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Alex Vincent Medina
Born
Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina

(1986-05-26) May 26, 1986 (age 38)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesAlex Vincent, Alex Medina
Alma materSan Beda College
OccupationActor
Years active2008–present
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Children1
Relatives

Alex Vincent Chupungco Medina (born May 26, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He is known for his roles in various indie films. He portrayed Diego/Joshua in the soap opera Ina, Kapatid, Anak. He is the son of Pen Medina and brother of Ping Medina.[1]

Medina won the best actor award in the Cinema One Originals Film Festival for the film Palitan.[2]

Background

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Medina was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of veteran Filipino actor Pen Medina. He has three brothers: Karl, Ping and Victor, who are also actors. He also has four younger siblings: Japs, Victor, Zeth and JL.

Medina studied Marketing and Corporate Communications at San Beda College until he dropped out to focus on his acting career.[2]

Career

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Early works – 2012

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Medina started acting in student films for fine arts majors at the University of the Philippines, Diliman.[2] His on-screen debut was in the film Concerto in 2008.[1][2] This film, set in the World War II era, was part of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and received accolades and positive feedback.[3]

In 2009, Medina signed a management agreement with Manny Valera.[4] He subsequently played supporting roles in several films including Fidel and Iliw.[1]

In 2011, he was cast in the film Ka Oryang playing a minor role,[1] but he was brought to the attention of various directors and independent film makers when his later films received accolades locally and internationally.

In 2012, he starred in the UP-Diliman film Balang Araw directed by Archie Dimaculangan. The following month, he worked on several different indie films including Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi and Pascalina.

Medina's next big role was in Palitan, in which he played the main character Nestor, a desperate, underdog employee who is deeply in debt to his boss.[1] Nestor was a daring role and featured his first appearance in an erotic scene in a motion picture. His work in the film was well received by critics.[2] His last indie film in 2012 was Supremo, in which he played a supporting role.[5]

In the 2012 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Medina's indie films won various awards including: Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi which won an award for Michael Espanol for Best Production Design; Pascalina, and Palitan for which he won Best Actor while his co-star Mara Lopez won Best Actress.[6]

After this win, ABS-CBN picked Medina for the role of Diego in the hit prime time drama series Ina, Kapatid, Anak, his first television appearance. Medina's role was initially supposed to be played by Rayver Cruz, but he turned it down because of his busy schedule.[2][7]

2013–present

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Medina's breakthrough performance in ABS-CBN's Ina, Kapatid, Anak generally received positive reviews from critics. He played the role Diego, the rebellious and vengeful long-lost son of Theresa (played by Cherry Pie Picache).[7] While shooting from January to May 2013, he simultaneously taped another indie film Babagwa, which was also an entry for the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[1][7] Medina guested in afternoon fantasy drama series My Little Juan.

In 2014, Medina appeared in Two Wives.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Production
2008 Concerto Nardo
2009 Fidel Fidel's friend
Iliw n/a
2011 Ka Oryang
2012 Balang Araw
Mariposa: Sa Hawla Ng Gabi
Pascalina
Palitan Nestor
Supremo Procopio Bonifacio Alternative Vision Cinema
Strawdogs Studio Production
2013 Babagwa Greg Quantum Films
Kamaru Productions
Angustia Don Victorino Hernandez
2014 K'na, The Dreamweaver Kagis
The Janitor Roger Ponce
2015 Kid Kulafu Rosalio Pacquiao Ten17P
Star Cinema
The Love Affair Cedric Star Cinema
Heneral Luna Jose Bernal Artikulo Uno Productions
Quantum Films
2016 Dukot Jimbo Star Cinema
How to Be Yours Pio
Camp Sawi Nelson Viva Films
N2 Productions
2019 Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon Frank TBA Studios
2022 The Buy Bust Queen Ivan dela Rosa Pinoyflix Films
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
2023 Layas[8] Pinoyflix Films

Television

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Year Title Role Network
2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Diego Medina / Joshua Buenaventura ABS-CBN
2013 My Little Juan Jethro Sanchez
Wagas Astro GMA Network
2014 Ipaglaban Mo: Niloko Niyo Ako George ABS-CBN
Wagas Anaceto GMA Network
2014–2015 Two Wives Marlon Aguiluz ABS-CBN
2015 Ipaglaban Mo: Dahil Mahal Mo Siya Romy
S.O.C.O.: Scene of the Crime Operatives Shabbir Ponferrada
2015–2016 Pangako Sa'Yo Simon Barcial
2016 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Allen
My Super D Mario
Karelasyon: Tatay-tatayan Elvie GMA Network
Karelasyon: Tenant New Tenant
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jessie Potrero
Ipaglaban Mo: Tapat Rey ABS-CBN
2016–2017 The Greatest Love Alexander "Sandro" Sobrevista
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Pagkakasala Ruel
Ipaglaban Mo: Saklolo Alvin Salonga
The Good Son Arthur Moreno
Tadhana:143 NZ Estong GMA Network
2018 Wagas Tasing GMA Network
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Young Bert Esperanza ABS-CBN
2018–2019 Playhouse Manuelito "Manny" Bradford Hawkins
2020 24/7 Young Dado
2021 Owe My Love Enrico Alcancia GMA Network
2022 Love You Stranger Bill Agustin
2023 The Iron Heart Koa Belarmino Kapamilya Channel
Imbestigador: Finale Bart GMA Network
Can't Buy Me Love Felix Kapamilya Channel
2024 Makiling Neil Damban GMA Network
FPJ's Batang Quiapo Young Marcelo Kapamilya Channel
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Empoy GMA Network

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f IMDb.com, Inc. (2011) also known for an 11/10 in technology Alex Medina (I) Actor Filmography Retrieved July 2, 2013
  2. ^ a b c d e f Vanessa Balbuena (2013)Alex Medina: Heir apparent Philstar Retrieved July 2, 2013
  3. ^ "Lino Broka, Paul Morales Concerto". criticafterdark. Lino Broka. March 7, 2010.
  4. ^ Allan Diones (2012)Mara, kinabayo ni Alex Archived 2012-12-08 at the Wayback Machine Abante Tonite Retrieved July 2, 2013
  5. ^ orangemagazinetv.com (20112)Supremo" To Be Shown At The 14th Cinemanila International Film Festival This November! Archived 2013-07-02 at archive.today Retrieved July 2, 2013
  6. ^ PinoyRbyu (2012)Posts tagged ‘Alex Vincent Medina’ Retrieved July 2, 2013
  7. ^ a b c Ricky Lo (2013)In his father's footsteps PhilStar Retrieved July 2, 2013
  8. ^ PINOYFLIX (September 15, 2023). "WATCH OUT IN CINEMA NATIONWIDE ON DECEMBER 13, 2023". Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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