# Marco Gumabao

Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao (Tagalog pronunciation:; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur.
He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand Bench's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under Bench/Body, for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.

## Early life and education

Marco, born August 14, 1994, in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is the fourth of five children to actor and politician Dennis Roldan and former It Girl Loli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed in Muay Thai.
Gumabao attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and then De La Salle University as a psychology major. He also finished the Public administration course at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.

## Acting career

He first appeared in an uncredited role in Toda Max (2012), then rose in popularity in the TV series Luv U, both in the same period (2012–2016).
Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Just the Way You Are (2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television series Forevermore (2014–15), Pusong Ligaw (2017–18), and Ang Probinsyano (2017).
In 2017, Gumabao left Star Magic agency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract with Viva Artists Agency on September 4, 2018, together with his siblings Michele Gumabao and Kat Gumabao. He announced his freelance status after making an appearance in GMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series, Wish Ko Lang!, but is mostly on ABS-CBN.
After being launched in his first major lead role in Para sa Broken Hearted (2018), he also starred in hit TV series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.
Following a supporting role in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Aurora, he appeared in the film Ulan in 2019.

## Modeling career

In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model for Bench/Body. His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns under Bench revamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.
Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, including Garage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue. He was also awarded the 2018 MEGA Man Best Bodies.

## Political career

In October 2024, he filed his candidacy for representative of the fourth district of Camarines Sur under the National Unity Party slate of the Villafuerte clan in the 2025 Philippine general election.

## Personal life

Gumabao has been in a relationship with Cristine Reyes since 2023. He is affiliated with the Christian group, Favor Church Manila.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2014 | She's Dating The Gangster | Young Stephen |
| 2015 | Just The Way You Are | Skye |
| 2016 | Love Me Tomorrow | Carlos |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Rocky |
| 2018 | Para sa Broken Hearted | RJ |
| 2018 | Aurora | Ricky |
| 2019 | Apple of My Eye | Michael |
| 2019 | Ulan | Andrew |
| 2019 | Just a Stranger | Jericho / Jekjek |
| 2020 | Hindi Tayo Pwede | Dennis |
| 2021 | Revirginized | Pawi |
| 2022 | Bahay na Pula | |
| 2023 | Martyr or Murderer | young Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. |
| 2023 | Baby Boy, Baby Girl | Seb |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
| 2012 | Toda Max | Marco Ugoy-Ugoy | ABS-CBN | |
| 2012–2016 | Luv U | JB Arellano | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw | Ian Velasquez | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best | Arnel | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | ASAP | Himself/Performer | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak | Angelo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014–2015 | Forevermore | JC | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo Ako | Martin | ABS-CBN | |
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Pido Cruz | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Tubig at Langis | Christopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Magpahanggang Wakas | Zachary "Zach" Flores | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag | Rogelio | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario | ABS-CBN | Guest Cast / Protagonist |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Laro | Andre | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot | Ernesto | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Iskolar | Aaron | GMA Network | Main Cast / Protagonist |
| 2017–2018 | Pusong Ligaw | Nathan Ruiz | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017–2018 | Hanggang Saan | Archie | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018 | Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal Son | Ferdy | GMA Network | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti | Larry Ramos | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Matteo Silverio / Matteo Cardinal | ABS-CBN | Main Cast / Primary Antagonist / Protagonist |
| 2021 | Di Na Muli | Mico Emmanuel | TV5 | |
| 2022 | The Girl He Never Noticed | Eros Petrakis | MediaCorp Channel 5 | |
| 2023 | Kurdapya | Carlos | TV5 | |
| 2023 | Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan | Rod Herrera | TV5 | |
| 2023 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Guest host | Kapamilya Channel | |
| 2023 | E.A.T. | Guest with Cristine Reyes | TV5 | |

### Digital

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2021 | Parang Kayo Pero Hindi | Robi |