# Martin Escudero

Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck. He also starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.

## Early life and education

Escudero studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year high school student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.

## Career

Escudero was an exclusive artist at GMA Network. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until he returned in 2017.
He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5. In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015. He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.
Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network and ABS-CBN.

## Personal life

He is the nephew of former Governor of Sorsogon now current Senator Chiz Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero and former Congresswoman Evelina Escudero.
He was in a relationship with his former onscreen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.
He is pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2003 | Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Emmy's godson | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Malikmata | Ghost | OctoArts Films & Canary Films |
| 2007 | Hide and Seek | Joseph | Regal Entertainment |
| 2007 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 | Vince (segment "Engkanto") | Regal Entertainment | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | My Monster Mom | Pipo | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam | Neil | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Celso (segment "Nieves the Engkanto Slayer") | Regal Entertainment | Regal Entertainment |
| 2009 | Shake, Rattle & Roll XI | Ryan (segment "Lamanglupa") | Regal Entertainment | Regal Entertainment |
| 2010 | Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 | Dennis (segment "Punerarya") | Regal Entertainment | Regal Entertainment |
| 2011 | Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Remington | Origin8 Media |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Michael Angelo | Viva Films |
| 2012 | Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion | Private Solomon Conde (segment "Lost Command") | Regal Entertainment |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Unknown | Star Cinema & Reality Entertainment |
| 2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Michael Angelo (cameo in flashback) | Viva Films |
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Moy | Star Cinema & K Productions |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Jun Santos | Viva Films |
| 2015 | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | Unknown | Bonfire Productions |
| 2016 | The Unmarried Wife | Geru | Star Cinema |
| 2021 | Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | Policeman 4 at Road Street | Regal Entertainment |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Guest Cast | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Qpids | Prince Charming (billed as Mark Butler) | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | Eman | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | StarStruck: The Next Level | Ultimate Loveteam | GMA Network |
| 2007 | SOP Rules | Himself | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Boys Nxt Door | Atom | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Impostora | Santiago "Yago" Cayetano | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Fantastic Man | Carding | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Pasan Ko ang Daigdig | Isko | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Roman | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maynila | Various | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Kokoy | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | Gagambino | Noel Albuento | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Dear Friend | Mateo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang | Ulysses Valdez | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Rosalinda | Beto Perez | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Reunion | Benjo | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Dear Friend: The Three Bachelors | Miguel | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Gumapang Ka sa Lusak | Jonathan Guatlo | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Jillian: Namamasko Po | Guest(s) Cast | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Andrew Sy | TV5 |
| 2011 | Star Confessions | Jao Mapa | TV5 |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Calvin Lustico | TV5 |
| 2012 | Kapitan Awesome | Efren | TV5 |
| 2012 | Enchanted Garden | Pako | TV5 |
| 2013–2014 | Positive | Carlo Santillan | TV5 |
| 2014 | Obsession | James Calderon | TV5 |
| 2014 | Wattpad Presents: Just for A While | Luke | TV5 |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: How to Break Up with The Bad Boy | Chance | TV5 |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: Pristine Academy | Kiefer / Kiera | TV5 |
| 2015 | Kano Luvs Pinay | Dong Bigoy | TV5 |
| 2017 | Pepito Manaloto | Episode Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tadhana: Saudi Beauty Queen | Jerry | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Celebrity Bluff | Contestant | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Dear Uge: Hiwalay kung hiwalay | Tim | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Impostora | Dayang Villaroman | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Maynila: Rainbow Love | Jaz | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Ang Babae sa Likod ng Blusang Itim | Young Ricardo Cepeda | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties | Iwa | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | FPJ's Ang Probinsiyano | Police Insp. (Lieutenant) Karlo Ramos | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | Tadhana: Online Sabong | Tom | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Quizon CT (Comedy Theater) | Cast Member | Net 25 |
| 2024 | High Street | Damien | Kapamilya Channel |

### Online shows

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2015 | Tanods | Nestor Apolonio | TV5 |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
| 2008 | 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | — | Won |
| 2012 | 9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards | Best Actor for Comedy | Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Won |
| 2012 | 10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Actor | Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Won |
| 2015 | 13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series | Positive | Won |