Mart Escudero
Quick Facts
Biography
Mart Enrico Escudero, (born April 11, 1990) commonly known as Martin Escudero, is a Filipino actor, model and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of StarStruck.
He starred in the indie film Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington with Kerbie Zamora.
Early life
Martin studied at the Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus in GMA, Cavite, where he was an active participant of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under the leadership of Eagle Scout Andrew Alcantara. He was only a 2nd Year High School student when he was accepted as a contestant in Starstruck.
Career
Escudero was a GMA Network exclusive artist. His last show in the network was Jillian: Namamasko Po, until his return in 2017.
He is a former contract star under the talent agency of TV5 Network named Talent5. In 2011, he made his first appearance in the network through the drama Babaeng Hampaslupa. Martin is set to appear in the romantic comedy television show Kano Luvs Pinay starting on September 5, 2015. He also stars in TV5's first online sitcom entitled Tanods.
Since 2017, Escudero is a freelancer, appearing on both GMA Network & ABS-CBN 2.
Personal life
He is the nephew of former Senator now current Governor of Sorsogon Chiz Escudero, and a grandson of the late former Congressman Salvador Escudero.
He was in a relationship with his former on-screen partner, Jennica Garcia, from December 2007 to February 2009. They have maintained their friendship, and are professional in dealing with their joint projects.
At present, he balances his life through continuing his career in showbiz while pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Alabang branch of STI College.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2015 | 13th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series | Positive | Won |
2012 | 10th Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Actor | Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington | Won |
9th EnPresS Golden Screen Awards | Best Actor for Comedy | Won | ||
2008 | 38th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Star | N/A | Won |