Marco Masa

Marco Masa
Born	Marco Antonio Masa (2007-08-01) August 1, 2007 (age 17)[1] Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines[2]
Other names	Nathaniel
Occupations	Actor model
Years active	2012–present
Agents	Sparkle (2012–2013) (2022–present) Star Magic (2013–2019)
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Website	Marco Masa on Instagram

Marco Antonio Masa, (Tagalog: [mˈɑː͡ɹko͡ʊ mˈɑːsə]; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently an artist under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.^[3][4]

Career

Masa gained his popularity for portraying the lead role as Nathaniel (2015), as Wacky in Honesto (2013) and Eldon in the film Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).^[5]

In 2024, Masa signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle, GMA Network’s talent management arm. He also took on the role of Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider.^[6][7] Additionally, Masa appeared in other notable projects, including Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.^[8][9]

Filmography

Television / Digital Series Shows

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2024	Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law	Xander	GMA Network
	Maka	Marco Reyes
	Family Feud Philippines	Himself		[10]
2023–2024	Black Rider	Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko	Jiro Matt		[11][12]
2023	Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case	Daniel		[13]
	Sparkle U	Leon		[14]
	Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento	Elmer/Guest		[15]
	Royal Blood	Young Gustavo Royales		[16]
	Luv Is: Love at First Read	Dale Calan De Makapili		[17]
2022	Start-Up PH	Young Tristan		[18]
	Tadhana	Iñigo		[19]
2020	24/7	Claudio Jacinto	ABS-CBN
2016–2020	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Jerry/Kobe/Jason
2019–2020	Team Yey!	Himself/Host
2019	Kargo	Sammy
	The Killer Bride	Young Luis Dela Torre
2018	Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2)	Contestant/Himself		[20]
	Bagani	Tintoy
	The Blood Sisters	Young Rocco Fernandez
2016–2019	Goin' Bulilit	Himself / Various
2015–2017	Wansapanataym	Bitoy / Chokie / Kenny
2015	Nathaniel	Nathaniel M. Laxamana
2013	Honesto	Wacky (as Marco Antonio Masa)
	Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala	Peter Deomedes
2012	Cielo de Angelina	Marlon	GMA Network

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2024	Outside	Josh	[21]
2023	Firefly	Billy and Erika's son	[22]
2019	Sunshine Family	Max	[23]
2017	Tatlong Bibe	Noah	[24]
2015	Beauty and the Bestie	Jimbo Villavicencio	[25]
2014	Moron 5.2: The Transformation	Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal	[26]
	Maria Leonora Teresa	Eldon Jacinto	[27]
	Maybe This Time	Danno	^[citation needed]
2013	Ang Huling Henya	Young Mark	[28]

Accolades

Year	Work	Award	Category	Result	Ref.
2016	Beauty and the Bestie	41st Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Child Performer	Nominated	[29]
		32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Child Performer of the Year	Nominated	[30]
2011	Tatlong Bibe	34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Child Performer of the Year	Won	[31]

References

1. "Marco Masa". Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
2. Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
3. Papadopoulos, Charles (October 19, 2024). "Outside Cast & Character Guide". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
4. "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
5. "Marco pumirma na sa GMA-7". www.abante.com.ph. April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
6. Acar, Aedrianne. "Marco Masa: From cutie child star to young heartthrob actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
7. Serato, Arniel (June 2, 2024). "PEP BEST BETS 2024: The Next Big Thing!". Retrieved October 26, 2024.
8. Pascual, Pauline Joyce (September 28, 2023). "'Sparkle U' to shine a light on today's youth". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
9. "Zephanie, Marco, Ashley bibida sa GMA Gen Z series na 'MAKA'". INQUIRER.net. August 15, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
10. "Sparkle Teens sasabak sa hulaan ng top answers sa Family Feud". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
11. "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Marco Masa is Jiro on Mga Hero ni Jiro! (Online Exclusives)". GMA Network.com.
12. "Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko: Matt at Marie, tatakasan ang Lion Dragon". gmanetwork.com.
13. GMA Public Affairs (June 10, 2023). The Batangas kidnapping case (Full episode) | Imbestigador. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
14. "GMA Network | Marco Masa as Leon". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
15. Acar, Aedrianne (May 17, 2023). "Pepito Manaloto: Sparkle Teens John Clifford at Marco Masa, sumabak sa 'Kaninong Pangalan Ito?' challenge". gmanetwork.com.
16. "Royal Blood". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
17. "GMA Drama | Marco Masa as Dale". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
18. "Marco Masa, former child star now up-and-coming young actor". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
19. "Tadhana GMA". www.facebook.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
20. Baldono, Krista (August 17, 2018). "How Marco Masa surprised us in Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids 2 journey". abs-cbn.com.
21. "Netflix Showcases Local Stories and Global Reach for Southeast Asia". About Netflix. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
22. Severino, Howie (December 16, 2023). "'Firefly' is a movie journey full of longing". GMA News Online. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
23. "REVIEW: Sunshine Family (2019)". FictionMachine. March 15, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
24. ""Raikko Matteo, Lyca Gairanod, Marco Masa lead 'Tatlong Bibe' cast"". Push.
25. "Official MMFF 2015 entries revealed - CNN Philippines". June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
26. "Fun galore in 'Moron 5.2: The Transformation' | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines". Manila Bulletin. December 6, 2014. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
27. ""'Maria Leonora Teresa is not about the Guy and Pip doll"". The Manila Standard. September 10, 2014.
28. "Ang huling henya". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
29. Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
30. Garcia, Leony (February 24, 2016). "32nd Star Awards for Movies nominees unveiled". pep.ph.
31. Villano, Alexa (February 21, 2018). "WATCH: These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 6, 2024.

External links

• Marco Masa at IMDb