Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao (; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur. He ran for the position as representative of Camarines Sur's fourth district last 2025 elections.
He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand Bench's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under Bench/Body, for the company's spring-summer campaigns from 2017 to present.
Early life and education Marco, born August 14, 1994, in Makati, Metro Manila, the Philippines, is the fourth of five children to actor and politician Dennis Roldan and former It Girl Loli Imperial-Gumabao. He also has three half-siblings. Growing up, he competed in Muay Thai.
Gumabao attended the Ateneo de Manila High School and then De La Salle University as a psychology major. He also finished the Public administration course at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.
Acting career He first appeared in an uncredited role in Toda Max (2012), then rose in popularity in the TV series Luv U, both in the same period (2012–2016).
Gumabao also starred in supporting roles in numerous films such as She's Dating the Gangster (2014), Just the Way You Are (2015), and several other projects. He had special participation in popular television series Forevermore (2014–15), Pusong Ligaw (2017–18), and Ang Probinsyano (2017).
In 2017, Gumabao left Star Magic agency after five years of being under their management, and signed a new contract with Viva Artists Agency on September 4, 2018, together with his siblings Michele Gumabao and Kat Gumabao. He announced his freelance status after making an appearance in GMA News and Public Affairs' public service anthology series, Wish Ko Lang!, but is mostly on ABS-CBN.
After being launched in his first major lead role in Para sa Broken Hearted (2018), he also starred in hit TV series Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.
Following a supporting role in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Aurora, he appeared in the film Ulan in 2019.
Modeling career In 2017, Gumabao was announced as lead model for Bench/Body. His underwear endorsements, commercials, and campaigns under Bench revamped his image as a sexy and bankable actor and talent.
Since then, he has appeared in various magazines and publications, including Garage Magazine’s June–July 2018 Body Issue. He was also awarded the 2018 MEGA Man Best Bodies.
Political career In October 2024, he filed his candidacy for representative of the fourth district of Camarines Sur under the National Unity Party slate of the Villafuerte clan in the 2025 Philippine House election, but lost to incumbent Arnulf Fuentebella.https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/945993/marco-gumabao-concedes-defeat-in-camarines-sur-4th-district-representative-bid/story/
Personal life Gumabao has been in a relationship with Cristine Reyes since 2023. He is affiliated with the Christian group, Favor Church Manila.
Filmography Film + Year Title Role 2014 She's Dating The Gangster Young Stephen 2015 Just The Way You Are Skye 2016 Love Me Tomorrow Carlos2018 Abay Babes Rocky Para sa Broken Hearted RJ Aurora Ricky2019 Apple of My Eye Michael Ulan Andrew Just a Stranger Jericho / Jekjek 2020 Hindi Tayo Pwede Dennis 2021 Revirginized Morph / Pawi 2022 Bahay na Pula Roger 2023 Martyr or Murderer young Ferdinand Marcos Baby Boy, Baby Girl Seb
Television + Year Title Role 2012 Toda Max Marco Ugoy-Ugoy 2012–2016 Luv U JB Arellano 2013 Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Ian Velasquez Wansapanataym: Moomoo Knows Best Arnel 2013–present ASAP Himself / Performer 2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Hustisya Para Sa'yo, Anak Angelo 2014–2015 Forevermore JC 2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Pinaasa Mo Ako Martin 2015–2016 Ningning Pido Cruz 2016 Tubig at Langis Christopher "Tope" Nieves Magdangal Magpahanggang Wakas Zachary "Zach" Flores Ipaglaban Mo: Bulag Rogelio 2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Jose Rafael "Joel" T. Olegario Ipaglaban Mo: Laro Andre Ipaglaban Mo: Pikot Ernesto Wish Ko Lang: Iskolar Aaron 2017–2018 Pusong Ligaw Nathan Ruiz Hanggang Saan Archie 2018 Wish Ko Lang: Prodigal Son Ferdy Ipaglaban Mo: Ganti Larry Ramos 2018–2019 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Matteo Silverio-Cardinal 2021 Di Na Muli Mico Emmanuel Parang Kayo Pero Hindi Robi2022The Girl He Never NoticedEros Petrakis2023 Kurdapya Carlos Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan Rod Herrera E.A.T. Himself / Guest with Cristine Reyes 2026Viva One Originals: Ashtine Tubig to Handle: What the Fun! Himself
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