Alfonso Martinez (actor)

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Alfonso Martinez
Born
Alfonso Sumilang Martinez

(1988-05-19) May 19, 1988 (age 35)
Other namesAlfons Martinez
OccupationActor
Years active1991–1994
2007–2010
Parent(s)Albert Martinez (father)
Liezl Martinez (mother)
RelativesWilliam Martinez (uncle)
Aga Muhlach (uncle)

Alfonso Sumilang Martinez (born May 19, 1988) is a Filipino actor.

Career[edit]

Martinez made his television debut, as Alfons Martinez, in ABS-CBN's children's gag-variety show Ang TV. He played a nephew to Aga Muhlach, who is also his real-life maternal uncle, in the sitcom Oki Doki Doc.[1]

A month after Star Magic launched Star Magic Batch 15 — still in celebration of its 15th anniversary in 2007 — ABS-CBN's talent arm launched another batch of new talents. The group, dubbed as "Royalties", consisted of Megan Young, Gian Sotto, Michael Manahan, Michael Manotoc, and Alfonso Martinez.[2]

Martinez, along with Carl Guevarra, joined the cast of Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, which was revamped to Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 in 2007.[3] He played Daniel the romantic interest of Isabelle Abiera's character in Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2[4]—his first TV role in 15 years after his television debut in Ang TV.

When Abt Ur Luv Ur Lyf 2 ended in 2008, he then went to appear in 2 other seasons of Star Magic Presents namely: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf and Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf.[5][6]

Personal life[edit]

Alfonso Martinez is the middle child and only son of actors Albert Martinez and Liezl Martinez.[1][2][7] He has an older sister Alyanna and a younger sister Alyssa. He is a paternal nephew of William Martinez and Yayo Aguila and is also a maternal nephew of actors Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales. His maternal grandparents are actors Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez.[8]

In September 2020, Martinez became engaged to his "non-showbiz" girlfriend, Mikaela. The couple also announced that they were expecting their first child, a son.[9]

Martinez has scoliosis.[10]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Source
1992–1994 Ang TV Himself Credited as "Alfons Martinez"
1993–1994 Oki Doki Doc Fonzie Credited as "Alfons Martinez" [7][11]
2007 Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2 Daniel
2008 Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...skul Lyf Gibbs [5]
Star Magic Presents: Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf Marty [6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bonifacio, Julie E. (June 22, 2007). "New Star Magic artist Alfonso Martinez makes showbiz comeback". pep.ph. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Erece, Dinno (June 18, 2007). "Star Magic launches "showbiz royalties"". News. pep.ph. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  3. ^ Erece, Dino (January 10, 2008). "ABS-CBN airs new youth-oriented show "Astigs" starting January 12". Entertainment Guide - Television. pep.ph. Archived from the original on July 22, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
  4. ^ Erece, Dinno (October 4, 2007). "Young stars come and go in ABS-CBN teen show "Abt Ur Luv"". News. pep.ph. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Plasencia, Von Daniel R. (February 22, 2019). "Lauren Young, Empress Schuck Work Together in New Drama". Sun Star. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Glorioso, Bot (May 1, 2008). "Astigs Braves Camsur Waters". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Eldest Son of Celebrity Couple Turns 22". ABS-CBN News. May 19, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ Carrasco, Ronnie (June 24, 2018). "Albert Martinez' Son is 'Ulirang Apo'". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  9. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline (September 10, 2020). "Albert Martinez's son, Alfonso, is engaged to be married!". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Erece, Dino (May 30, 2008). "Alfonso Martinez Cannot Lose Much Weight Because of Scoliosis". pep.ph. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
  11. ^ "Oki Doki Doc". The Filipino Channel. May 19, 2009.