Marco Antonio Masa, (Tagalog: [mˈɑː͡ɹko͡ʊ mˈɑːsə]; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently an artist under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.[3][4]

Marco Masa
Born
Marco Antonio Masa

(2007-08-01) August 1, 2007 (age 17)[1]
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines[2]
Other namesNathaniel
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2012–present
Agents
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
WebsiteMarco Masa on Instagram

Career

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Masa gained his popularity for portraying the lead role as Nathaniel (2015), as Wacky in Honesto (2013) and Eldon in the film Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).[5]

In 2024, Masa signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, GMA Network’s talent management arm. He also took on the role of Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider.[6][7] Additionally, Masa appeared in other notable projects, including Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.[8][9]

Filmography

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Television / Digital Series Shows

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Xander GMA Network
Maka Marco Reyes
Family Feud Philippines Himself [10]
2023–2024 Black Rider Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Jiro
Matt
[11][12]
2023 Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case Daniel [13]
Sparkle U Leon [14]
Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Elmer/Guest [15]
Royal Blood Young Gustavo Royales [16]
Luv Is: Love at First Read Dale Calan De Makapili [17]
2022 Start-Up PH Young Tristan [18]
Tadhana Iñigo [19]
2020 24/7 Claudio Jacinto ABS-CBN
2016–2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya Jerry/Kobe/Jason
2019–2020 Team Yey! Himself/Host
2019 Kargo Sammy
The Killer Bride Young Luis Dela Torre
2018 Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2) Contestant/Himself [20]
Bagani Tintoy
The Blood Sisters Young Rocco Fernandez
2016–2019 Goin' Bulilit Himself / Various
2015–2017 Wansapanataym Bitoy / Chokie / Kenny
2015 Nathaniel Nathaniel M. Laxamana
2013 Honesto Wacky (as Marco Antonio Masa)
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Peter Deomedes
2012 Cielo de Angelina GMA Network [citation needed]

Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Outside Josh [21]
2023 Firefly Billy and Erika's son [22]
2019 Sunshine Family Max [23]
2017 Tatlong Bibe Noah [24]
2015 Beauty and the Bestie Jimbo Villavicencio [25]
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal [26]
Maria Leonora Teresa Eldon Jacinto [27]
Maybe This Time Danno [citation needed]
2013 Ang Huling Henya Young Mark [28]

Accolades

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Year Work Award Category Result Ref.
2016 Beauty and the Bestie 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer Nominated [29]
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year Nominated [30]
2011 Tatlong Bibe 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year Won [31]

References

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  1. ^ "Marco Masa". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Papadopoulos, Charles (October 19, 2024). "Outside Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Marco pumirma na sa GMA-7". www.abante.com.ph. April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Serato, Arniel (June 2, 2024). "PEP BEST BETS 2024: The Next Big Thing!". Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Pascual, Pauline Joyce (September 28, 2023). "'Sparkle U' to shine a light on today's youth". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na 'MAKA'". INQUIRER.net. August 15, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Sparkle Teens sasabak sa hulaan ng top answers sa Family Feud". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Marco Masa is Jiro on Mga Hero ni Jiro! (Online Exclusives)". GMA Network.com.
  12. ^ "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Matt at Marie, tatakasan ang Lion Dragon". gmanetwork.com.
  13. ^ GMA Public Affairs (June 10, 2023). The Batangas kidnapping case (Full episode) | Imbestigador. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ "GMA Network | Marco Masa as Leon". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2023). "Pepito Manaloto: Sparkle Teens John Clifford at Marco Masa, sumabak sa 'Kaninong Pangalan Ito?' challenge". gmanetwork.com.
  16. ^ "Royal Blood". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "GMA Drama | Marco Masa as Dale". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "Tadhana GMA". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Baldono, Krista (August 17, 2018). "How Marco Masa surprised us in Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2 journey". abs-cbn.com.
  21. ^ "Netflix Showcases Local Stories and Global Reach for Southeast Asia". About Netflix. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  22. ^ Severino, Howie (December 16, 2023). "'Firefly' is a movie journey full of longing". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  23. ^ "REVIEW: Sunshine Family (2019)". FictionMachine. March 15, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  24. ^ ""Raikko Matteo, Lyca Gairanod, Marco Masa lead 'Tatlong Bibe' cast"". Push.
  25. ^ "Official MMFF 2015 entries revealed - CNN Philippines". June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  26. ^ "Fun galore in 'Moron 5.2: The Transformation' | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines". Manila Bulletin. December 6, 2014. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  27. ^ ""'Maria Leonora Teresa is not about the Guy and Pip doll"". The Manila Standard. September 10, 2014.
  28. ^ "Ang huling henya". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  29. ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  30. ^ Garcia, Leony (February 24, 2016). "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". pep.ph.
  31. ^ Villano, Alexa (February 21, 2018). "WATCH: These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
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