| Christian Bables | |
| Birth Name: | Christian Mercurio Bables |
| Birth Date: | 6 December 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines |
| Citizenship: | Filipino |
| Alma Mater: | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
| Years Active: | 2015–present |
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| Height: | 175cm (69inches) |
Christian Mercurio Bables (born December 6, 1992), is a Filipino actor[1] and model. He is one of entertainment industry’s youngest competent actors who has made his mark by portraying remarkable roles in his movie outings. He won as ‘Best Leading Actor’ at the fifth Hanoi International Film Festival’ for his character as “Intoy” in the drama film ‘Signal Rock.’ He also won the ‘Best Supporting Actor Award’ at the Gawad Urian Awards, 42nd MMFF and FAP Luna Awards for his transwoman character “Barbs” in the comedy film ‘Die Beautiful.’ He recently won Best Actor award from 47th MMFF, 5th Eddy’s Choice Awards, and 19th Asian Film Festival for the movie ‘Big Night!'
Bables was born on December 6, 1992, in Bacoor, Cavite. He is the second son of Rodrigo Bables (deceased) and Bing Mercurio-Urbano of Escalante, Negros Occidental. He graduated with a Communication Arts Degree from De La Salle University Dasma in 2013.[2]
Bables has denied getting plastic surgery for his distinctive aquiline nose. He has stated that he was "born with it" and inherited the feature from his mother, who is of Spanish Filipino descent. According to Bables, other people bullied him for his nose when he was growing up, calling him Pinocchio.[3] [4]
Bables' performance as Barbs Cordero in Die Beautiful earned him 3 Best Supporting Actor awards from separate award-giving bodies, the MMFF, Gawad Urian, and Luna Awards.[5]
In 2018, he won Best Leading Actor at the 5th Hanoi International Film Festival for his performance in Signal Rock.[6]
In 2021, he played the lead role in the black comedy film Big Night!. Jason Tan Liwag of Rappler lauded Bables' performance, describing him as "an indelible onscreen presence" and "a force to be reckoned with."[7] Bables won Best Actor at the 47th Metro Manila Film Festival for his performance in the film.[8]
In May 2024, Bables signed a contract with Legacy Entertainment, a talent agency based in the USA. He clarified that he will "forever" be a Filipino actor and has no intentions to leave his Philippines-based talent agency, KreativDen.[9]
Despite Bables' association with queer characters, he has clarified that he identifies as a straight man. He has said that he's "tired" of the gender role-based stereotyping he has faced and speculation towards his sexuality.[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I Love You to Death | Apol | Regal Entertainment |
| Die Beautiful | Barbs Cordero | The Idea First Company and Regal Entertainment | |
| 2017 | Finally Found Someone | Noah Alcala | Star Cinema |
| The Ghost Bride | David Chao | Star Cinema | |
| 2018 | Recipe for Love | Calixto "Calix" Marcel | Regal Entertainment |
| Signal Rock | Intoy Abakan | CSR Films and Regal Entertainment | |
| 2019 | The Panti Sisters | Samuel Panti | Black Sheep, The Idea First Company and ALV Productions |
| 2021 | Bekis On the Run | Donald | Viva Entertainment |
| Big Night! | Dharna/Panfilo Macaspac Jr. | Cignal Entertainment, The Idea First Company, Octobertrain Films and Quantum Films | |
| 2022 | Mahal Kita, Beksman | Dali | Viva Films The Idea First Company Powerhouse Media Capital |
| 2023 | Ten Little Mistresses (Sampung mga Kerida) | Lady G / Lady H | Prime Video, The Idea First Company, Quantum Films |
| Broken Hearts Trip | Alfred | Smart Films Production, OPC, BMC Films | |
| Becky and Badette | Madam Luka (Cameo) | The Idea First Company |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Dwayne | Guest Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Reuben "Ben" Hernandez | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| Magpakailanman | Ramon Burce | GMA Network | |||
| 2018–2019 | Halik | Barry Bartolome | Supporting Cast / Protagonist | ABS-CBN | |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro | Iron Guerrero | Main Cast / Protagonist | ||
| Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) | Himself / Performer | Main Performer | |||
| ASAP Natin 'To | Himself / Dance performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV | |||
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Dr. Alex Dela Torre / Killer Ghost | Guest Cast / Antagonist | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Cine Mo! | |
| 2023 | Drag You and Me | Charlie Bautista / Bubbles Lacroix | Main Cast | iWantTFC | |
| Dirty Linen | Joseph Maximus "Max" Dionisio | Main Cast | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 / Jeepney TV | ||
| TV Patrol | Himself / first-ever male celebrity Star Patroller | Guest Star Patroller | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ABS-CBN News Channel / TeleRadyo | ||
| 2024 | Saving Grace | Chito Sumulong | Main Cast / Antagonist | Amazon Prime Video |
| Year | Festival/Award Ceremony | Award | Movie | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | [11] | ||||
| 2022 | 70th FAMAS Awards | [12] | |||
| 5th Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards | [13] | ||||
| 19th Asian Film Festival | [14] | ||||
| 2021 | 47th Metro Manila Film Festival | [15] | |||
| 2020 | 4th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | [16] | |||
| 2019 | [17] | ||||
| 6th Urduja Heritage Film Awards | [18] | ||||
| Asian Pop-Up Cinema (Chicago, Illinois) | [19] | ||||
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| 3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | [23] | ||||
| 11th National Commission for Culture and the Arts Ani ng Dangal Awards | [24] | ||||
| 3rd Film Development Council of the Philippines Film Ambassadors' Night | [25] | ||||
| 2018 | 9th Philippine Daily Inquirer Indie Bravo | Awards | [26] | ||
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| 2017 | 11th Gawad Genio | ||||
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| 2016 | [32] | ||||