Markki Stroem (born March 21, 1987) is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer. He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent. He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in

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, earning a

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in Hospitality and Marketing Management. Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024. He hosts the radio talk show ''The Morning Rush'' on Monster RX93.1.

Theatre and Film/TV

Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in '' Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011),'' Shane Gray in ''Camp Rock'' (Repertory, 2012), Tommy Ross in ''Carrie: The Musical'' (Atlantis, 2013), Leading Man in ''Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady'' (Dalanghita prod, 2015), Tommy DeVito in ''

Jersey Boys ''Jersey Boys'' is a jukebox musical with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is presented in a documentary-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and breakup of the 1960s rock 'n' roll group The Four Seasons. The mus ...

'' (Atlantis, 2016), Gabby in ''Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko'' (Ballet Philippines, 2016), Claude Hooper Bukowski in ''

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'' (Repertory, 2017), Terry Connor in ''

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'' (Atlantis, 2018), and Joe Pitt in ''

Angels in America ''Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes'' is a 1991 American two-part Play (theatre), play by American playwright Tony Kushner. The two parts of the play, ''Millennium Approaches'' and ''Perestroika'', may be presented separate ...

'' (Atlantis, 2019). His film and TV credits include the roles of Kyle in the kids TV series

Wako Wako ''Wako Wako'' is a 2012 Philippine fantasy drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas and Ricky S. Rivero, it stars Ai-Ai delas Alas, Yogo Singh and Gladys Reyes. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide o ...

(ABS-CBN, 2012) and Elle in Slumber Party ( Cinema One Originals Awards, 2012). His most recent role is Norman in

Lolo and the Kid ''Lolo and the Kid'' (lit. Grandpa and the Kid) is a 2024 Philippine drama film written, produced, and directed by Benedict Mique. Starring Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre, with the special participation of Juan Karlos, the hard-hitting emotional ...

(

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, 2024). Stroem was nominated at the Cinema One Originals Awards, the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. His 2013

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entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual

movie awards, including best movie. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in ''Hair'' (Repertory, 2017).

Music

Stroem produced and directed the following music videos:

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’s “Whispered Fear,”

Christian Bautista Christian Joseph Morata Bautista (born October 19, 1981) is a Filipino singer, host, and model. He was a finalist of '' Star in a Million'', a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. Af ...

and

Neocolours Neocolours is a Filipino pop-rock band formed in February 1987, out of the remnants of a mid-1980s vocal group (WaterColors), in Manila, Philippines. Founding members are Ito Rapadas (vocals), Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards/vocals), Marvin Querido ( ...

’ “Sasabihin,” and Noel Cabangon’s “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.” He is also the director and co-producer of his singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces.” Stroem’s music video “Beautiful Tragic Memory” stars actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo. Stroem released his first solo album, "Thousands of Pieces," under Cornerstone Music. He also participated in

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, Boys R Boys (BRB), and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards, winning the Most Promising Male Group award.

Personal Life

In 2022, Stroem publicly came out as

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Filmography

Theater

Film

Television

Discography

*Pilipinas You Got It,

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2011 *Thousands of Pieces, Cornerstone Music 2012

External links

Markki Stroem's talent management website

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Stroem, Markki 1987 births Living people 21st-century Filipino male singers Filipino male models Musicians from Quezon City Male actors from Metro Manila Star Magic Pilipinas Got Talent contestants Filipino male musical theatre actors Filipino people of Norwegian descent Filipino LGBTQ singers 21st-century Filipino LGBTQ people Demisexual men Filipino male television actors Filipino male film actors