Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina (born May 26, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He is known for his roles in various indie films. He portrayed Diego/Joshua in the soap opera Ina, Kapatid, Anak. He is the son of Pen Medina and brother of Ping Medina.IMDb.com, Inc. (2011) also known for an 11/10 in technology Alex Medina (I) Actor Filmography Retrieved July 2, 2013
Medina won the best actor award in the Cinema One Originals Film Festival for the film Palitan.Vanessa Balbuena (2013)Alex Medina: Heir apparent Philstar Retrieved July 2, 2013
Early life and background Medina was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of veteran Filipino actor Pen Medina. He has three brothers: Karl, Ping and Victor, who are also actors. He also has four younger siblings: Japs, Victor, Zeth and JL.
Medina studied Marketing and Corporate Communications at San Beda College until he dropped out to focus on his acting career.
Career Early works – 2012 Medina started acting in student films for fine arts majors at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. His on-screen debut was in the film Concerto in 2008. This film, set in the World War II era, was part of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and received accolades and positive feedback.
In 2009, Medina signed a management agreement with Manny Valera.Allan Diones (2012)Mara, kinabayo ni Alex Abante Tonite Retrieved July 2, 2013 He subsequently played supporting roles in several films including Fidel and Iliw.
In 2011, he was cast in the film Ka Oryang playing a minor role, but he was brought to the attention of various directors and independent film makers when his later films received accolades locally and internationally.
In 2012, he starred in the UP-Diliman film Balang Araw directed by Archie Dimaculangan. The following month, he worked on several different indie films including Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi and Pascalina.
Medina's next big role was in Palitan, in which he played the main character Nestor, a desperate, underdog employee who is deeply in debt to his boss. Nestor was a daring role and featured his first appearance in an erotic scene in a motion picture. His work in the film was well received by critics. His last indie film in 2012 was Supremo, in which he played a supporting role.orangemagazinetv.com (20112)Supremo" To Be Shown At The 14th Cinemanila International Film Festival This November! Retrieved July 2, 2013
In the 2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Medina's indie films won various awards including: Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi which won an award for Michael Espanol for Best Production Design; Pascalina, and Palitan for which he won Best Actor while his co-star Mara Lopez won Best Actress.PinoyRbyu (2012)Posts tagged ‘Alex Vincent Medina’ Retrieved July 2, 2013
After this win, ABS-CBN picked Medina for the role of Diego in the hit prime time drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak, his first television appearance. Medina's role was initially supposed to be played by Rayver Cruz, but he turned it down because of his busy schedule.Ricky Lo (2013)In his father's footsteps PhilStar Retrieved July 2, 2013
2013–present Medina's breakthrough performance in ABS-CBN's Ina, Kapatid, Anak generally received positive reviews from critics. He played the role Diego, the rebellious and vengeful long-lost son of Theresa (played by Cherry Pie Picache). While shooting from January to May 2013, he simultaneously taped another indie film Babagwa, which was also an entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. Medina guested in afternoon fantasy drama series My Little Juan.
In 2014, Medina appeared in Two Wives.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2008 Concerto Nardo 2009 Fidel Fidel's friend Iliw 2011 Ka Oryang 2012 Balang Araw Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi Pascalina Palitan Nestor 24/7 in Love Jiggie Supremo Procopio Bonifacio 2013 Babagwa Greg Angustia Don Victorino Hernandez 2014 Third Eye Cenon K'na, the Dreamweaver Kagis The Janitor Roger Ponce 2015 Kid Kulafu Rosalio Pacquiao The Love Affair Cedric Heneral Luna Jose Bernal Felix Manalo Avelina's husband 2016 Echorsis Carlo Dukot Jimbo How to Be Yours Pio Camp Sawi Nelson 2017 Angelito Jose Bernal Historiographika Errata Smaller and Smaller Circles Carding 2018 We Will Not Die Tonight Mga Anak ng Kamote 2019 Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon Frank 2022 The Buy Bust Queen Ivan dela Rosa 2023 Erotica Manila Layas 2025 Sampung Utos Kay Josh Holdupper In Thy Name Rosebert Postmortem Song of the Fireflies
Television Year Title Role 2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Diego Medina / Joshua Buenaventura 2013 My Little Juan Jethro Sanchez Wagas Astro 2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Niyo Ako George Wagas Anaceto 2014–2015 Two Wives Marlon Aguiluz 2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Dahil Mahal Mo Siya Romy S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives Shabbir Ponferrada 2015–2016 Pangako Sa'Yo Simon Barcial 2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Allen My Super D Mario Karelasyon: Tatay-tatayan Elvie Karelasyon: Tenant New Tenant A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jessie Potrero Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat Rey 2016–2017 The Greatest Love Alexander "Sandro" Sobrevista 2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala Ruel Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo Alvin Salonga The Good Son Arthur Moreno Tadhana:143 NZ Estong 2018 Wagas Tasing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Young Bert Esperanza 2018–2019 Playhouse Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins 2020 24/7 Young Dado 2021 Owe My Love Enrico Alcancia 2022 Love You Stranger Bill Agustin 2023 The Iron Heart Koa Belarmino Imbestigador: Finale Bart 2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Felix 2024Makiling Neil DambanFPJ's Batang QuiapoYoung Marcelo MacaraigAbot-Kamay na PangarapEmpoy 2025 Incognito Joel Sins of the Father Norlan Gonzales 2025–2026 Sanggang Dikit FR Sonny 2026 Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat Danny Blood vs Duty Ramli My Bespren Emman Raul Love Is Never Gone Eric Magpakailanman: Ganti ni Misis Antonio
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