Mart Escudero

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Martin Escudero
Born
Mart Enrico Escudero

(1990-04-11) April 11, 1990
Quezon City, Philippines
Other nameMart Escudero
Alma materAcademe of St. Jude Thaddeus (high school)
STI College - Alabang (college)[1]
Occupations
Years active2003–present
Agents
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
PartnerAiza Faeldonia (2016)
FamilyFrancis Escudero (uncle)
Dette Escudero (aunt)
Salvador Escudero (grandfather)
Evelina Escudero (grandmother)

Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck. He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.[3][4]

Early life and education

Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a second-year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in StarStruck season 4.

Career

Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until he returned in 2017.

He is a former contract star under the Talent5 (now Star Worx) talent agency of TV5 Network.[5] In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015.[6] He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.[7]

Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.

Personal life

A part of the Escudero political family, Martin is the nephew of senator Chiz Escudero and congresswoman Dette Escudero, and a grandson of the late former congressman Salvador Escudero and former congresswoman Evelina Escudero.

He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.[8][9]

Escudero was said to have pursued Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.[10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2003Kung Ako Na Lang SanaEmmy's godson
MalikmataGhost
2007Hide and SeekJoseph
Shake, Rattle and Roll 9Vince (segment "Engkanto")
2008My Monster MomPipo
Mag-ingat Ka Sa...KulamNeil
Shake, Rattle & Roll XCelso (segment "Nieves the Engkanto Slayer")
2009Shake, Rattle & Roll XIRyan (segment "Lamanglupa")
2010Shake, Rattle and Roll 12Dennis (segment "Punerarya")
2011Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington Remington
2012Moron 5 and the Crying LadyMichael Angelo
Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The InvasionPrivate Solomon Conde (segment "Lost Command")
2013Kung Fu DivasUnknown
2014Moron 5.2: The TransformationMichael Angelo (cameo in flashback)
Feng Shui 2Moy
2015Felix ManaloJun Santos
#Ewankosau SaranghaeyoUnknown
2016The Unmarried WifeGeru
2021Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga BulakbolerosPoliceman 4 at Road Street

Television

YearTitleRole
2005Mga Anghel na Walang LangitGuest Cast
QpidsPrince Charming (billed as Mark Butler)
2006Agawin Mo Man ang LahatEman
2006–2007StarStruck: The Next LevelUltimate Loveteam
2007SOP RulesHimself
Boys Nxt DoorAtom
2007–2008ImpostoraSantiago "Yago" Cayetano
2007Fantastic ManCarding
Pasan Ko ang DaigdigIsko
2008Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaRoman
MaynilaVarious
Ako si Kim SamsoonKokoy
2008–2009GagambinoNoel Albuento
2009Dear FriendMateo
Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking TadyangUlysses Valdez
RosalindaBeto Perez
SRO Cinemaserye: ReunionBenjo
Dear Friend: The Three BachelorsMiguel
2010Gumapang Ka sa LusakJonathan Guatlo
Jillian: Namamasko PoGreg
2011Babaeng HampaslupaAndrew Sy
Star ConfessionsJao Mapa
2011–2012GlamorosaCalvin Lustico
2012Kapitan AwesomeEfren
Enchanted GardenPako
2013–2014PositiveCarlo Santillan
2014ObsessionJames Calderon
Wattpad Presents: Just for A WhileLuke
2015Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad BoyChance
Wattpad Presents: Pristine AcademyKiefer / Kiera
Kano Luvs PinayDong Bigoy
2017 Pepito Manaloto Episode Guest
Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen Jerry
Celebrity Bluff Contestant
Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay Tim
Impostora Dayang Villaroman
Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Guest
2018 Maynila: Rainbow Love Jaz
Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim Young Ricardo Cepeda
2019 Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties Iwa
2019–2020 FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos
2021 Tadhana: Online Sabong Tom
2022 Quizon CT (Comedy Theater) Cast Member
2024 High Street Damien

Online shows

YearTitleRole
2015TanodsNestor Apolonio

Awards and nominations

Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Result
2008 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star —N/a Won[11]
2012 9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Musical or Comedy) Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington Won
10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards Best Actor Won
2015 13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series Positive Won

References

  1. "Martin Escudero". Instagram. Instagram, Inc. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. "TV5 - Martin Escudero: Profile". TV5 - Philippines. TV5 Network, Inc. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  3. Yu, Chona (November 24, 2011). "Ex-actor Files Raps Against Models, Actors and Bit Players". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Archived from the original on December 22, 2011. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  4. Aurelio, Julie (December 2, 2011). "12 Dribblers Face Raps for Mauling Ex-TV Actor Ramon Castro in QC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Online. Archived from the original on September 14, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  5. Blanco, Eunice (January 18, 2014). "Martin Escudero 'happy' with TV5". Philippine Star. Philippine Star Online. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  6. Sallan, Edwin. "Tuesday Vargas reprises film role in new TV5 sitcom". InterAksyon. TV5 Network, Inc. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  7. "TV5 breaks in online world with Digital5". Manila Bulletin. Tempo Online. April 29, 2015. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  8. Godinez, Bong. "Mart Escudero talks about personal and working relationship with Jennica Garcia". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  9. Mendoza, Ruel. "Jean Garcia understands breakup of daughter Jennica and Mart Escudero". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  10. "Martin ga-graduate na ng HRM; type mag-abogado" (in Filipino). Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  11. "The 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Part 2)". Philippine Entertainment Portal. PEP, Inc. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2014.