# Gardo Versoza

Mennen Torres Polintan (born on 8 July 1969), known as Gardo Versoza is a Filipino actor and comedian.

## Career

According to George Vail Kabristante, writer for The Manila Times, Polintan's film career began in 1988, when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas. Early in his career, he used the screen name "Niño Espedilla" for roles in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.
He later starred in action movies like Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as the 1998 adaptation of José Rizal where he portrayed Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, in which he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include roles in Mula sa Puso as Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos, and Sugo as Apo Abukay.
Versoza has also made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman. In 2019, Versoza portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows aired on ABS-CBN.
In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake", given to him by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.

## Personal life

Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio and they have a son named Deity Uziel.

## Filmography
### Film

* Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)
* Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
* Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
* Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
* Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
* Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
* Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
* Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
* Paminsan-minsan (1992)
* Stella Magtangol (1992)
* Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
* Taong Gubat (1993)
* Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
* Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
* Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) as Edward
* Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
* Bawal Na Gamot (1994) as Jimbo
* Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) as David
* Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
* Ka Hector (1995)
* Kandugan (1995)
* Kirot 2 (1995) as Dino
* Sabik sa Halik (1995) as Rico
* Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
* Medrano (1996) as David Medrano
* Kristo (1996) as Gestas
* Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) as Rocky
* Mabango (1997)
* The Mariano Mison Story (1997) as Dennis
* Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) as Bobby
* Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
* Bawal (1998)
* Kargado (1998) as Frido
* Notoryus (1998) as SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
* Jose Rizal (1998) as Andrés Bonifacio
* Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
* Sisa (1999) as José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
* Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
* Sindak (1999) as Raul
* Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
* Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) as Franco Valero
* Aagos ang Dugo (2001) as Gino
* Kailangan Kita (2002)
* Biyahera (2002)
* Kiskisan (2003) as Marvin
* Bigay Hilig (2003)
* Kerida (2003)
* Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) as Ferdie
* Woman of Breakwater (2004) as Dave
* Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
* Pinoy Blonde (2005)
* First Day High (2006) as Rene Samartino
* The Bicycle (2007)
* Gulong (2007)
* Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
* Astig (2009)
* MNL 143 (2012)
* Bwakaw (2012)
* Sisterakas (2012) as Husband of Bernadette
* Sundalong Kanin (2014)
* Hustisya (2014) as Gardo
* The Prenup (2015) as Agaton Cayabyab
* Wander Bra (2018) as Amado
* Ayuda Babes (2021) as Kapitana
* Third World Romance (2023)

### Online series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2020 | The House Arrest of Us | Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman | iWantTFC |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1995 | Bayani | Diego Silang | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Mula sa Puso | Domingo | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | Carlos Herrero | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Edmund Amparo | GMA Network |
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Diony | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" | | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | It Might Be You | Camillo San Carlos | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" | Mura-On | GMA Network |
| 2005–2006 | Sugo | Apo Abukay | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | Atlantika | Haring Agat | GMA Network |
| 2006 | Ang Kasagutan | | GMA Network |
| 2006–2007 | Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Kapitan Carling Ambing | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao | Nanding | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Socrates | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap | Pablo Acuesta | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Ysabella | Young Perry Mendoza | ABS-CBN |
| 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | King Saban | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka | Bernardo Doliente | GMA Network |
| 2008 | I Am KC: Time's Up! | Mang Nolan | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" | Jojo | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dante / Sikano | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Sugat ng Kahapon | Aldo | GMA Network | 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Gary | ABS-CBN |
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Don Anselmo Arcangel | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Rubi | Arturo Dela Fuente | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Isla | Mario | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | The Celebrity Cook-Off | Himself / Host | TV5 |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" | Nestor | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face | Various Roles | TV5 |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" | Luis Veneracion | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag | Ernesto Gutierrez | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Green Rose | David Tobias | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" | George Habijan | ABS-CBN |
| 2011–2012 | Amaya | Rajah Mangubat | GMA Network |
| 2011–2012 | Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin | Ferdinand Fuentebella | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" | Piding | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Hiram na Puso | Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Arvin | TV5 |
| 2012–2013 | Aso ni San Roque | Kanlaon | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Never Say Goodbye | Dindo Carpio | TV5 |
| 2013 | Mga Basang Sisiw | Efren Rodrigo | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Titser | Sir Gil | GMA News TV |
| 2013 | Genesis | Ka Andoy | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Rhodora X | Derick Ferrer | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Dading | Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" | Aniseto | GMA Network |
| 2014–2015 | More Than Words | Victor Balboa | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" | Joel | GMA Network |
| 2015 | Let the Love Begin | Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony | GMA Network |
| 2015–2016 | The Half Sisters | Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III | GMA Network |
| 2016 | Ismol Family | Sampaguita | GMA Network |
| 2016 | The Story of Us | Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva | GMA Network |
| 2016 | A1 Ko Sa 'Yo | Rolly Molina | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Destined to be Yours | Teddy Obispo | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Tsuperhero | Apo Amasam | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Hay, Bahay! | Bernie Versace | GMA Network |
| 2017 | D' Originals | Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" | Lito | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Kambal, Karibal | Noli Bautista | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Sirkus | Leviticus / Levi | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" | Rommel | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" | Acleng | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" | Izzy | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" | Monching | GMA Network |
| 2018–2019 | Onanay | Dante Dimagiba | GMA Network |
| 2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Lazaro Enriquez | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Ulysses Balthazar | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | First Yaya | Luis Prado | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" | Dan | GMA Network |
| 2021 | Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" | Ibhe | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Agimat ng Agila | Zeus Limjoco | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Bolera | Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara | GMA Network |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Abel Villareal | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" | Miguel | GMA Network |
| 2023 | The Write One | The President | GMA Network |
| 2023–2024 | Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills | Bobby G | TV5 |
| 2024 | Pira-Pirasong Paraiso | Daniel Paraiso | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2024 | Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa | Benito Balmores | TV5 |
| 2024 | Lavender Fields | Andres Flores | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2025 | Saving Grace | Antonio Sarmiento | Amazon Prime Video |