Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the Encantadia franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations.

Personal life and career Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film Abakada... Ina in 2001.

He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series Hiram in 2004. Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series Encantadia as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony.

Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via Basahang Ginto. The same year, He signed a contract with Star Magic and appeared in some of ABS-CBN's dramas, including the remakes of their classics Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso.

Ramirez marked his comeback on GMA Network in 2014 via Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw.

On December 8, 2016, he opened a food stall business called Zorpas Greek Food, located in Marikina.

After his stint in the original series, Ramirez returned to the Encantadia franchise on February 27, 2017, where he portrayed the grown up Paopao in the 2016 remake.

Ramirez started hosting in Unang Hirit and appeared in more of GMA's programs including Contessa, Madrasta, and GTV's The Lost Recipe, which was previously aired on GMA News TV.

After years of being a Roman Catholic, he converted and became a born-again Christian on November 23, 2017. In September 2020, Ramirez revealed his relationship with singer-actress Cherry Lou Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first child together in 2021. The couple were married in 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2001 Abakada... Ina Tatarin 2004 Masikip sa Dibdib Boogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2007 The Promise young Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2008 Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat Shammy's friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2009 Limos 2015 Haunted Mansion Jack

Television Year Title Role 2004 Hiram 2005 Encantadia young Anthony 2006 Gulong ng Palad young Carding Medel (uncredited; as Phytos Kyriacou) 2010–2011 Mara Clara Miguel "Migs" Soriano (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2011 Mula sa Puso Neil (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuweba Kadir (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) Guns and Roses young King Santana (uncredited) 2012 E-Boy Pugo (uncredited) Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks King (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2012–2013 Princess and I Dasho Pelden (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) 2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Brix Illustre/Brix Castillo Magpakailanman: Barangay Cybersex: The Jenna Espinosa Story Albert Maynila: Misyon ng Puso Jesse Maynila: Of Love & Second Chances Magpakailanman: Ama ko, Mahal ko: The Kim Fajardo Story Addict Maynila: You're Beautiful Gerald Reyes Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for Life Julian Abela 2015 Maynila: Magpakatotoo ka, teh! Luigi Let the Love Begin Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / Fake DJ 1D Magpakailanman: Sex Slave: Anak, Pinabayaan ng Ina? - The Belen and Ayen Story Cliff ouie Maynila: Copy Cat Love Randy Magpakailanman: Ina ko, Bugaw ko Chris Wattpad Presents: My Chinito Jonathan Wagas: Kulam at Pag-Ibig Tony Dangwa Dante Arrozaga (formerly uncredited) 2016 Maynila: Love Your Enemy Andrew Maynila: Beki Moves Gibo Once Again young Lukas Carbonnel Maynila: My Destiny Carlo Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin Arman Oh, My Mama! Justin Gutierrez Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting PVC Lorenzo 2017 Maynila: New Beginnings Andre Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child Angelo Wish Ko Lang!: Secret Singer Willie Imbestigador: Chop Chop Lady Alvin Delos Angeles Encantadia Paopao Imbestigador: Monica Lawrence Simbul Unang Hirit Himself / Co-host Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story Bobot Trops Diego Road Trip Himself / Guest G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day Alfred Alyas Robin Hood Kevin Maynila: Opposites Attract JM Enriquez Wish Ko Lang: Mag-ina Lester Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio Biento Magpakailanman: Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo - The PFC Jomille Pavia Story Capt. Dela Cruz Wagas: Sa Kabila ng Lahat Topoy 2018 Magpakailanman: My Nanay and I Oscar Wagas: Baliw na Puso Jerry Contessa Winston Mallari Maynila: Twist of Fate Jhemel / Erwin Wagas: Pag-Ibig at Lagim Rey Tadhana: DH for Sale Yousef Dear Uge: Un-Ex-pected Love Dennis My Special Tatay Jeff Maynila: I Love You Not Miguel Magpakailanman: Little People, Big Winners Raffy 2019 Dear Uge: It's Complicated Froilan TODA One I Love EncanTODA (uncredited) Stories for the Soul: The Bad Sam Daniel Dragon Lady Lee (uncredited) Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties MC Tadhana: Sanib Troy Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: My Vampire Love Luther 2019–2020 Madrasta David Generoso 2021 Dear Uge: Tom and Journey Randy The Lost Recipe Tom Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye Joshua Quinto

Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result2020RAWR AwardsBeshie Ng TaonMadrasta

See also John Manalo Greek settlement in the Philippines

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