Joey Marquez

Joey Marquez
Born Joselito Marquez[1]
(1957-10-07) October 7, 1957
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Other names Tsong
Occupation Actor, TV director, host, politician, former PBA player
Years active 1986 – present
Children Jay Jay Marquez,J.B. Marquez,Jesem Marquez,Jowee Ann Marquez,Zia Marquez, Wynwyn Marquez, Jeremy Marquez, Jerica Marquez, Yeoj Marquez,VJ Marquez

Joselito Marquez, better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, politician and former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born to Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Hoffman, Melanie Marquez and Babes Marquez. He was city mayor of Parañaque, Philippines from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the congressional race in May 2004. Marquez ran again as mayor of Parañaque in the 2010 elections, but lost. He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin, which would later be popularly known as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, under legendary playing-coach Robert Jaworski beginning the 1984 season. He played briefly for Hills Brothers Coffee/Alaska in 1987 before leaving the game for good to become a full-time actor.

TV career

Marquez was one of the 1987 cast of seven in Palibhasa Lalake, the longest running sitcom on Philippine television (spanning 12 successful years), with Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Amy Perez, Carmina Villaroel and Apa Ongpin. Marquez was included in the S-Files roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for Paolo Bediones when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.

TV shows

Movies

Acting awards

Political positions

Others

Educational background

Seminars/training programs

Commendations/awards

June 18, 2000 – given by Golden Father and Mother Foundation, Inc.

Given by the Philippine Jaycess, Inc. (Kalookan "Bantayog Jaycees")

Bestowed by the National Press Club of the Philippines

Awarded by a non-government organization

Awarded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

References

  1. "Joey Marquez posts bail, to appeal sandigan ruling". GMA News Online. GMA New Media, Inc. Retrieved 8 June 2015.

External links

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