Eric Fructuoso

Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso (born March 31, 1976) is a Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.[1][2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Magdaluyo and the surname or paternal family name is Fructuoso.
Eric Fructuoso
Born
Frederick John Marco M. Fructuoso

(1976-03-31) March 31, 1976
Parañaque, Philippines
Other namesEric Fructuso, Eric Fructoso
Occupations
Years active1991–present
Children5

Fructuoso has been recently portraying mature roles particularly villain roles, father characters and supporting roles.

Personal life

Fructuoso is the grandson of Carlos Magdaluyo, who is a former director of PAGCOR and is of Aklanon descent.

He is known for having past relationships with actresses Ara Mina, Joyce Jimenez, Aubrey Miles, Priscilla Almeda and Toni Gonzaga.[3]

He was the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto before Mark Anthony Fernandez.[4]

Fructuoso was married to a non-showbiz woman named Gian with whom he has four children. They separated sometime in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. He also has one child named Frederick ("Tres") with another previous ex-wife.

Besides acting, Fructuoso also used to have a construction business shared with his ex-wife Gian. He currently owns a fastfood chain called Gwapigs Porkchop and a motorcycle shop called Gwapings Moto Powered by ETech.

In 2021, Fructuoso became a grandfather at age 44 when his then-21-year-old eldest son Frederick fathered a son named Leo with his wife Anne Carlene.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1991–1998Palibhasa LalakeHimselfABS-CBN
1992Tropang Trumpo[5]HimselfABC 5
1993Maalaala Mo Kaya: WalkmanABS-CBN
Eye to EyeHimselfGMA Network
1994Love NotesVariousABC 5
MikeeVariousGMA Network
1995GMA Telesine SpecialsVarious
1995–2000[6]Bubble GangHimself
1998EsperanzaTonyoABS-CBN
2005MaynilaGMA Network
Carlo J. Caparas' Ang PandayGummaABS-CBN
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: PalaisdaanManuel
2007Pinoy Mano-Mano: The Celebrity Boxing ChallengeHimself / Contestant
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BisikletaCarding
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisTikbalang King
2008LoboRodolfo
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: ResetaJaime
2010Agimat Presents: Tonyong BayawakBrandon Inocencio
NoahJose Isaac Perez
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Martha Cecilia's KristineAlfon De Silva
2011Maalaala Mo Kaya: CupcakeRico
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TulayKuya Rudy
Wansapanataym: Dirty LarryDaddy
Nasaan Ka, Elisa?Bruno De Silva
2012Wansapanataym: Remote EmoteEmerson
It's ShowtimeHimself / Guest Hurado
Lorenzo's Timeyoung Badong
Wansapanataym: Kids vs. ZombiesMr. Santos
Angelito: Ang Bagong YugtoLarry Samaniego
2013Apoy sa DagatTristan Corpuz / Theodoro Balitaan
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Elevator
2014Ipaglaban Mo: Lalaban Ang Tatay Para Sa'yoEdgar
2015MagpakailanmanVariousGMA Network
KarelasyonVarious
DangwaVarious
Sabado BadooHimself / Cameo Footage Featured
2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoBenjamin Joseph "Banjo" MorenoABS-CBN
Ipaglaban Mo: KapansananPepe
Maalaala Mo Kaya: PantalanDodong
Wansapanataym: Holly & MauJack Benitez
2017Dear UgeVariousGMA Network
2018Tadhana: Pilit Na Pag-IbigIbrahim
2018–2019Kadenang GintoAlvin MangubatABS-CBN
202024/7Gregorio "Gregor" Baltazar
Tadhana: Bayad DanyosAlbertGMA Network
2022–2023Mars Ravelo's DarnaArthur PinedaA2Z / Kapamilya Channel / TV5
2023FPJ's Batang QuiapoBanjo

Film
YearTitleRoleProduction
1992Gwapings: The First AdventureArchieRegal Films
1993Gwapings DosAlvinRegal Films
1993Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...Eric's 1st Comedy MovieRegal Films
1993Makati Ave., Office Girls
1993Teen-age MamaRegal Films
1994Bulag, Pipi at BingiRegal Films
1994Sobra Talaga... Overrr!Regal Films
1994Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You DaddyEmilRegal Films
1995EskapoRaffy LopezStar Cinema
1995Magic Kombat (1995) as LuigiLuigiMahogany Pictures
1995RollerboysBusty Morales
1996Sa Kamay ng BatasDarwinRegal Films
1996Unang Tibok
1996Virgin IslandClassic Films
1997Kulayan Natin Ang BukasJay
1997Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero
1997Manananggal In ManilaJonas
1997Mama, Dito Sa Aking Puso
2000Most Wanted
2009T2Elias
2012Djagwar: Havey O WaleyRuel[7]
2021On the Job: The Missing 8

Awards and nominations
Awards and Nomination
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
19926th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New TV PersonalityPalibhasa LalakeNominated

References
  1. "'Gwapigs': Eric Fructuoso starts food business in Caloocan". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. Garcia, Cara Emmeline; Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (August 15, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: The simple life of 'Gwaping' member Eric Fructuoso". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. Courtesy of Hi! magazine. "The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | Features | Eric Fructuoso claims he had sex with Ara, Joyce, Aubrey, and Priscilla". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
  4. courtesy of Hi! magazine. "The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | PEP Finder | Eric Fructuoso is gearing up to become a boxer?". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
  5. "THROWBACK: Remember 90's Defunct Comedy Gag Shows, 'Super Laff-In' and 'Tropang Trumpo'?". www.msn.com. April 15, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  6. Quinto, Arthur (July 28, 2001). "Eric, masama ang loob sa 'Bubble Gang'". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  7. "Dyagwar (Havey o Waley)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 3, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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