# Markki Stroem

Markki Stroem (born March 21, 1987) is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer. He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent.
He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Marketing Management.
Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024. He hosts the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.

## Theatre and Film/TV

Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011), Shane Gray in Camp Rock (Repertory, 2012), Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical (Atlantis, 2013), Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (Dalanghita prod, 2015), Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Atlantis, 2016), Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko (Ballet Philippines, 2016), Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017), Terry Connor in Side Show (Atlantis, 2018), and Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Atlantis, 2019).
His film and TV credits include the roles of Kyle in the kids TV series Wako Wako (ABS-CBN, 2012) and Elle in Slumber Party (Cinema One Originals Awards, 2012). His most recent role is Norman in Lolo and the Kid (Netflix, 2024).
Stroem was nominated at the Cinema One Originals Awards, the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. His 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual Metro Manila Film Festival movie awards, including best movie. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017).

## Music

Stroem produced and directed the following music videos: Rachelle Ann Go’s “Whispered Fear,” Christian Bautista and Neocolours’ “Sasabihin,” and Noel Cabangon’s “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.” He is also the director and co-producer of his singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces.” Stroem’s music video “Beautiful Tragic Memory” stars actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo.
Stroem released his first solo album, "Thousands of Pieces," under Cornerstone Music.
He also participated in ASAP, Boys R Boys (BRB), and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards, winning the Most Promising Male Group award.

## Filmography
### Theater

| Year | Title | Role | Production |
| 2011 | Next to Normal | Henry | Atlantis Production |
| 2012 | Camp Rock the Musical | Shane Gray | Repertory Philippines |
| 2013 | Carrie: The Musical | Tommy Ross | Atlantis Production |
| 2015 | Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady | Leading Man | Dalanghita Productions |
| 2016 | Jersey Boys | Tommy de Vito | Atlantis Production |
| 2016 | Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko | Gabby | Atlantis Production |
| 2017 | Hair | Claude Hooper Bukowski | Repertory Philippines |
| 2018 | SideShow | Terry Connor | Atlantis Production |
| 2019 | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches | Joe Pitt | Atlantis Production |
| 2022 | Mula Sa Buwan | Christian | Barefoot Theatre Collaborative |
| 2023 | Sound of Music | Rolf | Broadway International |
| 2023 | Contra Mundum | Charlie Dacanay | Metropolitan Theater |
| 2024 | Rent | Benny & Collins | 9 Works Theatrical |
| 2024 | Little Shop of Horrors | Orin | Sandbox Theatrical |

### Film

| Year | Film | Role | Producer |
| 2012 | Slumber Party | Elmer Buenaventura | Cinema One Originals |
| 2013 | Amor Y Muerte | Diego | 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Paolo | Heaven's Best Entertainment |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | Mark Alcaraz | Fearless Entertainment |
| 2015 | Halik Sa Hangin | Edsel | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Josh | Quantum Films |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | Lt.Col Juet | T-Rex Entertainment Productions |
| 2018 | I Love You, Hater | Antoni | Star Cinema |
| 2020 | Unlocked: Andrew & Brix | Andrew | Noble Wolf Productions |
| 2024 | Lolo and the Kid | Norman | Netflix |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011–2014 | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Luv Crazy | Whammy | TV5 |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Kyle | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seven Days | Clarence | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Ablon | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 17 | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Doble Kara | Frank | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | We Love OPM! | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Tawag Ng Tanghalan Celebrity Edition | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | MMK Not My Dignity | Mark | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | Love At The End of The World | Mark Anthony Handang | Gagaoolala |
| 2022 | My Delivery Gurl | Bingo | Cignal TV5 |

## Discography

* Pilipinas You Got It, Star Records 2011
* Thousands of Pieces, Cornerstone Music 2012