Mikoy Morales Explained

Mikoy Morales
Birth Name:Vincent Marco Chu Morales
Birth Date:11 December 1993
Birth Place:Roxas, Capiz, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Other Names:Mikoy
Years Active:2012–present
Known For:
Agent:Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2012–present)

Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on .

Morales was a mainstay of gag show Bubble Gang from 2015 until 2022, and is known for his roles in Pepito Manaloto, Sirkus, and Lolong.

Early life

Morales was born on 11 December 1993 in Roxas, the Philippines, as Vincent Marco Chu Morales. Majority of people know him as a television personality who has featured in various television programs and films.

Although he hasn't disclosed anything about his high school education, he studied Architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. When he decided to venture into the show business, he shifted to another course at Meridian International in McKinley, where he studied Music Business Management.

Career

Morales' first TV show was a reality show called Protégé: A Battle Of Big Artistas in 2012, The reality show it's also similar to GMA 7's sister show longest running reality talent program, StarStruck, Protégé was Mikoy becoming a stardom where he become a finalists while his fellow Co star talent Thea Tolentino was emerged as a reality show champion.

Morales' first acting on TV was Maynila also aired on GMA Channel 7 in 2012.

Mikoys 1st comedy sitcom was Pepito Manaloto in 2015 where he plays a gay best friend of fellow Co star Jake Vargas, also in the cast in the sitcom were Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto, Protégé Champion Thea Tolentino, Angel Satsumi, former That's Entertainment host and former Ober Da Bakod star Manilyn Reynes, former Nuts Entertainment host John Feir, and former Tropang Trumpo mainstay and current Bubble Gang mainstay Michael V, his sitcom until it ended as a season finale last 2021 due to COVID 19 pandemic and replaced by a new season of Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento which replaces a new set of characters are former Kapamilya comedian Pokwang Subong, former Mara Clara star Gladys Reyes, Bubble Gang Mainstay Sef Cadayona & Former Sirkus mainstay Mikee Quintos.

Mikoy also ventures into a kids fantasy program Sirkus with fellow Co star and real life best friends Mikee Quintos which plays as a both twin siblings brother and sister Tandem in a said drama adventure fantasy program in 2018, Mikoy and Mikee were reunited again in a drama series, The Gift with Asia's Multimedia Star and pambansang Bae ng pilipinas, Alden Richards and comedian Jo Berry in 2019. Mikoy and Mikee reunited once again but this time in a comedy sitcom show, Pepito Manaloto in 2020 & 2021, Mikoy for Ang Tunay Na Kuwento in 2020, while his Co star and best friend Mikee for Ang Unang Kuwento which he plays half gay and also a half straight boy in 2020 which Mikee plays as a younger Elsa played by Manilyn Reynes as an older version of Elsa.

Mikoy starred in a first action thriller series, Lolong in 2021 with co star and fellow former Protégé star Ruru Madrid.

Personal life

Morales had a previous relationship with actress Thea Tolentino.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes Network
2012 Himself Contestant / Runner-up
Maynila: "Perfect Someone" John Lead role
2012–13 Party Pilipinas Himself Performer
2013 Teen Gen Xavier de Leon Main cast
One Day, Isang Araw: Gamer Girl Lester
Love & Lies Kiko Special Participation
With a Smile Mikoy Recurring cast
My Hero Nation 4 Himself Host
Villa Quintana Boknoy Extended cast
Maynila: "Kasundan ng Puso" Matthew
2014 Magpakailanman: "My Lover Forever" Older Jojo
More Than Words Chester Balboa Supporting cast
2015–present Pepito Manaloto Roxy
2015–2022 Bubble Gang Himself Various roles
2015 Magpakailanman: "Katawan Ko, Bayaran Mo" Glen
Marimar Choi Supporting cast
2016 Maynila: Love Prevails Jason Main cast
Yo-Kai Watch Whisper Tagalog voice[1] [2]
2017 D' Originals Tim Supporting cast
Magpakailanman: "Ang Rampa ng Buhay Ko" Teen Sinon
2018 Sirkus Miko Lead Cast
Stories for the Soul: The Better Sister Jack
My Special Tatay Joselito "Ote" Mendiola Guest cast
Dear Uge: Mommy Home Jay R
2019 Stories for the Soul: Bad Sam Pete
The Gift Benedict "Bistek" Tecson Supporting cast
2021 First Yaya Jaime
I Can See you: #Future Royce Carlos
2022 Lolong Victoriano "Bokyo" dela Cruz
2023Maging Sino Ka ManGordon "Bagli" Libag
2024Pulang ArawTasyo

Film

Year Title Role Director(s) Notes
20164 DaysMarkAdolfo Alix Jr.
2017Taray ni TatayFrennyTelemovie by Eat Bulaga
2019Family HistoryMarcusMichael V.
2021Mang JoseTopeRaynier Brizuela
2023RookieCoach KelSamantha LeeBoth are competing entries for the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
TetherEricGian Arre

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResult
2014 Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Actor[3] Teen Gen
2023 Best Actor (Full-Length Feature)[4] Tether

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Melegrito. JM. YO-KAI WATCH SET TO PREMIERE ON GMA CHANNEL 07 THIS MARCH 28. Anime Pilipinas. 24 March 2016. 21 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Jillian, pwede nang iraket sa Japan. Abante Tonite. 24 March 2016.
  3. News: 5th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees announced . Manila Bulletin. 24 March 2016 . 20 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140420055746/http://www.mb.com.ph/5th-golden-screen-tv-awards-nominees-announced/ . 20 April 2014 .
  4. Web site: August 13, 2023. 'Iti Mapukpukaw' tops Cinemalaya 2023 with 3 wins including Best Film. ABS-CBN News.