Phytos Ramirez
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Phytos Ramirez | |
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| Born | Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (1995年07月18日) July 18, 1995 (age 29) Athens, Greece |
| Other names | Phytos Kyriacou |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Known for | Encantadia |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Partner | Cherry Lou (2020–present) |
| Children | 3 |
Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez,[1] is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the Encantadia franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations.
Personal life and career
[edit ]Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film Abakada... Ina in 2001.[2]
He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series Hiram in 2004.[1] Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series Encantadia as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony.[3]
Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via Basahang Ginto .[2] The same year, He signed a contract with Star Magic and appeared in some of ABS-CBN's dramas, including the remakes of their classics Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso .
Ramirez marked his comeback on GMA Network in 2014 via Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw .[2]
On December 8, 2016, he opened a food stall business called Zorpas Greek Food, located in Marikina.[4]
After his stint in the original series, Ramirez returned to the Encantadia franchise on February 27, 2017, where he portrayed the grown up Paopao in the 2016 remake.[3]
Ramirez started hosting in Unang Hirit and appeared in more of GMA's programs including Contessa , Madrasta , and GTV's The Lost Recipe , which was previously aired on GMA News TV.
After years of being a Roman Catholic, he converted and became a born-again Christian on November 23, 2017.[5] In September 2020, Ramirez revealed his relationship with singer-actress Cherry Lou [6] Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first child together in 2021.[7]
Filmography
[edit ]Television
[edit ]Movies
[edit ]| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Haunted Mansion | Jack | Regal Films |
| 2009 | Limos | ||
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Shammy's Friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | Star Cinema |
| 2007 | The Promise | young Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | GMA Films / Regal Films |
| 2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib | Boogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | VIVA Films |
| 2001 | Tatarin[2] | ||
| Abakada... Ina |
Awards and nominations
[edit ]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAWR Awards | 2020 | Beshie Ng Taon | "Madrasta" | Nominated | [8] |
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b "Star Magic - ABS-CBN". Archived from the original on 2015年06月06日. Retrieved 2015年06月06日.
- ^ a b c d "Phytos Ramirez finds his paradise in showbiz | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022年11月14日.
- ^ a b "Encantadia 2005 cast member Phytos Ramirez joins 2016 version as grown-up Paopao". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022年11月14日.
- ^ "Phytos Ramirez opens food stall in Marikina". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022年11月14日.
- ^ "TRIVIA: Celebs who converted to another religion | Celebrity Life". GMA Network. 2016年08月17日. Retrieved 2019年11月16日.
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (February 2, 2021). "Cherry Lou, 38, reveals relationship with GMA actor Phytos Ramirez, 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Phytos Ramirez and Cherry Lou welcome first child".
- ^ "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". lionheartv.net. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 2020年11月12日.
External links
[edit ]- 1995 births
- Living people
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Filipino people of Greek descent
- Greek people of Filipino descent
- Greek emigrants to the Philippines
- People from San Mateo, Rizal
- Male actors from Rizal (province)
- Filipino Christians
- Filipino evangelicals
- Converts to evangelical Christianity from Roman Catholicism
- GMA Network (company) people
- GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs people
- ABS-CBN people
- Star Magic
- 21st-century Filipino businesspeople