Wendell Xavier Ramos (born August 18, 1978) is a

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who is currently under

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after

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and TV5.

Biography and early career

Ramos started his showbiz career in 1995 when he joined the cast of '' Bubble Gang'' along with his long time best friend

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, among others, in different films during the 2000s. He then moved to

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Current career

Ramos is also one of the models of Bench along with famous stars such as

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, Dingdong Dantes, Alessandra de Rossi and Francine Prieto, to name a few. Wendell moved to

in 2015, staying until 2018, when he decided to return to his original home

Personal life

Ramos has three children with three different non-showbiz girlfriends. He married his partner Kukai Guevara on December 9, 2017.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Film

*2021: '' On the Job: The Missing 8'' - Pedring Eusebio's son *2017:
Minda
' *2015: ''

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'' *2015: ''Felix Manalo'' *2013: ''Bayang Magiliw'' *2012: '' El Presidente'' *2012: '' Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang'' - Ryan *2011: ''

Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi ''Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi'' is a 2011 Filipino comedy film starring Toni Gonzaga and Eugene Domingo.

'' - Benito "Ben" Matias *2008: ''Desperadas 2'' - Dave/Diana *2008: ''

Shake, Rattle & Roll X ''Shake, Rattle & Roll X'' is a 2008 Filipino fantasy horror anthology film produced by Regal Entertainment and directed by Micheal Tuviera and Topel Lee. It is the tenth installment of the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series and the highes ...

'' - monster *2007: ''Do-Se-Na'' *2007: '' Happy Hearts'' - Louie *2006: ''

Sukob ''Sukob'' () is a 2006 Filipino horror film directed by Chito S. Roño and starring Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. ''Sukob'' was considered as the highest-grossing Filipino film of all-time earning ₱203 million, until 2009 when it was surp ...

'' - Dale *2004: ''Sabel'' - Sabel's rapist, Jojo *2003: ''Filipinas'' - Narciso Filipinas *2003: ''Keka'' - Jason Sanchez *2003: ''Sex Drive'' - Winston/Philip *2002: ''Bakit Papa'' *2002: ''Two Timer'' - Andrei *2002: ''Bedtime Stories'' *2002: ''Gamitan'' - Nicolas Fernandez *2001: ''Most Wanted'' *2001: ''Hubog'' - Oliver *1997: ''Nagmumurang Kamatis'' *1996: ''Taguan'' - Lemuel *1996: ''Kabilin-bilinan ni Lola''

Television

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ramos, Wendell 1978 births Living people Filipino male film actors Filipino male television actors Filipino male comedians Filipino Roman Catholics People from Parañaque People from Tondo, Manila Male actors from Manila 20th-century Filipino male actors 21st-century Filipino male actors GMA Network personalities TV5 (Philippine TV network) personalities ABS-CBN personalities