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Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a
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actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show ''
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'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in
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such as ''
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'', ''
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'', '' Ligaw na Bulaklak'' and '' Pare Koy'' where he was known as Kristofer Dangculos. In 2010, Martin moved to
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drama shows such as '' Endless Love'', ''
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'', ''
Munting Heredera ''Munting Heredera'' (International title: ''Little Heiress'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Gloria Romero. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad li ...
'', ''
Pahiram ng Sandali ''Pahiram ng Sandali'' (International title: ''Chasing Moments'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes and Lorna Tolentino. It premiered on November 26, ...
'', ''
Kakambal ni Eliana ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' (International title: ''Eliana's Twin'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Roderick Lindayag, it stars Kim Rodriguez. It premiered on April 15, 2013 on the netwo ...
'' and ''
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man ''Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'' (International title: ''Love Sonata'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Julie Anne San Jose and Kristofer Martin. It premiered on Se ...
''. He also appeared regularly on the Sunday variety show ''
Sunday All Stars ''Sunday All Stars'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on June 16, 2013 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up replacing ''Party Pilipinas''. The show concluded on August 2, 2015 with a total of 10 ...
''.


Career

Martin started his career on television when he joined a search for young singers. He also appeared as a TV guest in multiple
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programs such as ''
Boy & Kris ''Boy & Kris'' was a Philippine morning talk and lifestyle show of ABS-CBN premiered on July 2, 2007. The show is hosted by Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino aired on weekday mornings. On February 13, 2009, it aired its final episode and it was replaced b ...
'', '' ASAP '08'' and ''
Wowowee ''Wowowee'' () is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The ...
''. He has made several mall shows around Metro Manila and provinces when he joined ''
Little Big Superstar ''Little Big Superstar'' is a Philippine reality - variety show for kids, that airs every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN. It is a spin-off of ''Little Big Star'', also with the same format, but only searched for singers. Now, Little Big Superstar ...
'' together with his co-stars in ''
Kung Fu Kids Kung Fu Kids is a Philippine produced live-action fantasy series which tells the story of seven children of different personalities united by a prophecy. The series used the song Kung Fu Fighting on its series teaser. It aired from January 28 to ...
''.


Kristofer on ABS-CBN (2007–2009)

In
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, KrisM's screen name is Kristofer Dangculos. KrisM's career started when he joined ''
Little Big Superstar ''Little Big Superstar'' is a Philippine reality - variety show for kids, that airs every Saturday afternoon on ABS-CBN. It is a spin-off of ''Little Big Star'', also with the same format, but only searched for singers. Now, Little Big Superstar ...
'', a search reality-variety show for kids with good singing ability. He became one of the ten finalist but he was eliminated in the second week of the finals. He appeared in ''
Prinsesa ng Banyera ''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' (International title: ''Fish Port Princess'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine weekday daytime soap opera of ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block, from October 8, 2007 to May 23, 2008 which aired after ''Wowowee''. It stars Kr ...
'', a noon-time drama after ''
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''. He played the role of the young Eric Fragante, who became
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when the character grew up. He was paired with
Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza a ...
, also his co-star in ''
Kung Fu Kids Kung Fu Kids is a Philippine produced live-action fantasy series which tells the story of seven children of different personalities united by a prophecy. The series used the song Kung Fu Fighting on its series teaser. It aired from January 28 to ...
'', who played the role of the young Maningning Burgos (who later became
Kristine Hermosa Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...
). KrisM became famous because of ''
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'', his first
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drama series in
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. In the said series, he plays the role of Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes, a bully always involved in rumbles, also known as Kid Bully. In '' Ligaw na Bulaklak'', he played the role of Chuckie, the foster son of Mrs. Reyes (Arlene Muhlach) and the brother of Ian (Ron Morales). In ''
Parekoy ''Parekoy'' (''Buddy'') is a Philippine television sitcom on ABS-CBN from January 5 to April 17, 2009, and was replaced by ''Kambal sa Uma''. ''Parekoy'' is about the misadventures of friends Jess (Jason Gainza), Joseph (John Prats) and Mario ...
'' that was aired on January 5, 2009, Kristofer played as Ringgo.


Kristofer on GMA Network (2010–present)

After playing young Johnny (played by
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) in the remake of the 2000 South Korean drama series, '' Endless Love'', Kristofer became a
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talent with the screen name, Kristoffer Martin. In ''Endless Love'', he was paired with
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. Martin entered GMA Network with his former ''
Kung Fu Kids Kung Fu Kids is a Philippine produced live-action fantasy series which tells the story of seven children of different personalities united by a prophecy. The series used the song Kung Fu Fighting on its series teaser. It aired from January 28 to ...
'' co-star
Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''. Early l ...
. Kristofer signed an exclusive three-year contract until 2013. He appeared in the teen-oriented show ''
Tween Hearts ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. It premiered on September 26, 2010 ...
'' and ''
Munting Heredera ''Munting Heredera'' (International title: ''Little Heiress'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Gloria Romero. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad li ...
'' where he was paired with
Joyce Ching Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', ''Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and ''Haham ...
. In the mid-2012, he was included as cast member of drama series on GMA Network entitled ''
Luna Blanca ''Luna Blanca'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the 2008 Philippine television series ''Luna Mystika''. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Jillian Ward, Mona Louis ...
'' and played the role of Joaquin "Aki" Alvarez. In 2013, he starred in two television dramas. The first drama being ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' where he is paired with
Kim Rodriguez Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' as a girl with a twin snake and in '' Strawberry L ...
for the first time. Before the year ended he was cast in the drama ''Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'' where he is paired with
Julie Anne San Jose Julie Anne Peñaflorida San Jose (; born May 17, 1994) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, host and television personality. She is dubbed as "''Asia's Limitless Star''" for her singing prowess and achievements. San Jose is regarded as ...
. In 2014, he starred in ''Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw'' where he is again paired with
Kim Rodriguez Kim Jerami Empasis Rebadulla (born August 14, 1994), known professionally as Kim Rodriguez (; formerly Kim Komatsu), is a Filipino actress and model known for her role in ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' as a girl with a twin snake and in '' Strawberry L ...
In 2015, KrisM appeared in one episode of ''
Karelasyon ''Karelasyon'' () is a Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Carla Abellana, it premiered on April 11, 2015 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up replacing ''GMA Tales of Horror''. The show concluded on M ...
'' where he plays a mama's boy. In 2016, KrisM was featured in the record album ''One Heart'' that was released by GMA Records.


Personal life

Martin is fond of
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and he climbs mountains together with other actors like
Alden Richards Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...
,
Rodjun Cruz Rodolfo Othello Cruz Ilustre, Jr. (born October 10, 1987), known professionally as Rodjun Cruz (), is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer. He is the brother of fellow actor and dancer Rayver Cruz. Biography Cruz started as a host, together with ...
,
Kylie Padilla Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco. Early life Padilla was born on Angeles, Pampanga, to Filipino actors Robin Padil ...
and
Dianne Medina Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic. Early life Dianne Me ...
. Martin previously dated
Joyce Ching Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', ''Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and ''Haham ...
from 2011 to 2013, that made them dubbed as "ex-goals" due to them pairing up before in several GMA shows. In April 2021, Martin revealed that he began dating Actress and model,
Liezel Lopez Liezel Marie Arintoc Lopez (born October 2, 1997) is a Filipino actress. She was a finalist at the sixth season of reality talent competition, '' Starstruck'' in 2016, and has been signed to GMA Artist Center. She joined the cast of ''Bubble Gan ...
when asked about the rumored relationship with each other in
The Boobay and Tekla Show ''The Boobay and Tekla Show'' (also known as ''TBATS'') is a Philippine television comedy talk show broadcast by YouTube and GMA Network. The show premiered as a streaming television show on YouTube in 2018. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Frasc ...
to the public. They have broken up since. Martin married his non-showbiz girlfriend, AC Banzon in Capas, Tarlac in February 2022. The two had dated for seven years before breaking up in December 2020, they reportedly reconciled in July 2021; the couple had a child named Pré.


Filmography


Variety and reality shows


Films


Discography


Awards and nominations


References


External links

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Kristofer Dangculos official
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Kristoffer 1994 births Living people People from Olongapo Filipino male child actors Filipino male television actors 21st-century Filipino male singers Filipino male dancers Participants in Philippine reality television series Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities GMA Network personalities GMA Music artists Male actors from Zambales Filipino Protestants Ilocano people