Joseph Marco

Joseph Cecil Marco is a Filipino actor and model who played the role of Santi Domingo in the GMA Network Philippine drama series La Vendetta and who is currently a Star Magic artist in the ABS-CBN, who appeared in Sabel, Honesto, Pasión de Amor and played Diego Torillo in Wildflower. Before this, he used to appear on several commercials like E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy and Head & Shoulders. On September 15, 2007, he was launched as part of the 15 new discoveries of GMA Artist Center, and was one of the first few who was quickly given a project via La Vendetta.

Early life and background Joseph Cecil Marco is the fourth of eight children of his parents, having an elder sister who resides in California, two elder brothers, and four younger sisters. Marco graduated high school in Faith Christian School in Cainta, Rizal in 2005 and did not finish college after he was discovered by his manager in Eastwood City. He said, "Nagulat nga po ako na first VTR ko, nakapasa agad ako." (I was surprised that I got approved on my first VTR.) during the initial presscon of La Vendetta. He was one of the main cast of the primetime series Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of Pasión de Gavilanes, that aired in June 2015.

In 2016, Marco joined the cast of Dolce Amore. He played the role of River Cruz and became the new rival of Tenten to Serena's heart.

In 2017, he was cast as one of the leading men in the ABS-CBN teleserye, Wildflower. Marco played the role of Diego Ardiente Torillo, whose parents caused the death of Ivy's – the female lead – parents. His character later challenged Ivy's plans, of which falling in love was not included.

In 2019, after taking a 10-month hiatus from teleseryes, he joined the cast of Los Bastardos, another ABS-CBN teleserye. Joseph played the lead role of Lorenzo Cardinal, one of the sons of Don Roman Cardinal.

In 2020, he portrayed the role of Christian Salvador in The Bridge and Avel Mansueto in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.

Personal life Marco previously dated actress Kazel Kinouchi, and beauty pageant contestant and model Celeste Cortesi. His last relationship was with the Russian model Dasha Rokanova.

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2012 The Reunion Jeric 24/7 in Love Gabriel 2013 A Moment in Time Morie Saturday Night Chills Jeff Saka Saka Abner Abueg On the Job Ruel 2014 Talk Back and You're Dead Jared "Red" Dela Cruz 2016 My Rebound Girl Rich 2017 Pwera Usog Sherwin Dear Other Self Chris Triptiko Jason 2020 The Missing Job Isa Pang Bahaghari Peter Anthony Sanchez 2022 Apag Marco

Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2007 La Vendetta Santi Domingo 2008 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Joseph 2010 Sabel Raymond Sandoval 2011 Mara Clara Wansapanataym: Flores De Mayumi Luis Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta Bert Sanchez Maalaala Mo Kaya: Langis Abel 2012 E-Boy Teen Miguel Villareal Wansapanataym: Dollhouse Driver / Doll Maalaala Mo Kaya: Motorsiklo Ponso Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada Julian Sandejas Princess and I Dasho Kim Methra Maalaala Mo Kaya: Police Uniform Jason 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kulungan Roy Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Leandros Panaligan Wansapanataym: My Fairy Kasambahay Eric Santa Maria Honesto Elijah "Elai" Galang 2014 Pure Love Dave Martinez 2015 Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita Teen Nicanor "Kanor" Galvez Pasión de Amor Franco Samonte/Reyes 2016 Ipaglaban Mo!: Tiwala Tonyo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Puno ng Mangga Jeremiah Dolce Amore River Cruz 2017 Wildflower Diego Torillo 2018 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Lorenzo "Enzo" Cuevas / Lorenzo de Jesus-Cardinal 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Steak Bong Go Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono young Zacharias "Ga" Bayawa Touch Screen Justin Uncoupling Carlo 2020 The Bridge Christian Ang sa Iyo ay Akin Avelino "Avel" Mansueto Jr. 2021 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lucas Catapang 2023 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Vladimir "Vlad" Sebastian-Lamadrid 2025 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Young Alfredo Pangan I Love You Since 1892 Leandro Flores 2026My Husband is a Mafia BossEzekiel "Zeke" Roswell

Discography Harana (2015)

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Work Result 2013 9th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor – Cinema One Currents Saturday Night Chills 2017 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising TV Actor of the Year Pasión de Amor 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor Wildflower