Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez,[1] is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the Encantadia franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations.

Phytos Ramirez
Born
Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou

(1995-07-18) July 18, 1995 (age 29)
Athens, Greece
Other namesPhytos Kyriacou
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • endorser
  • host
  • entrepreneur
Years active2001–present
Agents
Known forEncantadia
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
PartnerCherry Lou (2020–present)
Children3

Personal life and career

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Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film Abakada... Ina in 2001.[2]

He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series Hiram in 2004.[1] Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series Encantadia as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony.[3]

Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via Basahang Ginto.[2] The same year, He signed a contract with Star Magic and appeared in some of ABS-CBN's dramas, including the remakes of their classics Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso.

Ramirez marked his comeback on GMA Network in 2014 via Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw.[2]

On December 8, 2016, he opened a food stall business called Zorpas Greek Food, located in Marikina.[4]

After his stint in the original series, Ramirez returned to the Encantadia franchise on February 27, 2017, where he portrayed the grown up Paopao in the 2016 remake.[3]

Ramirez started hosting in Unang Hirit and appeared in more of GMA's programs including Contessa, Madrasta, and GTV's The Lost Recipe, which was previously aired on GMA News TV.

After years of being a Roman Catholic, he converted and became a born-again Christian on November 23, 2017.[5] In September 2020, Ramirez revealed his relationship with singer-actress Cherry Lou[6] Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first child together in 2021.[7]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2021 Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye Joshua Quinto GMA Network
The Lost Recipe Tom GMA News TV / GTV
2021 Dear Uge: Tom and Journey Randy GMA Network
2019–2020 Madrasta David Generoso
2019 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: My Vampire Love Luther
Tadhana: Sanib Troy
Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties MC
Dragon Lady Lee (uncredited)
Stories for the Soul: The Bad Sam Daniel
TODA One I Love EncanTODA (uncredited)
Dear Uge: It's Complicated Froilan
2018 Magpakailanman: Little People, Big Winners Raffy
Maynila: I Love You Not Miguel
My Special Tatay Jeff
Dear Uge: Un-Ex-pected Love Dennis
Tadhana: DH for Sale Yousef
Wagas: Pag-Ibig at Lagim Rey GMA News TV
Maynila: Twist of Fate Jhemel / Erwin GMA Network
Contessa Winston Mallari
Wagas: Baliw na Puso Jerry GMA News TV
Magpakailanman: My Nanay and I Oscar GMA Network
2017 Wagas: Sa Kabila ng Lahat Topoy GMA News TV
Magpakailanman: Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo - The PFC Jomille Pavia Story Capt. Dela Cruz GMA Network
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio Biento
Wish Ko Lang: Mag-ina Lester
Maynila: Opposites Attract JM Enriquez
Alyas Robin Hood Kevin
G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day Alfred
Road Trip Himself / Guest
Trops Diego
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story Bobot
Unang Hirit Himself / co-host
Imbestigador: Monica Lawrence Simbul
Encantadia Paopao
Imbestigador: Chop Chop Lady Alvin Delos Angeles
Wish Ko Lang!: Secret Singer Willie
Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child Angelo
Maynila: New Beginnings Andre
2016 Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting PVC Lorenzo
Oh, My Mama! Justin Gutierrez
Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin Arman
Maynila: My Destiny Carlo
Once Again young Lukas Carbonnel
Maynila: Beki Moves Gibo
Maynila: Love Your Enemy Andrew
2015 Dangwa Dante Arrozaga (formerly uncredited)
Wagas: Kulam at Pag-Ibig Tony GMA News TV
Wattpad Presents: My Chinito Jonathan TV5
Magpakailanman: Ina ko, Bugaw ko Chris GMA Network
Maynila: Copy Cat Love Randy
Magpakailanman: Sex Slave: Anak, Pinabayaan ng Ina? - The Belen and Ayen Story Cliff Louie
Let the Love Begin Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / Fake DJ 1D
Maynila: Magpakatotoo ka, teh! Luigi
2014 Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for Life Julian Abela
Maynila: You're Beautiful Gerald Reyes
Magpakailanman: Ama ko, Mahal ko: The Kim Fajardo Story Addict
Maynila: Of Love & Second Chances
Maynila: Misyon ng Puso Jesse
Magpakailanman: Barangay Cybersex: The Jenna Espinosa Story Albert
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Brix Illustre/Brix Castillo
2012–2013 Princess and I Dasho Pelden (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) ABS-CBN
2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks King (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
E-Boy Pugo (uncredited)
2011 Guns and Roses young King Santana (uncredited)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuweba Kadir (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
Mula sa Puso Neil (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
2010–2011 Mara Clara Miguel "Migs" Soriano (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
2006 Gulong ng Palad young Carding Medel (uncredited; as Phytos Kyriacou) ABS-CBN
2005 Encantadia young Anthony GMA Network
2004 Hiram ABS-CBN

Movies

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Year Title Role Studio
2015 Haunted Mansion Jack Regal Films
2009 Limos
2008 Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Shammy's Friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) Star Cinema
2007 The Promise young Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) GMA Films / Regal Films
2004 Masikip sa Dibdib Boogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) VIVA Films
2001 Tatarin[2]
Abakada... Ina

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
RAWR Awards 2020 Beshie Ng Taon "Madrasta" Nominated [8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Star Magic - ABS-CBN". Archived from the original on 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
  2. ^ a b c d "Phytos Ramirez finds his paradise in showbiz | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  3. ^ a b "Encantadia 2005 cast member Phytos Ramirez joins 2016 version as grown-up Paopao". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. ^ "Phytos Ramirez opens food stall in Marikina". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  5. ^ "TRIVIA: Celebs who converted to another religion | Celebrity Life". GMA Network. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  6. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (February 2, 2021). "Cherry Lou, 38, reveals relationship with GMA actor Phytos Ramirez, 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Phytos Ramirez and Cherry Lou welcome first child".
  8. ^ "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". lionheartv.net. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
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