Zanjoe Marudo

Early life

Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo was born on July 23, 1982 in Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is the third of their six children.

From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the NCAA.

Career

Marudo joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place behind the likes of John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with ABS-CBN.

Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo was one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.

Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda with Maricel Soriano.

In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.

Marudo entered politics in 2024 when he decided to run as the second nominee of ASAP NA party-list for the 2025 elections. However, ASAP NA failed to secure a seat after losing the elections.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

Personal life

Marudo and actress Ria Atayde officially confirmed their engagement on February 20, 2024, in a joint Instagram post. On March 23, 2024, the couple were married in a civil ceremony in Quezon City officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte. Their child was born on September 23, 2024.

References

References

1. (February 24, 2007). "Zanjoe admits being closer now to Mariel than Bianca". [[GMA News and Public Affairs]].
2. (March 13, 2009). "Zanjoe joins cast of 'Lovers in Paris'". ABS-CBN News.
3. (July 20, 2010). "Zanjoe Marudo splits from 'Banana Split' to concentrate on 'Kristine'". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
4. (December 16, 2013). "Zanjoe Marudo on 'Annaliza' co-star Andrea Brillantes: "Masuwerte ako na ganito yung batang nakatrabaho ko."". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
5. (April 17, 2015). "What Zanjoe will miss in 'Dream Dad'". ABS-CBN News.
6. (July 29, 2015). "Zanjoe reunites with Cristine Reyes in new series". ABS-CBN News.
7. (November 18, 2016). "Zanjoe Marudo, Bela Padilla to star in new series". ABS-CBN News.
8. (February 2, 2007). "Toni Gonzaga identifies with her character in "You Got Me"". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
9. (July 13, 2009). "Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme will premiere on September 2". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
10. (June 1, 2012). "Zanjoe has high hopes for 'Kimmy Dora' sequel". ABS-CBN News.
11. (December 1, 2012). "Dingdong, Angel find true love in 'One More Try' trailer". ABS-CBN News.
12. (May 2, 2013). "Zanjoe Marudo will have butt exposure in upcoming film Bromance: My Brother's Romance". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
13. (August 28, 2014). "Jodi, Iza, Zanjoe team up in 'Maria Leonora Teresa'". ABS-CBN News.
14. (September 20, 2016). "Why Angel, Zanjoe, Sam are excited about 'The Third Party'". ABS-CBN News.
15. (September 15, 2017). "#RoadToStarMagicBall2017: Zanjoe Marudo's Star Magic Ball Looks Through The Years". [[ABS-CBN Corporation]].
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17. (March 29, 2021). "LA Tenorio, Zanjoe Marudo recall high school basketball rivalry in NCAA".
18. Mark, Ryan. (April 3, 2006). "Tam-is nga Kalampusan ni Keanna".
19. Lo, Ricky. (February 10, 2007). "Body Talk with Zanjoe Marudo".
20. Lejano, Jing. (November 9, 2010). "Zanjoe Marudo Gets Down To Business At His November Man On Fire Shoot".
21. Buan-Deveza, Reyma. (June 6, 2008). "Zanjoe defends Bianca; dismisses abortion issue". [[ABS-CBN Interactive]].
22. (June 19, 2008). "Zanjoe is Bianca's man in 'Varga'". [[ABS-CBN Interactive]].
23. [https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000431/2012 "Metro Manila Film Festival:2012"] {{Webarchive. link. (September 24, 2015 . ''IMDB''. Retrieved April 9, 2014.)
24. (October 2, 2017). "Zanjoe Marudo nominated for International Emmy". Yahoo! Singapore.
25. (February 20, 2024). "Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now engaged". [[ABS-CBN]].
26. (March 25, 2024). "Ria Atayde, Zanjoe Marudo are now married". ABS-CBN News.
27. (September 24, 2024). "Ria Atayde gives birth to first child with Zanjoe Marudo". [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]].