Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a

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and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''

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''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by

Gerald Anderson Gerald Randolph Opsima Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor. He is managed and under contract to Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home based talent agency. Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...

) in ''

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'', Paco in the '' May Bukas Pa'', Adrian in '' Aryana''. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.

Career

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of ''

'' as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like ''

'', ''

Tayong Dalawa ''Tayong Dalawa'' (International title: ''The Two of Us'') is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC from January 19, 2009 to September 25, 2009, replacing '' Dyosa'' and was replaced by '' Lovers in Paris ...

'' and '' Tiagong Akyat''. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and

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shows, but it was his role as the teen version of

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's character in the drama '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'' that made people notice him. After his short stint as teen Alfred in'' Dahil sa Pag ibig'', Francis topbilled his first ever ''Maalaala Mo Kaya'' episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced. The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.

2012–present: Star Magic

Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic and got reunited with

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when he became a part of ''Aryana''. Francis was supposed to be in a film with

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and

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, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. In August 2019, Francis was once again reunited with his ''Aryana'' co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with

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as they topbill

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's ''Oh My Genius''. In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama ''You're My Home'', with

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and

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, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas. In January 2014, at the ABS-CBN Trade Launch, it was revealed that Francis and his ''Aryana'' co-star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of ''

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'', which starred

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and

Albert Martinez Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, director and producer. Early life He was born in Manila on April 19, 1961 to Bert Martinez, and Margarita Pineda. Career Martinez began as a film actor. He took his first te ...

. In March, he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with

Sharlene San Pedro Sharlene Santos San Pedro (born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, vlogger, streamer, VJ, and TV host. She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search ''Star Circle Quest: Kids ...

and

Jairus Aquino Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. He appeared in several television advertisements before his first television appearance as an ...

which entitled ''Si Lulu at Lily Liit''. In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to

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and

Elisse Joson Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. Personal life Elisse Joson was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughte ...

entitled ''#EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo'', a ''maindie'' (mainstream independent) romcom film.

Filmography

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Magundayao, Francis Magundayao Viva Artists Agency Living people People from Antipolo Male actors from Rizal Magundayao 1999 births ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities