Brace Henry Arquiza (born December 12, 2000) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer from Cavite, Philippines. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN and is known for his role as Toffer in the primetime series Bagito. He was also a member of the boy band Gimme 5.
Career In 2011, he won the ASAP Supahdance contest.
In 2012, he played Aaron in the drama series Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes.
In 2013, he was launched as a part of the boygroup Gimme 5 together with his friends Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, Grae Fernandez and Nash Aguas. The group debuted in ASAP 18 where they performed the Wanted's "Glad You Came".Gimme 5 Members Revealed; Nash Aguas Leads Newest Boy Band Group. Bida Kapamilya. Retrieved 2013-12-08. Since then, the group regularly performed in ASAP.GIMME 5 goes out all with all original pop rock hit songs. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2014-11-12. He also made appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya for the episodes "Bimpo" and "Notebook".
In 2014, he starred in Wansapanataym's Perfecto alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, and the rest of the Gimme 5 members. In the same year, he starred in the TV series Bagito which was based on the Wattpad series of the same name by Noreen Capili alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, Ella Cruz, Angel Aquino and his fellow-members Joaquin Reyes, Grae Fernandez and John Bermundo.
Soon after, Gimme 5 released their self-titled debut album under Star Music which its carrier single, "Hatid Sundo".Gimme 5 dedicates album to fans . Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
In 2015, Gimme 5 won their first award as "Most Promising Recording/Performing Group" at the 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
In the same year, the "Teen Power: The Kabataan Pinoy Concert Party" led by Gimme 5 and joined by the PBB 737 Teen Housemates was held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay.
In 2017, the group came back to release their Sophomore album under Star Music, consisting of 5 new tracks with its carrier single, "Walang Dahilan".
In 2022, he joined the Eat Bulaga!'s segment Bida Next with Christian Dom Real.
In January 2023, Arquiza joined the Tanghalian Feel Good segment Kween of the Leader with Maja-Dayaw and Maja-Stig of Dancing Kween, aside from that he joined with Christian Dom Real with their cover version of Barry Manilow's I Write The Songs just in time for valentines day.
Filmography Television Year Title Role Note 2012 Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes Aaron Supporting Cast 2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bimpo Vicente's Friend Episode Cast Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook Billy Episode Cast 2014–present ASAP Himself Performer2014 Wansapanataym: Enchanted House Wolfie Episode Cast Wansapanataym: Perfecto Dennis Supporting Cast Bagito Toffer Kalaw Supporting role2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card James Bautista Episode Cast Luv U Skater No. 2 Guest Role Ipaglaban Mo Alex Episode: "Nawaglit na Tiwala" Pasión de Amor young Gabriel Salcedo Special Participation FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Ryan Guzman Recurring cast Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid (III) Aaron Episode Cast2016 Family Feud Himself Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena Jamil Episode Cast Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silver Medal young Gerwin Episode Cast2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansanas at Juice Ricky Episode Cast Wansapanataym: Louis Biton Jordan Supporting role 2018Sana Dalawa ang Puso2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal Allen Episode CastStarla teenage PhilipGuest Role2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Joel Episode Cast Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo Angelo Episode Cast 2022 Flower of Evil young Rico Guest RoleEat Bulaga!Bida Next WinnerContestant
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