# Joseph Bitangcol

Joseph Bitangcol (born March 28, 1984) is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.

## Career

He started when he joined the reality talent search of ABS-CBN which is Star Circle Quest in 2004. He made it to the Top 10 or "Magic Circle of 10", but unfortunately, he didn't make it to the final 5, or "Magic Circle of 5".
After the contest, he became part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He starred in the youth oriented program SCQ Reload with co-former questors and in horror-fantasy series Spirits which was directed by Chito Rono. In 2006, he did his first movie with Star Cinema, entitled D' Lucky Ones, paired with Sandara Park.

### Career on GMA Network

After his contract with ABS-CBN expired, he decided to leave his home grown network and sign another exclusive contract on its rival station GMA Network under GMA Artist Center. There he portrayed a role in drama series Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. He also had a special participation in Yasmien Kurdi's TV drama titled Saan Darating ang Umaga?, on the same network. He is part of the new indie film with Polo Ravales titled Walang Kawala produces by D.M.B Entertainment Inc..

### Back to ABS-CBN

In 2009, he returned to his home-grown network ABS-CBN and first appeared in May Bukas Pa following the fantasy series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat co-star Gerald Anderson. He recently guested in Eat Bulaga!, a noontime show aired on GMA Network. He also voiced Prince Zardoz in the redubbed version of Voltes 5, known as Voltes 5: Evolution.

## Personal life

He tied the knot with his non-showbiz girlfriend Franchesca Tonson at Sweet Harmony Gardens, Taytay, Rizal on July 30, 2016. The two have been in a relationship since December 13, 2014. Since then, Joseph and Franchesca have been open about their love for each other on their respective Instagram accounts. Franchesca is currently a nursing student in University of The Philippines.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2004 | Star Circle Quest | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | SCQ Reload: OK Ako! | Seph | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | SCQ Reload: Kilg Ako! | Seph | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–present | ASAP | Himself/Host/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Vietnam Rose | Joven Custodio | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | ASAP Fanatic | Himself/Performer | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Crazy for You | Jomar | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Father - a priest in San Luis | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Margarita | Robbie | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Maynila | Elton | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Boys Nxt Door | King | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Tyrone San Juan | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Saan Darating ang Umaga? | Mark | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Luna Mystika | Aldred | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Totoy Bato | Heather's Doctor | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Maynila | Mike | GMA Network |
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Bryan | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Pablo Reyes | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Nagsimula sa Puso | Eugene | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Guest | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Star Confessions | Himself | TV5 |
| 2011 | Babaeng Hampaslupa | Adrian | TV5 |
| 2011 | Lokomoko | Himself | TV5 |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangkang Papel | Special Guest | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola | Jesus | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Yagit | Tonyo | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: E-Mail | | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | JO3 Cristobal Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | The General's Daughter | Young Marcial | ABS-CBN |
| 2022 | Tadhana | Marco | GMA Network |

### Film

| Year | Title | Production |
| 2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Shake, Rattle and Roll VIII | Regal Films |
| 2008 | Walang Kawala (No Way Out) | DMB Inc. |