Mark Anthony Fernandez
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| Born | Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez January 16, 1978 Manila, Philippines  |
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 16, 1978 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino actor.
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[edit] Biography and Career
He is the son of the late actor Rudy Fernandez and actress Alma Moreno. He is also half-brother to Vandolph Quizon and stepson of Lorna Tolentino. He is a former member of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana and Eric Fructuoso. In 1995, Fernandez was one of the newsmakers when he became the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto and was touted as one of the hottest young actors to watch out for following his performances in movies like Pare Ko, Mangarap Ka and Matimbang Pa sa Dugo. 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 Mark'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. 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 following his acquittal in the assault case, Mark Anthony returned to the movie scene via Biyaheng Langit and Dos Ekis opposite sexy actresses Joyce Jimenez and Rica Peralejo, respectively. In 2003, he had disappeared from show business and underwent rehabilitaion for drug dependence. 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."
His most notable roles in Television is his role as Nicolas Cayetano in the GMA-7 series Impostora, His role in the said show earned him high praises & established himself as a dramatic actor, the said drama series also relauched his career. His Role as Lucero/Talim in the Fantasy series "Kamandag" also gave high praises that people said he is perfect in filling in the void of his legendary father, Rudy Fernandez. Because of the beautiful and fruitful projects given to him by GMA-7 Mark decided to sign an exclusive contract with the network that relaunched his career. Fernandez will have a biggest break as a leading man to a singer and actress Regine Velasquez in the Philippine remake of primetime Koreanovela My Name is Kim Sam Soon, known as Ako si Kim Samsoon.
He is married to Melissa Garcia and has 2 sons.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] TV Shows
- Ako si Kim Samsoon (GMA, 2008) - Cyrus
- Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag (GMA, 2007) - Lucero
- Impostora (GMA, 2007) - Nicolas Cayetano
- Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko (ABS-CBN, 2006) - Lito
- Super Inggo (ABS-CBN, 2006) - Kanor
- Tropang Trumpo (ABC 5, 1992)
- Gwapings Live! (GMA, 1992)
- Palibhasang Lalake (ABS-CBN, 1991)
[edit] Movies
- Babang Luksa (2007)
- Batas Militar (2006)
- Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5: Lihim (2005)
- Sa Piling ng Mga Belyas (2003)
- You and Me Against the World (2003)
- Hesus Rebolusyonaryo (2002)
- Dos Ekis (2001)
- Biyaheng Langit (2000)
- Walang Katumbas Ang Dugo (1998)
- Sonny Segovia: Lumakad Ka Sa Apoy (1998)
- Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso Mo (1997)
- Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas (1997)
- Kabilin-bilinan Ni Lola (1996)
- Istokwa (1996)
- Mangarap Ka (1995)
- Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi (1995)
- Eskapo: The Serge Osmena-Geny Lopez Story (1995)
- Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo (1995)
- Pare Ko (1994)
- Sobrang Talaga... Over!! (1994)
- Binibini ng Aking Panaginip (1994)
- Gwapings Dos (1993)
- Shotgun Banjo (1992)
- Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992)
[edit] Awards and Nominations
2002 Gawad Urian: Best Actor for Dos Ekis (2001) - Nominee
