Mark Paul Robert Paterson (born 3 June 1998) is a Filipino British actor, singer, television host and footballer based in the Philippines.[1][2][3]

Markus Paterson
Born
Mark Paul Robert Paterson

(1998-06-03) 3 June 1998 (age 26)
London, England
NationalityFilipino and English
Occupations
  • Actor
  • host
  • singer
Years active2016–present
Agent
LabelTarsier Records
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
PartnerJanella Salvador (2019—2022)
ChildrenJude Paterson

Biography

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Paterson was born in England. He is of Filipino and British descent. He is the only child of Pangasinan entrepreneur Norma Mario Paterson and former British Air Force pilot George Trevor Paterson. He started playing football at the age of six and looks up to the renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo.[4][5]

In 2007, he moved to Manila and enrolled at Reedley International School. He had started learning to speak Tagalog, was sent back to England, and returned to the Philippines in 2016 where he is studying Hospitality Management at Enderun Colleges.[6][7] While in college, he played professionally for the Kaya F.C. Elite.[8]

He was scouted by a manager, which began his career in the entertainment industry. One of his first hosting gigs was as a VJ of MTV Philippines, where he presented programs such as MTV Philippines Fuel.[9][10]

Personal life

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He was in a relationship with actress Janella Salvador.[11]

On October 20, 2020, Salvador gave birth to their son Jude in Bath, Somerset, England.[12][13] A YouTube video titled Hey, Jude released on January 5, 2021 documented her pregnancy journey.[14]

Filmography

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Television / Digital

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Year Title Role Source
2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar Contestant
2016–2024 ASAP Natin 'To Himself
2018 Sana Dalawa ang Puso Patrick Sovichel
2018 Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica Joseph
2019 High Miguel
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick Estefan
2019 Kargo
2020 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kotse Danny
2021–2022 Viral Scandal Councilor Diego "Jigs" Ramones
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cake Greg
2022 ERO Titan Hernandez [15]
2022–2023 K-Love Pedro
2023 Teen Clash Jude
2023-2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Boy "Kano" Guinto-Abiog / Michael
2024 Lavender Fields Freddie Valderama

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Source
2018 Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Leo
2018 Tres segment "Amats"
2018 Mamu: And A Mother Too Kiko
2019 Dead Kids Chuck Santos
2021 Hello, Stranger: The Movie Simon

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pinoy Boyband Superstar finalist Markus Paterson, live!". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  2. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Markus Paterson reveals his biggest celebrity crush: 'I love morena". push.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Young actor na si Markus ninakawan matapos sumalpok ang motor sa barrier". Pilipino Star Ngayon. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Pinoy Boyband member na si Markus Paterson, naaksidente matapos sumalpok sa barrier ang minamanehong motorsiklo". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Grand Launch of One Music PH on "ASAP"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  6. ^ Arenas, Julia. "In Focus: No Injury Or Defeat Can Stop Markus Paterson From Being The Next Big Thing In Music! Hijhhggf". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  7. ^ Hawson, Fred. "PPP review: 'Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi' sends powerful message". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Busy as a bee, at 17". Inquirer Lifestyle. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  9. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila. "Markus Paterson is one of MTV Philippines' newest hosts". Push. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  10. ^ "The BNY Family: Introducing Markus Paterson". BNY. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Markus Paterson on Janella Salvador: 'She's the love of my life, I won't lose her to a fan's choice'". Rappler. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Fans ask: Has Janella Salvador given birth?". PEP.ph. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Check Out These Lovely Pics Of Janella And Markus' Rainy Autumn Day In The UK". COSMO.PH. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Janella Salvador, Markus Paterson reveal baby Jude". Inquirer. 5 January 2020.
  15. ^ "ANIMA launches this generation's Super ERO crew". Manila Bulletin. 26 August 2022. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022.
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