Marco Alcaraz
Marco Alcaraz | |
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| Born | Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz July 12, 1983 |
| Alma mater | San Sebastian College–Recoletos |
| Occupations | Actor, model, basketball player |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Spouse | |
| Website | http://www.igma.tv/profile/marco-alcaraz |
Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz (Tagalog pronunciation: [alkaˈɾas]; born July 12, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo. He wed on July 8, 2012, to the former beauty queen and the winner of the 2005 Miss International, Precious Lara Quigaman.
Early life and education
Alcaraz is the eldest of six children in his family.[1] Growing up in Cebu, he grew up wanting to be a basketball player. He studied at San Sebastian College-Recoletos, where he played for their varsity team, the Stags. However, in his rookie season, he suffered an ACL injury.[2]
Career
As he rehabbed from his injury for six months, Alcaraz tried modeling. He then auditioned for a role on ABS-CBN's It Might Be You. He got the role, in which he starred alongside John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo in a love triangle. The role made him popular, and led to him getting roles in an episode of Wansapanataym and as the lead in the film Birhen ng Manaoag.[1][2] In 2008, he played a merman in Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, in which he had to take swimming lessons for.[3] He also had a role in Manay Po 2, in which he had comedic scenes and fight scenes.[4]
Personal life
Alcaraz is married to former beauty queen and the winner of the 2005 Miss International, Precious Lara Quigaman.[5] They have three sons together and are currently based in Canada.[6][7]
Alcaraz graduated with a degree in Business Management, which he once used to open a cell phone repair shop in a Rizal mall.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004 | Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita | Akihiro |
| Beautiful Life | Peter | |
| 2005 | Birhen ng Manaoag | - |
| Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 | Gener | |
| 2006 | Blue Moon | - |
| Don't Give Up on Us | Samuel | |
| Mga Batang Bangketa | Raymond | |
| 2007 | Angels | Acid |
| 2008 | Manay Po 2: Overload | Moxie |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Agtaya | |
| 2009 | Villa Estrella | Gabriel |
| Pitik Bulag | Angelo | |
| Marino | ||
| 2020 | Happy Times | Kim's father |
Television
References
- ^ a b "Marco Alacaraz: from hardcourt to limelight". PEP.ph. June 6, 2008. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ a b "Marco Alcaraz: The reluctant actor". Manila Bulletin. 23 February 2005. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (April 3, 2008). "Marco Alacaraz will play a merman in "Dyesebel"". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ a b "Marco would rather play it clean". Philstar.com. March 28, 2008. Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ^ Phil Star: Marco & Precious, answered prayer
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (2025-01-03). "Lara Quigaman, Marco Alcaraz move to Canada". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (2020-09-18). "'Meet our Moses': Precious Lara Quigaman, Marco Alcaraz welcome 3rd son". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-12-28.