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Rafael Rosell

Rafael Rosell IV[fn 1] (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor.

Rafael Rosell
Rosell at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, June 2009
Born
Rafael Rosell IV[fn 1]

(1982-11-10) November 10, 1982 (age 42)
Stavanger, Norway
NationalityFilipino
Other namesRaffy, Paeng
Occupations
Years active2000–present
Agents
  • Star Magic (2000–2012; 2019–2021; 2024)
  • Sparkle (2012–2019; 2021–present)
  • Luminary Talent Management (2012–present)
Partner(s)Malaya Lewandowski (2006–2009)[1][2]
Olivia Medina (2013–2016)[3][4]
Valerie G. Chia (2016–present)[5]

Early life

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Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982, to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother, Amelia Quimpo, is a nurse from Bicol. He was raised in Norway, while his grandfather, Rafael Rosell Jr., and his great-grandfather, Rafael Rosell Sr., were both raised in Cebu. Rosell has two siblings and he is the eldest amongst them.

Career

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2000–2012; 2019–2021; 2024–present: Career in ABS-CBN

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During a vacation with his family in 2000, Rosell's mother found out about the auditions at ABS-CBN. He auditioned and got a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with Star Magic later that year.

In 2002, Rosell was introduced as one of the leading men of Jolina Magdangal, in Star Cinema's Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip.[6] His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the ABS-CBN fantaserye Marina. In 2006, he was launched as a member of the all-male group Coverboys with Zanjoe Marudo, Jon Avila, Victor Basa, and Jake Cuenca.[6]

 
Rossell as Nigel Armada (Temptation of Wife at Santuario de San Pedro Bautista).

In 2007, Rosell won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 30th Gawad Urian Awards for his work in the indie film Rome & Juliet.

He was a part of projects including Rounin, Prinsesa ng Banyera and Maligno. He starred in Status: Single under Viva Films.[6]

Rosell started getting recognition in 2010 when he played Brandon Brazil in the ABS-CBN afternoon drama Midnight Phantom opposite his close friend Denise Laurel.[7] After the success of Midnight Phantom and his team-up with Laurel, ABS-CBN paired them up again in Kristine.[8] The team-up came to an abrupt end when Laurel took a one-year hiatus due to pregnancy, leaving Rosell to be paired up with Jodi Sta. Maria in 100 Days to Heaven.[9]

In 2012, Rosell was reunited with Laurel in another ABS-CBN drama, Dahil sa Pag-ibig.

Rosell returned to ABS-CBN after seven years with GMA Network. His resurgence in the said network was in an Ipaglaban Mo! episode.

2012–2019; 2021–2024: Career in GMA Network

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In August 2012 his contract with Star Magic expired, and he moved to GMA Network. He starred in Temptation of Wife with Marian Rivera.[10]

Rosell returned to GMA after 2 years for his comeback teleserye, To Have & To Hold.

Personal life

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In 2009, Rosell confirmed that he and girlfriend Malaya Lewandowski had broken up after being together for three years.[1][2] He has been married to Valerie Chia since 2020.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip Paolo [6]
2003 Pinay Pie Artie [6]
2005 Dreamboy Cameo appearance [6]
Bikini Open Sonny
2006 Matakot Ka sa Karma Victor Segment: "Tokador"
2008 When Love Begins Alger [6]
2009 Status: Single Hans [12]
In My Life Vince [6]
Ang Darling Kong Aswang Joaquin
2010 Fling
Working Girls Rodney Camacho
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Troy
2013 Gaydar Nick
2014 Dilim Quinito Castaneda
2017 All of You Gino
2018 Adam's Apples Juan Bautista
2022 Labyu with an Accent Matt

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Tabing Ilog Oliver McFuller
2002 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Tiborce [6]
2004 Wansapanataym Brian Episode: Mic ni Monique
Marina Rodge [6]
2005 Ang Panday Calyptus [6]
2006–2012 ASAP Himself — Host / Performer Segment: "Cover Boys"
2006 Star Magic Presents: Love Chop Roy
Komiks Edwin Episode: " Inday Bote"
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Tony / Antonio Episode: "Santelmo"
2007 Rounin Creon [6][13]
2007–2008 Prinsesa ng Banyera Charles Perrei
2008 Your Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay Ko Alex
Sineserye Presents: Maligno Lucas Santander [6]
Kahit Isang Saglit Young Anthony Mondragon Special Participation
I Love Betty La Fea Jeremy [6]
2009 Your Song Presents: First Be a Woman Professor David
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers Wayne Alban Book 2: "My Gulay, Wow Betchay" [6]
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Substitute Bride Brent Guttierez [14]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Nico Episode: "Bag" [15][6]
Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You
Precious Hearts Romances: Midnight Phantom Brandon / Midnight Phantom [15][6]
2010–2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Marco De Silva [6][16]
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Robert [6][17]
100 Days to Heaven Bartolome "Bart" Ramirez Jr. Supporting Cast / Protagonist [6]
Wansapanataym Roy Estocapio Episode: "Ningning Kuting"
2012 Dahil sa Pag-ibig Edison Zaguirre
Aso ni San Roque Anton Guest
2012–2013 Temptation of Wife Nigel Armada [10][18]
2013 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Borgy Special Participation
Indio António
Party Pilipinas Himself — Host / Performer
2013–2015 Sunday All Stars
2013 Maghihintay Pa Rin Francisco "Kiko" Sebastian [19][20]
Genesis Julio Macalintal
Wagas Joey Episode: "Joey & Malou Love Story"
2014 The Borrowed Wife Ricardo "Rico" Santos [21]
Magpakailanman Ben Episode: "Asawa Mo, Hiniram Ko"
2015 Second Chances Jerome Padilla Main Cast / Protagonist [22]
Magpakailanman Mark Episode: "Paano Na Ang Ating Anak"
Karelasyon Alvin Episode: "Martir"
Dangwa Leo
Magpakailanman Anthony Episode: "Husband for Sale"
Karelasyon Paolo Episode: "Pamana"
2015–2016 Because of You Oliver Dictado Main Cast / Protagonist [23]
2016 Magpakailanman Wendel Episode: "When Love Becomes Obsession"
Willy Episode: "Higanti ng Barang"
Karelasyon Celio Episode: "Madam Z"
Xavier Episode: "Nagmumurang Kamatis"
Wagas Ramon Episode: "The Haunted House"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Sinungaling Mong Puso Roman Aguirre Main Cast / Primary Antagonist [24]
2017 Dear Uge Marlon Episode: "Ex Ex Ex"
Magpakailanman James Aguilar Episode: "Hanggang sa Iyong Paggising, Daddy"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Wagas Zandro Episode: "First Love"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Alex Episode: "My Love from Baler"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
2017–2018 Impostora Homer Saavedra Main Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist
2018 Sherlock Jr. Gregor Carreon Guest Cast / Primary Antagonist
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko Hans Episode: "Katy Fairy"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Dear Uge David Episode: "Beki Boyfie"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Magpakailanman Benjie Episode: "Ang Asawang Naging Kabit"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Cain at Abel Young Antonio Special Participation
2019 Eat Bulaga! Tourist guide Lenten Special: "Para Sa Broken Hearted"
Ipaglaban Mo Markus Valdez Episode: "Impostor"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Vincent Episode: "Dyip"
Credited as "Rafael Rosell"
Parasite Island Jessie Salvacion Main Cast / Protagonist
2020 Bawal Lumabas: The Series Jon-Jon
2021 Huwag Kang Mangamba Diego Romulo Guest Cast / Anti-Hero
To Have & to Hold Tony Gatchalian Special Participation / Protagonist
Dear Uge Tinola Cruz Episode: "What's My Name"
Wish Ko Lang! Axel Episode: "Babae Sa Cabinet"
2022 Tadhana Noah Episode: "The Stepdaughter"
Agimat ng Agila Valerio Mariano Supporting Cast
Lolong Fr. Reyes
Running Man Philippines Guest Contestant
2022–2023 Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters Julian Gomez Supporting Cast / Protagonist
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Sherwin Yuchengco Recurring Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist
2024 Widows' War Paco Palacios-Castillo Supporting Cast / Antagonist [25]
Forever Young Albert Vergara Supporting cast / Anti-Hero

Awards and nominations

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Year Work Award Category Result Source
2007 Rome & Juliet Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor Won
2014 Gaydar Golden Screen TV Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) Nominated
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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Rafael Roselle was born in Norway. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Quimpo.

References

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  1. ^ a b "'Koolchx' Member Admits Romance with Rafael Rosell".
  2. ^ a b "Rafael Rosell Reveals Details of Breakup with Malaya Lewandowski". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  3. ^ "Rafael Rosell on relationship with Olivia Medina: "I wanna keep it as a never-ending date."". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  4. ^ "Rafael Rosell admits he's not on good terms with ex-girlfriend Olivia Medina". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  5. ^ "Rafael Rosell considers girlfriend's family as his extended family". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Rafael Rosell says his dream role would take him on a weird journey". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  7. ^ "Denise Laurel and Rafael Rosell shoot passionate love scene for Midnight Phantom". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  8. ^ "Rafael Rosell names Denise Laurel as his favorite leading lady". Archived from the original on January 16, 2013.
  9. ^ "Rafael Rosell is not changing his sexy image because of '100 Days to Heaven'".
  10. ^ a b "Rafael Rosell clarifies issues about leaving ABS-CBN and moving to GMA-7: "I don't think I burned any bridges."". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  11. ^ "Rafael Rosell, kinumpirmang kasal na sa GF na si Valerie Chia". GMA News. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  12. ^ "Status: Single Leading Men List Down Their Sexiest Women". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 24, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  13. ^ "ABS-CBN Launches Biggest TV Project". Khaleej Times. March 28, 2007.
  14. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (February 12, 2010). "Rafael Rosell is happy to be busy on TV". Showbuzz. ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "Rafael Rosell earns respect of reluctant Midnight Phantom director". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  16. ^ "Martha Cecilia's Kristine Depicts Forbidden Love Affairs Among Warring Families". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 28, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  17. ^ "Kim Chiu Works with Vice Ganda and Rafael Rosell for Your Song". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 18, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  18. ^ "Pinoy Version of Temptation of Wife Begins October 29". GMA Network. October 22, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  19. ^ "Archived copy". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  20. ^ "Maghihintay Pa Rin's pilot episode rates high".
  21. ^ "Camille Prats Happy 'to try something new' in The Borrowed Wife". GMA News.
  22. ^ "PHOTO: New Kapuso Series 'Second Chances'". GMA News.
  23. ^ Multimedia NMI (October 28, 2015). "Carla Abellana and Gabby Concepcion start taping for 'Because of You'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  24. ^ "GMA remake ng 'Sinungaling Mong Puso' at cast nito, kasado na!". GMA Network. June 21, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  25. ^ Chua, E. J. "Meet the cast of murder mystery drama series 'Widows' War'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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