Empoy Marquez

Biography

Empoy Marquez is a Filipino actor, comedian, and host born on July 3, 1981. He rose to fame with his lead role in the highest-grossing Filipino independent film "Kita Kita" (2017), earning him a Best Actor nomination at the Gawad Urian Awards. Initially typecast as a comedic sidekick, he later landed notable roles in TV series such as Lokomoko and Kapitan Awesome, showcasing his versatility as an actor.