Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a
Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show ''
Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in
ABS-CBN
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such as ''
Prinsesa ng Banyera
''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' (International title: ''Fish Port Princess'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Kristine Hermosa, Angelika Dela Cruz, TJ Tr ...
'', ''
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jairus Aquino, Andre Garcia, Eliza Pineda, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Jane Oineza, Kr ...
'', ''
Ligaw na Bulaklak
''Ligaw na Bulaklak'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1976 Philippine film ''Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak''. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay, it stars Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero, Ara Mina, Marc Abaya and Coco Mar ...
'' and ''
Pare Koy'' where he was known as Kristoffer Dangculos.
In 2010, Martin moved to
GMA 7
DZBB-TV (channel 7) is a television station in Metro Manila, Philippines, serving as the flagship of the GMA television network. The digital service is known as DZBB-DTV by only a few people. It is owned and operated by the network's namesa ...
drama shows such as ''
Endless Love'', ''
Tween Hearts'', ''
Munting Heredera
( / international title: ''Little Heiress'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Mona Louise Rey in the title role. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Teleba ...
'', ''
Pahiram ng Sandali'', ''
Kakambal ni Eliana
Eliana ( / international title: ''Eliana's Twin'') is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Roderick Lindayag, it stars Kim Rodriguez. It premiered on April 15, 2013 on the network's Afternoo ...
'' and ''
Kahit Nasaan Ka Man''. He also appeared regularly on the Sunday variety show ''
Sunday All Stars
''Sunday All Stars'' is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on June 16, 2013 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Hapon line up. The show concluded on August 2, 2015 with a total of 107 episodes.
Overview
...
''.
Career
Martin started his career on television when he joined a search for young singers. He also appeared as a TV guest in multiple
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
programs such as ''
Boy & Kris'', ''
ASAP '08'' and ''
Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () was a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Hosted by Willie Revillame, the show was aired from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006 replacing ''MTB (TV program), MTB'' (then name ...
''. He has made several mall shows around Metro Manila and provinces when he joined ''
Little Big Superstar'' together with his co-stars in ''
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jairus Aquino, Andre Garcia, Eliza Pineda, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Jane Oineza, Kr ...
''.
Kristoffer on ABS-CBN (2007–2009)
In
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
, KrisM's screen name is Kristoffer Dangculos. KrisM's career started when he joined ''
Little Big Superstar'', a search reality-variety show for kids with good singing ability. He became one of the ten finalist but he was eliminated in the second week of the finals. He appeared in ''
Prinsesa ng Banyera
''Prinsesa ng Banyera'' (International title: ''Fish Port Princess'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Kristine Hermosa, Angelika Dela Cruz, TJ Tr ...
'', a noon-time drama after ''
Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () was a Television in the Philippines, Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN, Hosted by Willie Revillame, the show was aired from February 5, 2005 to February 4, 2006 replacing ''MTB (TV program), MTB'' (then name ...
''. He played the role of the young Eric Fragante, who became
TJ Trinidad
Raul "TJ" Fenstad Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor and businessman.
Early life
Trindad graduated high school from Colegio de San Agustin and studied marketing at De La Salle University. As a student, Trinidad joined ...
when the character grew up. He was paired with
Jane Oineza
Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...
, also his co-star in ''
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jairus Aquino, Andre Garcia, Eliza Pineda, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Jane Oineza, Kr ...
'', who played the role of the young Maningning Burgos (who later became
Kristine Hermosa
Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983) is a Filipino actress.
Hermosa made her screen debut in the youth-oriented variety show '' Ang TV'' (1995). Her breakthrough came in the soap opera '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000), which be ...
).
KrisM became famous because of ''
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jairus Aquino, Andre Garcia, Eliza Pineda, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Jane Oineza, Kr ...
'', his first
fantaserye drama series in
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...
. In the said series, he plays the role of Benjamin "Benjo" Reyes, a bully always involved in rumbles, also known as Kid Bully. In ''
Ligaw na Bulaklak
''Ligaw na Bulaklak'' () is a 2008 Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1976 Philippine film ''Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak''. Directed by Andoy L. Ranay, it stars Roxanne Guinoo, Sid Lucero, Ara Mina, Marc Abaya and Coco Mar ...
'', he played the role of Chuckie, the foster son of Mrs. Reyes (Arlene Muhlach) and the brother of Ian (Ron Morales). In ''
Parekoy
''Parekoy'' (''Buddy'') is a 2009 Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Randy L. Santiago and Quark Henares, it stars Jason Gainza, John Prats and Zanjoe Marudo. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up ...
'' that was aired on January 5, 2009, Kristoffer played as Ringgo.
Kristoffer on GMA Network (2010–present)
After playing young Johnny (played by
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto "Dingdong" Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980) professionally known as Dingdong Dantes, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker, and television personality. He is known for his acting versatility and played dramatic and fantasy-action r ...
) in the remake of
the 2000 South Korean drama series, ''
Endless Love'', Kristoffer became a
GMA Artist Center
Sparkle (stylized in all caps, formerly known as GMA Artist Center, also formally as GMA Talent Development and Management Department and Sparkle GMA Artist Center) is the talent agency owned by GMA Network Inc. based in Quezon City, Philippin ...
talent with the screen name, Kristoffer Martin. In ''Endless Love'', he was paired with
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She began her career as a child actress, portraying young versions of lead characters in series such as '' It Might Be You'' (2003) and '' Endless Love'' (2010). She ...
. Martin entered GMA Network with his former ''
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is a 2008 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jairus Aquino, Andre Garcia, Eliza Pineda, Sharlene San Pedro, Paul Salas, Jane Oineza, Kr ...
'' co-star
Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of ''Stairway to Heaven (Philippines TV series), Stairwa ...
. Kristoffer signed an exclusive three-year contract until 2013. He appeared in the teen-oriented show ''
Tween Hearts'' and ''
Munting Heredera
( / international title: ''Little Heiress'') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Mona Louise Rey in the title role. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Teleba ...
'' where he was paired with
Joyce Ching.
In the mid-2012, he was included as cast member of drama series on GMA Network entitled ''
Luna Blanca
''Luna Blanca'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the 2008 Philippine television series ''Luna Mystika''. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Jillian Ward, Mona Loui ...
'' and played the role of Joaquin "Aki" Alvarez. In 2013, he starred in two television dramas. The first drama being ''Kakambal ni Eliana'' where he is paired with
Kim Rodriguez for the first time. Before the year ended he was cast in the drama ''Kahit Nasaan Ka Man'' where he is paired with
Julie Anne San Jose. In 2014, he starred in ''Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw'' where he is again paired with Kim Rodriguez.
In 2015, KrisM appeared in one episode of ''
Karelasyon
() is a Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Carla Abellana, it premiered on April 11, 2015 on the network's Sabado Star Power line up. The series concluded on May 13, 2017 with a total of 10 ...
'' where he plays a mama's boy. In 2016, KrisM was featured in the record album ''One Heart'' that was released by GMA Records.
Personal life
Martin is fond of
mountain climbing
Mountaineering, mountain climbing, or alpinism is a set of outdoor activities that involves ascending mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, skiing, and traversing via ferratas that have become mounta ...
and he climbs mountains together with other actors like
Alden Richards
Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is a Filipino actor, entrepreneur television personality, and singer. Known for his leading man roles in romantic and historical drama in television an ...
,
Rodjun Cruz,
Kylie Padilla
Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network.
Early life
Kylie Nicole Sica ...
and
Dianne Medina
Maria Patricia Dianne Perez Medina-Ilustre (born November 5, 1986) is a Filipino actress, dancer, television host, anchor and part-time model. Medina is also a former member of ABS-CBN's developmental talent agent Star Magic.
Early life
Diann ...
.
Martin previously dated
Joyce Ching from 2011 to 2013, that made them dubbed as "ex-goals" due to them pairing up before in several GMA shows.
In April 2021, Martin revealed that he began dating Actress and model,
Liezel Lopez
Liezel Marie Arintoc Lopez (born October 2, 1997) is a Filipino actress. She was a finalist at the sixth season of reality talent competition, ''StarStruck (season 6), Starstruck'' in 2015, and has been signed to GMA Artist Center. She joined th ...
when asked about the rumored relationship with each other in ''
The Boobay and Tekla Show'' to the public. They have broken up since.
In July 2021, he became a born-again Christian.
Martin married his non-showbiz girlfriend, AC Banzon in Capas, Tarlac in February 2022. The two had dated for seven years before breaking up in December 2020, they reportedly reconciled in July 2021; the couple had a child named Pré.
Filmography
Variety and reality shows
Film
Discography
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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Kristofer Dangculos official
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1994 births
Living people
Actors from Olongapo
Filipino male child actors
Filipino male television actors
21st-century Filipino male singers
Participants in Philippine reality television series
Star Magic
ABS-CBN people
GMA Network (company) people
GMA Music artists
Male actors from Zambales
Filipino Protestants
Ilocano people
San Beda University alumni
Filipino male film actors