Martin Escudero

Martin Escudero
Martin Escudero
Born	Mart Enrico Escudero; April 11, 1990 (age 34); Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	Mart Escudero
Alma mater	Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus (high school); STI College - Alabang (college)
Occupations	Actor; model; television personality;
Years active	2003–present
Agents	Star Magic (2005–06; 2019–21); GMA Artist Center (2006–10; 2017–19; 2021–23); TV5 Network (2011–15); Net 25 (2022–present);
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Partner	Aiza Faeldonia (2016)
Family	Francis Escudero (uncle); Salvador Escudero (grandfather); Evelina Escudero (grandmother)

Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck. He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.^[3]^[4]

Early life and education

Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.

Career

Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until he returned in 2017.

He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5.^[5] In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015.^[6] He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.^[7]

Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.

Personal life

He is the nephew of former Governor of Sorsogon now current Senator Chiz Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero and former Congresswoman Evelina Escudero.

He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.^[8]^[9]

He is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.^[when?]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Studio
2003	Kung Ako Na Lang Sana	Emmy's godson	Star Cinema
2003	Malikmata	Ghost	OctoArts Films & Canary Films
2007	Hide and Seek	Joseph	Regal Entertainment
2007	Shake, Rattle and Roll 9	Vince (segment "Engkanto")		Regal Entertainment
2008	My Monster Mom	Pipo
	Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam	Neil
	Shake, Rattle & Roll X	Celso (segment "Nieves the Engkanto Slayer")		Regal Entertainment
2009	Shake, Rattle & Roll XI	Ryan (segment "Lamanglupa")		Regal Entertainment
2010	Shake, Rattle and Roll 12	Dennis (segment "Punerarya")		Regal Entertainment
2011	Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington	Remington	Origin8 Media
2012	Moron 5 and the Crying Lady	Michael Angelo	Viva Films
2012	Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion	Private Solomon Conde (segment "Lost Command")	Regal Entertainment
2013	Kung Fu Divas	Unknown	Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment
2014	Moron 5.2: The Transformation	Michael Angelo (cameo in flashback)	Viva Films
2014	Feng Shui 2	Moy	Star Cinema & K Productions
2015	Felix Manalo	Jun Santos	Viva Films
2015	#Ewankosau Saranghaeyo	Unknown	Bonfire Productions
2016	The Unmarried Wife	Geru	Star Cinema
2021	Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros	Policeman 4 at Road Street	Regal Entertainment

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2005	Mga Anghel na Walang Langit	Guest Cast	ABS-CBN
2005	Qpids	Prince Charming (billed as Mark Butler)	ABS-CBN
2006	Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat	Eman	GMA Network
2006–2007	StarStruck: The Next Level	Ultimate Loveteam
2007	SOP Rules	Himself
2007	Boys Nxt Door	Atom
2007–2008	Impostora	Santiago "Yago" Cayetano
2007	Fantastic Man	Carding
2007	Pasan Ko ang Daigdig	Isko
2008	Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita	Roman
	Maynila	Various
	Ako si Kim Samsoon	Kokoy
2008–2009	Gagambino	Noel Albuento
2009	Dear Friend	Mateo
	Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang	Ulysses Valdez
	Rosalinda	Beto Perez
	SRO Cinemaserye: Reunion	Benjo
	Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors	Miguel
2010	Gumapang Ka sa Lusak	Jonathan Guatlo
2010	Jillian: Namamasko Po	Guest(s) Cast
2011	Babaeng Hampaslupa	Andrew Sy	TV5
2011	Star Confessions	Jao Mapa
2011–2012	Glamorosa	Calvin Lustico
2012	Kapitan Awesome	Efren
2012	Enchanted Garden	Pako
2013–2014	Positive	Carlo Santillan
2014	Obsession	James Calderon
2014	Wattpad Presents: Just for A While	Luke
2015	Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad Boy	Chance
	Wattpad Presents: Pristine Academy	Kiefer / Kiera
	Kano Luvs Pinay	Dong Bigoy
2017	Pepito Manaloto	Episode Guest	GMA Network
	Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen	Jerry
	Celebrity Bluff	Contestant
	Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay	Tim
	Impostora	Dayang Villaroman
	Sunday PinaSaya	Himself / Guest
2018	Maynila: Rainbow Love	Jaz
2018	Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim	Young Ricardo Cepeda
2019	Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties	Iwa
2019–2020	FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano	Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos	ABS-CBN
2021	Tadhana: Online Sabong	Tom	GMA Network
2022	Quizon CT (Comedy Theater)	Cast Member	Net 25
2024	High Street	Damien	Kapamilya Channel

Online shows

Year	Title	Role	Network
2015	Tanods	Nestor Apolonio	TV5

Awards and nominations

Year	Award-Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2008	38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Promising Male Star	—	Won^[10]
2012	9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards	Best Actor for Comedy	Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington	Won
2012	10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards	Best Actor	Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington	Won
2015	13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards	Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series	Positive	Won

References

^ "Martin Escudero". Instagram. Instagram, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
^ "TV5 - Martin Escudero: Profile". TV5 - Philippines. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
^ Yu, Chona (November 24, 2011). "Ex-actor Files Raps Against Models, Actors and Bit Players". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
^ Aurelio, Julie (December 2, 2011). "12 Dribblers Face Raps for Mauling Ex-TV Actor Ramon Castro in QC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
^ Blanco, Eunice (January 18, 2014). "Martin Escudero 'happy' with TV5". Philippine Star. Philippine Star Online. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
^ Sallan, Edwin. "Tuesday Vargas reprises film role in new TV5 sitcom". InterAksyon. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
^ "TV5 breaks in online world with Digital5". Manila Bulletin. Tempo Online. April 29, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
^ Godinez, Bong. "Mart Escudero talks about personal and working relationship with Jennica Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
^ Mendoza, Ruel. "Jean Garcia understands breakup of daughter Jennica and Mart Escudero". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
^ "The 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2014.

External links

[1] "Martin Escudero". Instagram. Instagram, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.

[2] "TV5 - Martin Escudero: Profile". TV5 - Philippines. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2014.

[3] Yu, Chona (November 24, 2011). "Ex-actor Files Raps Against Models, Actors and Bit Players". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.

[4] Aurelio, Julie (December 2, 2011). "12 Dribblers Face Raps for Mauling Ex-TV Actor Ramon Castro in QC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Retrieved March 10, 2012.

[5] Blanco, Eunice (January 18, 2014). "Martin Escudero 'happy' with TV5". Philippine Star. Philippine Star Online. Retrieved December 17, 2014.

[6] Sallan, Edwin. "Tuesday Vargas reprises film role in new TV5 sitcom". InterAksyon. TV5 Network, Inc. Retrieved August 27, 2015.

[7] "TV5 breaks in online world with Digital5". Manila Bulletin. Tempo Online. April 29, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.

[8] Godinez, Bong. "Mart Escudero talks about personal and working relationship with Jennica Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.

[9] Mendoza, Ruel. "Jean Garcia understands breakup of daughter Jennica and Mart Escudero". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.

[10] "The 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2014.

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