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

Joey Marquez
Mayor of Parañaque
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Vice MayorTomas Banaga Jr.
(1995–1998)
Florencio Bernabe Jr.
(1998–2004)
Preceded byPablo Olivarez
Succeeded byFlorencio Bernabe Jr.
Vice Mayor of Parañaque
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
MayorPablo Olivarez
Succeeded byTomas Banaga Jr.
Personal details
Born
Artemio Perez Marquez Jr.[1]

(1957-10-07) October 7, 1957 (age 67)
Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Political partyIndependent (2010-present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas-CMD (until 2010)
Spouse
(m. 1989; 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
PositionSmall forward
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 2010, but lost to the incumbent, 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 to focus on his acting career.[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 player-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

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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

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Film

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Television

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As actor

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Year Title Role Network
1987 Palibhasa Lalake Joselito / Joey
1999 Kool Ka Lang Mags
2003–2007 Lagot Ka... Isusumbong Kita! Tsong
S-Files Host / himself
2006 Love to Love: Jass Got Lucky Coach Gabby
2007 Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa ng Duwende Mang Dencio
Fantastic Man Prof. Manalo
Who's Your Daddy Now? Peter Gomez
2007–2008 Kung Ako Ikaw Himself / host
2009 Adik Sa'Yo Luigi Maglipot
2010 Kaya ng Powers Robert Powers
Love Bug Presents: Say I Do Ulysses
Talentadong Pinoy Guest judge
2011 Hap-ier Together
Sugo Mga Kapatid Paeng
Showtime Guest judge
2012 Showbiz Inside Report Himself / Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Belen Persie
Toda Max Daniel
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Make-up Romy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cake Tony
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Artemio Enriquez
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Ernesto
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saklay Juan
Forevermore Buboy "Papang / Mang Bubs" Calay
2015 Tunay na Buhay Himself
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinigang Renato
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Nanding Corpuz
2016-2017 It's Showtime Himself / co-host
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Bernard
2017 My Dear Heart Tope Estanislao
La Luna Sangre Rodolfo Mallari
2018 Since I Found You Gregorio "Mang Gerry" Punzalan
Daddy's Gurl Jun
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balsa Ramon
2021 Gen Z Ernie Castro
Init sa Magdamag Miguel Salcedo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Taho Gimmy
Niña Niño Daniel
2022 Bolera Freddie Roldan
Oh My Korona! Louie
2023 The Iron Heart Lt. Gen. David Manzano
FPJ's Batang Quiapo SPO1 Edilberto "Berting" Oliva

As director only

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Year Title Network Notes
1994–1995 Tondominium[7] ABC-5

Video games

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Acting awards

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Political positions

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  • Municipal Vice Mayor of Parañaque, 1992 to 1995[12]
  • Municipal/City Mayor of Parañaque, 1995 to 2004[12]

Educational background

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  • College – Angeles University, BSC – Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting[13]

References

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  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. ^ "Aggressive program development". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. March 5, 1994. p. 11. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "ESGS 2016: SYNERGY 88's Barangay Basketball". FlipGeeks. November 3, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  9. ^ "Synergy88 Digital Launches Barangay Basketball, A Mobile Game With Many Pinoy Firsts". Manila Republic. November 9, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  10. ^ The Manila Times (March 10, 2014). "'On the Job' biggest winner at Star Awards". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, MMFF 2014 awards night". Rappler. December 27, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Victorino, Vina Vanessa (May 16, 2013). "Joey Marquez loses comeback bid". Rappler. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  13. ^ Parel-Salud, Bing (June 25, 2002). "No laughing matter". Retrieved June 2, 2021.
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