Francis Magundayao
| Francis Magundayao | |
|---|---|
 Francis at Saranghaeyo #ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe, September 7, 2014 | |
| Born |
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao May 13, 1999 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
| Other names | Iking, Kiko |
| Occupation | Actor, commercial model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Agent |
GMA Artist Center (2005–2012) Star Magic (2012–present) |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Francis Magundayao (born May 13, 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.
Career
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao 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.[1]
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.[2][3] The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.[4]
2012-present: Star Magic
Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic [5] and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana.[6] 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 2013, 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.[7] 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.[8]
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.[9]
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.[10]
Filmography
Television dramas
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | Sebastian "Baste" Agoncillo | Bonfire Production | Independent Film |
| 2016 | The Story of Love | Pedro | ABJ International Film | Independent Film |
References
- ↑ Policarpio, Allan (9 September 2012). "Child star now has a love team". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer.net. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ↑ "Francis Magundayao Stars in MMK this March 31 with John Manalo". Bida Kapamilya. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ↑ "John Manalo and Francis Magundayao's characters in MMK try to survive being thrown at sea". PEP. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ↑ "MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most-Watched Program Last Weekend". Bida Kapamilya. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ↑ Sunio-Granali, Demai (1 September 2012). "Former child actor Francis Magundayao joins cast of Aryana; now Ella Cruz's official loveteam partner". PEP. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- ↑ Valeza, Karen (2 September 2012). "Francis Magundayao goes big time". Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Celebrity Yahoo. Retrieved 22 March 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 (8 March 2014). "Rivalry Of Jairus Aquino And Francis Magundayao With Sharlene San Pedro, Marketable To Fans!". PhilippineNews.ph. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ Red, Isah V. (21 January 2015). "Former child star plays lead role in teen love drama". MST.ph showbitz. Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 22 January 2015.