Zanjoe Marudo


Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '. Since then he has starred in the TV series' Lovers in Paris, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine, Annaliza, Dream Dad, Tubig at Langis and My Dear Heart.
Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me!,
', Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme, One More Try, , Maria Leonora Teresa and The Third Party.
Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

Early life

Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan City, Batangas. His father, Zosimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He has five siblings. He is the third child. From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team. His brother influenced him to play basketball. He was in the San Sebastian College-Staglets Team, playing in the NCAA.

Career

He joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place with actors John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with the ABS-CBN network.
Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine, Marudo is one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.
Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog with housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda with Maricel Soriano.
In January 2011, Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.

Filmography

Film

YearMovieRoleStudioNotes
2020MalayaIagoDreamscape Entertainment, SisuMain Role
2018To Love Some BuddyJuliusBlack Sheep ProductionsMain Role
2018Kusina KingsRonnieStar CinemaLead Role
2017FallbackAlvinCineko ProductionsIndie film
Main role
2017Can't Help Falling In LoveMayor Luis VillarinStar CinemaSpecial participation
2016The Third PartyChristian PilarStar CinemaMain role
2014Maria Leonora TeresaJulioStar CinemaMain role
2014My Illegal WifeHenrySkylight FilmsMain role
2013'BarryMJM Productions
Quantum Films
Special participation
2013'Brando / BrandySkylight FilmsMain role
2013Death MarchAlexForward Group
Phoenix Features
Indie film
2012One More TryTristanStar CinemaMain role
201224/7 in LoveButch VinzonStar CinemaMain role
2012Kimmy Dora and the Temple of KiyemeBarrySpring Films
Star Cinema
Main role
2011Shake, Rattle & Roll 13AllanRegal FilmsSegment: "Tamawo"
2011Wedding Tayo, Wedding HindiOca BaytionStar Cinema
OctoArts Films
Main role
2010Sa 'yo LamangJohnStar CinemaSupporting role
2010CincoElvisStar CinemaSegment: "Puso"
2009BarrySpring Films
MJM Productions
Main role
2008AltarAntonCinema One OriginalsIndie film
2007You Got Me!CaloyStar CinemaMain role

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020BuradoABS-CBN
2020My Single LadyiWant
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: BalsaRyan HomanABS-CBN
2018-2019PlayhouseMarlon IlabanABS-CBN
2018Maalaala Mo Kaya: TangkeRommel SandovalABS-CBN
2017My Dear HeartJude De JesusABS-CBN
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: AninoVictorABS-CBN
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: KwebaJuanABS-CBN
2016Tubig at LangisRenato "Natoy" VilladolidABS-CBN
2014–2015Dream DadSebastian "Baste" JavierABS-CBN
2013–2014AnnalizaGideon "Guido" QuerubinABS-CBN
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: ReloSherwinABS-CBN
2012Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasSilangABS-CBN
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitchEgayABS-CBN
2012It's ShowtimeHimself/Guest judgeABS-CBN
2011–2015Banana SplitHimselfABS-CBN
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: KwintasZandroABS-CBN
2011Your Song: KimAldoABS-CBN
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: KuligligMannyABS-CBN
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineJaime Reyes / Bernard De Silva–FortalejoABS-CBN
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the MoviesXanderABS-CBN
2010Maalaala Mo Kaya: BagEricABS-CBN
2009Lovers in ParisMartin BarramedaABS-CBN
2009Sineserye Presents: FlorindaArchieABS-CBN
2009The WeddingMarlon MañalacABS-CBN
2009Banana SplitHimselfABS-CBN
2009ParekoyMarioABS-CBN
2008–presentASAPHimselfABS-CBN
2008Komiks Presents: JamesABS-CBN
2008DyosaMarsABS-CBN
2008I Am KC Presents: Time's UpFrancis/KatoABS-CBN
2008Maalaala Mo Kaya: BusLouieABS-CBN
2007Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSuper IslawABS-CBN
2007KokeyAbieABS-CBN
2007Love Spell Presents: Barbi-CuteLukeABS-CBN
2007Maalaala Mo Kaya: BarkoMioABS-CBN
2007Maalaala Mo Kaya: JacketMarkABS-CBN
2006Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisekletaDaniloABS-CBN
2006Your Song: Kasi NamanPaoloABS-CBN
2006Your Song: Nasaan Ka?AlasABS-CBN
2006Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo LangMaxABS-CBN
2006Star Magic Presents: The Sweetest VictoryRobertABS-CBN
2006Komiks: Alpha Omega GirlArmand/ArmABS-CBN
2006Komiks: Fun HausABS-CBN
2006Super InggoSuper IslawABS-CBN
2006Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. PerfectFrancoABS-CBN
2006Aalog-AlogBanjoe RosalesABS-CBN
2006Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love LettersJulioABS-CBN
2006Himself/4th Celebrity Big PlacerABS-CBN
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