Joey Marquez

Joselito Perez Marquez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈmaɾkɛs]; born Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.; October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician and former professional basketball player[2] in the Philippine Basketball Association.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Perez and the surname or paternal family name is Marquez.

The Honorable
Joselito "Joey" Marquez
Mayor of Parañaque
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Vice MayorFlorencio Bernabe Jr.
Preceded byPablo Olivarez
Succeeded byFlorencio Bernabe Jr.
Vice Mayor of Parañaque
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
MayorPablo Olivarez
Succeeded byFlorencio Bernabe Jr.
Personal details
Born
Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.[1]

(1957-10-07) October 7, 1957
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Spouse
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(m. 1992; ann. 2004)​
Children16 (including Teresita Ssen and Zia)
OccupationActor, TV director, host, politician, former basketball player
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High schoolArellano University
CollegeAngeles University Foundation
Playing career1981–1987
Number66, 33, 6
Career history
1981–1983Presto Fun Drinks / Great Taste Coffee Makers
1984–1986Gilbey's Gin Tonics / Ginebra San Miguel
1987Hills Bros. Coffee Kings
Career highlights and awards

He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and Melanie Marquez. He served as mayor of Parañaque, Philippines from 1995 to 2004.[3] He ran again as mayor of Parañaque in the 2010 elections, but lost to the city's incumbent mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr.[4] He also unsuccessfully ran for representative of Parañaque's 2nd district in 2004 and in 2013. He has retired from politics and is focused on his TV and movie projects.[5] He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin Tonics, which would later be popularly known as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, under legendary playing-coach Robert Jaworski beginning the 1984 season. He played briefly for Hills Bros. Coffee Kings in 1987 before leaving the game for good to become a full-time actor.[6]

TV career

Marquez was one of the 1987 cast of seven in Palibhasa Lalake, the sitcom on Philippine television spanning 12 years, with Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Amy Perez, Carmina Villarroel, and Apa Ongpin. Marquez was included in the S-Files roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for Paolo Bediones when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1987Palibhasa LalakeJoselito / Joey
ABS-CBN
1999Kool Ka LangMags
GMA Network
2003Lagot Ka, Isusumbong KitaTsong
S-FilesHost / Himself
2006Love to Love: Jazz Got LuckyCoach Gabby
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa ng DuwendeMang Dencio
Who's Your Daddy Now?Peter Gomez
Fantastic ManProf. Manalo
Kung Ako IkawHimself / Host
2009Adik Sa'YoLuigi Maglipot
2010Kaya ng PowersRobert Powers
Love Bug Presents: Say I DoUlysses
Talentadong PinoyGuest judge
TV5
2011Hap-ier Together
Sugo Mga KapatidPaeng
ShowtimeGuest judge
ABS-CBN
2012Showbiz Inside ReportHimself / Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BelenPersie
Toda MaxDaniel
2013Maalaala Mo Kaya: Make-upRomy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: CakeTony
2014Paraiso Ko'y IkawArtemio Enriquez
GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: BusErnesto
ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SaklayJuan
ForevermoreBuboy "Papang / Mang Bubs" Calay
2015Tunay na BuhayHimself
GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SinigangRenato
ABS-CBN
FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoNanding Corpuz
2016-2017It's ShowtimeHimself / co-host
2016Maalaala Mo Kaya: KadenaBernard
2017My Dear HeartTope Estanislao
La Luna SangreRodolfo Mallari
2018Since I Found YouGregorio "Mang Gerry" Punzalan
Daddy's GurlJun
GMA Network
2019Maalaala Mo Kaya: BalsaRamon
ABS-CBN
Pamilya KoFernando Potenciano "Fernan" Mabunga
2021Gen ZErnie Castro
TV5
Init sa MagdamagMiguel Salcedo
Kapamilya Channel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: TahoGimmy
Niña NiñoDaniel
TV5
2022BoleraFreddie Roldan
GMA Network
Oh My Korona!Louie
TV5
2023The Iron HeartLt. Gen. David Manzano
Kapamilya Channel
FPJ's Batang QuiapoSPO1 Edilberto "Berting" Oliva

Films

Video games

Acting awards
  • Winner, Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for "On the Job" - 2014 Star Award[9]
  • Winner, Best Supporting Actor for "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2" - 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival[10]

Political positions
  • Municipal Vice Mayor of Parañaque, 1992 to 1995[11]
  • Municipal/City Mayor of Parañaque, 1995 to 2004[11]

Educational background
  • College – Angeles University, BSC – Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting[12]

References
  1. "Ombudsman exonerates Joey Marquez in garbage recycling deal". Rappler. May 19, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  2. "ASIANOW - Asiaweek". www.cnn.com. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  3. "Why Joey Marquez entered politics". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  4. Victorino, Vina Vanessa (May 16, 2013). "Joey Marquez loses comeback bid". Rappler. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  5. "The Other Life of Joey Marquez". GMA Network. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  6. "21 Fabled athletes who headlined TV shows and films". Spin.ph. May 24, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  7. "ESGS 2016: SYNERGY 88's Barangay Basketball". FlipGeeks. November 3, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  8. "Synergy88 Digital Launches Barangay Basketball, A Mobile Game With Many Pinoy Firsts". Manila Republic. November 9, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  9. Times, The Manila (March 10, 2014). "'On the Job' biggest winner at Star Awards". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  10. "FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2014 awards night". Rappler. December 27, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  11. Victorino, Vina Vanessa (May 16, 2013). "Joey Marquez loses comeback bid". Rappler. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  12. Parel-Salud, Bing (June 25, 2002). "No laughing matter". Retrieved June 2, 2021.
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