Mennen Torres Polintan (born on July 8, 1969), known as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian.
Career
According to George Vail Kabristante, writer for The Manila Times, Polintan's film career began in 1988, when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas. Early in his career, he used the screen name "Niño Espedilla" for roles in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.
He later starred in action movies like Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as the 1998 adaptation of José Rizal where he portrayed Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, in which he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include roles in Mula sa Puso as Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos, and Sugo as Apo Abukay.
Versoza has also made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman. In 2019, Versoza portrayed policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows aired on ABS-CBN.
In early 2016, he began using the moniker "Cupcake", given to him by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.
Personal life
Versoza is married to Ivy Vicencio and they have a son named Deity Uziel.
Filmography
Film
- Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)
- Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
- Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
- Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
- Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
- Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
- Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
- Paminsan-minsan (1992)
- Stella Magtangol (1992)
- Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
- Taong Gubat (1993)
- Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
- Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
- Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) as Edward
- Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994) as Jimbo
- Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) as David
- Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Kandugan (1995)
- Kirot 2 (1995) as Dino
- Sabik sa Halik (1995) as Rico
- Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
- Medrano (1996) as David Medrano
- Kristo (1996) as Gestas
- Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) as Rocky
- Mabango (1997)
- The Mariano Mison Story (1997) as Dennis
- Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) as Bobby
- Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
- Bawal (1998)
- Kargado (1998) as Frido
- Notoryus (1998) as SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
- Jose Rizal (1998) as Andrés Bonifacio
- Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
- Sisa (1999) as José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
- Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
- Sindak (1999) as Raul
- Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
- Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) as Franco Valero
- Aagos ang Dugo (2001) as Gino
- Kailangan Kita (2002)
- Biyahera (2002)
- Kiskisan (2003) as Marvin
- Bigay Hilig (2003)
- Kerida (2003)
- Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) as Ferdie
- Woman of Breakwater (2004) as Dave
- Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
- Pinoy Blonde (2005)
- First Day High (2006) as Rene Samartino
- The Bicycle (2007)
- Gulong (2007)
- Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
- Astig (2009)
- MNL 143 (2012)
- Bwakaw (2012)
- Sisterakas (2012) as Husband of Bernadette
- Sundalong Kanin (2014)
- Hustisya (2014) as Gardo
- The Prenup (2015) as Agaton Cayabyab
- Wander Bra (2018) as Amado
- Ayuda Babes (2021) as Kapitana
- Third World Romance (2023)
- Balota (2024)
Online series
Television
References
External links
- Gardo Versoza at IMDb
