Mark Anthony Fernandez

Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno.

Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa.

His breakout roles in the movies include Pare Ko, Mangarap Ka and Matimbang Pa sa Dugo which featured him as a lead star. In 1996, he received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the 3 aforementioned movies he did. However, the year 1998 started a downward spiral in Fernandez's career and personal life following an assault case that was filed against him by an American socialite and the break-up with his then-girlfriend Claudine Barretto. His home studio Regal Films attempted to launch him as an action star in the movies Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy and Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo but both movies flopped at the box-office.

After a two-year hiatus from a drug rehabilitation which follows his acquittal in the assault case, Fernandez returned in the movie scene via Biyaheng Langit and Dos Ekis opposite sexy actresses Joyce Jimenez and Rica Peralejo, respectively. He also made a TV comeback via GMA drama series Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin opposite Angelika dela Cruz.

In 2003, he disappeared once again from the industry and underwent rehabilitation for drug dependence for the second time. In 2005, he was released from rehab and made his comeback in show business. After his release from rehab, he stated, "I hope the moviegoers will welcome me back. Now, I realize more than ever that I'm made for showbiz and I'll always be in showbiz."

Fernandez has been one of GMA Network's leading actors with his critically acclaimed performances on TV series such as Impostora (2007), Kamandag (2007–08), Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008), Luna Mystika (2008–09), All About Eve (2009) and Munting Heredera. He also portrayed Manny Pacquiao in Magpakailanman in 2003 before his second drug rehab.

His role as Nicolas Cayetano in the drama series Impostora, became his most notable role in TV and he said drama also relaunched his career making him one of the sought-after leading men in GMA-7 and because of the fruitful projects given to him by GMA, he decided to sign an exclusive contract with the network that rebuilt his career. He was paired off with Sunshine Dizon (Impostora), Heart Evangelista (Luna Mystika), Iza Calzado (All About Eve), Marian Rivera (Darna) and Regine Velasquez (Ako si Kim Samsoon and recently in Diva, 2010).

Fernandez also hosted a kids documentary reality show Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition last April 2010 on GMA Network.

In January 2018, Fernandez returned to showbiz after legal issues. He signed a contract with Viva Artist Agency. After 12 years, he returned to ABS-CBN via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

Personal life Fernandez married Melissa Garcia in 2006 but have since separated in 2014. They have a son named Grae Cameron. He is also the nephew of action star and senator Robin Padilla; Mark's father Rudy Fernandez is Robin's cousin.

On 3 October 2016, Fernandez was arrested for marijuana possession after attempting to elude a police checkpoint in Angeles, Pampanga. He has stated he smokes marijuana "to prevent cancer". After a year, on 23 December 2017, Fernandez had been released from jail due to dismissal of drug case against him.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 1991 Onyong Majikero 1992 Gwapings: The First Adventure Jeff Shotgun Banjo 1993 Gwapings Dos 1994 Binibini ng Aking Panaginip Sobrang Talaga... Over!! 1995 Matimbang Pa sa Dugo Pare Ko Francis Eskapo Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi Mangarap Ka Nonoy 1996 Istokwa Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola ('Wag Uminom ng Serbesa) Devin 1997 Kulayan Natin ang Bukas Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo 1998 Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka sa Apoy Walang Katumbas ang Dugo 2000 Biyaheng Langit Danny 2001 Dos Ekis Benito Quebrar 2002 Hesus Rebolusyonaryo Hesus Mariano 2003 You and Me Against the World Arnold Torrevilla Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas 2005 Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5 Rene "Lihim ng San Joaquin" segment 2006 Batas Militar Lt. Eric Dela Cruz 2009 Shake, Rattle & Roll XI Father Ronnie "Diablo" segment 2010 Rosario Babang Luksa 2013 Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill 2015 The Last Pinoy Action King Manila's Finest Ismael Lorenzo 2016 Ma' Rosa Castor 2019 Miracle in Cell No. 7 Pancho 2021 Barumbadings Jopay House Tour Markus Palma Deception Jericho / Ethan 2022 Doblado Mr. L Scorpio Nights 3 Drake 2024PasaheroTom

Television Year Title Role 1991–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Mark 1994–1995 Tropang Trumpo Himself 1995–2001; 2026–present ASAP Himself/Performer 2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Gabriel / Lorenzo 2003 Magpakailanman: The Manny Pacquiao Story Manny Pacquiao 2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul Various Kakabakaba Maynila 2006 Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Lito 2006–2007 Super Inggo Kanor 2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Sultan Saif Impostora Nicolas Cayetano 2007–2008 Kamandag Lucero Serrano / Talim 2008 Ako si Kim Samsoon Cyrus Ruiz Dear Friend Various 2008–2009 Luna Mystika Dexter Samaniego 2009 All About Eve Kenneth Villareal Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen Wonders Himself 2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Eduardo Morgan / Black Rider 2010 Kap's Amazing Stories: Kids Edition Guest Host Diva Gary / Ate Kuh Claudine Anton Love Bug Presents: Say I Do Alvin 2010–2011 Little Star Dave De Leon 2010 Jillian: Namamasko Po Alvin 2011 I Heart You, Pare! Chito Salazar 2011–2012 Munting Heredera Jacob Montereal 2012 Makapiling Kang Muli Luisito "Louie" Valencia 2013 Bukod Kang Pinagpala Leandro Alcuar Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Fireman Benedict Bautista Genesis Joel 2014 Rhodora X Nico Ledesma 2015 Let the Love Begin Jose Marie "Jom" Quinto 2016 Wish I May Clark Gomez Magpakailanman: Crime of Passion Eric 2018–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Brandon Cabrera† 2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Dakip Eddie Angeles 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Reputasyon Baste 2024–2025 Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa Brando Malvar 2025–2026 Totoy Bato Stanley Roco 2025 Seducing Drake Palma Ishmael "Tito Steve" Palma

Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Result Source 2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Impostora