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Joey Marquez

b. 1957

Filipino actor and politician

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Born 1957. Joey Marquez is a Filipino film director, comedian, basketball player, politician, musician and television actor.

Joselito "Joey" Perez Marquez (; born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician, and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and Melanie Marquez. He served as mayor of Parañaque from 1995 to 2004. He ran again as mayor of Parañaque in 2010, but lost to the incumbent, Florencio Bernabe Jr. He also unsuccessfully ran for representative of Parañaque's 2nd district in 2004 and in 2013. He has retired from politics to focus on his acting career. He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin Tonics, which would later be popularly known as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, under player-coach Robert Jaworski beginning the 1984 season. He played briefly for Hills Bros. Coffee Kings in 1987 before leaving the game for good to become a full-time actor.

TV career Marquez was one of the 1987 cast of seven in Palibhasa Lalake, the sitcom on Philippine television spanning 12 years, with Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Amy Perez, Carmina Villarroel, and Apa Ongpin. Marquez was included in the S-Files roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for Paolo Bediones when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.

Filmography Film Tagos ng Dugo (1987) Susuko Na Ba Ako, Inay? (1987) Kumander Gringa (1987) Bobo Cop (1988) - Renato Dalmacio Stomach In, Chest Out (1988) - Sarhento Eastwood & Bronson: Palibhasa Detektib (1989) Tamis ng Unang Halik (1989) Isang Araw Walang Diyos (1989) Bikining Itim (Viva Films, 1990) Shake, Rattle & Roll II (1990) Darna (Viva Films, 1991) Banana Split (Basta Driver Sweet Lover) (1991) Shake, Rattle & Roll III (segment "Nanay", 1991) – Ojay Mahal.... Saan Ka Natulog Kagabi (1992) Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy (1994) – Don Arnaldo/King Arthur Hari ng Yabang (Golden Tower Films, 1997) – Tolome/Himself (as Mayor of Paranaque) Hey Babe! (1999) Asboobs: Asal Bobo (2003) Utang ng Ama (2003) I Wanna Be Happy (2006) Catch Me, I'm in Love (2011) Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) – Nestor Raketeros (2013) On the Job (2013) Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013) Da Possessed (2014) – Demetrio "Don Demetrio" Demetrio So It's You (2014) – Dado Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014) Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016) – Caloy Antonio My Ex and Whys (2017) – Lincoln "Master Pops" Martinez Finally Found Someone (2017) – Pondong Esguerra Woke Up Like This (2017) – Tsong/Tatay Last Night (2017) – Ricardo "Mang Rick" Reyes Haunted Forest (2017) – Nardo Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (Viva Films, 2018) Unli Life (2018) Sol Searching (2018) Papa Pogi (2019) Boy Tokwa: Lodi ng Gapo (2019) S.O.N.S: Sons of Nanay Sabel (2019) 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! (2019) – Joseph Pahak Boyette: Not a Girl Yet (2020) On The Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021) Day Zero (2022) – Oscar

Television As actor Year Title Role 1987 Palibhasa Lalake Joselito / Joey 1999 Kool Ka Lang Mags 2003–07 Lagot Ka... Isusumbong Kita! Tsong S-Files Himself (host) 2006 Love to Love: Jass Got Lucky Coach Gabby 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa ng Duwende Mang Dencio Fantastic Man Prof. Manalo Who's Your Daddy Now? Peter Gomez 2007–08 Kung Ako Ikaw Himself (host) 2009 Adik Sa'Yo Luigi Maglipot 2010 Kaya ng Powers Robert Powers Love Bug Presents: Say I Do Ulysses Talentadong Pinoy Guest judge 2011 Hap-ier Together Sugo Mga Kapatid Paeng Showtime Himself (guest judge) 2012 Showbiz Inside Report Himself (host) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belen Persie Toda Max Daniel 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Make-up Romy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cake Tony 2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Artemio Enriquez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Ernesto Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay Juan Forevermore Buboy "Papang / Mang Bubs" Calay 2015 Tunay na Buhay Himself Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinigang Renato FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Nanding Corpuz 2015 Celebrity Playtime KomedyanTeam 2016–17 It's Showtime Himself / co-host 2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Bernard 2017 My Dear Heart Tope Estanislao La Luna Sangre Rodolfo Mallari 2018 Since I Found You Gregorio "Mang Gerry" Punzalan Daddy's Gurl Jun 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balsa Ramon Pamilya Ko Fernando Potenciano "Fernan" Mabunga 2021 Gen Z Ernie Castro Init sa Magdamag Miguel Salcedo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taho Gimmy Niña Niño Daniel 2022 Bolera Freddie Roldan Oh My Korona! Louie 2023 The Iron Heart Lt. Gen. David Manzano 2023–25 FPJ's Batang Quiapo SPO1 Edilberto "Berting" Oliva 2026 The Master Cutter Delfin 2026–present Sigabo Rudy Magtibay

As director only Year Title Notes 1994–1995 Tondominium

Video games Barangay Basketball (Synergy 88 Studios, 2016)

Acting awards Winner, Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for On the Job - 2014 PMPC Star Awards for Movies Winner, Best Supporting Actor for Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 - 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Nominated, Best Supporting Actor for I'mperfect - 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival

Political positions Municipal Vice Mayor of Parañaque, 1992 to 1995 Municipal/City Mayor of Parañaque, 1995 to 2004

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Spouse
Alma Moreno
Child
Teresita Marquez
Child
Zia Marquez

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joey Marquez?

Filipino actor and politician

When was Joey Marquez born?

Joey Marquez was born on 7 October 1957 in Mabalacat.

What is Joey Marquez's occupation?

Joey Marquez is a film director, comedian, basketball player, politician, musician and television actor.

What nationality is Joey Marquez?

Joey Marquez is Filipino.

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· Wikipedia: Joey Marquez

· Wikidata: Q3543971

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