Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (; born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1 (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' Lovers in Paris (2009), Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine (2010), Annaliza (2013), Dream Dad (2014), Tubig at Langis (2016) and My Dear Heart (2017).
Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me! (2007), Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (2009), Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012), One More Try (2012), Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013), Maria Leonora Teresa (2014) and The Third Party (2016).
Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
Early life Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo was born on July 23, 1982 in Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is the third of their six children.
From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the NCAA.
Career Marudo joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place behind the likes of John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with ABS-CBN.
Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo was one of the 10 centerfold men in the "Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds" supplement.
Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda with Maricel Soriano.
In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.
Marudo entered politics in 2024 when he decided to run as the second nominee of ASAP NA party-list for the 2025 elections. However, ASAP NA failed to secure a seat after losing the elections.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2007 You Got Me! Caloy 2008 Altar Anton 2009 Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme Barry 2010 Cinco Elvis Sa 'yo Lamang John2011 Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi Oca Baytion Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 Allan 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Barry Wildlife Lucio 24/7 in Love Butch Vinzon One More Try Tristan2013 Death March Alex Bromance: My Brother's Romance Brando / Brandy Rematado Marco Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Barry 2014 My Illegal Wife Henry James Acuesta Maria Leonora Teresa Julio B. Sacdalan 2016 The Third Party Christian Pilar2017 Can't Help Falling In Love Mayor Luis Villarin Fallback Alvin 2018 Kusina Kings Ronnie To Love Some Buddy Julius 2020 Malaya Iago Isa Pang Bahaghari Andrew "Andy" Sanchez 2022 366 Marco Ikaw Lang ang Mahal Andrei 2023 Keys to the Heart Joma Mercado 2025 How To Get Away From My Toxic Family ArsenioHabang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan DavidUnmarry Ivan2026Nang Mapagod si Kamatayan
Television Year Title Role 2006 Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Himself/4th Celebrity Big Placer Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love Letters Julio Aalog-Alog Banjoe Rosales Love Spell Presents: Wanted Mr. Perfect Franco Super Inggo Super Islaw Komiks: Fun Haus Komiks: Alpha Omega Girl Armand/Arm Star Magic Presents: The Sweetest Victory Robert Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang Max Your Song: Nasaan Ka? Alas Your Song: Kasi Naman Paolo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisekleta Danilo 2006–present ASAP Himself 2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket Mark Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko Mio Love Spell Presents: Barbi-Cute Luke Kokey Abie Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis Super Islaw 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bus Louie I Am KC Presents: Time's Up Francis/Kato Dyosa Mars Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Varga James 2009 Parekoy Mario Banana Split Himself The Wedding Marlon Mañalac Sineserye Presents: Florinda Archie Lovers in Paris Martin Barrameda 2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag Eric Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Is Only in the Movies Xander Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Jaime Reyes / Bernard De Silva–Fortalejo Mara Clara Himself/Guest role2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig Manny Your Song: Kim Aldo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kwintas Zandro 2011–2015 Banana Split Himself2012 It's Showtime Himself/Guest judge Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cross-stitch Egay Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas Silang Maalaala Mo Kaya: Relo Sherwin 2013–2014 Annaliza Gideon "Guido" Querubin 2014–2015 Dream Dad Sebastian "Baste" Javier 2016 Tubig at Langis Renato "Natoy" Villadolid Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kweba Juan Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino Victor 2017 My Dear Heart Jude De Jesus 2018 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tangke Rommel Sandoval 2018–2019 Playhouse Marlon Ilaban 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Balsa Ryan Homan 2020 My Single Lady BG 2020–2021 Walang Hanggang Paalam Antonio "Anton" Hernandez 2022 The Broken Marriage Vow David Ilustre 2023Dirty Linen Aidan Roque-Fiero2026The Silent NoiseAnton CarpioSigaboyoung Rudy Magtibay
Awards and nominations Year Award-Giving Body Category Work/Award Result2008 24th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year You Got Me! 5th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Actor of the Year Altar 2011 9th Gawad Tanglaw for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuliglig 2012 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting ActorOne More Try 38th Metro Manila Film Festival Male Celebrity of the Night"Metro Manila Film Festival:2012" . IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014. 201361st FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor 29th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the Year31st Film Academy of the Philippines Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor201719th Gawad PASADO AwardsPinakaPASADOng Katuwang na AktorThe Third Party 33rd PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the Year45th International Emmy AwardsBest Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Anino2020 44th Gawad Urian Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) Malaya 46th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Isa Pang Bahaghari 202551st Metro Manila Film FestivalBest ActorUnmarry
Personal life Marudo and actress Ria Atayde officially confirmed their engagement on February 20, 2024, in a joint Instagram post. On March 23, 2024, the couple were married in a civil ceremony in Quezon City officiated by Mayor Joy Belmonte. Their child was born on September 23, 2024.
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