Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa, Adrian in Aryana. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.
Career Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA Network and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him.
After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag-ibig, he topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced. The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.
2012–2021: Star Magic Magundayao signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana. Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime.
In August 2019, Magundayao was once again reunited with his Aryana co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Cariño as they topbill Wansapanataym's Oh My Genius. In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You're My Home, with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas.
In January 2014, at the ABS-CBN Trade Launch, it was revealed that Francis and his Aryana co-star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon, which starred Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez. In March, he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with Sharlene San Pedro and Jairus Aquino which entitled Si Lulu at Lily Liit.
In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled #EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo, a maindie (mainstream independent) romcom film.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna Iking2007 Sana Maulit Muli Preteen Travis Asian Treasures Pogi Mga Mata ni Anghelita Niknok Kokey Elias Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Boyong Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa Ng Duwende Tias 2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino Young Bino 2009 Tayong Dalawa Young JR Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Myrno "Boy" Alicante Only You Young Jonathan Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Young Arvin Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat Young Santiago "Tiago" Ronquillo SRO Cinema Serye: Exchange Gift EJ/Miguel 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Paco 2010 The Last Prince Onuro Noah Teen Gabriel Kokey @ Ako Belat/Alien Mara Clara Young Gary David2011 Pidol's Wonderland Jervin Tesorio Futbolilits Diego Roxas Amaya Teen Angaway Wansapanataym: My Gulay Ritchie Wansapanataym: Happy Neo Year Jomel 2012 Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari Emong Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Teen Joaquin Dahil sa Pag-ibig Teen Alfred Valderama Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Meynard Alcala 2012–2013 Aryana Adrian "Ian" Alejandro2013 Maynila: My Tropa, My Tru-Lab Jolo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Football Paterno Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) Benson Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tirintas Oliver2014 Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit Adrian Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon Sebastian Syquia Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars Del Luv U Andrew Ford Pineda Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap Andrew Palma Ipaglaban Mo: Kahit Bata Pa Ako Boyet2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card Francis Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin Chris Espiritu Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Michael Capulong And I Love You So Joseph "Otep" Reyes Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol King Angel2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Dahas Onat Parang Normal Activity Blue My Super D Teenage Dodong Born for You Allan Ipaglaban Mo: Kabataan Joel Ipaglaban Mo: Pagpag Otep2017 La Luna Sangre Nognog Sebastian Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers Santi 2018 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Yohan Hidalgo Since I Found You Young Nathan Capistrano Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo Mario Gregorio 2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Reputasyon Ivo 2020 A Soldier's Heart Amir Majul 2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bible Dodong 2023 Roadkillers Jairus The Rain In España Miguel Villaflor 2025 It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Jason Para sa Isa't Isa Japoy "Poy" Lozada
Film Year Title Role Note 2015 #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo Sebastian "Baste" Agoncillo Indie Film 2016 The Story of Love Pedro Indie Film 2017 Instalado Danny S. Quiazon Indie Film 2018 Signal Rock Bong 2019 Man and Wife Peping
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Source 2016 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo 2017 2nd ToFarm Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Instalado
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