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Gardo Versoza
Filipino actor (born 1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022).[1][2][3]
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Career
According to The Manila Times, Versoza's film career began in 1988 when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[4] Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.[5]
Versoza appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector.[6] Moreover, he portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he portrayed Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo.[6]
Furthermore, Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.[6] In 2019, he portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano series. Both series aired on ABS-CBN.[7][8]
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname "Cupcake,"[9] which actress Ai-Ai delas Alas reportedly bestowed upon him.[10]
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Personal life
Versoza married Ivy Vicencio in 2003; the couple has one son, Deity Uziel Polintan.[2][11][12][13]
Filmography
Film
Online series
Television
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