Zoren Legaspi
Born
Zoren Lim Legaspi

(1972-01-30) January 30, 1972
Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • host
  • film producer
Years active1987–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2012)​
Children2 (Mavy and Cassy)

Zoren Lim Legaspi (Tagalog: [ˈsɔɾɛn lɛˈgaspɪ]; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as Ika-6 na Utos, Mulawin, Now and Forever: Ganti, Majika, Enchanted Garden, Glamorosa, Forevermore, Healing Hearts, Encantadia, Sirkus, Kapag Nahati ang Puso, Sahaya, Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit and Apoy sa Langit.

He is currently an exclusive contract artist of GMA Network, as well as the network's talent management arm Sparkle GMA Artist Center alongside his twin children.[1][2]

Personal life

Zoren comes from a family of Filipino celebrities. His father, Lito Legaspi (1941–2019), and brothers, Kier[3] and Brando, are all actors. His spouse, Carmina Villaroel, is a movie and television actress. They have a twin children named Mavy and Cassy.

Cassy (When I Met You in Tokyo)

Outside of his showbiz career, he is a hobbyist for his love of motorcycles.[4]

Career

He was once a leading man of beauty queen/actress Ruffa Gutierrez who was his ex-girlfriend. He was a member of That's Entertainment[5] as a matinee idol. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the movie The Fatima Buen Story in the Gawad Urian Awards of 1995.

Legaspi directed for GMA Network programs like Fantastikids, Fantastic Man, Wag Kukurap and Atlantika. He made his film directorial debut for Ultraelectromagnetic Love of Regal Films which was to be shown in 2008.

He was a minor character in Agua Bendita aired on ABS-CBN.

Legaspi returned to GMA with his partner Carmina on a new talk show, Love ni Mister, Love ni Misis. This was his first hosting on TV and first talk show on GMA. The show premiered August 9, 2010.

Legaspi returned to TV5 as host in Paparazzi with his co-hosts Ruffa Gutierrez, Shalala, Christy Fermin and Mo Twister. This was Zoren's second hosting on TV after Love Ni Mister, Love Ni Misis aired on GMA Network in 2010.

Legaspi returns again to drama via Glamorosa with grand slam best actress Lorna Tolentino and former Palmolive endorser Alice Dixson. The show premiered November 2011.

In November 2012, Carmina and Zoren had their wedding, and the ABS-CBN had their special coverage of their wedding that aired November 24, 2012 entitled Zoren-Carmina: Always Forever, A Wedding Like No Other.[6][7][8][9] The idea of a surprise proposal followed by a flashmob-style instant wedding was inspired by a remarkably similar episode of the U.S. television show "Mobbed" hosted by Howie Mandel.[10]

In 2016, Legaspi returned to GMA Network, since his guesting on Marian Rivera's program, Yan ang Morning!, his wife Carmina Villarroel, also returned to the network in 2017.

On March 15, 2018, Legaspi signed a contract with GMA Artist Center,[11] after he returned to the network in 2016. He returned to GMA thrice. Legaspi's first return to the network was late 2010, he moved back to GMA again for the second time in 2015 and the third time in 2016.

Filmography

Film

  • Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien (1989)
  • Student Body (1990)
  • Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang (1990)
  • I Have 3 Eggs (1990)
  • Island of Desire (1990) as Jimmy Boy[12]
  • Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na (1991)
  • Ipaglaban Mo Ako Boy Topak (1991)
  • Pretty Boy Hoodlum (1991)
  • Disgrasyada (1991)
  • Shotgun Banjo (1992)
  • Tikboy Tikas at ang Mga Batang Krhoaks (1993)
  • Bala at Lipstick (1993)
  • Massacre Files (1994)
  • Multo in the City (1994)
  • Silya Eletrika (1994) Viva Films
  • Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador (1994) - Moviestars Production
  • Hataw Tatay Hataw (1994)
  • The Fatima Buen Story (1995)
  • Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban Dugo (1995)
  • Kailanman (1996)
  • Sandata (1996)
  • Duwelo (1996)
  • Bandido (1997)
  • Baril sa Baril (1997)
  • Matang Agila (1997)
  • Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na (1997)
  • Daniel Eskultor (1997)
  • Desperate Hours (1998)
  • Kahit Mabuhay Kang Muli (1998)
  • The Resort Murders (1998)
  • Alyas Big Time (1999)
  • Markado (1999)
  • Elias Marengo: Bayolente (1999)
  • Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari (1999)
  • Nag-aapoy Na Laman (2000)
  • Baliktaran (2000)
  • Laban Kung Laban (2000)
  • Testigo (2000)
  • Hindi Sisiw ang Kalaban Mo (2001)
  • Xtreme Warriors (2001)
  • The Cory Quirino Kidnap Files (2002)
  • Mano Po 2: My Home (2003)
  • Mulawin: The Movie (2005)
  • Pacquiao: The Movie (2006)
  • Inang Yaya (2006)
  • Isang Araw Lang (2011)
  • My Big Bossing's Adventures (2014)
  • Etiquette for Mistresses (2015)
  • Our Mighty Yaya (2017)
  • Miss Q & A (2020)

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1988–1996That's EntertainmentHimself / PerformerGMA Network
1989–1995Eat Bulaga!Himself / Co-hostABS-CBN
1989–1996Saturday EntertainmentHimself / PerformerGMA Network
1991Maalaala Mo Kaya: PunyalABS-CBN
2002Recuerdo de AmorEugene Hernandez
2002–2003Habang Kapiling KaJonas CapistranoGMA Network
2004–2005MulawinBagwis
2005Encantadia
Kakabakaba AdventuresMezandro / Miguel
Now and Forever: Ganti[5]Dennis
2006MajikaGaram
2007Princess CharmingEnrico de Saavedra
2007–2008KamandagKing Gulag
2009George and CecilEpoy MontalbanABS-CBN
All My LifeRomano EstrellaGMA Network
Sana Ngayong Paskoyoung Ernesto
2010Ikaw SanaEnrico Sta. Maria
Rod Santiago's Agua BenditaLuisito MondigoABS-CBN
Kitchen BattlesHostQ
2010–2011Love ni Mister, Love ni MisisHimself/hostGMA Network
2011MacheteMalyari
Nita NegritaArturo
Pepito ManalotoJonap
Rod Santiago's The SistersFidel SantiagoTV5
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Callao CaveJerryABS-CBN
2011–2012Paparazzi: Showbiz ExposedHimself/hostTV5
GlamorosaKarl Marciano
2012–2013Enchanted GardenMenandro
2014Maalaala Mo Kaya: Skate BoardEpisode roleABS-CBN
2014–2015ForevermoreAlexander "Alex" Grande II
2015Healing HeartsBenjie SaavendraGMA Network
MagpakailanmanEpisode role
Maalaala Mo KayaABS-CBN
2015–2016MarimarDon Gustavo AldamaGMA Network
2016Yan ang Morning!Himself / Guest
EncantadiaEmre
2016–2017Till I Met YouNestor ValderamaABS-CBN
2017Mulawin vs. RavenaBagwis (Archival Footage from the movie)GMA Network
I Heart DavaoArchitect Eugene "Euge" Lumbas
Road TripHimself
Dear UgeEpisode guest
Ika-6 na UtosLyon Muller
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ng DurianJulian
2018SirkusMiguel
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na KwentoDonald
Kapag Nahati ang PusoEnrico "Nico/Nick" Del Valle
2019SahayaHarold Maglayao
2020–2021Sarap, 'Di Ba?Himself[13]
Bilangin ang Bituin sa LangitAnselmo "Ansel" Santos
2021–2022Stories from the Heart: The End of UsJeffrey Guevara
2022Apoy sa LangitCesar Monastrial
2023Mga Lihim ni UrdujaMarius "Maestro" Tan / Marcel "Chairman" Batibuttan / Ibn Battuta
Black RiderMayor Alfonso Buenaventura
Credits
Television & film
YearTitleDirectorNote
2006FantastikidsYes[14]Directorial Debut
2006–2007AtlantikaYes[14]
2007FantastikmanYes[14]
2010Shake, Rattle and Roll XIIYes[14]segment, Mamanyika[15]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

  • Gawad Urian - Best Supporting Actor for The Fatima Buen Story (nominated)

References

  1. ↑ "Twins Mavy and Cassy Legaspi are now Kapuso". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  2. ↑ Aquino, Maine. "LOOK: Mavy and Cassy Legaspi are now part of the Kapuso network". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  3. ↑ Maglaqui, Rhovin (September 9, 2019). "Lito Legaspi passes away at 77 | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Malig, Kaela (December 15, 2021). "Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi reveal the real mistress in their relationship, and it's not what you think". GMA News Online. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "'That's Entertainment' graduates". The Manila Times. June 3, 2005. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Zoren and Carmina's Wedding". ABS-CBN Corporation. November 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Zoren-Carmina wedding: Carmina walks down the aisle". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Zoren-Carmina wedding: Zoren proposes". ABS-CBN Corporation News. November 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Zoren-Carmina wedding: The Vows and Kiss". ABS-CBN Corporation News. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Marriage Proposal & Wedding in an Enormous Dancing Mobbed". YouTube. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  11. ↑ Sun, Cherry. "READ: Zoren Legaspi feels at home with GMA Network". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  12. ↑ National Mid-week. Lagda Pub. Incorporated. 1990. p. 57. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ Calderon, Nora V (July 16, 2020). "Zoren, na-challenge nang idirek ang pamilya". Balita - Tagalog Newspaper Tabloid (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Torregoza, Hannah (September 14, 2018). "Man of many hats". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  15. ↑ Plaridel: A Journal of Philippine Communication, Media, and Society. Office of Research and Publication, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines. February 2011. p. 144. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
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