# Phytos Ramirez

Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the Encantadia franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations.

## Personal life and career

Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film Abakada... Ina in 2001.
He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series Hiram in 2004. Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series Encantadia as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony.
Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via Basahang Ginto. The same year, He signed a contract with Star Magic and appeared in some of ABS-CBN's dramas, including the remakes of their classics Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso.
Ramirez marked his comeback on GMA Network in 2014 via Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw.
On December 8, 2016, he opened a food stall business called Zorpas Greek Food, located in Marikina.
After his stint in the original series, Ramirez returned to the Encantadia franchise on February 27, 2017, where he portrayed the grown up Paopao in the 2016 remake.
Ramirez started hosting in Unang Hirit and appeared in more of GMA's programs including Contessa, Madrasta, and GTV's The Lost Recipe, which was previously aired on GMA News TV.
After years of being a Roman Catholic, he converted and became a born-again Christian on November 23, 2017. In September 2020, Ramirez revealed his relationship with singer-actress Cherry Lou Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first child together in 2021.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2021 | Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye | Joshua Quinto | GMA Network |
| 2021 | The Lost Recipe | Tom | GMA News TV / GTV |
| 2021 | Dear Uge: Tom and Journey | Randy | GMA Network |
| 2019–2020 | Madrasta | David Generoso | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: My Vampire Love | Luther | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Tadhana: Sanib | Troy | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties | MC | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dragon Lady | Lee (uncredited) | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Stories for the Soul: The Bad Sam | Daniel | GMA Network |
| 2019 | TODA One I Love | EncanTODA (uncredited) | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Dear Uge: It's Complicated | Froilan | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Little People, Big Winners | Raffy | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Maynila: I Love You Not | Miguel | GMA Network |
| 2018 | My Special Tatay | Jeff | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: Un-Ex-pected Love | Dennis | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Tadhana: DH for Sale | Yousef | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Wagas: Pag-Ibig at Lagim | Rey | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Maynila: Twist of Fate | Jhemel / Erwin | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Contessa | Winston Mallari | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Wagas: Baliw na Puso | Jerry | GMA News TV |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: My Nanay and I | Oscar | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wagas: Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Topoy | GMA News TV |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo - The PFC Jomille Pavia Story | Capt. Dela Cruz | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio | Biento | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: Mag-ina | Lester | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maynila: Opposites Attract | JM Enriquez | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Alyas Robin Hood | Kevin | GMA Network |
| 2017 | G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day | Alfred | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Road Trip | Himself / Guest | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Trops | Diego | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story | Bobot | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Unang Hirit | Himself / co-host | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Monica | Lawrence Simbul | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Encantadia | Paopao | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Imbestigador: Chop Chop Lady | Alvin Delos Angeles | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang!: Secret Singer | Willie | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child | Angelo | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Maynila: New Beginnings | Andre | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting | PVC Lorenzo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Oh, My Mama! | Justin Gutierrez | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin | Arman | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: My Destiny | Carlo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Once Again | young Lukas Carbonnel | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Beki Moves | Gibo | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Maynila: Love Your Enemy | Andrew | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Dangwa | Dante Arrozaga (formerly uncredited) | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Wagas: Kulam at Pag-Ibig | Tony | GMA News TV |
| 2015 | Wattpad Presents: My Chinito | Jonathan | TV5 |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Ina ko, Bugaw ko | Chris | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Copy Cat Love | Randy | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: Sex Slave: Anak, Pinabayaan ng Ina? - The Belen and Ayen Story | Cliff Louie | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / Fake DJ 1D | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Maynila: Magpakatotoo ka, teh! | Luigi | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for Life | Julian Abela | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Maynila: You're Beautiful | Gerald Reyes | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Ama ko, Mahal ko: The Kim Fajardo Story | Addict | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Maynila: Of Love & Second Chances | | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Maynila: Misyon ng Puso | Jesse | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Barangay Cybersex: The Jenna Espinosa Story | Albert | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Brix Illustre/Brix Castillo | GMA Network |
| 2012–2013 | Princess and I | Dasho Pelden (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks | King (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | E-Boy | Pugo (uncredited) | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | young King Santana (uncredited) | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuweba | Kadir (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mula sa Puso | Neil (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Miguel "Migs" Soriano (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Gulong ng Palad | young Carding Medel (uncredited; as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Encantadia | young Anthony | GMA Network |
| 2004 | Hiram | | ABS-CBN |

### Movies

| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Jack | Regal Films |
| 2009 | Limos | | |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Shammy's Friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | The Promise | young Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | GMA Films / Regal Films |
| 2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib | Boogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | VIVA Films |
| 2001 | Tatarin | | VIVA Films |
| 2001 | Abakada... Ina | | VIVA Films |

## Awards and nominations

| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
| RAWR Awards | 2020 | Beshie Ng Taon | "Madrasta" | Nominated | |