Here are the actors who started making it big in showbiz 10 years ago as part of the 2019 Yearender Report
2019 YEARENDER – Before 2019 ends, let’s take a look back to the career of the Pinoy actors who started making it big in showbiz 10 years ago.
Back in 2009, these actors started to pave their way for bigger opportunities in the Philippine entertainment industry. Because of their talent and charm, they are now considered as 10 of the most popular male celebrities in the country. Here is the list, according to the article from Abante.
Alfred Vargas
Alfred became part of several TV series 10 years ago in the Kapuso network such as Darna, All About Eve, Una Kang Naging Akin, and Dyesebel. His frequent appearance on primetime slot boosted his career. Now, aside from being an actor, Alfred is also a public servant. He is now serving as the congressman of the 5th district of Quezon City. The actor-politician recently received the TOYM (Top Outstanding Young Men) award for his public service.
Allen Dizon
In 2009, the name of Allen Dizon created a loud bang in showbiz because of his daring films. However, through indie films, he was able to show his acting abilities. Allen bagged the best actor awards from FAMAS, Gawad Urian, Gawad Pasado, Gawad Genio, Gawad Tanglaw, and Urduja Film Heritage Award. Furthermore, he won the best actor awards from international film festivals such as in San Francisco, New York, Bangladesh, Poland, Ireland, and Vietnam.
Coco Martin
Coco’s movie Kinatay made a big mark for him in 2009. That was directed by award-winning filmmaker Brillante Mendoza. Before the Ang Probinsyano actor landed on a TV series stint in Tayong Dalawa, he has a daring image. However, he shed off that image through the wholesome projects given to him by the Kapamilya network. Based on the article, he is now considered as one of the biggest stars of 2019. Aside from his top-rated primetime series, Coco is also known for her blockbuster movies.
Dennis Trillo
10 years ago, Dennis landed on a leading man role in the Kapuso soap operas, Darna and Adik sa ‘Yo. He received several acting recognitions such as in MMFF 2018 for his movie One Great Love. He will be doing a concert with his girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado in 2020 titled Co-Love.
Derek Ramsay
In 2009, Derek started his career in showbiz as a leading man. He starred in the movies And I Love You So and I Love You Goodbye and played the third wheel roles. After that, he did several teleseryes in the Kapamilya network before he transferred to the Kapuso network and did the series The Better Woman with his now-girlfriend Andrea Torres.
Dingdong Dantes
Because of Kapuso soap operas Marimar and Dyesebel, Dingdong’s popularity even soared high as one of the most sought-after leading men. Prior to that, he already gained a huge fandom in the industry. Aside from acting, people have seen the ability of Dingdong as a host. Now, no one can refute his star power as an actor, host, and endorser.
John Lloyd Cruz
Even during his younger years, Lloydie has already captured the hearts of many showbiz fans, especially he starred in the youth-oriented show Tabing Ilog. This past decade, he is hailed as one of the in-demand A-list actors of his generation. He did hit movies with top-billed actresses such as Bea Alonzo and Sarah Geronimo. Though he took a break in 2017, his popularity did not decrease. A mere sighting of him is enough for fans to anticipate his showbiz comeback.
Piolo Pascual
Piolo was already a big star even 10 years ago. He was able to prove that his face not just his charm onscreen. Some of his hit movies are Love Me Again, Paano Kita Iibigin, Don’t Give Up On Us, and Every Breath U Take. The hunk actor also had the chance to be the leading men of popular leading ladies. His being in-demand even took a higher notch when he did critically-acclaimed films such as On The Job, Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, and Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw.
Richard Gutierrez
Coming from a showbiz clan, Richard started early in showbiz. However, in 2009 he started making it big in the industry through his movie When I Met U with KC Concepcion. He also did several teleseryes in GMA before he became a Kapamilya. Richard had a movie comeback last year through the MMFF entry Fantastica. This year, he did a movie with Bea Alonzo and Angelica Panganiban titled Unbreakable.
Vice Ganda
He may not be called as a leading man, technically, but Vice started making it back as an actor, host, and comedian 10 years ago. A few years back, he was not yet on the status of being “unkabogable”, based on the article. During that time, he just did small roles in movies such as Apat Dapat, Condo, Sa Paraiso Ni Efren, Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy, and In My Life. Fast forward, Vice now has several blockbuster movies. That is why he deserves to be included in this list for 2019 Yearender.
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