Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa, Adrian in Aryana. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.[1]
Francis Magundayao | |
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 Francis at Saranghaeyo #ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe, September 7, 2014 | |
| Born | Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao May 14, 1999 |
| Other names | Iking, Kiko |
| Occupation | Actor, commercial model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2005–2012) Star Magic (2012–present) |
Career
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil Sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him.[2]
After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag ibig, Francis topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced.[3][4] The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.[5]
2012–present: Star Magic
Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic [6] and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana.[7] Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime.
In August 2019, Francis was once again reunited with his Aryana co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Cariño as they topbill Wansapanataym's Oh My Genius.[8] In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You're My Home, with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas.[9]
In January 2014, at the ABS-CBN Trade Launch, it was revealed that Francis and his Aryana co-star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon, which starred Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez. In March, he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with Sharlene San Pedro and Jairus Aquino which entitled Si Lulu at Lily Liit.[10]
In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled #EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo, a maindie (mainstream independent) romcom film.[11]
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Iking | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Preteen Travis | ABS-CBN |
| Asian Treasures | Pogi | GMA Network | |
| Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Gabriel | ||
| Kokey | Elias | ABS-CBN | |
| Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Boyong | GMA Network | |
| Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa Ng Duwende | Tias | ||
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | Young Bino | |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Young JR | ABS-CBN |
| Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Myrno "Boy" Alicante | ||
| Only You | Young Jonathan | ||
| Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Young Arvin | GMA Network | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Young Santiago "Tiago" Ronquillo | ABS-CBN | |
| SRO Cinema Serye: Exchange Gift | EJ/Miguel | GMA Network | |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Paco | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | The Last Prince | Onuro | GMA Network |
| Noah | Teen Gabriel | ABS-CBN | |
| Kokey @ Ako | Belat/Alien | ABS-CBN | |
| Mara Clara | Young Gary David | ||
| 2011 | Pidol's Wonderland | Jervin Tesorio | TV5 |
| Futbolilits | Diego Roxas | GMA Network | |
| Amaya | Teen Angaway | ||
| Wansapanataym: My Gulay | Ritchie | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: Happy Neo Year | Jomel | ||
| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari | Emong | |
| Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Teen Joaquin | TV5 | |
| Dahil Sa Pag-ibig | Teen Alfred Valderama | ABS-CBN | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Meynard Alcala | ||
| 2012–2013 | Aryana | Adrian "Ian" Alejandro | |
| 2013 | Maynila: My Tropa, My Tru-Lab | Jolo | GMA Network |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Football | Paterno | ABS-CBN | |
| Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Benson | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tirintas | Oliver | ||
| 2014 | Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit | Adrian | |
| Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Sebastian Syquia | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars | Del | ||
| Luv U | Andrew Ford Pineda | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap | Andrew Palma | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Kahit Bata Pa Ako | Boyet | ||
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Francis | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin | Chris Espiritu | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Michael Capulong | ||
| And I Love You So | Joseph "Otep" Reyes | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol King | Angel | ||
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Dahas | Onat | |
| Parang Normal Activity | Blue | TV5 | |
| My Super D | Teenage Dodong | ABS-CBN | |
| Born for You | Allan | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Kabataan | Joel | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Pagpag | Otep | ||
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Nognog Sebastian | |
| Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers | Santi | ||
| 2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Yohan Hidalgo | |
| Since I Found You | Young Nathan Capistrano | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo | Mario Gregorio | ||
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Reputasyon | Ivo | |
| 2020 | A Soldier’s Heart | Amir Majul |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | Sebastian "Baste" Agoncillo | Bonfire Production | Indie Film |
| 2016 | The Story of Love | Pedro | ABJ International Film | Indie Film |
| 2017 | Instalado | Danny S. Quiazon | Indie Film | |
| 2018 | Signal Rock | Bong | CSR Productions | |
| 2019 | Man and Wife | Peping | Cineko Productions |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| 2017 | Instalado | 2nd ToFarm Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [13] |
References
- Arcadio, Ryan. "LOOK: Francis Magundayao graduates from high school". entertainment.inquirer.net.
- Policarpio, Allan (September 9, 2012). "Child star now has a love team". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- "Francis Magundayao Stars in MMK this March 31 with John Manalo". Bida Kapamilya. March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- "John Manalo and Francis Magundayao's characters in MMK try to survive being thrown at sea". PEP. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- "MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most-Watched Program Last Weekend". Bida Kapamilya. April 3, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- Sunio-Granali, Demai (September 1, 2012). "Former child actor Francis Magundayao joins cast of Aryana; now Ella Cruz's official loveteam partner". PEP. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- Valeza, Karen (September 2, 2012). "Francis Magundayao goes big time". Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Celebrity Yahoo. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- "ELLA, FRANCIS, AND BUGOY TOPBILL NEWEST "WANSAPANATAYM" SPECIAL". abscbnpr.com. August 1, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- "RICHARD-DAWN LOVE TEAM TO RETURN ON PRIMETIME TV IN 2014". abscbnpr.com. October 18, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
- Giganto, Sheryl Grace (March 8, 2014). "Rivalry Of Jairus Aquino And Francis Magundayao With Sharlene San Pedro, Marketable To Fans!". PhilippineNews.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- Red, Isah V. (January 21, 2015). "Former child star plays lead role in teen love drama". MST.ph showbitz. Manila Standard Today. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016". Rappler.
- Paterno, Marianne Ida. "'What Home Feels Like' dominates ToFarm film fest awards". ABS-CBN News.