Christian Bables
Christian Bables | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christian Mercurio Bables December 6, 1992 |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent(s) | Asian Artist Agency (2017–present) KreativDen (2021–present) |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Christian Mercurio Bables (born December 6, 1992), is a Filipino actor.[1] He was declared Best Leading Actor at the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival for his character "Intoy" in the movie Signal Rock.[2] He was also awarded as the Best Actor at the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival for his character "Dharna" in the movie Big Night. He was also given a Best Supporting Actor Award at the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival and Gawad Urian Awards for his trans woman character "Barbs" in the movie Die Beautiful.
Personal life[edit]
Christian Mercurio Bables, better known as Christian Bables, was born on December 6, 1992, in Bacoor, Cavite. The second son of Rodrigo Bables (deceased) and Bing Mercurio-Urbano of Negros Occidental. He graduated with Communication Arts Degree at De La Salle University Dasma on 2013.[4]
His great passion for acting, hard work, and determination bore fruit and were finally showcased in the television screens (after years of taking Master's class on Star Magic workshop from 2015 up to present) with series and movie projects including 'Die Beautiful' (2016 Indie Film) which gave him his biggest break in the acting industry as 'Barbs Cordero', and made him a 3-time Best Supporting Actor on several award-giving bodies such as MMFF, Gawad Urian, and Luna Awards.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I Love You to Death | Apol | Regal Entertainment |
| Die Beautiful | Barbs Cordero | The Idea First Company and Regal Entertainment | |
| 2017 | Finally Found Someone | Noah Alcala | Star Cinema |
| The Ghost Bride | David Chao | Star Cinema | |
| 2018 | Recipe for Love | Calixto "Calix" Marcel | Regal Entertainment |
| Signal Rock | Intoy Abakan | CSR Films and Regal Entertainment | |
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Samuel Panti | Black Sheep, The Idea First Company and ALV Productions |
| 2021 | Bekis On the Run | Donald | Viva Entertainment |
| Big Night! | Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac, Jr. | Cignal Entertainment, The Idea First Company, Octobertrain Films and Quantum Films | |
| 2022 | Mahal Kita, Beksman | Dali | Viva Films The Idea First Company Powerhouse Media Capital |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida) | Lady G / Lady H | Prime Video, The Idea First Company, Quantum Films |
| Broken Hearts Trip | Alfred | Smart Films Production, OPC, BMC Films | |
| Becky and Badette | Madam Luka (Cameo) | The Idea First Company |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Dwayne | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Reuben "Ben" Hernandez | |
| Magpakailanman | Ramon Burce | GMA Network | |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Barry Bartolome | ABS-CBN |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro | Iron Guerrero | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z |
| Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) | Himself / Performer | ||
| ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Dance performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV | |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Dr. Alex Dela Torre / Killer Ghost | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo! |
| 2023 | Dirty Linen | Joseph Maximus "Max" Dionisio | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV |
| TV Patrol | Himself / first-ever male celebrity Star Patroller | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ABS-CBN News Channel / TeleRadyo |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drag You and Me | Charlie Bautista/
Bubbles Lacroix |
iWantTFC |
Awards, nominations and special recognition[edit]
| Year | Festival/Award Ceremony | Award | Movie | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39th FAP Luna Awards | Best Actor |
Mahal Kita, Beksman |
Nominated | [6] |
| 2022 | 70th FAMAS Awards | Nominated | [7] | ||
| 5th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Won | [8] | |||
| 19th Asian Film Festival | Won | [9] | |||
| 2021 | 47th Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [10] | ||
| 2020 | 4th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Nominated | [11] | ||
| 2019 | 37th FAP Luna Awards | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 6th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | Won | [13] | |||
| Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Chicago, Illinois) | Bright Star Award |
Won | [14] | ||
| 3rd Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | Best Actor |
Nominated | [15] | ||
| 42nd Gawad Urian | Nominated | [16] | |||
| 67th FAMAS Awards | Nominated | [17] | |||
| 3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Nominated | [18] | |||
| 11th National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ani ng Dangal Awards | Honoree |
[19] | |||
| 3rd Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassadors' Night | Honoree |
[20] | |||
| 2018 | 9th Philippine Daily Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards | Honoree |
[21] | ||
| 5th Hanoi International Film Festival | Best Leading Actor |
Won | [22] | ||
| 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | Special Jury Award |
Won | [23] | ||
| 2017 | 11th Gawad Genio | Best Film Debut Performer |
Won | ||
| 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year |
Nominated | [24] | ||
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year |
Nominated | ||||
| 35th FAP Luna Awards | Best Supporting Actor |
Won | [25] | ||
| 40th Gawad Urian | Won | [26] | |||
| 2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Won | [27] | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "What Christian Bables sold to be able to enroll in acting workshops". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Christian Bables wins best actor in Hanoi". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Why Christian Bables accepted 'Die Beautiful' role". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/yes-philippines/20170301/281998967223625 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "'Die Beautiful' tops 2017 Luna Awards". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "Heaven Peralejo, Noel Trinidad bag top acting honors at 39th Luna Awards". ABS-CBN News. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 2022 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Charo Santos, Christian Bables win EDDYS top acting honors; 'On The Job: The Missing 8' bags 8 awards". Inquirer.net. November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Brillante Mendoza, Vince Rillon, Christian Bables win awards at Asian film fest in Rome". ABS-CBN News. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "Charo Santos, Christian Bables win top acting honors in MMFF; 'Big Night' is Best Picture". Inquirer.net. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mga Nominado sa 4th GEMS - Hiyas ng Sining sa Larangan ng Pelikula". Henry Magahis Facebook Page. December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
- ^ "Winners, Luna Awards 2019". Rappler. November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "UFF6 BEST HERITAGE FILMS OF 2019". UFF Blog Post. October 9, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Christian Bables, muling nag-uwi ng international acting award". Push ABS-CBN. October 6, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Winners, Eddys Awards 2019". Rappler. July 15, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Winners, Gawad Urian 2019". Rappler. June 18, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. April 29, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "Mga Nominado sa GEMS Hiyas ng Sining - Gabi ng Parangal (Pelikula o Film)". Henry Magahis Facebook Page. January 5, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "55 artists honored in NCCA's Ani ng Dangal". BusinessWorld. February 27, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "FDCP Names 86 Honorees for the 3rd Film Ambassadors' Night". FDCP Website. February 6, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (December 16, 2018). "Timeless stories, passionate stars feted at 9th Inquirer Indie Bravo!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ Caparas, Celso de Guzman (November 7, 2018). "Filipinos win honors in Hanoi International Filmfest". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (August 22, 2018). "'Signal Rock' wins big at 2018 PPP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017". Rappler. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ Custodio, Arlo (August 29, 2017). "'Die Beautiful' wins big in FAP's 35th Luna Awards". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian Awards 2017". Rappler. July 21, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ "List of Winners: Metro Manila Film Festival 2016". When In Manila. January 2, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
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