Mikoy Morales
Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break.
Mikoy Morales | |
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| Born | Vincent Marco Chu Morales December 11, 1993 Roxas, Capiz, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Mikoy |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present) |
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Morales was a mainstay of gag show Bubble Gang from 2015 until 2022, and is known for his roles in Pepito Manaloto, Sirkus, and Lolong.
Early life
Morales was born on 11th December 1993 in Roxas, the Philippines, as Vincent Marco Chu Morales. Majority of people know him as a television personality who has featured in various television programs and films.
Although he hasn't disclosed anything about his high school education, he studied Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. When he decided to venture into the show business, he shifted to another course at Meridian International in McKinley, where he studied Music Business Management.
Career
Mikoys 1st TV show was a reality show called Protégé: A Battle Of Big Artistas in 2012, The reality show it's also similar to GMA 7's sister show longest running reality talent program, StarStruck, Protégé was Mikoy becoming a stardom where he become a finalists while his fellow Co star talent Thea Tolentino was emerged as a reality show champion.
Mikoys 1st acting on TV was Maynila also aired on GMA Channel 7 in 2012.
Mikoys 1st comedy sitcom was Pepito Manaloto in 2015 where he plays a gay best friend of fellow Co star Jake Vargas, also in the cast in the sitcom were Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto, Protégé Champion Thea Tolentino, Angel Satsumi, former That's Entertainment host and former Ober Da Bakod star Manilyn Reynes, former Nuts Entertainment host John Feir, and former Tropang Trumpo mainstay and current Bubble Gang mainstay Michael V, his sitcom until it ended as a season finale last 2021 due to COVID 19 pandemic and replaced by a new season of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento which replaces a new set of characters are former Kapamilya comedian Pokwang Subong, former Mara Clara star Gladys Reyes, Bubble Gang Mainstay Sef Cadayona & Former Sirkus mainstay Mikee Quintos.
Mikoy also ventures into a kids fantasy program Sirkus with fellow Co star and real life best friends Mikee Quintos which plays as a both twin siblings brother and sister Tandem in a said drama adventure fantasy program in 2018, Mikoy and Mikee were reunited again in a drama series, The Gift with Asia's Multimedia Star and pambansang Bae ng pilipinas, Alden Richards and comedian Jo Berry in 2019. Mikoy and Mikee reunited once again but this time in a comedy sitcom show, Pepito Manaloto in 2020 & 2021, Mikoy for Ang Tunay Na Kuwento in 2020, while his Co star and best friend Mikee for Ang Unang Kuwento which he plays half gay and also a half straight boy in 2020 which Mikee plays as a younger Elsa played by Manilyn Reynes as an older version of Elsa.
Mikoy will star in a 1st action thriller series, Lolong in 2021 with co star and fellow former Protégé star Ruru Madrid.
Personal life
Morales had a previous relationship with actress Thea Tolentino.
Filmography
Television
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 Days | Mark | Adolfo Alix Jr. | |
| 2017 | Taray ni Tatay | Frenny | Adolfo Alix Jr. | Telemovie by Eat Bulaga |
| 2019 | Family History | Marcus | Michael V. | |
| 2021 | Mang Jose | Tope | Raynier Brizuela | |
| 2023 | Rookie | Coach Kel | Samantha Lee | Both are competing entries for the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. |
| Tether | Eric | Gian Arre | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Actor[3] | Teen Gen | Nominated |
| 2023 | 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Best Actor (Full-Length Feature)[4] | Tether | Won |
References
- Melegrito, JM (21 March 2016). "YO-KAI WATCH SET TO PREMIERE ON GMA CHANNEL 07 THIS MARCH 28". Anime Pilipinas. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- "Jillian, pwede nang iraket sa Japan". Abante Tonite. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- "5th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees announced". Manila Bulletin. 20 March 2014. Archived from the original on 20 April 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- "'Iti Mapukpukaw' tops Cinemalaya 2023 with 3 wins including Best Film". ABS-CBN News. August 13, 2023.