Marc Abaya
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Ramon Marcelino "Marc" Diaz-Abaya (born November 6, 1979) is a Filipino
musician
, TV host, VJ, and occasional actor
. Abaya appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of Tinker Bell
.
He is the son of actor/director Manolo Abaya and director Marilou Diaz-Abaya
.
of The Eraserheads
during a battle of the bands in which Abaya's band Shirley Beans won first place. Marasigan, who was one of the judges for the night, invited Abaya to act as frontman for the band Sandwich
in 1998. While Abaya was a member of the band, they released three albums: Grip, Stand, Throw; 4-track mind; Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull.
While in Sandwich, he formed a band with his closest friends named Kjwan
. Formed May 2003, Kjwan released their self-titled album in 2004 which included the carrier single "Daliri."
He joined MTV Philippines in 2003 and became one of the VJs until the dissolution of MTV Philippines
under the Music Source Inc on January 1, 2007. Abaya had hosted a variety of shows, most including "Rockola on MTV" and "Massive". In September 2009, AYC hired him to man MTV Philippines' music station U92 for a weekly show.
. He was one of the judges of the reality entertainment show Showtime
and host of Pilipinas Got Talent.
In 2010, Abaya joined the cast of Dagim
, a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes for which he won "Best Supporting Actor" at the Cinema One Originals Awards.
In 2011, Abaya moved to GMA 7 with the shows Party Pilipinas and I Heart You, Pare!
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, TV host, VJ, and occasional actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. Abaya appeared in the 2009 Philippine release of Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell (film)
Tinker Bell is a 2008 computer animated film based on the Disney Fairies franchise produced by DisneyToon Studios. It revolves around Tinker Bell, a fairy character created by J. M. Barrie in his play Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, and featured in the 1953 Disney animated film, Peter...
.
He is the son of actor/director Manolo Abaya and director Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Diaz-Abaya is a multi-awarded film director in the Philippines.She is the founder and current president of the Marilou Diaz Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center, a film school based in Antipolo City, Philippines....
.
Musical career
Abaya was discovered by Raimund MarasiganRaimund Marasigan
Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan, or simply known as Raimund Marasigan, is a ballad musician and record producer in the Philippines. Oftentimes, his first name is misspelled as Raymond, Raymund, Raimond and other variants. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected...
of The Eraserheads
The Eraserheads
Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a Filipino rock band of the 90s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of OPM...
during a battle of the bands in which Abaya's band Shirley Beans won first place. Marasigan, who was one of the judges for the night, invited Abaya to act as frontman for the band Sandwich
Sandwich (band)
Sandwich is a Filipino rock band that was formed in 1995 by Raimund Marasigan and Diego Castillo for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. Castillo recruited former band mates from The Aga Muhlach Experience Mike Dizon to play drums and Myrene Academia to handle bass...
in 1998. While Abaya was a member of the band, they released three albums: Grip, Stand, Throw; 4-track mind; Thanks to the Moon's Gravitational Pull.
While in Sandwich, he formed a band with his closest friends named Kjwan
Kjwan
Kjwan is a Filipino band formed in 2003 by former Sandwich guitarist and vocalist Marc Abaya.-History:Long-time friends and former high school band-mates Marc Abaya and Kelley Mangahas got together with fellow Ateneans Jorel Corpus and J-hoon Balbuena to form the band’s initial lineup...
. Formed May 2003, Kjwan released their self-titled album in 2004 which included the carrier single "Daliri."
He joined MTV Philippines in 2003 and became one of the VJs until the dissolution of MTV Philippines
MTV Philippines
MTV Philippines was a 24-hour music/entertainment television network owned by All Youth Channels, Inc., with a partnership with MTV Networks Asia Pacific...
under the Music Source Inc on January 1, 2007. Abaya had hosted a variety of shows, most including "Rockola on MTV" and "Massive". In September 2009, AYC hired him to man MTV Philippines' music station U92 for a weekly show.
Acting
Abaya played the role of Francis in an afternoon drama series on ABS-CBN's Ligaw na BulaklakLigaw na Bulaklak
Ligaw na Bulaklak is an afternoon series of ABS-CBN based on 1957 film Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera on May 26, 2008.-Plot:...
. He was one of the judges of the reality entertainment show Showtime
Showtime (TV show)
Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
and host of Pilipinas Got Talent.
In 2010, Abaya joined the cast of Dagim
Dagim
Dagim is a Philippine horror film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, starring Marc Abaya, Martin del Rosario, Rita Iringan and Samuel Quintana. The film is one of seven finalists in the Cinema One Originals for 2010.-Plot:...
, a Cinema One Original film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes for which he won "Best Supporting Actor" at the Cinema One Originals Awards.
In 2011, Abaya moved to GMA 7 with the shows Party Pilipinas and I Heart You, Pare!
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak Ligaw na Bulaklak Ligaw na Bulaklak is an afternoon series of ABS-CBN based on 1957 film Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera on May 26, 2008.-Plot:... |
Francis | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2008 | Showtime | Himself/Guest | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2009 | Your Song Presents Your Song (TV series) Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006.... : Babalik Kang Muli |
- | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Habang May Buhay Habang May Buhay Habang May Buhay is a medical drama series that aired on ABS-CBN. This is the story of a strong-willed nurse who undergoes family, career, and love challenges in the Philippines and the United States.-Genre:... |
King | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Sarap At Home | - | QTV QTV QTV of the Apollo Little Joe II rocket was the first test flight in 1963.-Objectives:The Little Joe II Qualification Test Vehicle was launched on its first flight from White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Area # 3... |
| 2010 | Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent Pilipinas Got Talent is a Philippine talent show on ABS-CBN that began February 20, 2010. It is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company. "Pilipinas" is the Filipino word for Philippines. Anyone can join and showcase their talents... |
Himself | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2010 | Magkaribal Magkaribal Magkaribal is a Philippine suspense drama about love, fashion, and family which began on June 28, 2010 on ABS-CBN. The show was launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN as a part of its celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Philippine Soap Opera.The series is the story of two... |
Neil Olaguer | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2011 | Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk... |
Himself/Performer/Co-Host | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | I Heart You, Pare! I Heart You, Pare! I ♥ You, Pare! is a Philippine romantic comedy directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal for GMA Network. It premiered on February 7, 2011, starring Regine Velasquez and Dingdong Dantes... |
Joel | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: Bampirella | Armand | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| 2011 | Daldalita Daldalita Daldalita is a Philippine drama-fantasy-musical TV series produced by GMA Network. It stars child actress Jillian Ward in the title role, with Ogie Alcasid, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, love team Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose and with the special participation of 90's hit... |
Sam | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
Film
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
| 2007 | Elegie | Seb | - |
| 2009 | Off World | Lucky | - |
| 2010 | Dagim Dagim Dagim is a Philippine horror film directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes, starring Marc Abaya, Martin del Rosario, Rita Iringan and Samuel Quintana. The film is one of seven finalists in the Cinema One Originals for 2010.-Plot:... |
Pido | Cinema One |