Empoy Marquez

Acting

Empoy Marquez

Julius Erman "Empoy" Ramos Marquez, also known mononymously as Empoy, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and host. He is best known for playing the male lead in Kita Kita (2017), the highest-grossing Filipino independent film of all time. His performance earned him a nomination for the Gawad Urian for Best Actor.

Known For

Batang PacoBatang Paco · 2026
Batang Paco
2026
MovieComedyAction
A timid tattoo artist who transforms into a courageous hero to save his kidnapped daughter from a crime syndicate.
The National Third WheelThe National Third Wheel · 2018
The National Third Wheel
2018
MovieComedyRomance
Trina who has lived her whole life as a third wheel meets the man who passes her standards and believes that this man will finally make her a third wheel no more. As they get to know each other, she finds out she's actually dating a single dad with an 8-year-old boy and he actually has a good relationship with the mother.
Bloody CrayonsBloody Crayons · 2017
Bloody Crayons
★ 6.22017
MovieCrimeHorror
A group of friends goes to an island for a short film project when they are attacked by a mysterious killer after playing a game of bloody crayons.
FruitcakeFruitcake · 2024
Fruitcake
★ 5.52024
MovieComedyDrama
In modern-day Metro Manila, a diverse group of Filipinos faces life's lows as their destinies collide on a fateful train ride, unfolding a heartwarming and comedic tapestry of interconnected stories.
You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano StoryYou Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano Story · 2020
You Animal! The Nimfa Dimaano Story
★ 7.12020
MovieAnimationRomance
Follow an attractive feline saleslady at a department store as she figures in a love triangle between her mongrel janitor boyfriend and her high society businessdog.
Everyone Knows Every JuanEveryone Knows Every Juan · 2025
Everyone Knows Every Juan
★ 6.02025
MovieComedyDrama
The Sevilla siblings reunite at their ancestral home a year after the passing of their matriarch. What begins as an obligatory gathering quickly spirals into a storm of revelations, grudges, and laughter, exposing the fragile ties that bind them.
Bride for RentBride for Rent · 2014
Bride for Rent
★ 6.42014
MovieRomanceComedy
On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.
All About LoveAll About Love · 2006
All About Love
★ 6.02006
MovieRomance
Kikay and Kiko grew up together in the province and built a strong friendship. But Kikay has to leave her best friend to live and study in Manila. She tries to fit in her new environment in the city but she ends up being abused by the people she thought as her new friends. Kikay returns to the province with a wounded self-esteem. There, she realizes how much Kiko loves her. Feeling unworthy of his love, Kikay drives Kiko away. But will she ever find the courage to come face to face with her own problems and admit her love for him?

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Bride for RentBride for Rent · 2014
Bride for Rent
★ 6.42014
MovieRomanceComedy
On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.

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Kidnap For RomanceKidnap For Romance · 2023
Kidnap For Romance
★ 6.02023
MovieComedy
Ena is a stuntwoman from a family of looters. When her mother needs money to settle her medical bill, she asks her godfather for assistance. Her godfather assigns Elena to abduct Fred Tan, the heir and grandson of one of the richest men in the Philippines, and hold him captive for ransom. When Elena succeeds in capturing Fred and is nearly apprehended by the police, they hide at a villa owned by Fred's family. While Elena is distracted, Fred tries to escape. Elena wrestles with him to prevent him from running away. In the midst of their argument, Fred's grandfather, Henry, pays a visit to the villa and sees them in an improper position. This leads to Henry planning to get them married as soon as possible. Now, Elena and Fred must pretend that their relationship is something more than a botched kidnapping.
Super InggoSuper Inggo · 2006
Super Inggo
2006
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Super Inggo is an International Emmy-nominated fantaserye aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong, a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real life and full-fledged superhero. Unknown to him, he possesses superhuman strength and abilities which he inherited from his Superhero father and Villain mother. The series started August 28, 2006 and ended its first season run on February 9, 2007, ranking at number 2 in the nationwide Philippine Nielsen ratings. The show went on air again November 3, 2007 titled, Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis' as a prelude installment to the future events in Book 2 of the superserye. ABS-CBN re-aired the series with the title “Super Inggo: The Director’s Cut,” last September 22, 2008, before “Boy & Kris.”

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