Ivan Anthony Dorschner[fn 1] (born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010.[3][4][5] He is currently under contract to GMA Network,[6][7] as well as the network's talent management arm GMA Artist Center[8][9][10] along with Mika Dela Cruz and Addy Raj.[11]

Ivan Dorschner
Dorschner celebrates his birthday at the BSP headquarters in Manila, September 2017
Born
Ivan Anthony Dorschner[2][fn 1]

(1990-09-21) September 21, 1990 (age 34)
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityFilipino American
CitizenshipPhilippines
United States
Alma materVerdugo Hills High School
College of the Canyons
Occupation(s)Actor, television host, model
Years active2010–2019
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorDark Brown
AgencyStar Magic (2010–2012)
GMA Artist Center[1] (2016–2019)
WebsiteOfficial profile

Early life and education

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Dorschner was born on September 21, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, to a German-Irish father and a Filipino mother.[12] He has four half-siblings, two from his father's previous marriage and the other two from his stepmother, who is Korean.[5] Dorschner was raised in California. On his summer vacation, he visited the Philippines.[13] During his childhood, he was a Boy Scout and received the highest rank of Eagle Scout.[14] He graduated in 2008 from Verdugo Hills High School, in Tujunga, CA. He studied at the College of the Canyons in International Diplomacy studies (switching from Bio-Science) but was put on hold until his third year when he decided to remain in the Philippines.[5][15]

Career

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2010–2012: Beginnings and breakthrough

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Dorschner in November 2016

Prior to a television career, Dorschner modeled and did photoshoots both in the United States and the Philippines. He became a ramp model for the clothing line Folded and Hung; was a guest on the show Us Girls; was brought to the stage on It's Showtime and played HepHepHooray in one of the Philippines' popular TV program Wowowee. At the time of that visit, he did not realize he would be on a reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. Dorschner stayed in the house for 3+12 months; with the help of his fans voting for him to stay. He emerged fifth among the six finalists topped by Fil-Aussie James Reid who gained 19.75 percent of text votes.[5][13][16] Aside from movies and TV roles, Dorschner played in the 2011 theater production of Snow White and Prince Oswald, as Prince Oswald.

2016–present: Transfer to GMA Network, revived career and rising popularity

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Dorschner after signing contract with GMA Network, November 2016

In November 2016, after a four year-hiatus from showbiz, Dorschner, alongside fellow Kapuso actor turned Meant to Be co-star Addy Raj signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and also management contract with GMA Artist Center as well.[17][18] In January 2017, he starred and rose to fame in Meant to Be[19] along with the second peek of Barbie Forteza tagged as VanBie.[20][21][22] In October of the same year, he appeared in action-fantasy series Super Ma'am as Isko Dagohoy.[23] [24]

In January 2018, Dorschner was chosen to portray Inigo Sandoval in Kapuso rom-com series The One That Got Away[25] alongside Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos, Max Collins, Jason Abalos and Migo Adecer.[26][27][28]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Film Producer
2012 The Reunion Paul Michael Star Cinema
Shake, Rattle & Roll XIV Emerson Regal Films
2013 A Moment in Time Brix Star Cinema

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2010 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Himself/Housemate ABS-CBN
2010–2012 ASAP Himself/Performer
2010–2011 Shoutout! Friends-Thurs Performer/Host
2011 Maynila: Girl Name...Faith Ace GMA Network
Good Vibes Gabriel "Gab" Weiss ABS-CBN
Maynila: Queen's Secret Mat GMA Network
100 Days to Heaven Young Bart Ramirez ABS-CBN
Confidance Host Studio 23
2012 Walang Hanggan Cameo Appearance ABS-CBN
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Mark
Maynila: Bet Kita Alex GMA Network
Luv U Evan "Tisoy" Escence ABS-CBN
2016 Sunday PinaSaya Himself/Guest GMA Network
Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas Special Himself/Performer
2017 Meant to Be Ethan Spencer-Hughes
3 Days of Summer Himself
Super Ma'am Isko Dagohoy
2018 The One That Got Away Iñigo Sandoval
2019 Pepito Manaloto Chino

Music video appearances

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Year Song Artist
2010 Jeepney Love Story Yeng Constantino
2012 Happy Emmanuelle Vera

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Ivan Dorschner 65th FAMAS Awards - German Moreno Youth Achievement Award (special award)[29][30][31] Won

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Ivan Dorschner was born in the United States of America. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Reyes.

References

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  1. ^ "Ivan Dorschner on Twitter: "really excited for what's coming next"". November 20, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Ivan Dorschner profile".
  3. ^ "Ivan the Terrific". Manila Bulletin. August 17, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  4. ^ "Housemate Profile". Pinoy Big Brother. Archived from the original on April 13, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d "Ivan Dorschner: Best lesson inside PBB". The Philippine Star. August 6, 2010. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  6. ^ "Ciar: Ivan Dorschner, balik-showbiz sa Kapuso Network". SunStar (in Cebuano). Super Balita Cebu. January 10, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  7. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 5, 2017). "Ivan Dorschner reveals James Reid's reaction to Ivan's GMA-7 transfer". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ivan Dorschner is now a Kapuso!". GMA News (in Filipino). GMA Network. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  9. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 23, 2018). "Kapuso hunk Ivan Dorschner thankful to gma-7 for his second chance at showbiz" (in Filipino). Tempo. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  10. ^ "No pressure for Ivan Dorschner". Manila Bulletin. November 23, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  11. ^ "GMA Artist Center welcomes Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj". November 20, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  12. ^ "Ivan who?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 28, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  13. ^ a b "About Ivan Dorschner". Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  14. ^ scouts.org.ph (September 27, 2017). "Ivan Dorschner Celebrates His Birthday the Scout Way!". Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  15. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (September 29, 2017). "Alamin kung bakit mas gusto ni Ivan Dorschner sa Pilipinas kaysa US". GMA News (in Filipino). GMA Network. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  16. ^ "Ivan Dorschner ignores comparisons with best bud James Reid". The Manila Times. January 8, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "GMA Artist Center welcomes Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj". November 20, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  18. ^ "(LOOK) New Kapuso heartthrobs Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj". Manila Bulletin. November 22, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  19. ^ Red, Isah V. (December 21, 2016). "Primetime TV's new heartthrobs: Ivan Dorschner, Addy Raj, Jak Roberto, and Ken Chan". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  20. ^ "I KNOW BETTER!: IVAN DORSCHNER, LOVE NA LOVE NA SI BARBIE!" (in Tagalog). Abante. February 5, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  21. ^ "Are Barbie Forteza and Ivan Dorschner 'meant to be' in real life?". GMA News (in Tagalog). GMA Network. March 15, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  22. ^ "Ivan Dorschner, ikinuwento ang surprise visit sa kaniya ni Barbie Forteza nang magkasakit". GMA News (in Tagalog). GMA Network. April 4, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  23. ^ "Super Ma'am Teaser: Ivan Dorschner bilang Isko Dagohoy". YouTube (in Tagalog). October 28, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  24. ^ "MUST-SEE: Ivan Dorschner is Isko Dagohoy in 'Super Ma'am'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. October 10, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  25. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Ivan Dorschner, ayaw "makalbo" ang kanyang 'The One That Got Away' character". GMA Network (in Tagalog). January 10, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  26. ^ "Ivan Dorschner, Migo Adecer and new Kapuso Jason Abalos bring kilig and good vibes in GMA's 'The One That Got Away'". GMA Network.
  27. ^ "Ivan Dorschner, Migo Adecer, and Jason Abalos in 'The One That Got Away'". Manila Standard. November 5, 2017. Archived from the original on February 20, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  28. ^ "A girl is sexy for me 'pag pinatawa niya ako – Ivan Dorschner". Balita (in Tagalog). January 10, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  29. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (December 23, 2017). "FAMAS 2017 nominees revealed; Dingdong, Maine and Ivan to get special awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  30. ^ "Ilang Kapuso star, tumanggap ng pagkilala sa 65th International FAMAS Awards". GMA News (in Tagalog). December 29, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  31. ^ "Ivan Dorschner thankful for FAMAS special award". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). January 6, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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