Gardo Versoza

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Torres and the surname or paternal family name is Polintan.

Gardo Verzosa
Born
Mennen Torres Polintan

(1969-07-08) July 8, 1969 (age 55)
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesCupcake
Occupations
Years active1988–present
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Spouse
Ivy Vicencio
​
(m. 2019)​
Children1

Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), popularly known as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian.[citation needed]

Career

According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times, Mennen Polintan's film career began in 1988 when his mentor Carlo Finioni brought him in to star in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[1]

He began his career with roles in films such as: Sabik sa Halik, Machete 2, Halimuyak ng Babae and Kirot. Where he was known by the screen name "Niño Espedilla". Later, he changed to starring in action movies like Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films, including the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya adaptation of Rizal where he portrayed national hero Andres Bonifacio and Sisa, in which he played his role as Jose Rizal / Pepe. Additionally, he starred in Pinoy Blonde and some of the highest rated shows in Philippine, such as Mula sa Puso as Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos and Sugo as Apo Abukay.

Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network. He also appeared in Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.

In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake",[2] which was given by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.

In 2019, Versoza portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows were aired on ABS-CBN.[3][4]

Personal life

He is married to Ivy Vicencio.[5] They have a son named Deity Uziel.[6][7]

Filmography

Film

  • Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)[1]
  • Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
  • Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
  • Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
  • Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
  • Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
  • Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
  • Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
  • Paminsan-minsan (1992)
  • Stella Magtangol (1992)
  • Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
  • Taong Gubat (1993)
  • Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
  • Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
  • Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) .... Edward
  • Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
  • Bawal Na Gamot (1994) .... Jimbo
  • Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) .... David
  • Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
  • Ka Hector (1995)
  • Kandugan (1995)
  • Kirot 2 (1995) .... Dino
  • Sabik sa Halik (1995) .... Rico
  • Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
  • Medrano (1996) .... David Medrano
  • Kristo (1996) .... Gestas
  • Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) – Rocky
  • Mabango (1997)
  • The Mariano Mison Story (1997) – Dennis
  • Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) – Bobby
  • Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
  • Bawal (1998)
  • Kargado (1998) – Frido
  • Notoryus (1998) – SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
  • Jose Rizal (1998) – Andrés Bonifacio
  • Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
  • Sisa (1999) .... José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
  • Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
  • Sindak (1999) – Raul
  • Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
  • Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) – Franco Valero
  • Aagos ang Dugo (2001) – Gino
  • Kailangan Kita (2002)
  • Biyahera (2002)
  • Kiskisan (2003) – Marvin
  • Bigay Hilig (2003)
  • Kerida (2003)
  • Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) – Ferdie
  • Woman of Breakwater (2004) – Dave
  • Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
  • Pinoy Blonde (2005)
  • First Day High (2006) – Rene Samartino
  • The Bicycle (2007)
  • Gulong (2007)
  • Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
  • Astig (2009)
  • MNL 143 (2012)
  • Bwakaw (2012)
  • Sisterakas (2012) as husband of Bernadette - Gardo's 1st VIVA Films Movie
  • Sundalong Kanin (2014)
  • Hustisya (2014) – Gardo
  • The Prenup (2015) – Agaton Cayabyab
  • Wander Bra (2018) – Amado
  • Ayuda Babes (2021) – Kapitana
  • Third World Romance (2023)

Online series

Year Title Role Network
2020 The House Arrest of Us Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman
iWantTFC

Television

Year Title Role Network
1995 Bayani Diego Silang ABS-CBN
1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Domingo
2001–2002 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Carlos Herrero GMA Network
2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Edmund Amparo
Bituin Diony ABS-CBN
2003 Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay"
2003–2004 It Might Be You Camillo San Carlos
2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" Mura-On GMA Network
2005–2006 Sugo Apo Abukay
2006–2007 Atlantika Haring Agat
2006 Ang Kasagutan
2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kapitan Carling Ambing ABS-CBN
2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao Nanding
Asian Treasures Socrates GMA Network
Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Pablo Acuesta
Ysabella Young Perry Mendoza ABS-CBN
2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag King Saban GMA Network
2008 Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka Bernardo Doliente
I Am KC: Time's Up! Mang Nolan ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" Jojo
2008–2009 Luna Mystika Dante / Sikano GMA Network
2009 Sugat ng Kahapon Aldo
2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Gary ABS-CBN
Katorse Don Anselmo Arcangel
2010 Rubi Arturo Dela Fuente
Your Song Presents: Isla Mario
The Celebrity Cook-Off Himself / Host TV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" Nestor ABS-CBN
Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face Various Roles

TV5

Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" Luis Veneracion ABS-CBN
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Ernesto Gutierrez
Green Rose David Tobias
Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" George Habijan
2011–2012 Amaya Rajah Mangubat GMA Network
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ferdinand Fuentebella
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" Piding ABS-CBN
Hiram na Puso Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra GMA Network
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Arvin TV5
2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Kanlaon GMA Network
2013 Never Say Goodbye Dindo Carpio TV5
Mga Basang Sisiw Efren Rodrigo GMA Network
Titser Sir Gil GMA News TV
Genesis Ka Andoy GMA Network
2014 Rhodora X Derick Ferrer
Dading Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio
Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" Aniseto
2014–2015 More Than Words Victor Balboa
2015 Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" Joel
Let the Love Begin Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony
2015–2016 The Half Sisters Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III
2016 Ismol Family Sampaguita
The Story of Us Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. ABS-CBN
Juan Happy Love Story Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva GMA Network
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Rolly Molina
2017 Destined to be Yours Teddy Obispo
Tsuperhero Apo Amasam
Hay, Bahay! Bernie Versace
D' Originals Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura
Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" Lito
Kambal, Karibal Noli Bautista
2018 Sirkus Leviticus / Levi
Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" Rommel
Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" Acleng
Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" Izzy
Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" Monching
2018–2019 Onanay Dante Dimagiba
2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lazaro Enriquez ABS-CBN
2019–2020 Sandugo Ulysses Balthazar
2021 First Yaya Luis Prado GMA Network
Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" Dan
Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" Ibhe
2022 Agimat ng Agila Zeus Limjoco
Bolera Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara
Flower of Evil Abel Villareal Kapamilya Channel
Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" Miguel GMA Network
2023 The Write One The President
2023-2024 Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills Bobby G TV5
2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Daniel Paraiso Kapamilya Channel
Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa Benito Balmores TV5
Lavender Fields Andres Flores Kapamilya Channel
Saving Grace Antonio Sarmiento Amazon Prime Video

References

  1. ^ a b Kabristante, George Vail (July 31, 2021). "In memoriam: Manoling Morato had his heart for struggling indie producers". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023. Finioni's entry billed "HAMUNIN ANG BUKAS"... launched Gardo Versoza who was then Finioni's discovery/protégee in a starring role with Cherie Gil...
  2. ^ Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  5. ^ Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Gardo Versoza gets married to longtime GF in intimate wedding". www.msn.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  7. ^ Arcadio, Ryan (May 26, 2019). "LOOK: Gardo Versoza marries longtime GF Ivy Vicencio in simple ceremony". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved March 28, 2020.