Ivan Anthony Dorschner (born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010''. He is currently under contract to

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, as well as the network's talent management arm

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along with Mika Dela Cruz and Addy Raj.

Early life and education

Dorschner was born on September 21, 1990, in

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, to a

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- Irish father and a Filipino mother. He has four half-siblings, two from his father's previous marriage and the other two from his stepmother, who is

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. Dorschner was raised in California. On his summer vacation, he visited the Philippines. During his childhood, he was a

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and received the highest rank of

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. He graduated in 2008 from

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, in Tujunga, CA. He studied at the

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in International Diplomacy studies (switching from Bio-Science) but was put on hold until his third year when he decided to remain in the Philippines.

Career

2010–2012: Beginnings and breakthrough

Ivan Dorschner at the Meant to Be production presentation

Prior to a television career, Dorschner modeled and did photoshoots both in the United States and the Philippines. He became a ramp model for the clothing line Folded and Hung; was a guest on the show '' Us Girls''; was brought to the stage on '' It's Showtime'' and played HepHepHooray in one of the Philippines' popular TV program ''

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''. At the time of that visit, he did not realize he would be on a reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010''. Dorschner stayed in the house for months; with the help of his fans voting for him to stay. He emerged fifth among the six finalists topped by Fil-Aussie James Reid who gained 19.75 percent of text votes. Aside from movies and TV roles, Dorschner played in the 2011 theater production of ''Snow White and Prince Oswald'', as Prince Oswald.

2016–present: Transfer to GMA Network, revived career and rising popularity

In November 2016, after a four year-hiatus from showbiz, Dorschner, alongside fellow Kapuso actor turned '' Meant to Be'' co-star Addy Raj signed an exclusive contract with

and also management contract with

as well. In January 2017, he starred and rose to fame in ''Meant to Be'' along with the second peek of

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tagged as VanBie. In October of the same year, he appeared in action-fantasy series ''

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'' as Isko Dagohoy. In January 2018, Dorschner was chosen to portray Inigo Sandoval in Kapuso rom-com series '' The One That Got Away'' alongside

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, Lovi Poe,

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, Max Collins,

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and Migo Adecer.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

, - , 2017 , Ivan Dorschner , 65th

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Youth Achievement Award (''special award'') ,

Notes

References

External links

Ivan Dorschner's profile on Star Magic

Ivan Dorschner's profile on GMA Artist Center
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