Phytos Ramirez
- Star Magic (2010–2014)
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2014–21)
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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[2]
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.[3]
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, who happens to be his aunt.[6] Despite Lou's marriage to actor Michael Agassi, Ramirez and Lou welcomed their first illegitimate child together in 2021.[7]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2021 | Stories From The Heart: Never Say Goodbye | Joshua Quinto | GMA Network |
The Lost Recipe | Tom | GMA News TV / GTV | |
2021 | Dear Uge: Tom and Journey | Randy | GMA Network |
2019–2020 | Madrasta | David Generoso | |
2019 | Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: My Vampire Love | Luther | |
Tadhana: Sanib | Troy | ||
Magpakailanman: Beki Basketball Beauties | MC | ||
Dragon Lady | Lee (uncredited) | ||
Stories for the Soul: The Bad Sam | Daniel | ||
TODA One I Love | EncanTODA (uncredited) | ||
Dear Uge: It's Complicated | Froilan | ||
2018 | Magpakailanman: Little People, Big Winners | Raffy | |
Maynila: I Love You Not | Miguel | ||
My Special Tatay | Jeff | ||
Dear Uge: Un-Ex-pected Love | Dennis | ||
Tadhana: DH for Sale | Yousef | ||
Wagas: Pag-Ibig at Lagim | Rey | GMA News TV | |
Maynila: Twist of Fate | Jhemel / Erwin | GMA Network | |
Contessa | Winston Mallari | ||
Wagas: Baliw na Puso | Jerry | GMA News TV | |
Magpakailanman: My Nanay and I | Oscar | GMA Network | |
2017 | Wagas: Sa Kabila ng Lahat | Topoy | GMA News TV |
Magpakailanman: Kuwentong Marawi sa Mata ng Isang Sundalo - The PFC Jomille Pavia Story | Capt. Dela Cruz | GMA Network | |
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio | Biento | ||
Wish Ko Lang: Mag-ina | Lester | ||
Maynila: Opposites Attract | JM Enriquez | ||
Alyas Robin Hood | Kevin | ||
G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day | Alfred | ||
Road Trip | Himself / Guest | ||
Trops | Diego | ||
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Toy Soldier and Ballerina Doll Love Story | Bobot | ||
Unang Hirit | Himself / co-host | ||
Imbestigador: Monica | Lawrence Simbul | ||
Encantadia | Paopao | ||
Imbestigador: Chop Chop Lady | Alvin Delos Angeles | ||
Wish Ko Lang!: Secret Singer | Willie | ||
Magpakailanman: Justice for the Battered Child | Angelo | ||
Maynila: New Beginnings | Andre | ||
2016 | Magpakailanman: Ang Sundalong Magiting | PVC Lorenzo | |
Oh, My Mama! | Justin Gutierrez | ||
Magpakailanman: Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Ikaw Pa Rin | Arman | ||
Maynila: My Destiny | Carlo | ||
Once Again | young Lukas Carbonnel | ||
Maynila: Beki Moves | Gibo | ||
Maynila: Love Your Enemy | Andrew | ||
2015 | Dangwa | Dante Arrozaga (formerly uncredited) | |
Wagas: Kulam at Pag-Ibig | Tony | GMA News TV | |
Wattpad Presents: My Chinito | Jonathan | TV5 | |
Magpakailanman: Ina ko, Bugaw ko | Chris | GMA Network | |
Maynila: Copy Cat Love | Randy | ||
Magpakailanman: Sex Slave: Anak, Pinabayaan ng Ina? - The Belen and Ayen Story | Cliff Louie | ||
Let the Love Begin | Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / Fake DJ 1D | ||
Maynila: Magpakatotoo ka, teh! | Luigi | ||
2014 | Seasons of Love: BF for Hire, GF for Life | Julian Abela | |
Maynila: You're Beautiful | Gerald Reyes | ||
Magpakailanman: Ama ko, Mahal ko: The Kim Fajardo Story | Addict | ||
Maynila: Of Love & Second Chances | |||
Maynila: Misyon ng Puso | Jesse | ||
Magpakailanman: Barangay Cybersex: The Jenna Espinosa Story | Albert | ||
Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw | Brix Illustre/Brix Castillo | ||
2012–2013 | Princess and I | Dasho Pelden (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Komiks | King (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | |
E-Boy | Pugo (uncredited) | ||
2011 | Guns and Roses | young King Santana (uncredited) | |
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kuweba | Kadir (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ||
Mula sa Puso | Neil (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | ||
2010–2011 | Mara Clara | Miguel "Migs" Soriano (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | |
2006 | Gulong ng Palad | young Carding Medel (uncredited; as Phytos Kyriacou) | ABS-CBN |
2005 | Encantadia | young Anthony | GMA Network |
2004 | Hiram | ABS-CBN |
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Studio |
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2015 | Haunted Mansion | Jack | Regal Films |
2009 | Limos | ||
2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Shammy's Friend (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | Star Cinema |
2007 | The Promise | young Jason (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | GMA Films / Regal Films |
2004 | Masikip sa Dibdib | Boogie (credited as Phytos Kyriacou) | VIVA Films |
2001 | Tatarin[2] | ||
Abakada... Ina |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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RAWR Awards | 2020 | Beshie Ng Taon | "Madrasta" | Nominated | [8] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Star Magic - ABS-CBN". Archived from the original on 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- ^ a b c d "Phytos Ramirez finds his paradise in showbiz | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ a b "Encantadia 2005 cast member Phytos Ramirez joins 2016 version as grown-up Paopao". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Phytos Ramirez opens food stall in Marikina". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "TRIVIA: Celebs who converted to another religion | Celebrity Life". GMA Network. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (February 2, 2021). "Cherry Lou, 38, reveals relationship with GMA actor Phytos Ramirez, 25". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Phytos Ramirez and Cherry Lou welcome first child".
- ^ "VOTE NOW! RAWR AWARDS 2020". lionheartv.net. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
External links
- Phytos Ramirez at IMDb