Joselito Perez Marquez (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

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. He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and

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. He was city

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from 1995 to 2004, and ran but lost the congressional race in May 2004. Marquez ran again as mayor of

in the 2010 elections, but lost to the city's incumbent mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. He is retired from politics and is focused on his TV and movie projects. He is a contract artist of

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and

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. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the

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, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin Tonics, which would later be popularly known as

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, under legendary playing-coach

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beginning the 1984 season. He played briefly for

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in 1987 before leaving the game for good to become a full-time actor.

TV career

Marquez was one of the 1987 cast of seven in ''

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'', the

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on Philippine television spanning 12 years, with

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, Cynthia Patag,

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, and Apa Ongpin. Marquez was included in the ''

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'' roster of hosts after he successfully pinch-hit for

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when Paolo went to the US to interview some famous Hollywood celebrities to be featured on the show.

Filmography

Television

Films

*'' On The Job 2: The Missing 8'' (Reality Entertainment, 2021) *'' Boyette: Not a Girl Yet'' (Star Cinema, 2020) *''Papa Pogi'' (Regal Entertainment, 2019) *'' Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story'' (Viva Films, 2018) *'' Haunted Forest'' (Regal Entertainment, 2017) *'' Woke Up Like This'' (Regal Entertainment, 2017) *'' My Ex and Whys'' (Star Cinema, 2017) *'' Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles'' (GMA Pictures, 2014) – "Official Entry To The 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival" *''

Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy ''Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy'' (Girl, Boy, Gay, Tomboy) is a 2013 Filipino comedy film, comedy parody film produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films starring Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Maricel Soriano, Joey Marquez, Ruffa Gutierrez, JC de ...

'' (Star Cinema & Viva Films, 2013) – "Official Entry To The 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival" *'' On the Job'' (

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, 2013) *''

Raketeros ''Raketeros'' is a 2013 Cinema of the Philippines, Filipino comedy film produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment starring some of 90's comedy icons Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E., and Ogie Alcasid. The film will open in the ...

'' (

, 2013) *'' Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles'' (

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, 2012) – Nestor *''

Catch Me, I'm in Love ''Catch Me... I'm in Love'' is a 2011 Filipino romantic film starring Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson. It was released on March 23, 2011. This was the first team-up of Anderson and Geronimo on the silver screen; both of them already worked in a ...

'' (Star Cinema & Viva Films, 2011) *''I Wanna Be Happy'' (Seiko Films, 2006) *''Utang ng Ama'' (Maverick Films, 2003) *''As Boobs: Asal Bobo'' (Maverick Films, 2003) *''Hey Babe!'' (1999) *''Hari ng Yabang'' (Golden Tower Films, 1997) Tolome/Himself (Mayor) *''Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap I Love You Daddy'' (MAQ Productions, 1994) Don Arnaldo/King Arthur *''Mahal.... Saan ka natulog kagabi'' (Regal Entertainment, 1992) *''

Darna Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier cha ...

'' (Viva Films, 1991) *''

Shake, Rattle & Roll II ''Shake, Rattle & Roll II'' (stylized onscreen as ''Shake Rattle & Roll 2'') is a 1990 Filipino horror anthology film and the second installment of the ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. A sequel to ''Shake, Rattle & Roll'' (1984). The fi ...

'' (Regal Entertainment, 1990) *''Bikining Itim'' (Viva Films, 1990) *''Isang Araw, Walang Diyos'' (Regal Entertainment, 1989) *''Tamis ng Unang Halik'' (Regal Entertainment, 1989) *''Eastwood & Bronson'' (1989) *'' Stomach In, Chest Out'' (1988) - Sarhento *''

Bobo Cop ''Bobo Cop'' () is a 1988 Filipino Action film#Action comedy, action comedy film directed by Tony Y. Reyes and starring Joey Marquez as the titular cop, alongside Alice Dixson, Matet de Leon, Matet, Kristina Paner, Cris Villanueva, Atoy Co, Amy Pe ...

'' (Regal Entertainment, 1988) - Renato Dalmacio *''Kumander Gringa'' (1987) *''Susuko Na Ba Ako, Inay?'' (Regal Entertainment, 1987) *''Tagos ng Dugo'' (Regal Entertainment, 1987)

Video games

*'' Barangay Basketball'' (Synergy 88 Studios, 2016)

Acting awards

*Winner, Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for "On the Job" - 2014 Star Award *Winner, Best Supporting Actor for "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2" - 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival

Political positions

*Municipal Vice Mayor of Parañaque, 1992 to 1995 *Municipal/City Mayor of Parañaque, 1995 to 2004

Educational background

*College – Angeles University, BSC – Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting

References

External links

IGMA.TV, Profile of Joey Marquez
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