Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a

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actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''

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'' (2009), '' Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine'' (2010), '' Annaliza'' (2013), ''

Dream Dad ''Dream Dad'' is a 2014 Philippine comedy-drama television series directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, starring Jana Agoncillo and Zanjoe Marudo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel ...

'' (2014), ''

Tubig at Langis ''Tubig at Langis'' (International title: ''Broken Vows'' / ) is a 2016 Philippine television drama romance series based on 1980 film of the same name, starring Vilma Santos, Amy Austria-Ventura and Dindo Fernando. Directed by FM Reyes, it is t ...

'' (2016) and ''

My Dear Heart ''My Dear Heart'' is a 2017 Philippine drama television series starring Heart Ramos, Coney Reyes, Zanjoe Marudo, Bela Padilla and Ria Atayde. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide via TFC from January 23, 20 ...

'' (2017). Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as ''

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'' (2007), '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' (2009), ''

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme ''Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme'' () is a 2012 horror comedy film co-produced and directed by Joyce Bernal and is the second installment in the ''Kimmy Dora'' film series. The film premiered nationwide in the Philippines on June 13, 2012, ...

'' (2012), '' One More Try'' (2012), '' Bromance: My Brother's Romance'' (2013), ''

Maria Leonora Teresa ''Maria Leonora Teresa'' is a 2014 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Wenn V. Deramas, starring Iza Calzado, Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria. The film was named after the Guy and Pip's doll of the same name. Plot The film opens w ...

'' (2014) and ''

The Third Party ''The Third Party'' is a 2016 Filipino romantic comedy drama film starring Angel Locsin, Sam Milby and Zanjoe Marudo. It is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana from a screenplay written by Charlene Sawit-Esguerra and Patrick John Valencia. The film ...

'' (2016). Marudo is a contract artist of

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Early life

Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan,

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. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of

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. He is the third of their five children. From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the

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Career

He joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition'', coming in fourth place with actors John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with

. Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In ''Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine'' (September 2006 issue), Marudo is one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement. Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series ''

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'' (Jiggling) with '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition'' housemates

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Keanna Reeves Janet Derecho Duterte (born September 24, 1970), known professionally as Keanna Reeves, is a Filipina actress and comedienne. She won the first celebrity edition of the reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother'' in 2006. She first gained national att ...

, and ''

Pinoy Big Brother ''Pinoy Big Brother'', more popularly known by its abbreviated title ''PBB'', is the Philippine version of the '' Big Brother'' reality game show franchise. The word ''Pinoy'' in the title is a colloquial term for the Filipino people. Is a Phil ...

'' runner-up

Jason Gainza Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up (the Second Big Placer) in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of t ...

and in the fantasy series ''Super Inggo'' as Super Islaw. He was seen in

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with

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. In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Marudo, Zanjoe 1982 births 21st-century Filipino male actors Filipino male television actors Filipino male models Living people Male actors from Batangas Pinoy Big Brother contestants People from Tanauan, Batangas Basketball players from Batangas Tagalog people Star Magic ABS-CBN personalities San Sebastian College – Recoletos alumni Filipino male film actors