Kristofer Martin
| Kristoffer Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos November 20, 1994 Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines |
| Other names | KrisMart, Kris, KrisM |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2007-present |
Kristofer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994), popularly known as Kristofer Martin, is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show Little Big Superstar where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ABS-CBN such as Prinsesa ng Banyera, Kung Fu Kids, Ligaw na Bulaklak and Pare Koy where he was known as Kristofer Danguclos.
In 2010, Martin moved to GMA 7 drama shows such as Endless Love, Tween Hearts, Munting Heredera, Pahiram ng Sandali, Kakambal ni Eliana and Kahit Nasaan Ka Man. He also appeared regularly at Sunday variety show Sunday All Stars.
Career
Martin started his career on television when he joined a search for young singers. He also appeared as a TV guest in multiple ABS-CBN programs such as Boy & Kris, ASAP '08 and Wowowee He has made several mall shows around Metro Manila and provinces when he joined Little Big Superstar together with his co-stars in Kung Fu Kids.
Martin on ABS-CBN (2007-2009)
In ABS-CBN, Martin's screen name is Kristofer Dangculos. Martin's career started when he joined Little Big Superstar, a search reality-variety show for kids with good singing ability. He became one of the ten finalist but he was eliminated in the second week of the finals. He appeared in Prinsesa ng Banyera, a noon-time drama after Wowowee. He played the role of the young Eric Fragante, who became TJ Trinidad when the character grew up. He was paired with Jane Oineza, also his co-star in Kung Fu Kids, who played the role of the young Maningning Burgos (who later became Kristine Hermosa).
Martin became famous because of Kung Fu Kids,[1] his first fantaserye drama series in ABS-CBN. In the said series, he plays the role of Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes, a bully always involved in rumbles, also known as Kid Bully. In Ligaw na Bulaklak, he played the role of Chuckie, the foster son of Mrs. Reyes (Arlene Muhlach) and the brother of Ian (Ron Morales). In Parekoy that was aired on January 5, 2009, Kristofer played as Ringgo.
Martin on GMA Network (2010-present)
After playing young Johnny (played by Dingdong Dantes) in the remake of Korean Drama, Endless Love, Kristofer became a GMA Artist Center talent with the screen name, Kristoffer Martin. In Endless Love, he was paired with Kathryn Bernardo.[2] Martin entered GMA Network with his former Kung Fu Kids co-star Joshua Dionisio. Kristofer signed an exclusive three-year contract until 2013. He appeared in the teen-oriented show Tween Hearts and Munting Heredera where he was paired with Joyce Ching.
In the mid-2012, he was inlcuded as cast member of drama series on GMA Network entitled Luna Blanca and played the role of Joaquin "Aki" Alvarez. In 2013, he starred in two television dramas. The first drama being Kakambal ni Eliana where he is paired with Kim Rodriguez for the first time. Before the year ended he was cast in the drama Kahit Nasaan Ka Man where he is paired with Julie Anne San Jose. In 2014, he starred in Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw where he is again paired with Kim Rodriguez
In 2015, Martin appeared in one episode of Karelasyon where he plays a mama's boy.[3] In 2016, Martin was featured in the record album One Heart that was released by GMA Records.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Young Eric Fragante | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes | |
| Ligaw na Bulaklak | Chuckie | ||
| 2009 | Pare Koy | Ringgo Onasan/JR | |
| 2010 | Endless Love | Young Johnny | |
| 2010/2012 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Christoper "Chris" Soriano | |
| 2011 | Munting Heredera | Tim John "TJ" Navarro | |
| Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin | Jepoy Dimaculangan | ||
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Joaquin Alvarez | |
| 2012/2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Franz Dela Cruz | |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Gabriel "Gabo" Santillan | |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Leandro De Chavez | ||
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Christoper "Tupe" Enriquez | |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts[5] | Jay Samonte | |
| Buena Familia | Zach Michaels | ||
| 2016 | Because Of You | Jonathan "Onat" Larrazabal |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | With |
| 2010 | Maynila: The New Girl | Brix | GMA Network | Lexi Fernandez |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Bahay ni Lolo | Himself | N/A | |
| Maynila: Lazy Lily | Luis | Joyce Ching | ||
| Maynila: Officially Yours | Eric | |||
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: The Nanay Silveria Story | Badong | N/A | |
| Maynila: Balik-Puso | Carlo | Joyce Ching | ||
| Maynila: Time for Love | Troy | Lexi Fernandez | ||
| Maynila: Heart of Mine | Matt | Joyce Ching | ||
| 2013 | Maynila: My Dream Guy | Brent | Lexi Fernandez | |
| Maynila: Love Vibes | Garreth | Louise delos Reyes | ||
| Maynila: Playful Hearts | Daniel | Lexi Fernandez | ||
| Maynila: Pusong Mapagpanggap | Brick | Kim Rodriguez | ||
| Maynila: My Brother's Lover | Allen | Barbie Forteza | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Siga noon, beki ngayon | Christopher Aguinaldo | N/A | |
| Magpakailanman: Pulis na Pogi[6] | young adult Mariano "Neil" Perez Flormata, Jr. | |||
| Maynila: M.U | Kim Rodriguez | |||
| Maynila: Always in love | Joyce Ching | |||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Walang Hanggang Paalam | Pedro Arnado | ||
| Maynila: Girly Girl | Caloy |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
| 2013 | Vampire Ang Daddy Ko | GMA Network | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Lance |
Variety and reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Himself/Contestant | ABS-CBN |
| 2010/2013 | Party Pilipinas | Himself/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2013/2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself/Performer | |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Diego | GMA Films |
| 2012 | Oros | Abet | Cinemalaya |
| Sossy Problems | Ismael | GMA Films | |
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Grocery Beggar | ||
| 2014 | Basement | Macoy | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
Personal life
Kristofer Martin is fond of mountain climbing and he climbs mountains together with other actors like Alden Richards, Rodjun Cruz, Kylie Padilla and Dianne Medina.[6][7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated for | Result |
| 2014 | PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 | Best Drama Actor | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Nominated |
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Nominated |
| 16th Long Island International Film Expo | Honorable Mention for Best Supporting Actor | Oros | Won | |
| 10th Golden Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | ||
| 2012 | The Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance | Nominated | |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | None | Won | |
| 1st Party Pilipinas Most Liked Awards | Most Liked Loveteam with Joyce Ching | Won |
References
- ↑ Almo, Nerisa (28 January 2008). "'Kung Fu Kids' kicks off January 28 on ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (25 June 2010). "Endless Love stars Kristoffer Martin and Kathryn Bernardo: The next Joshua Dionisio and Barbie Forteza?". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino and English). Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Kristoffer Martin a ‘Mama’s Boy’ in Karelasyon". The Philippine Star. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (14 February 2016). "Mel Tiangco pinipilit sumabak sa Politika: ayoko talaga!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ "Cheers, tears for Kapuso stars". Manila Standard. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- 1 2 Bassig, Wilwina (23 June 2015). "10 times Kristoffer Martin swept us off our feet". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ↑ Dumaplin, Christine Allaine (17 June 2015). "Kristoffer Martin reaches for new ‘heights’". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 1 April 2016.