Wendell Xavier Ramos (born August 18, 1978) is a

Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...

actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...

and

model A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the Plan_(drawing), plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French and Italian ultimately from Latin ''modulus'', a mea ...

who is currently under

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

after

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...

and TV5.

Biography and early career

Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of ''

Bubble Gang ''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, it stars Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up replacing '' Vilma''. The show is the ...

'' along with his long time best friend

Antonio Aquitania Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Pal ...

. He got into "matinee idol" status when he joined '' Click''. He then had roles with female stars like

Ara Mina Ara Mina (born Hazel Pascual Reyes-Almarinez; May 9, 1979) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Career Mina became part of the Philippine entertainment industry at 14 years of age via the youth-oriented ...

and

Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various f ...

, among others, in different films during the 2000s. He then moved to

shows including ''

Sinasamba Kita ''Sinasamba Kita'' (International title: ''All for You'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine graphic novel written by Gilda Olvidado, the series is the first instalment of ''Sine Novel ...

'', ''

La Vendetta La Vendetta may refer to: * ''La Vendetta'' (film), a 1962 French comedy film * ''La Vendetta'' (novel), a novel by Honoré de Balzac * ''La Vendetta'' (TV series), a Filipino drama-suspense-thriller TV series * '' La Vendetta...'', 2014 album by A ...

'', '' Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap'' and ''

Tasya Fantasya ''Tasya Fantasya'' is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it stars Yasmien Kurdi in the title role. It pre ...

''. His biggest break came when he played the role of Harvey in ''

Ako si Kim Samsoon ''Ako si Kim Samsoon'' (International title: ''My Name is Kim Samsoon'') is a 2008 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 South Korean television series '' My Lovely Sam Soon''. ...

'' which starred

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous ...

and

Nadine Samonte Nadine Burgos Eidloth-Chua (born March 2, 1988), known by her stage name Nadine Samonte, is a Filipino-German actress and model. She participated as an Avenger of the first season of '' StarStruck''. Career Samonte first ventured into show bus ...

Current career

Ramos is also one of the models of Bench along with famous stars such as

Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Ley ...

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Richard Gutierrez, is a Filipino actor, environmentalist and model. He is one of the sons of actor Eddie Gutierrez. Early life Richard Gutierrez was born on January ...

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...

, Alessandra de Rossi and

Francine Prieto Anna Marie Falcon (born September 17, 1982 in Las Piñas, Philippines), known by her stage name Francine Prieto is a Filipino actress, fashion model, radio DJ, and singer. She is Chinese Filipino of half Norwegian descent. Education Prieto s ...

, to name a few. Wendell moved to

in 2015, staying until 2018, when he decided to return to his original home

Personal life

Ramos has three children with three different non-showbiz girlfriends. He married his partner Kukai Guevara on December 9, 2017.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Film

*2021: '' On the Job: The Missing 8'' - Pedring Eusebio's son *2017:
Minda
' *2015: ''

Beauty and the Bestie ''Beauty and the Bestie'' is a 2015 Filipino action comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, alongside James Reid, and Nadine Lustre in their also stars. It is an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Fi ...

'' *2015: ''Felix Manalo'' *2013: ''Bayang Magiliw'' *2012: '' El Presidente'' *2012: '' Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang'' - Ryan *2011: ''

Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi ''Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi'' is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Toni Gonzaga and Eugene Domingo.

'' - Benito "Ben" Matias *2008: ''Desperadas 2'' - Dave/Diana *2008: ''

Shake, Rattle & Roll X ''Shake, Rattle & Roll X'' is a 2008 Filipino fantasy horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment and directed by Micheal Tuviera and Topel Lee. It is the tenth installment of the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series and the highes ...

'' - monster *2007: ''Do-Se-Na'' *2007: '' Happy Hearts'' - Louie *2006: ''

Sukob ''Sukob'' () is a 2006 Filipino horror film directed by Chito S. Roño and starring Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. ''Sukob'' was considered as the highest-grossing Filipino film of all-time earning ₱203 million, until 2009 when it was surp ...

'' - Dale *2004: ''Sabel'' - Sabel's rapist, Jojo *2003: ''Filipinas'' - Narciso Filipinas *2003: ''Keka'' - Jason Sanchez *2003: ''Sex Drive'' - Winston/Philip *2002: ''Bakit Papa'' *2002: ''Two Timer'' - Andrei *2002: ''Bedtime Stories'' *2002: ''Gamitan'' - Nicolas Fernandez *2001: ''Most Wanted'' *2001: ''Hubog'' - Oliver *1997: ''Nagmumurang Kamatis'' *1996: ''Taguan'' - Lemuel *1996: ''Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola''

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ramos, Wendell 1978 births Living people Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Filipino male comedians Filipino Roman Catholics People from Parañaque People from Tondo, Manila Male actors from Manila 20th-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male actors GMA Network personalities TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities ABS-CBN personalities