalac
Banana SplitHimself
ParekoyMario
2008–presentASAPHimself
2008Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga[17]James
Dyosa[16]Mars
I Am KC Presents: Time's UpFrancis/Kato
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BusLouie
2007Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSuper Islaw
KokeyAbie
Love Spell Presents: Barbi-CuteLuke
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BarkoMio
Maalaala Mo Kaya: JacketMark
2006Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisekletaDanilo
Your Song: Kasi NamanPaolo
Your Song: Nasaan Ka?Alas
Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo LangMax
Star Magic Presents: The Sweetest VictoryRobert
Komiks: Alpha Omega GirlArmand/Arm
Komiks: Fun Haus
Super InggoSuper Islaw
Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. PerfectFranco
Aalog-AlogBanjoe Rosales
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love LettersJulio
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity EditionHimself/4th Celebrity Big Placer

Awards and nominations
Year Award-Giving Body Category Work/Award Result
2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year You Got Me! Nominated
5th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Actor of the Year Altar Nominated
2011 9th Gawad Tanglaw for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig Won
2012 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor One More Try Nominated
38th Metro Manila Film Festival Male Celebrity of the Night[18] Won
2013 61st FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Nominated
31st Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2017 19th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor The Third Party Won
45th International Emmy Awards[19] Best Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Nominated

References
  1. "Zanjoe admits being closer now to Mariel than Bianca". GMA News and Public Affairs. February 24, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  2. "Zanjoe joins cast of 'Lovers in Paris'". ABS-CBN News. March 13, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  3. "Zanjoe Marudo splits from 'Banana Split' to concentrate on 'Kristine'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 20, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  4. "Zanjoe Marudo on 'Annaliza' co-star Andrea Brillantes: "Masuwerte ako na ganito yung batang nakatrabaho ko."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 16, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  5. "What Zanjoe will miss in 'Dream Dad'". ABS-CBN News. April 17, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  6. "Zanjoe reunites with Cristine Reyes in new series". ABS-CBN News. July 29, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  7. "Zanjoe Marudo, Bela Padilla to star in new series". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  8. "Toni Gonzaga identifies with her character in "You Got Me"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 2, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  9. "Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme will premiere on September 2". Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 13, 2009. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  10. "Zanjoe has high hopes for 'Kimmy Dora' sequel". ABS-CBN News. June 1, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  11. "Dingdong, Angel find true love in 'One More Try' trailer". ABS-CBN News. December 1, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  12. "Zanjoe Marudo will have butt exposure in upcoming film Bromance: My Brother's Romance". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 2, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  13. "Jodi, Iza, Zanjoe team up in 'Maria Leonora Teresa'". ABS-CBN News. August 28, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  14. "Why Angel, Zanjoe, Sam are excited about 'The Third Party'". ABS-CBN News. September 20, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  15. "#RoadToStarMagicBall2017: Zanjoe Marudo's Star Magic Ball Looks Through The Years". ABS-CBN Corporation. September 15, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  16. Buan-Deveza, Reyma (June 6, 2008). "Zanjoe defends Bianca; dismisses abortion issue". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
  17. "Zanjoe is Bianca's man in 'Varga'". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. June 19, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
  18. "Metro Manila Film Festival:2012". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  19. "Zanjoe Marudo nominated for International Emmy". Yahoo! Singapore. October 2, 2017.
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