Kristoffer Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos November 20, 1994 Olongapo, Philippines |
| Other names | Kristoff KrisM Tuntun |
| Education | San Beda College |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent(s) | ABS-CBN (2007–2010) GMA Network (2010–present) |
| Spouse |
AC Banzon (m. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show Little Big Superstar where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ABS-CBN such as Prinsesa ng Banyera, Kung Fu Kids, Ligaw na Bulaklak and Pare Koy where he was known as Kristoffer Dangculos.
In 2010, Martin moved to GMA 7 drama shows such as Endless Love, Tween Hearts, Munting Heredera, Pahiram ng Sandali, Kakambal ni Eliana and Kahit Nasaan Ka Man. He also appeared regularly on the Sunday variety show Sunday All Stars.
Career
Martin started his career on television when he joined a search for young singers. He also appeared as a TV guest in multiple ABS-CBN programs such as Boy & Kris, ASAP '08 and Wowowee. He has made several mall shows around Metro Manila and provinces when he joined Little Big Superstar together with his co-stars in Kung Fu Kids.
Kristoffer on ABS-CBN (2007–2009)
In ABS-CBN, KrisM's screen name is Kristoffer Dangculos. KrisM's career started when he joined Little Big Superstar, a search reality-variety show for kids with good singing ability. He became one of the ten finalist but he was eliminated in the second week of the finals. He appeared in Prinsesa ng Banyera, a noon-time drama after Wowowee. He played the role of the young Eric Fragante, who became TJ Trinidad when the character grew up. He was paired with Jane Oineza, also his co-star in Kung Fu Kids, who played the role of the young Maningning Burgos (who later became Kristine Hermosa).
KrisM became famous because of Kung Fu Kids,[1] his first fantaserye drama series in ABS-CBN. In the said series, he plays the role of Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes, a bully always involved in rumbles, also known as Kid Bully. In Ligaw na Bulaklak, he played the role of Chuckie, the foster son of Mrs. Reyes (Arlene Muhlach) and the brother of Ian (Ron Morales). In Parekoy that was aired on January 5, 2009, Kristoffer played as Ringgo.
Kristoffer on GMA Network (2010–present)
After playing young Johnny (played by Dingdong Dantes) in the remake of the 2000 South Korean drama series, Endless Love, Kristoffer became a GMA Artist Center talent with the screen name, Kristoffer Martin. In Endless Love, he was paired with Kathryn Bernardo.[2] Martin entered GMA Network with his former Kung Fu Kids co-star Joshua Dionisio. Kristoffer signed an exclusive three-year contract until 2013. He appeared in the teen-oriented show Tween Hearts and Munting Heredera where he was paired with Joyce Ching.
In the mid-2012, he was included as cast member of drama series on GMA Network entitled Luna Blanca and played the role of Joaquin "Aki" Alvarez. In 2013, he starred in two television dramas. The first drama being Kakambal ni Eliana where he is paired with Kim Rodriguez for the first time. Before the year ended he was cast in the drama Kahit Nasaan Ka Man where he is paired with Julie Anne San Jose. In 2014, he starred in Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw where he is again paired with Kim Rodriguez
In 2015, KrisM appeared in one episode of Karelasyon where he plays a mama's boy.[3] In 2016, KrisM was featured in the record album One Heart that was released by GMA Records.[4]
Personal life
Martin is fond of mountain climbing and he climbs mountains together with other actors like Alden Richards, Rodjun Cruz, Kylie Padilla and Dianne Medina.[5][6]
Martin previously dated Joyce Ching from 2011 to 2013, that made them dubbed as "ex-goals" due to them pairing up before in several GMA shows.[7]
In April 2021, Martin revealed that he began dating Actress and model, Liezel Lopez when asked about the rumored relationship with each other in The Boobay and Tekla Show to the public. They have broken up since.
Martin married his non-showbiz girlfriend, AC Banzon in Capas, Tarlac in February 2022. The two had dated for seven years before breaking up in December 2020, they reportedly reconciled in July 2021; the couple had a child named Pré.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Young Eric Fragante | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Kung Fu Kids | Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes | |
| Ligaw na Bulaklak | Chuckie | ||
| 2009 | Pare Koy | Ringgo Onasan/JR | |
| 2010 | Endless Love | Young Johnny | GMA Network |
| 2010–2012 | Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts | Christoper "Chris" Soriano | |
| 2011 | Munting Heredera | Tim John "TJ" Navarro | |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Jepoy Dimaculangan | |
| 2012 | Luna Blanca | Joaquin Alvarez | |
| 2012–2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Franz Dela Cruz | |
| 2013 | Kakambal ni Eliana | Gabriel "Gabo" Santillan | |
| Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Leandro De Chavez | ||
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Christoper "Tupe" Enriquez | |
| 2015 | Healing Hearts[9] | Jay Mendoza | |
| Buena Familia | Zach Michaels | ||
| 2016 | Because of You | Jonathan "Onat" Larrazabal | |
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Luisito "Junior" Labsat Jr. | |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Libero | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Tipaklong | ||
| 2017–2018 | Super Ma'am | Ace Mendoza | |
| 2018 | Victor Magtanggol | Lance Espiritu | |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | Young Brian | |
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Joel Espejo-Salvador | |
| 2022 | The Fake Life | Young Onats | |
| 2023 | Mga Lihim ni Urduja | Ryker Gustillo | |
| 2024 | Makiling | Sebastian "Seb" Terra |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | With |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maynila: The New Girl | Rex | GMA Network | Lexi Fernandez |
| 2011 | Spooky Nights: Bahay ni Lolo | Himself | N/A | |
| Maynila: Lazy Lily | Luis | Joyce Ching | ||
| Maynila: Officially Yours | Eric | |||
| 2012 | Magpakailanman: The Nanay Silveria Story | Badong | N/A | |
| Maynila: Balik-Puso | Carlo | Joyce Ching | ||
| Maynila: Time for Love | Troy | Lexi Fernandez | ||
| Maynila: Heart of Mine | Matt | Joyce Ching | ||
| 2013 | Maynila: My Dream Guy | Brent | Lexi Fernandez | |
| Maynila: Love Vibes | Garreth | Louise delos Reyes | ||
| Maynila: Playful Hearts | Daniel | Lexi Fernandez | ||
| Maynila: Pusong Mapagpanggap | Brick | Kim Rodriguez | ||
| Maynila: My Brother's Lover | Allen | Barbie Forteza | ||
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Siga noon, beki ngayon | Christopher Aguinaldo | N/A | |
| Magpakailanman: Pulis na Pogi[5] | young Mariano "Neil" Perez Flormata, Jr. | |||
| Maynila: M.U | Kim Rodriguez | |||
| Maynila: Always in love | Joyce Ching | |||
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Walang Hanggang Paalam | Pedro Arnado | ||
| Maynila: My Absentee Mom | Maximo | |||
| Maynila: Finding Faith | Alex | Joanna Marie Tan | ||
| Maynila: Girly Girl | Caloy | |||
| 2016 | Maynila: Ikaw Pa Rin | Rowell | Kim Rodriguez | |
| Magpakailanman: Lost Phone, Love Found | JP | Joyce Ching | ||
| 2018 | Maynila: Voice of My Heart | Kerwin | Jazz Ocampo | |
| 2019 | Wagas: Wait Lang Is This Love? | Cedrick Dacanay | N/A | |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: Ang Pagtatapos ng Anak | Mark Sanchez | Ricky Davao | |
| 2023 | Magpakailanman: Mag-asawa, Ginayuma? | Raul | Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | GMA Network | ||
| Pepito Manaloto | Lance |
Variety and reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Little Big Superstar | Himself | Contestant | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | Performer | GMA Network | |
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | |||
| 2021–present | All-Out Sundays |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Diego | GMA Films |
| 2012 | Oros | Abet | Cinemalaya |
| Sossy Problems | Ismael | GMA Films | |
| Boy Pick-Up: The Movie | Grocery Bagger | ||
| 2014 | Basement | Macoy | Coffee House Productions Springboard Film Productions |
Discography
| Year | Title | Featured artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Lazy Song | Derrick Monasterio | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 soundtrack |
| 2013 | I'll Never Go | N/A | My Lady Boss soundtrack |
| I'll Be There | Julie Anne San Jose | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man theme song | |
| 2016 | Sa Piling Mo | N/A | Alyas Robin Hood theme song |
| Nang Dahil Sa'yo | Hannah Precillas | Hahamakin ang Lahat theme song | |
| Paulit-Ulit | N/A | Fight for My Way local theme song | |
| 2018 | Let Me Be The One | ||
| 2020 | Lagi Na Lang | ||
| 2022 | 'Di Ba? |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated for | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Magpakailanman: Mag-Ama sa Bilangguan | Won |
| 2014 | PMPC Star Awards for TV 2014 | Best Drama Actor | Kahit Nasaan Ka Man | Nominated |
| 2013 | 1st Sunday All Stars Awards | Stand Out Season Performer | None | Nominated |
| 16th Long Island International Film Expo | Honorable Mention for Best Supporting Actor | Oros | Won | |
| 10th Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | ||
| 2012 | The Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Performance | Nominated | |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | None | Won | |
| 1st Party Pilipinas Most Liked Awards | Most Liked Loveteam with Joyce Ching | Won |
References
- ↑ Almo, Nerisa (January 28, 2008). "'Kung Fu Kids' kicks off January 28 on ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (June 25, 2010). "Endless Love stars Kristoffer Martin and Kathryn Bernardo: The next Joshua Dionisio and Barbie Forteza?". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino and English). Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Kristoffer Martin a 'Mama's Boy' in Karelasyon". The Philippine Star. May 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (February 14, 2016). "Mel Tiangco pinipilit sumabak sa Politika: ayoko talaga!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- 1 2 Bassig, Wilwina (June 23, 2015). "10 times Kristoffer Martin swept us off our feet". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Dumaplin, Christine Allaine (June 17, 2015). "Kristoffer Martin reaches for new 'heights'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Marasigan, Ruben (February 14, 2016). "Joyce Ching hurt when ex-boyfriend Kristoffer Martin had a girlfriend after their breakup". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ↑ Pinlac, Beatrice (February 3, 2022). "Kristoffer Martin, AC Banzon are now married". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Cheers, tears for Kapuso stars". Manila Standard. May 21, 2015. Archived from the original on September 10, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2016.