Marc Abaya

Ramon Marcelino "Marc" Diaz Abaya (born November 3, 1979), is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, model, TV host, and VJ known for his work in alternative rock and television. He began his music career as a member of Shirley Beans before joining the original lineup of the alternative rock band Sandwich in 1998 as vocalist and guitarist, contributing to early albums such as Grip Stand Throw, 4-Track Mind (2001), and Thanks to the Moon’s Gravitational Pull (2003). He left the band in 2005.

He later joined the rock band Kjwan, formed in 2003, and also worked as a video jockey for MTV Philippines. In addition to his music career, he has collaborated with artists such as Gloc-9 on the song "Tsinelas sa Putikan".

As an actor, he appeared in television series including Ligaw na Bulaklak, Your Song (both 2008), and Faithfully (2012), and hosted programs such as It's Showtime segments and Pilipinas Got More Talent. He also acted in films like Dagim (2010), Aswang (2011), and later appeared in series including FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, The Iron Heart (2022–2023), Roja (2025–2026) and Blood vs Duty (2026).

Career Musical career Abaya was a member of band Shirley Beans before becoming part of the original lineup of the alternative rock Sandwich in 1998 as vocalist and guitarist, alongside Eraserheads drummer Raimund Marasigan, Diego Castillo, Myrene Academia, and Mike Dizon. Abaya provided vocals on three of the band's early albums: Grip Stand Throw (1998), 4-Track Mind (2001), and Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull (2003). He left the band in 2005.

Abaya, along with Dicta License bassist Kelley Mangahas and Boogie Romero, became a member of the rock band Kjwan, which was formed in 2003 and is known for its iconic track "Daliri." That same year, he also ventured into becoming a video jockey on MTV Philippines.

In 2013, he collaborated with Gloc-9 on the song "Tsinelas sa Putikan", for the album Liham at Lihim under Universal Records.

Acting career Abaya first appeared on television in the 2008 drama series Ligaw na Bulaklak as Francis, followed by the musical drama anthology Your Song, where he played Rafael "Raffy" Valero. He also became a host of a segment on the variety show It's Showtime, and later hosted Pilipinas Got More Talent, a spin-off program of the reality show Pilipinas Got Talent. In 2010, Abaya starred in horror film Dagim, for which he won "Best Supporting Actor" at the Cinema One Originals Awards.

In 2011, Abaya transferred to GMA Network to guest in the television variety show Party Pilipinas and to appear in the drama romantic comedy series I Heart You, Pare! as Joel. He played Gido in the action horror film Aswang. In 2012, he appeared in television drama series Faithfully, as Kevin Quillamor.

In 2019, he returned to ABS-CBN to appear in drama FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Jacob Serrano, followed by action drama The Iron Heart in 2022 as Gaspar Kintanar, and drama Roja in 2025 as Lucas "Dos" Sebastian/Bishop Anthony.

In the 2026 ABS-CBN action-drama television series Blood vs Duty as Axl Rosales.

Discography With Sandwich Studio Albums Year Title Label 1999 Grip Stand Throw Greater East Asia Music & BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc 2001 4-Track Mind BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc 2004 Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull Play For Serve Records

With Kjwan Studio Albums Year Title Label 2004 Kjwan Sony Music Philippines 2006 2StepMarv PolyEast Records / Barnyard Music Philippines 2009 13 Seconds to LoveMCA Music Philippines 2012 Kjwan IV Volume One 2014 Kjwan IV Volume Two

Other appearances Year Song Label 2003 "Drizzle" (Helltop Remix) Rx Band Breakout Finalists CD 2005 "A Different Kind" ROK ON! Music Inspired by the Ragnarok Online Game 2007 "Daliri" LIVE AND RAW (6UG Live CD) 2009 "Pause" Kerplunk! DEFIANT 2009 "13 Seconds to Love" Nokia 5800 Express Music Phone MCA Music 2012 "Kjwan IV Volume 1"Independent 2014 "Kjwan IV Volume 2"

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2007 Elegie Seb 2010 Off World Lucky Dagim Pido 2012 Aswang Gido 2013 Alfredo S. Lim (The Untold Story) Charlie Zaragosa Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill 2014 Sundalong Kanin 2015 Heneral Luna young Antonio Luna 2017 Bloody Crayons Paolo Abrillo

Television Year Title Role 2008 Ligaw na Bulaklak Francis 2009 Your Song Presents: Babalik Kang Muli Rafael "Raffy" Valero 2010 Habang May Buhay King Pilipinas Got Talent Himself Magkaribal Neil Olaguer 2011 Party Pilipinas Himself (performer and co-host) I Heart You, Pare! Joel Spooky Nights Presents: Bampirella Armand Daldalita Sam 2012 Faithfully Kevin Quillamor 2013 Forever Federico Gallardo Magpakailanman: Kriminal na Biktima sa Saudi Arabia Marlon 2014 Wagas: Love in the Time of War: Monica & Filemon Love Story Filemon Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Vincent Dumlao 2015 Second Chances Dustin Wagas: Ang pag-iibigang Diego at Gabriela Silang Diego Silang Princess in the Palace Raphael Jacinto 2016 Hahamakin ang Lahat Luisito "Sito" Labsat Sr. 2017 Legally Blind William Villareal Impostora Leo Corpuz 2018 My Guitar Princess Charlie The Stepdaughters Lloyd Almeda Sherlock Jr. Carl Tadhana: Magkasalo Joel Cain at Abel Ramon 2019–2021FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jacob Serrano 2022–2023 The Iron Heart Gaspar Kintanar (uncredited) 2025–2026 Roja Lucas "Dos" Esteban 2026Blood vs Duty Axl Rosales