Gardo Versoza
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Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian.
Career
According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times, Polintan's film career began in 1988, when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas.[1] 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.[2]
He later starred in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Versoza portrayed historical figures in films such as José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he portrayed Jose Rizal / Pepe.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". His television credits include roles such as Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay Sugo.
Versoza has also made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 2019, he portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows aired on ABS-CBN.[3][4]
In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake",[5] a nickname given to him by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Personal life
Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio and they have a son named Deity Uziel.[6][7][8]
Filmography
Film
- Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)[1]
- Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
- Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
- Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
- Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
- Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Stella Magtangol (1992)
- Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
- Taong Gubat (1993)
- Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
- Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
- Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) as Edward
- Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994) as Jimbo
- Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) as David
- Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Kandugan (1995)
- Kirot 2 (1995) as Dino
- Sabik sa Halik (1995) as Rico
- Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
- Medrano (1996) as David Medrano
- Kristo (1996) as Gestas
- Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) as Rocky
- Mabango (1997)
- The Mariano Mison Story (1997) as Dennis
- Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) as Bobby
- Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
- Bawal (1998)
- Kargado (1998) as Frido
- Notoryus (1998) as SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
- Jose Rizal (1998) as Andrés Bonifacio
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
- Sisa (1999) as José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Sindak (1999) as Raul
- Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
- Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) as Franco Valero
- Aagos ang Dugo (2001) as Gino
- Kailangan Kita (2002)
- Biyahera (2002)
- Kiskisan (2003) as Marvin
- Bigay Hilig (2003)
- Kerida (2003)
- Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) as Ferdie
- Woman of Breakwater (2004) as Dave
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
- Pinoy Blonde (2005)
- First Day High (2006) as Rene Samartino
- The Bicycle (2007)
- Gulong (2007)
- Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
- Astig (2009)
- MNL 143 (2012)
- Bwakaw (2012)
- Sisterakas (2012) as Husband of Bernadette
- Sundalong Kanin (2014)
- Hustisya (2014) as Gardo
- The Prenup (2015) as Agaton Cayabyab
- Wander Bra (2018) as Amado
- Ayuda Babes (2021) as Kapitana
- Third World Romance (2023)
- Balota (2024)[9]
Online series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo |
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Diony |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | |
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Socrates |
| 2007 | Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente |
| 2008 | I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary |
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel |
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario |
| 2010 | The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor |
| 2010 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez |
| 2011 | Green Rose | David Tobias |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding |
| 2012 | Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra |
| 2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio |
| 2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo |
| 2013 | Titser | Sir Gil |
| 2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer |
| 2014 | Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto |
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo |
| 2017 | Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam |
| 2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace |
| 2017 | D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito |
| 2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" | Dan |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe |
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco |
| 2022 | Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" | Miguel |
| 2023 | The Write One | The President |
| 2023–2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso |
| 2024-2025 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores |
| 2024 | Lavender Fields | Andres Flores |
| 2025 | Saving Grace | Antonio Sarmiento |
| 2025 | Incognito | Monching Santiago |
References
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External links
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- Living people
- 20th-century Filipino male actors
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- ABS-CBN people
- Arellano University alumni
- Filipino male comedians
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino people of Indian descent
- GMA Network (company) people
- TV5 Network people
- Actors from Antipolo
- Male actors from Rizal (province)
- Comedians from Rizal (province)