Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa (; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model. He is currently an exclusive talent under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle.
Masa started out as a child actor and gained recognition for his performance in the titular role of the television series Nathaniel (2015). He also appeared as Wacky in Honesto (2013) and as Eldon in the film Maria Leonora Teresa (2014).
Early life and education Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa was born on August 1, 2007 in Antipolo, Rizal, to his parents Antonio Masa and Soledad Masa. He completed his junior high school with honors at the Pleasant Mount School in 2024. He attended in senior high school at Our Lady of Fatima University in Antipolo and graduated in 2026.
Career Masa started his acting career at the age of four, after a talent scout discovered him at his family's computer shop and asked his parents’ permission for him to audition for television commercials.
He initially appeared in supporting roles in ABS-CBN television series such as Honesto before gaining wider recognition for his portrayal of the titular character in Nathaniel, an angel sent to Earth on a mission.
In 2022, Masa signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network and Sparkle, one year after his primary media company allegiance with ABS-CBN Corporation under Star Magic was withdrawn following the denial of its free TV broadcast franchise renewal. He later portrayed Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil in Black Rider, and appeared in other productions such as Sparkle U, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, and Maka.
In 2023, he regained allegiance with ABS-CBN in 2023 with It's Showtime albeit now only secondarily due to the collaboration of his current primary media company allegiance GMA with ABS-CBN.
In 2024, Masa appeared in the zombie film Outside.
In 2025, Masa appeared in the eco-horror film The Caretakers, as well as the zombie film Outside. He was also featured in the television drama crime series, Akusada, portraying the role of Tristan. In October of that year, Masa was announced as one of the housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. One of the Kapuso housemates, he joined the show under the moniker “Ang Wonder Brother ng Antipolo.” He was the season's second evictee, leaving the show on Day 36, before returning as a wildcard housemate on Day 79. He faced fellow Kapuso housemate Anton Vinzon, before eventually winning the wildcard, returning to the game on Day 82.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
Film Year Title Role Notes 2013Ang Huling HenyaYoung MarkUncredited2014Maybe This TimeDannoCredited as Marco Antonio MasaMaria Leonora TeresaEldon JacintoMoron 5.2: The Transformation Marcos "Macoy" Macapagal2015Beauty and the BestieJimbo Villavicencio 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry2017Tatlong BibeNoahCredited as Marco Antonio Masa2019Sunshine FamilyMax2023FireflyBilly and Erika's son49th Metro Manila Film Festival entry2024OutsideJosh2025The CaretakersGani202658thHuwag Kang Titingin Brian Alfreta
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012Cielo de Angelina Marlon 2013 Huwag Ka Lang MawawalaPeter Deomedes Honesto Wacky Credited as Marco Antonio Masa 2015 Nathaniel Nathaniel M. Laxamana2015–2021ASAPHimself / Guest 2016–2019 Goin' Bulilit Himself / Various 2018The Blood SistersYoung Rocco FernandezBaganiTintoyYour Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2)Himself / Contestant8th placer 2019 Kargo Sammy TV Mini series The Killer Bride Young Luis Dela Torre Episodes 1–52019–2020Team Yey!Himself / Host 2020 24/7 Claudio Jacinto 2022 Start-Up PHYoung Tristan 2023 Sparkle U: #Ghosted Leon Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang KuwentoElmerGuest roleRoyal BloodYoung Gustavo RoyalesUncreditedLuv Is: Love at First ReadDale Calan De Makapili 2023–2024 Black Rider Benjamin "Benjie" Nakpil 2023–presentAll-Out SundaysHimself / PerformerIt's ShowtimeHimself / Guest2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law XanderFamily Feud Philippines Himself / Player2024–2025MakaMarco Reyes 2025 Akusada Tristan Astor Maka Lovestream Rusty/Benok Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 HousemateRegular Housemate (Day 36); Wild Card (Day 79)2026Kapamilya, Deal or No DealHimselfLucky StarsYou're My Favorite SongZion Licaro TBA Bogs Supporting role
Anthologies Year Title Role Notes 2015 Wansapanataym Kenny Episode: "Kenny Kaliwete" 2016 Chokee Episodes 275–283 Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Joseph Episode: "Armas" 2017 1st Generation Recho Episode: "Tahanan" Wansapanataym Bitoy Episodes 335–346 Maalaala Mo Kaya Young George Episode: "Traysikel" Young Roy Episode: "Mansanas at Juice" 2018 Young Freddie Episode: "Galon" Young Marlon Episode: "Manibela" Nilo, 10 Episode: "Dalandan" 2019 Young Paul, 2009 Episode: "Jersey" Jason Episode: "Tubig" 2020 Young Kobe Episode: "Mata" Young Jerry Episode: "Mural" 2022 Tadhana Iñigo Episodes 230–233 Magpakailanman Matthew Episode: "A Christmas Miracle: The Madrid Family Story" 2023 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Matt Episodes 210–212 Imbestigador Daniel Episode: "Imbestigador: Batangas Kidnap Case" 2024 Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Jiro Episodes 242–244 Magpakailanman Hubert Episode: "Ang Pambansang Yobab: The Euleen Castro Story" James Episode: "Haunted House for Rent" 2026 Barangay Love Stories Harry Episode: "Aking Paruparo"
Accolades + Awards and Nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result 7th Village Pipol Choice Award 2026 TV Supporting Actor of the Year Akusada Anak TV Seal Awards 2025 Makabata Star Philippine Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers 2024 Promising Love Team (shared with Ashley Sarmiento) Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards 2023 Outstanding Youth of the Philippines EdukCircle Awards 2018 Best Child TV Artist Metro Manila Film Festival 2015 Best Child Performer Beauty and the Bestie PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016 Movie Child Performer of the Year Beauty and the Bestie 2018 Tatlong Bibe PMPC Star Awards for Television 2015 Best Child Performer Nathaniel 2016 My Super D
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