Gardo Versoza
Gardo Versoza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mennen Torres Polintan July 8, 1969 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
| Other names | Cupcake |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 1 |
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022).[1][2]
Career
[edit]Versoza's film career began in 1988 when his mentor, Carlo Finioni, cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[3] Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.[4]
Versoza appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector.[5] He has also portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo.[5]
Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.[5] In 2019, he portrayed policemen Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano series. Both series aired on ABS-CBN.[6][7]
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname "Cupcake".[8]
Personal life
[edit]Versoza married his girlfriend in 2019.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hamunin ang Bukas... | ||
| 1991 | Onyong Majikero | George | |
| Ubos Na ang Luha Ko | Nando | ||
| Zaldong Tisoy | |||
| Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan | Val Saldivia | ||
| 1992 | Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin | ||
| Sana Kahit Minsan | Tony | ||
| Paminsan-minsan | |||
| Stella Magtangol | |||
| Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) | |||
| 1993 | Taong Gubat | ||
| Isang Linggong Pag-ibig | |||
| Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal | |||
| Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap | Edward | ||
| Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig | |||
| 1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | Jimbo | |
| Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness | David | ||
| Sana'y Laging Magkapiling | |||
| 1995 | Ka Hector | ||
| Kandugan | |||
| Kirot 2 | Dino | ||
| Sabik sa Halik | Rico | ||
| 1996 | Halimuyak ng Babae | ||
| Medrano | David Medrano | ||
| Kristo | Gestas | ||
| 1997 | Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na | Rocky | |
| Mabango | |||
| The Mariano Mison Story | Dennis | ||
| 1998 | Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya | Bobby | |
| Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! | |||
| Bawal | |||
| Kargado | Frido | ||
| Notoryus | SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate) | ||
| Jose Rizal | Andrés Bonifacio | ||
| 1999 | Mula sa Puso: The Movie | Domingo (cameo) | |
| Sisa | José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe | ||
| Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero | |||
| Sindak | Raul | ||
| Sa Piling ng Aswang | |||
| 2000 | Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! | Franco Valero | |
| 2001 | Aagos ang Dugo | Gino | |
| 2002 | Kailangan Kita | ||
| Biyahera | |||
| 2003 | Kiskisan | Marvin | |
| Bigay Hilig | |||
| Kerida | |||
| Woman of Breakwater | Dave Pilay | ||
| 2004 | Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman) | Ferdie | |
| Mano Po III: My Love | |||
| 2005 | Pinoy Blonde | ||
| 2006 | First Day High | Rene Samartino | |
| 2007 | The Bicycle | ||
| Gulong | |||
| 2009 | Prinsipe Sabong | ||
| Astig | |||
| 2012 | MNL 143 | ||
| Bwakaw | Father Eddie | ||
| Sisterakas | Husband of Bernadette | ||
| 2014 | Sundalong Kanin | ||
| Hustisya | Gardo | ||
| 2015 | The Prenup | Agaton Cayabyab | |
| 2018 | Wander Bra | Amado | |
| 2021 | Ayuda Babes | Kapitana | |
| 2023 | Third World Romance | ||
| 2024 | Balota | Giancarlo Edraline | [9] |
Online series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo |
| Bituin | Diony | |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | |
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding |
| Asian Treasures | Socrates | |
| Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | |
| Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente |
| I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary |
| Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente |
| Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | |
| The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | |
| Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | |
| Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez |
| Green Rose | David Tobias | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat |
| Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding |
| Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | |
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio |
| Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | |
| Titser | Sir Gil | |
| Genesis | Ka Andoy | |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer |
| Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | |
| Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | |
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel |
| Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita |
| The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | |
| Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | |
| A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo |
| Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | |
| Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | |
| D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | |
| Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | |
| Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi |
| Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | |
| Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | |
| Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | |
| Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado |
| Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" | Dan | |
| Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe | |
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco |
| Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | |
| Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | |
| Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" | Miguel | |
| 2023 | The Write One | The President |
| 2023–2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso |
| 2024–2025 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores |
| 2024 | Lavender Fields | Andres Flores |
| 2025 | Saving Grace | Antonio Sarmiento |
| Incognito | Monching Santiago |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Uy, Anna (July 15, 2019). "Gardo Versoza's family life". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza isn't sure how many kids he has". Yahoo News Singapore. September 28, 2014. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Kabristante, George Vail (July 31, 2021). "In memoriam: Manoling Morato had his heart for struggling indie producers". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
Finioni's entry billed "HAMUNIN ANG BUKAS"... launched Gardo Versoza who was then Finioni's discovery/protégée in a starring role with Cherie Gil...
- ^ "Gardo Versoza recalls Seiko days: "Maraming fond memories... yung mga love scenes at ang walang patumanggang pictorials na naka-trunks!"". www.pep.ph. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c Versoza, Gardo. "Gardo Versoza". IMDb. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ "Gardo Versoza returns to ABS-CBN after three years; joins Ang Probinsyano". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Sandugo | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com. "Pambansang 'cupcake' Gardo Versoza nag-stiletto sa ASAP Natin 'To! | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (July 12, 2024). "Marian Rivera says 'Balota' serves as reminder why voting matters". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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Categories:
- 1969 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino male actors
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- Arellano University alumni
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino people of Indian descent
- GMA Network (company) people
- ABS-CBN people
- TV5 Network people
- Actors from Antipolo
- Male actors from Rizal (province)
- Comedians from Rizal (province)