Eric Fructuoso
Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso (born March 31, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana and later with Jao Mapa.[1][2]
Eric Fructuoso | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frederick John Marco M. Fructuoso March 31, 1977 |
| Other names | Eric Fructuso, Eric Fructoso |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Children | 5 |
Fructuoso has been recently portraying mature roles particularly villain roles, father characters and supporting roles.
Personal life
Fructuoso is the grandson of Carlos Magdaluyo, who is a former director of PAGCOR and is of Aklanon descent.
He is known for having past relationships with actresses Ara Mina, Joyce Jimenez, Aubrey Miles, Priscilla Almeda and Toni Gonzaga.[3]
He was the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto before Mark Anthony Fernandez.[4]
Fructuoso was married to a non-showbiz woman named Gian with whom he has four children. They separated sometime in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. He also has one child named Frederick ("Tres") with another previous ex-wife.
Besides acting, Fructuoso also used to have a construction business shared with his ex-wife Gian. He currently owns a fastfood chain called Gwapigs Porkchop and a motorcycle shop called Gwapings Moto Powered by ETech.
In 2021, Fructuoso became a grandfather at age 44 when his then-21-year-old eldest son Frederick fathered a son named Leo with his wife Anne Carlene.
Filmography
Television
Film
- On The Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021)
- Djagwar: Havey O Waley (2012) as Ruel[7]
- T2 (2009) as Elias
- Most Wanted (2000)[5]
- Mama, Dito Sa Aking Puso (1997)
- Manananggal In Manila (1997) as Jonas
- Virgin Island (1997)
- Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero (1997)
- Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas (1997) as Jay
- Unang Tibok (1996)
- Magic Kombat (1995) as Luigi
- Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy as Emil (1994)
- Sobra Talaga... Over (1994)
- Bulag, Pipi At Bingi (1993)
- Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993) - Eric's 1st Comedy Movie
- Rollerboys (1995) as Busty Morales
- Eskapo (1995) as Raffy Lopez
- Gwapings Dos (1993) as Alvin
- Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992) as Archie
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New TV Personality | Palibhasa Lalake | Nominated |
References
- "'Gwapigs': Eric Fructuoso starts food business in Caloocan". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Garcia, Cara Emmeline; Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (August 15, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: The simple life of 'Gwaping' member Eric Fructuoso". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Courtesy of Hi! magazine. "The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | Features | Eric Fructuoso claims he had sex with Ara, Joyce, Aubrey, and Priscilla". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- courtesy of Hi! magazine. "The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | PEP Finder | Eric Fructuoso is gearing up to become a boxer?". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- Quinto, Arthur (July 28, 2001). "Eric, masama ang loob sa 'Bubble Gang'". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- "THROWBACK: Remember 90's Defunct Comedy Gag Shows, 'Super Laff-In' and 'Tropang Trumpo'?". www.msn.com. April 15, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- "Dyagwar (Havey o Waley)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 3, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2021.