Phytos Ramirez Explained

Phytos Ramirez
Birth Name:Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou
Birth Date:18 July 1995
Birth Place:Athens, Greece
Othername:Phytos Kyriacou
Years Active:2001–present
Agent:
Known For:Encantadia
Height:6 ft 0 in
Partner:Cherry Lou (2020–present)
Children:3

Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez,[1] is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the Encantadia franchise, where he appeared in both 2005 and 2016 iterations.

Personal life and career

Ramirez was born in Athens, Greece, to a Greek father and a Filipino mother. He immigrated to the Philippines at a young age and grew up in San Mateo, Rizal. He started for modeling in television advertisements and made his acting debut via the late Eddie Garcia-directed film Abakada... Ina in 2001.[2]

He first appeared on television via ABS-CBN's drama series Hiram in 2004. Ramirez guested on GMA Network's fantasy series Encantadia as the young version of Mark Herras' character Anthony.[3]

Ramirez took a temporary hiatus from showbiz to focus on his studies and later returned on 2010 via Basahang Ginto. The same year, He signed a contract with Star Magic and appeared in some of ABS-CBN's dramas, including the remakes of their classics Mara Clara and Mula sa Puso.

Ramirez marked his comeback on GMA Network in 2014 via Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw.

On December 8, 2016, he opened a food stall business called Zorpas Greek Food, located in Marikina.[4]

After his stint in the original series, Ramirez returned to the Encantadia franchise on February 27, 2017, where he portrayed the grown up Paopao in the 2016 remake.

Ramirez started hosting in Unang Hirit and appeared in more of GMA's programs including Contessa, Madrasta, and GTV's The Lost Recipe, which was previously aired on GMA News TV.

After years of being a Roman Catholic, he converted and became a born-again Christian on November 23, 2017.[5] In September 2020, Ramirez revealed his relationship with singer-actress Cherry Lou[6] Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first child together in 2021.[7]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2021Stories From The Heart: Never Say GoodbyeJoshua QuintoGMA Network
The Lost RecipeTomGMA News TV / GTV
2021Dear Uge: Tom and JourneyRandyGMA Network
2019–2020MadrastaDavid Generoso
2019Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: My Vampire LoveLuther
Tadhana: SanibTroy
Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball BeautiesMC
Dragon LadyLee (uncredited)
Stories for the Soul: The Bad SamDaniel
TODA One I LoveEncanTODA (uncredited)
Dear Uge: It's ComplicatedFroilan
2018Magpakailanman: Little People, Big WinnersRaffy
Maynila: I Love You NotMiguel
My Special TatayJeff
Dear Uge: Un-Ex-pected LoveDennis
Tadhana: DH for SaleYousef
Wagas: Pag-Ibig at LagimReyGMA News TV
Maynila: Twist of FateJhemel / ErwinGMA Network
ContessaWinston Mallari
Wagas: Baliw na PusoJerryGMA News TV
Magpakailanman: My Nanay and IOscarGMA Network
2017Wagas: Sa Kabila ng LahatTopoyGMA News TV
Magpakailanman: Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo - The PFC Jomille Pavia StoryCapt. Dela CruzGMA Network
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo CarpioBiento
Wish Ko Lang: Mag-inaLester
Maynila: Opposites AttractJM Enriquez
Alyas Robin HoodKevin
G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New DayAlfred
Road TripHimself / Guest
TropsDiego
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love StoryBobot
Unang HiritHimself / co-host
Imbestigador: MonicaLawrence Simbul
EncantadiaPaopao
Imbestigador: Chop Chop LadyAlvin Delos Angeles
Wish Ko Lang!: Secret SingerWillie
Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered ChildAngelo
Maynila: New BeginningsAndre
2016Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong MagitingPVC Lorenzo
Oh, My Mama!Justin Gutierrez
Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa RinArman
Maynila: My DestinyCarlo
Once Againyoung Lukas Carbonnel
Maynila: Beki MovesGibo
Maynila: Love Your EnemyAndrew
2015DangwaDante Arrozaga (formerly uncredited)
Wagas: Kulam at Pag-IbigTonyGMA News TV
Wattpad Presents: My ChinitoJonathanTV5
Magpakailanman: Ina ko, Bugaw koChrisGMA Network
Maynila: Copy Cat LoveRandy
Magpakailanman: Sex Slave: Anak, Pinabayaan ng Ina? - The Belen and Ayen StoryCliff Louie
Let the Love BeginRafael "Uno" Fernandez / Fake DJ 1D
Maynila: Magpakatotoo ka, teh!Luigi
2014Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for LifeJulian Abela
Maynila: You're BeautifulGerald Reyes
Magpakailanman: Ama ko, Mahal ko: The Kim Fajardo StoryAddict
Maynila: Of Love & Second Chances
Maynila: Misyon ng PusoJesse
Magpakailanman: Barangay Cybersex: The Jenna Espinosa StoryAlbert
Paraiso Ko'y IkawBrix Illustre/Brix Castillo
2012–2013Princess and IDasho Pelden (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)ABS-CBN
2012Maalaala Mo Kaya: KomiksKing (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
E-BoyPugo (uncredited)
2011Guns and Rosesyoung King Santana (uncredited)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KuwebaKadir (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
Mula sa PusoNeil (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
2010–2011Mara ClaraMiguel "Migs" Soriano (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)
2006Gulong ng Paladyoung Carding Medel (uncredited; as Phytos Kyriacou)ABS-CBN
2005Encantadiayoung AnthonyGMA Network
2004HiramABS-CBN

Movies

Year Title Role Studio
2015Haunted MansionJackRegal Films
2009Limos
2008Ang Tanging Ina N'yong LahatShammy's Friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)Star Cinema
2007The Promiseyoung Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)GMA Films / Regal Films
2004Masikip sa DibdibBoogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou)VIVA Films
2001Tatarin
Abakada... Ina

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Star Magic - ABS-CBN . 2015-06-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150606204609/http://starmagic.abs-cbn.com/talents/profile/phytos--kyriacou.html . 2015-06-06 . dead .
  2. Web site: Phytos Ramirez finds his paradise in showbiz GMA Entertainment . 2022-11-14 . www.gmanetwork.com.
  3. Web site: Encantadia 2005 cast member Phytos Ramirez joins 2016 version as grown-up Paopao . 2022-11-14 . PEP.ph . en.
  4. Web site: Phytos Ramirez opens food stall in Marikina . 2022-11-14 . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2016-08-17 . TRIVIA: Celebs who converted to another religion | Celebrity Life . 2019-11-16 . GMA Network.
  6. Web site: Franco, Bernie V. . February 2, 2021 . Cherry Lou, 38, reveals relationship with GMA actor Phytos Ramirez, 25 . February 4, 2021 . Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  7. Web site: Phytos Ramirez and Cherry Lou welcome first child .
  8. Web site: VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020. 2020-11-12. lionheartv.net. en.