Alfred Vargas
Encyclopedia
Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III (born on October 24, 1981 in San Juan City, Manila
) is a Filipino actor
and model
. He was elected councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City
in 2010.
. He began his career as a member of ABS-CBN
Star Magic
(formerly Star Circle) acting workshop Batch 10. From there, he had his TV role in the drama soap opera, Pangako Sa'yo, from the same network. But this Ateneo de Manila graduate was acting in theatre long before the talent scouts lured him into television.
His breakthrough role came in the film Bridal Shower in which he was able to display his acting potential as a drama actor. This along with the move to the GMA Network
opened a slew of opportunities for the young actor. This move has seen him featured prominently in three notable shows in Philippine television: the daytime drama series, Daisy Siete, the fantasy series, Encantadia
(as Aquil), and its prequel series Etheria
(as Amarro, Aquil's father).
He played the leading role on the GMA daytime series Muli
, opposite the Malaysian actress Carrie Lee and Marian Rivera
as well as being part of the cast of Impostora
in 2007. In 2008, he worked again with Marian Rivera
in
Dyesebel
. He is also part of the upcoming installment of Una Kang Naging Akin
co-starring Angelika dela Cruz, in which he plays "Ronnie".
His most recent movie projects include Status: Single and When I Met U
.
He is set to do an indie film, Amamanhig. In 2009, he appeared in All About Eve
where he is reunited with his Impostora
castmates Sunshine Dizon
, Iza Calzado
, and Mark Anthony Fernandez
. He then made a villainous turn when he played the pirate captain Lima Wong in Zorro
. He went on to play "Gabriel" in Darna
but had to leave the series as he applied for candidacy for councilor.
In 2010 Alfred Vargas was reappearing in "Darna", becoming a successful reporter.
In December 2010 he moved from the GMA-7 network to ABS-CBN and did projects for ABS-CBN, without contract as he is a public servant and cannot be exclusive. he played the role of Prinsipe Irvin in ABS-CBN's Mutya
.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
) is a Filipino actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. He was elected councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
in 2010.
Biography and Career
Vargas graduated in A.B. Management Economics in Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
. He began his career as a member of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
(formerly Star Circle) acting workshop Batch 10. From there, he had his TV role in the drama soap opera, Pangako Sa'yo, from the same network. But this Ateneo de Manila graduate was acting in theatre long before the talent scouts lured him into television.
His breakthrough role came in the film Bridal Shower in which he was able to display his acting potential as a drama actor. This along with the move to the GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
opened a slew of opportunities for the young actor. This move has seen him featured prominently in three notable shows in Philippine television: the daytime drama series, Daisy Siete, the fantasy series, Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
(as Aquil), and its prequel series Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
(as Amarro, Aquil's father).
He played the leading role on the GMA daytime series Muli
Muli (TV series)
Muli or In Love Again is an afternoon soap opera aired on GMA Network. The soap was part of the network's Dramarama sa Hapon program block. The show was aired on its last episode on May 18...
, opposite the Malaysian actress Carrie Lee and Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as well as being part of the cast of Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....
in 2007. In 2008, he worked again with Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
in
Dyesebel
Dyesebel (TV series)
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo....
. He is also part of the upcoming installment of Una Kang Naging Akin
Una Kang Naging Akin
"Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona...
co-starring Angelika dela Cruz, in which he plays "Ronnie".
His most recent movie projects include Status: Single and When I Met U
When I Met U
When I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"...
.
He is set to do an indie film, Amamanhig. In 2009, he appeared in All About Eve
All About Eve (Philippine TV series)
All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez....
where he is reunited with his Impostora
Impostora
Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado....
castmates Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
, Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
, and Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
. He then made a villainous turn when he played the pirate captain Lima Wong in Zorro
Zorro (Philippine TV series)
Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos...
. He went on to play "Gabriel" in Darna
Darna (2009 TV series)
Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo...
but had to leave the series as he applied for candidacy for councilor.
In 2010 Alfred Vargas was reappearing in "Darna", becoming a successful reporter.
In December 2010 he moved from the GMA-7 network to ABS-CBN and did projects for ABS-CBN, without contract as he is a public servant and cannot be exclusive. he played the role of Prinsipe Irvin in ABS-CBN's Mutya
Mutya
Mutya is a Philippine fantasy series produced and aired by ABS-CBN that is based on Pablo S. Gomez's comic of the same name. The series introduced the network's newest discovered child actress Mutya Orquia...
.
Politics
In Quezon City local elections for District 2 on May 11, 2010, he was elected city councilor, with the second-highest number of votes in the district.TV shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Dyno Zuryete | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| 2003 | Tipong Pinoy | Host | |
| Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan is a Filipino primetime drama/teleserye first aired on March 26, 2001 and last aired on February 28, 2003 by ABS-CBN.It was top-billed by the love-team of Claudine Barretto and Carlos Agassi.... |
Lauro | ||
| 2004 | Marinara Marinara (TV series) Marinara is a Fantasy/Comedy series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Enrico Quizon and Soxy Topacio. Dubbed as the first "Kwelanovela", Marinara was launched June, 2004 as part of the network's 54th anniversary.- Synopsis :... |
Felipe | GMA-7 |
| 2005 | Encantadia Encantadia Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on... |
Aquil | |
| Love to Love | Mike | ||
| Etheria Etheria Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series... |
Amarro | ||
| 2006 | Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia... |
Aquil | |
| I Luv NY I Luv NY I Luv NY , is a television program of GMA Network. Set in New York City, it is the first Philippine TV soap to hold tapings in New York, around which revolves the story of the four main characters.... |
Sebastian Santos | ||
| Ang Pagbabago Ang Pagbabago Ang Pagbabago is a Philippine drama reality TV show hosted by Diana Zubiri and Alfred Vargas. It aired every weekday afternoons on GMA Network from July 2006 until its abrupt demise on September 1 of that same year.-See also:... |
host | ||
| Sandwichlandia (Fantasy Commercial Series) | Haring Spredo | ||
| 2007 | Magic Kamison Magic Kamison Magic Kamison is a fantasy television series aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network. The series premiered on February 3, 2007.-The Magic Kamison:... |
Jaren Absede | |
| Muli Muli (TV series) Muli or In Love Again is an afternoon soap opera aired on GMA Network. The soap was part of the network's Dramarama sa Hapon program block. The show was aired on its last episode on May 18... |
Lukas Estadilla | ||
| Nuts Entertainment Nuts Entertainment Nuts Entertainment was a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network . The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block... |
himself | ||
| Impostora Impostora Impostora or The Impostor is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado.... |
Carlos Pambide | ||
| My Only Love My Only Love My Only Love is a Philippine drama airing on GMA Network as the fifth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982.-Plot:They are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour... |
Emman Angele | ||
| 2008 | ESP E.S.P. (TV series) E.S.P. is a horror Philippine drama by GMA Network starring Iza Calzado. The series premiered on February 7, 2008 and ended on May 8 of the same year... |
Dave | |
| Dyesebel Dyesebel (TV series) Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo.... |
Erebus | ||
| Una Kang Naging Akin Una Kang Naging Akin "Una Kang Naging Akin" or When You Were Mine is a Philippine drama on GMA Network. This is the tenth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released in 1991. The series stars Angelika dela Cruz, Wendell Ramos, and Maxene Magalona... |
Ronnie Bautista | ||
| 2009 | Dear Friend Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer... : Karibal |
Ron | |
| All About Eve All About Eve (Philippine TV series) All About Eve was the Philippine drama adaptation of a Korean drama of the same name. The pilot episode premiered on March 9, 2009 on GMA Network replacing Luna Mystika. It starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Alfred Vargas with Richard Gomez, Jean Garcia and Eula Valdez.... |
Warren Bautista | ||
| Zorro Zorro (Philippine TV series) Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos... |
Captain Lima Wong | ||
| Darna Darna (2009 TV series) Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo... |
Gabriel | ||
| 2011 | Pablo S. Gomez's Mutya Mutya Mutya is a Philippine fantasy series produced and aired by ABS-CBN that is based on Pablo S. Gomez's comic of the same name. The series introduced the network's newest discovered child actress Mutya Orquia... |
Prince Irvin | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig is a Philippine television mini drama series which airs on ABS-CBN. It topbills child actors Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Mutya Orquia & Louise Abuel. The show's previous name was Diyos Ay Pag-Ibig which is revert as a theme song of the said series... |
Danny Dimatumba |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Liberated | |
| 2004 | Bridal Shower | Joebert |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | |
| Ang Lagusan | ||
| 2006 | I Wanna Be Happy | |
| Gigil | Felix | |
| Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah: Ze Moveeh | Dodong | |
| 2007 | Faces of Love | |
| Banal | Jayson Ramos | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | |
| When I Met U When I Met U When I Met U is a 2009 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Joel Lamangan. The screenplay by Aloy Adlawan was written for Jose Javier Reyes to direct, Reyes later left after "creative difference"... |
Albert | |
| Amamanhig | Ben |
Awards
- 2nd Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards of Enpress - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series for Encantadia (nominated, tied with Pen Medina)
- Gawad Urian - Best Supporting Actor for Bridal Shower (nominated)
- Golden Screen Award - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for Bridal Shower (won)