Mark Anthony Fernandez

Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actors Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.

Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez by Jopet Sy, January 2018
Born
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez

(1979-01-18) January 18, 1979
OccupationActor, model
Years active1991–present
AgentStar Magic (1991–2001; 2005; 2006; 2018–present)
GMA Artist Center (2001–2005; 2007–2016)
Viva Artists Agency (2018–present)
Children2 (including Grae)
Parent(s)
RelativesVandolph Quizon (half-brother)
Raphael Fernandez (half-brother)
Renz Fernandez (half-brother) Yeoj Marquez (half-brother) Teresita Marquez (half-sister)

Career

He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.

His breakout roles in the movies includes Pare Ko, Mangarap Ka and Matimbang Pa sa Dugo which featured him as a lead star. In 1996, he received Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations for the 3 aforementioned movies he did. However, the year 1998 started a downward spiral in Fernandez's career and personal life following an assault case that was filed against him by an American socialite and the break-up with his then-girlfriend Claudine Barretto. His home studio Regal Films attempted to launch him as an action star in the movies Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy and Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo but both movies flopped at the box-office.

After a two-year hiatus from a drug rehabilitation which follows his acquittal in the assault case, Fernandez returned in the movie scene via Biyaheng Langit and Dos Ekis opposite sexy actresses Joyce Jimenez and Rica Peralejo, respectively. He also made a TV comeback via GMA drama series Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin opposite Angelika dela Cruz.[1]

In 2003, he had disappeared once again from the industry and underwent rehabilitation for drug dependence for the second time. In 2005, he was released from rehab and made his comeback in show business. After his release in rehab, he said in his words, "I hope the moviegoers will welcome me back. Now, I realize more than ever that I'm made for showbiz and I'll always be in showbiz."

He has been one of GMA Network's leading actors with his critically acclaimed performances on TV series such as Impostora (2007), Kamandag (2007–08), Ako si Kim Samsoon (2008), Luna Mystika (2008–09), All About Eve (2009) and Munting Heredera. He also portrayed Manny Pacquiao in Magpakailanman in 2003 before his second drug rehab.

His role as Nicolas Cayetano is the drama series Impostora, became his most notable role in TV and he said drama also relaunched his career making him one of the sought-after leading men in GMA-7 and because of the fruitful projects given to him by GMA, he decided to sign an exclusive contract with the network that rebuilt his career. He was paired off with Sunshine Dizon (Impostora), Heart Evangelista (Luna Mystika), Iza Calzado (All About Eve), Marian Rivera (Darna) and Regine Velasquez (Ako si Kim Samsoon and recently in Diva, 2010).

He also hosted a kids documentary reality show Kap's Amazing Stories Kids Edition last April 2010 on GMA Network.

In January 2018, Fernandez returned to showbiz after legal issues. He signed a contract with Viva Artist Agency.[2] after 12 years, he returned to ABS-CBN via FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.

Personal life

Fernandez married Melissa Garcia in 2006 but have since separated in 2014.[3] They have a son named Grae Cameron.[4] He is also the nephew of action star Robin Padilla Mark's father Daboy is Robin's cousin.

On 3 October 2016, Fernandez was arrested for marijuana possession after attempting to elude a police checkpoint in Angeles, Pampanga.[5] He has stated he smokes marijuana "to prevent cancer".[6] after a year, on 23 December 2017, Fernandez had been released from jail due to dismissal of drug case against him.[7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2019Ipaglaban Mo: ReputasyonBasteABS-CBN
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: DakipEddie Angeles
2018–2019FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoBrandon Cabrera
2016Magpakailanman: Crime of PassionEricGMA Network
Wish I MayClark Gomez
2015Let the Love BeginJose Marie "Jom" Quinto
2014Rhodora XNico Ledesma
2013GenesisJoel
Prinsesa ng Buhay KoFireman Benedict Bautista
Bukod Kang PinagpalaLeandro Alcuar
2012Makapiling Kang MuliLuisito "Louie" Valencia
2011–2012Munting HerederaJacob Montereal
2011I Heart You, Pare!Chito Salazar
2010–2011Jillian: Namamasko PoAlvin
2010Little StarDave De Leon
Love Bug Presents: Say I DoAlvin
ClaudineAnton
DivaGary / Ate Kuh
Kap's Amazing Stories: Kids EditionGuest Host
2009Mars Ravelo's DarnaEduardo Morgan / Black Rider
Quickfire: 10 Minute Kitchen WondersHimselfQ
All About EveKenneth VillarealGMA Network
2008–2009Luna MystikaDexter Samaniego
2008Dear FriendVarious
Ako si Kim SamsoonCyrus Ruiz
2007–2008KamandagLucero Serrano / Talim
2007Mga Kuwento ni Lola BasyangSultan Saif
ImpostoraNicolas Cayetano
2006Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoLitoABS-CBN
Super InggoKanor
2005MaynilaVariousGMA Network
Kakabakaba
Ang Mahiwagang Baul
2003Magpakailanman: The Manny Pacquiao StoryManny Pacquiao
2001Ikaw Lang Ang MamahalinGabriel / Lorenzo
1995–2001ASAPHimself/PerformerABS-CBN
1992Tropang TrumpoHimselfABC
1991–1998Palibhasa LalakeMarkABS-CBN

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesFilm ProducerRef
2019Miracle in Cell No. 7Viva Films
2016Ma' RosaCastor
2015La Amigas
2013Boy Golden: Shoot to KillScenema Concept International
2010Babang Luksa
RosarioCineMabuhay[8]
2009Shake, Rattle & Roll XIFather Ronnie (segment "Diablo") Regal Entertainment
2006Batas Militar
2005Shake, Rattle & Roll 2k5Rene (segment "Lihim ng San Joaquin") Regal Entertainment
2003Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas
You and Me Against the World
2002Hesus Rebolusyonaryo
2001Dos Ekis
2000Biyaheng Langit
1998Walang Katumbas ang Dugo
1998Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy
1997Ako Ba ang Nasa Puso Mo
Kulayan Natin ang Bukas
1996Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola
Istokwa
1995Mangarap Ka
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi
Eskapo: The Serge Osmeña-Geny Lopez Story
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
1994Pare Ko
Sobrang Talaga... Over!!
Binibini ng Aking Panaginip
1993Gwapings Dos
1992Shotgun Banjo
Gwapings: The First Adventure
1991Onyong Majikero

Awards and nominations

Year Award-Giving Body Category Nominated work Result Source
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Impostora Nominated

References

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