Romnick Sarmenta
Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972 in Quezon City, Philippines), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.
Romnick Sarmenta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor April 28, 1972 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse | Barbara Ruaro |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Charm Reyes (sibling), Ava Cabalza (sibling), Jary Ishii (sibling), Ash Tejedor (sibling) |
Biography
Romnick Sarmenta was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta. He started acting at the age of four. He later joined the youth-oriented variety show That's Entertainment, where he was paired with Jennifer Sevilla and eventually with Sheryl Cruz which became a hit love team during the 1980s. He has appeared in more than 60 films and TV shows. In 1999, he won a Best Actor Award from the Asian Television Awards for his performance in the GMA telemovie Bakla.[1]
He was one of the stars of GMA Network who starred in top-rating shows such as Bakekang, Now and Forever and Impostora.
He was also included in GMA's 2010 offering First Time, playing a father to Baste - a boy caught in a love triangle between himself, Cindy and Lucas.
Personal life
Sarmenta is previously married to actress Harlene Bautista. They have five children.[2] Now he is married to Barbara Ruaro[3] and they have 1 child together.[4]
He is an avid cyclist. He is an active member of Elim, a Catholic Christian community, where he serves and is actively involved in missionary works of the community.
Filmography
Film
- Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig (1978)
- The Jess Lapid Story (1978)
- Batang Salabusab (1979)
- Bira, Darna, Bira! (1979) (as Romnick) - Ding
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala (1980)
- Diablo Sagrado (1980)
- Lukso ng Dugo (1981)
- My Darling Princess (1983) - Michael
- Pieta, Ikalawang Aklat (1984) - Young Noel
- Condemned (1984)
- Halimaw sa Banga (1986)
- Takot Ako, Eh! (1987) - Romeo
- Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
- Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay (1987) - Roy
- Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988)
- Rock-a-Bye Baby: Tatlo Ang Daddy (1988) - Joey
- Puso sa Puso (1988) - Daniel
- Guhit ng Palad (1988)
- Langit at Lupa (1988)
- One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor (1988)
- Pardina at ang Mga Duwende (1989) - Dino
- Everlasting Love (1989) - Ricardo
- First Lesson (1989)
- Sagot ng Puso (1990) - Mando
- Mundo Man Ay Magunaw (1990) - Archie
- Beautiful Girl (1990)
- Naughty Boys (1990)
- Kapag Nag-abot ang Langit at Lupa (1991)
- Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991)
- Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (1991)
- Tukso Layuan Mo Ako (1991) - Daniel
- Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! (1992)
- Sa Aking Puso: The Marcos 'Bong' Manalang Story (1992) - Bong Manalang
- Sonny Boy, Public Enemy Number 1 of Cebu City (1992) - Sonny Boy
- Alyas Stella Magtanggol (1992)
- Eh, Kasi Bata (1992)
- Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa (1993)
- Mario Sandoval (1993)
- Ging Gang Goody Giddiyap (1994) - Bong
- Bawal Na Gamot (1994)
- Johnny Tinoso and the Proud Beauty (1994)
- Bawal Na Gamot 2 (1995)
- Ka Hector (1995)
- Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) - Bobbit Zaragosa
- The Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy (1995)
- Sariwa (1996) - Luisito
- Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996) - Gregorio del Pilar
- Damong Ligaw (1997) - Florante
- Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa (1997) - Baldo
- Miguel/Michelle (1998) - Miguel/Michelle de la Cruz
- Berdugo (1998) - Joselito
- Umaaraw, Umuulan (2006)
- Prinsesa (2007)
- Hustisya (2014)
- Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon (2018)
- Clarita (2019)
- Yours Truly, Shirley (2019)
- Write About Love (2019)
- About Us But Not About Us (2022) – Ericson
Television/Digital
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1985 | Gulong ng Palad | Peping | BBC/City2/RPN |
| 1986 | That's Entertainment | GMA Network | |
| 1987–1993 | Young Love, Sweet Love | RPN | |
| 1991 | Bistek | IBC | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rubber Shoes | ABS-CBN | ||
| 1993 | Petabisyon[5] | ABC | |
| 1993–2001 | Star Drama Presents | Nico | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1998 | Esperanza | Emil | |
| 1997 | Star Drama Presents: Angelika: Best Friend | ||
| 1999–2001 | Maynila | GMA Network | |
| 2001 | Sa Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka | Chandro | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Bituin | Peping | |
| 2004 | Mulawin | Habagat | GMA Network |
| 2005 | Now and Forever: Ganti | Henry | |
| Mahiwagang Baul: Si Han at si Genie | Han | ||
| Encantadia | Avilan | ||
| 2006 | Daisy Siete | Julian | |
| Bakekang | Francis | ||
| 2007 | Impostora | Henry Carreon | |
| 2008 | Daisy Siete: Vaklushii | Ramil | |
| 2008–2009 | Luna Mystika | Dominic | |
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pedicab | Tobias | ABS-CBN |
| Your Song Presents: Boystown | Daniel | ||
| All My Life | Efren Estrella | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | First Time | Marcel Luna | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Internet Shop | Boy | ABS-CBN |
| Magic Palayok | Richard "James" Cruz | GMA Network | |
| Iglot | Father Ruben | ||
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Alberto Samartino | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Mulawin vs. Ravena | Habagat (Archived Footage only) | GMA Network |
| La Luna Sangre | Antonio "Tonio" Torralba | ABS-CBN | |
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Mauricio "Mauro" Montefalco | |
| 2019–2020 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Juan / Mark Quiambao / Lemuel Pineda | |
| 2019 | Bagman | Ricardo Matias | iWant |
| Taiwan That You Love | Eduardo | ||
| 2021 | Love Beneath The Stars | Ben Cruz | |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Frederico "Fred" Borja | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023 | Teen Clash | Rico David | iWantTFC |
| Unbreak My Heart | Mario Isidro | GMA Network | |
References
- Bautista, Mary Ann (December 18, 1999). "Jaclyn Jose, Romnick Sarmenta voted Asian TV's best dramatic performers". Philippine Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 8, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- "Romnick Sarmenta, Harlene Bautista announce separation". Rappler. October 5, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- Siazon, Rachelle (June 19, 2020). "Romnick Sarmenta opens up about new romance, respect for Harlene Bautista". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "Romnick Sarmenta, girlfriend Barbara Ruaro welcome baby". ABS-CBN News. February 15, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "Romnick and Carmina: New Peta Stars". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. December 31, 1992. p. 18. Retrieved October 20, 2021.