Mark Arazo Bautista is a Filipino singer, TV host, model and dancer. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night where he placed third behind Sarah Geronimo.
Career 2003–2009 In 2004, he signed a contract with ABS-CBN, becoming a regular performer in ASAP and host of the Search for the Star in a Million (season 1 and season 2) singing competition as well as Star Magic.Mark Bautista biography on his official site ". Retrieved January 17, 2010
In September 2005, he released his first album Dream On with its carrier single "I Need You" which topped the MYX daily top 10 for two months. Viva Records released a full-length album called Dream On Expanded along with the release of the "You Win the Game" music video that featured a new and daring Mark. The song reached the top spot in MYX in less than a week after it premiered.
On March 24, 2006, Bautista had his first solo major concert at the Aliw Theater, dubbed as 'Pop Heartthrob'.
2010–2013 In 2010, he signed a four-year contract with GMA Network. He became a regular performer on Party Pilipinas, made a cameo appearance in Diva and had a lead role in a primetime drama series.
In July 2011, he, along with other Kapuso artists performed for the Kababayan Fest held in Northern and Southern California. In the same year, he performed as Crisóstomo Ibarra in the stage musical Noli Me Tángere, an adaptation of José Rizal's novel of the same name by composer Ryan Cayabyab and librettist Bienvenido Lumbera.
In 2014, Bautista performed in the musical Here Lies Love by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim at the Royal National Theatre in London where he played the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The musical is based on the life of Imelda Marcos.
2018–2019 Bautista returned to GMA Network as one of the performers of a new musical variety show, Studio 7.
Personal life Through his self-authored memoir titled Beyond the Mark, Bautista opened up about the challenges he experienced after revealing in February 2018 that he is bisexual.
In January 2023, he opened his coffee shop business in Cagayan de Oro City."Look: Mark Bautista's Overlooking Cafe In CDO—Hulak Cafe!." Retrieved April 17, 2023
Discography
Albums Year TitleCertificationsSales 2004 Mark Bautista Studio album Released: 2003 PHL: Gold 15,000+ 2005 Dream On Expanded[A] Studio album Released: January 2006 PHL: Gold 15,000+ 2007 Every Now and Then Studio album Released: April 27, 2007 PHL: Gold 15,000+ 2008 I'll Be the One Studio album Released: August 15, 2008 10,000+ 2010 Nagmamahal, Mark Bautista Studio album Released: October 16, 2010 10,000+ 2013 The Sound of Love"Mark Bautista's stays true to his roots with The Sound of Love" Studio album Released: June 1, 2013
Notes A^ Dream On Expanded was first released as a six-track EP on September 13, 2005, entitled Dream On, before it was re-released as a studio album.
Singles YearTitleAlbum2003"Baliw"Mark Bautista2004"Ako'y Maghihintay" (with Sarah Geronimo)"Another Chance""Lahat sa Buhay Ko"2005"I Need You"Dream On Expanded"You Win the Game"2006"And by Now"2007"Break It to Me Gently"Every Now and Then2008"Eternally"I'll Be the One2009"Sana'y Dinggin Mo"2010"Kahit May Mahal Ka Ng Iba"Nagmamahal, Mark Bautista2011"Bakit"2012"Next to You"2013"Bato Sa Buhangin"The Sound of Love"That's All"
Guest appearances YearSongAlbum2003"Broken Vow" (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista)Popstar: A Dream Come True2004"Kay Gandang Umaga" (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista)Sweet Sixteen2005"Pang-Romansang Espesyal" (Salbakuta with Mark Bautista)Pang-Romansang Espesyal"I Finally Found Someone" (Live) (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista)The Other Side: Live Album"Window of My Heart" (Rachelle Ann Go with Mark Bautista)I Care2007"Time to Let Go" (Sarah Geronimo feat. Mark Bautista)Taking Flight
Other appearances YearSongAlbum2003"Ngayon at Kailanman"Star for a Night"O Holy Night"A Viva Popstars Christmas"Christmas Won't Be the Same Without You" (with Sarah Geronimo)"Awit ng Pabo at Loro" (with Sarah Geronimo)Lagi Kitang Mamahalin2004"Ngayon at Kailanman" (Live)Night of the Champions"Broken Vow" (Live) (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista)"How Did You Know" (Live)2005"Another Chance" (Live)Return of the Champions"Ako'y Maghihintay" (Live) (with Sarah Geronimo)"Lahat sa Buhay Ko" (Live)"Search for the Star in a Million" (Theme) (with Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos and Christian Bautista)Search for the Star in a Million2006"Beh Buti Nga" (feat. Anne Curtis)Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2004 Annie B. Mark Masikip sa Dibdib Singer Cameo Lastikman: Unang Banat Lastikman/Adrian Rosales 2007 Paano Kita Iibigin Raffy 2008 Baler Lope Balbiena 2009 Status: Single Sundo Baste Kimmy Dora Doctor Cameo 2012 Of All the Things Eps supporting cast 2016 Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Himself/Singer 2018 Abay Babes Boy Giling
Television Year Title Role Notes 2002 Star for a Night Himself 1st runner-up to Grand Champion Sarah Geronimo 2003 SOP Guest performer Search for a Star Field reporter Sarah the Teen Princess Baste Di Magiba Main role 2004–2010 ASAP Himself Co-host/Performer 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode "Barya" 2005 Wansapanataym Episode "Sayaw ni Kikay" Kampanerang Kuba Repus Akach Recurring role (his character name came from twisted "Super Chaka") Maalaala Mo Kaya Louie Episode "Panyo" 2006 Roger Episode "Radyo" Your Song Jessie Hipolito Episode "Forever's Not Enough" 2007 Sana Maulit Muli Francis Marquez Recurring role Maalaala Mo Kaya Vic/Mie Mie Barcelona Episode "The Mie Mie Barcelona Story" 2008 Bugoy Drilon Episode "Kalabaw" 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Victorio/Choir Member Chapter 16: Hope/Final Chapter: Amen 2010–2013 Party Pilipinas Co-host/Performer 2010 Diva Himself Cameo appearance Pilyang Kerubin Arcanghel Gabriel Wish Ko Lang Himself Guest 2011 Dwarfina Estong Guest Cast 2012 Legacy Eboy Supporting cast Charice: One for the Heart Himself Guest performer Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master Guest 2012–2013 Yesterday's Bride Dave Serrano Supporting role 2013–2015 Sunday All Stars Himself Co-host/Performer 2015 Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story Roland " Bunot" Abante Gandang Gabi Vice! Himself with Sheryn Regis Ipaglaban Mo: Sinamantalang Kahinaan Gener StarStruck Himself Guest performer Wansapanataym: Kenny Kaliwete Allister/Black Shadow 2016 Sunday PinaSaya Himself Guest Lip Sync Battle Philippines with Christian Bautista Just Duet Guest 2018–2019 Studio 7 Host 2020 Chika, Besh! Guest 2020–present All-Out Sundays Performer 2023–present It's Showtime Guest performer 2026 Rainbow Rumble Contestant
Awards and nominations Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2006MYX Music AwardsFavorite Remake"I Need You"Favorite Male Artist2008Awit AwardsBest Regional Recording"Matud Nila"
References
External links Official website