Brace Henry Arquiza (born December 12, 2000) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer from Cavite, Philippines. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN and is known for his role as Toffer in the primetime series Bagito. He was also a member of the boy band Gimme 5.[1]

Brace Arquiza
Born
Brace Henry Arquiza

(2000-12-12) December 12, 2000 (age 24)
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesBrace, Henry
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2012–present
Agents
  • Star Magic (2012–2020)
    Star Music (2012–2020)
    Tyronne Escalante Artist Management (2020–present)
  • Virtual Playground (2020–present)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Career

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In 2011, he won the ASAP Supahdance contest.[2]

In 2012, he played Aaron in the drama series Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes.[3]

In 2013, he was launched as a part of the boygroup Gimme 5 together with his friends Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, Grae Fernandez and Nash Aguas.[4] The group debuted in ASAP 18 where they performed the Wanted's "Glad You Came".[5] Since then, the group regularly performed in ASAP.[6] He also made appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya for the episodes "Bimpo" and "Notebook".

In 2014, he starred in Wansapanataym's Perfecto alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, and the rest of the Gimme 5 members.[7] In the same year, he starred in the TV series Bagito which was based on the Wattpad series of the same name by Noreen Capili alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, Ella Cruz, Angel Aquino and his fellow-members Joaquin Reyes, Grae Fernandez and John Bermundo.[8]

Soon after, Gimme 5 released their self-titled debut album under Star Music which its carrier single, "Hatid Sundo".[9]

In 2015, Gimme 5 won their first award as "Most Promising Recording/Performing Group" at the 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[10]

In the same year, the "Teen Power: The Kabataan Pinoy Concert Party" led by Gimme 5 and joined by the PBB 737 Teen Housemates was held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay.[11]

In 2017, the group came back to release their Sophomore album under Star Music, consisting of 5 new tracks with its carrier single, "Walang Dahilan".[12]

In 2022, He joined the Eat Bulaga!'s segment Bida Next with Christian Dom Real.

In January 2023, Arquiza joined the Tanghalian Feel Good segment Kween of the Leader with Maja-Dayaw and Maja-Stig of Dancing Kween, aside from that he joined with Christian Dom Real with their cover version of Barry Manilow's I Write The Songs just in time for valentines day.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Note Network
2012 Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes Aaron Supporting Cast ABS-CBN
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bimpo Vicente's Friend Episode Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook Billy Episode Cast
2014–present ASAP Himself Performer
2014 Wansapanataym: Enchanted House Wolfie Episode Cast
Wansapanataym: Perfecto Dennis Supporting Cast
Bagito Toffer Kalaw Supporting role
2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card James Bautista Episode Cast
Luv U Skater No. 2 Guest Role
Ipaglaban Mo Alex Episode: "Nawaglit na Tiwala"
Pasión de Amor young Gabriel Salcedo Special Participation
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ryan Guzman Recurring cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid (III) Aaron Episode Cast
2016 Family Feud Himself
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Jamil Episode Cast
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silver Medal young Gerwin Episode Cast
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansanas at Juice Ricky Episode Cast
Wansapanataym: Louis Biton Jordan Supporting role
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal Allen Episode Cast
Starla teenage Philip Guest Role
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Joel Episode Cast Kapamilya Channel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo Angelo Episode Cast
2022 Flower of Evil young Rico Guest Role
Eat Bulaga! Bida Next Winner Contestant GMA Network

References

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  1. ^ "Gimme 5: Teen Heart-throbs with Sheer Talents". One Music PH.
  2. ^ "Sagupaan ng Supahdance finalists start na". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  3. ^ Villarin, Jon (June 23, 2012), Magic Shoes, Wansapanataym, retrieved September 12, 2022
  4. ^ Guison, Duey (June 30, 2015). "'Gimik' time with Gimme5". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Gimme 5 Members Revealed; Nash Aguas Leads Newest Boy Band Group. Bida Kapamilya. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
  6. ^ GIMME 5 goes out all with all original pop rock hit songs. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2014-11-12.
  7. ^ Diaz, Onat (August 30, 2014), Perfecto: Part 1, Wansapanataym, retrieved September 11, 2022
  8. ^ "Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad star in their first Kapamilya primetime drama series - "Bagito"". LionhearTV. November 16, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Gimme 5 dedicates album to fans Archived 2015-06-29 at the Wayback Machine. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
  10. ^ Admin (May 17, 2015). "List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015". www.thesummitexpress.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  11. ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (August 16, 2015). "Top 5 Powerful Moments at' Teen Power: The Kabataang Pinoy Concert Party'". PUSH.
  12. ^ "Gimme5 launches 'Sophomore' album". ABS-CBN News. May 10, 2017.