Mark Lapid

Mark Tadeo Lapid (born February 16, 1979) is a Filipino actor and politician. He is a former Governor of Pampanga from 2004 to 2007. President Gloria Arroyo appointed him as general manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority in 2008. From 2009 to 2016, he served as chief operating officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) under President Benigno Aquino III. TIEZA is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) that designates, regulates and supervises tourism enterprise zones established under Republic Act 9593. Lapid returned to the government agency in 2021 after his appointment as TIEZA chief by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 5, 2021.

Political career Mark Lapid began his career in public service at a very young age. He was elected as SK (Sanggunian Kabataan) Chairman at the age of 16. Concurrently, Lapid served as the province's youth sector representative in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pampanga.

He was elected Governor of Pampanga in 2004 at the young age of 24. He replace his father, outgoing Governor Lito Lapid, who was elected as senator that year. While Governor, Lapid successfully made Pampanga one of the top ten most productive provinces in the Philippines. Lapid's tenure as Governor was marked by an increase in infrastructure spending. In 2007, he run again for re-election but he lost on his second attempt against former clergy Ed Panlilio, and Baby Pineda.

Lapid filed his CoC (Certificate of Candidacy) for Senator on October 14, 2015. Lapid ran under the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid but lost placing 19th in the polls, behind coalition mate, Jericho Petilla.

In a senatorial forum held on January 29, 2016, at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, he supported peace in Mindanao and same-sex marriage, which gave him one of the best approval applause from the students of UP.

In 2019, Lapid run for Mayor of Porac, Pampanga under Nationalist People's Coalition but he lost to incumbent Mayor Jing Capil.

Acting career Lapid did the film Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar (2006) with Cristine Reyes, directed by Jose Balagtas.

His film Tatlong Baraha, was an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) in 2006. He played the role of Julio Valiente, Maynard Lapid as Zigomar, and Lito Lapid as Leon Guerrero.

Lapid produced the movie Lapu-Lapu starring Lito Lapid and Joyce Jimenez.

Personal life He is among the four children of actor and Senator Lito Lapid and Marissa Tadeo-Lapid. His siblings are Maan Krista, Mitzi Karen and Maynard. He also has half-siblings such as Manuelito Lapid and Ysabel Ortega.

He is married to actress Tanya Garcia in a civil wedding on July 30, 2010, at Marissa Hall in Porac, Pampanga. They have two daughters, Mischa Amidala (born September 21, 2006), and Matilda Anika (born October 29, 2007) in Las Vegas, Nevada

Filmography Film As actor Year Title Role Note(s) . 1999 Largado, Ibabalik Kita sa Pinanggalingan Mo! 2001 Mahal Kita... Kahit Sino Ka Pa! Anton Dugong Aso: Mabuting Kaibigan, Masamang Kaaway Leon Geronimo 2002 Pistolero Valdez 2006 Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar Daniel Giron Batas Militar Capt. Miguel Cortez Tatlong Baraha Julian / Doc Julius / Julio Valiente 2011 Ang Panday 2 Kapitan 2012 Pacer 3 Pinoy Super Kid 2014 ABNKKBSNPLAko!? 2017 Ang Panday 2018 Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles SPO2 Gregorio Morales 2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Noel Pahak 2022 Apag

As producer only Lapu-Lapu (2002)

Television Year Title Role 2013 Little Champ Young Leon "Amang" del Torro 2017–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Anton "Tigre" de Mundo 2019–2020 Sandugo Darius Guerrero 2023–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo Benjamin "Ben" Camacho 2026 Sigabo Tony Castor