Francis Magundayao

Filipino actor

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal  family name is Cabalteja and the surname or paternal family name is Magundayao.

Francis Magundayao

Magundayao in September 2014

Born|

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao

(1999-05-14) May 14, 1999 (age 26)

Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines

Other names| Iking, Kiko
Occupation(s)| Actor, commercial model
Years active| 2005–present
Agents|

* GMA Artist Center (2005–2012)
* Star Magic (2012–2021)
Viva Artists Agency (2021–present)

Height| 5 ft 5.5 in (166 cm)

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa, Adrian in Aryana. He graduated high school from Far Eastern University-Diliman last June 7, 2019 with his mother, Frances Magundayao attending the commencement ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay.[1]

## Career

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Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao, cousin of Abelardo Pagulayan (Mr. Pogi 2018) started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA Network and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him.[2]

After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag-ibig, he topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced.[3][4] The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.[5]

### 2012–present: Star Magic

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Magundayao signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic[6] and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana.[7] Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime.

In August 2019, Magundayao was once again reunited with his Aryana co-star and loveteam Ella Cruz together with Bugoy Cariño as they topbill Wansapanataym's Oh My Genius.[8] In October 2013, Francis was supposed to be reunited with Ella for the fifth time in the upcoming family drama You're My Home, with Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, but the plans fell through and the drama was put on hold by Dreamscape to give way for the productions' other dramas.[9]

In January 2014, at the ABS-CBN Trade Launch, it was revealed that Francis and his Aryana co-star Michelle Vito are part of the ensemble cast of Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon, which starred Bea Alonzo, Paulo Avelino and Albert Martinez. In March, he again topbills another Wansapanataym special with Sharlene San Pedro and Jairus Aquino which entitled Si Lulu at Lily Liit.[10]

In 2015, he starred in his big screen debut opposite to Barbie Forteza and Elisse Joson entitled #EwanKoSaU Saranghaeyo, a maindie (mainstream independent) romcom film.[11]

## Filmography

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### Web series

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Platform  | Ref.

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2023  | Roadkillers | Jairus  | Amazon Prime Video | [12]

### Television

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Year | Title | Role | Network

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2005  | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Iking  | GMA Network
2007  | Sana Maulit Muli | Preteen Travis  | ABS-CBN
Asian Treasures | Pogi  | GMA Network
Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Niknok
Kokey | Elias  | ABS-CBN
Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag | Boyong  | GMA Network
Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Parusa Ng Duwende | Tias
2008  | Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | Young Bino
2009  | Tayong Dalawa | Young JR  | ABS-CBN
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Myrno "Boy" Alicante
Only You | Young Jonathan
Sine Novela: Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin | Young Arvin  | GMA Network
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat | Young Santiago "Tiago" Ronquillo  | ABS-CBN
SRO Cinema Serye: Exchange Gift | EJ/Miguel  | GMA Network
2009–2010  | May Bukas Pa | Paco  | ABS-CBN
2010  | The Last Prince | Onuro  | GMA Network
Noah | Teen Gabriel  | ABS-CBN
Kokey @ Ako | Belat/Alien  | ABS-CBN
Mara Clara | Young Gary David
2011  | Pidol's Wonderland | Jervin Tesorio  | TV5
Futbolilits | Diego Roxas  | GMA Network
Amaya | Teen Angaway
Wansapanataym: My Gulay | Ritchie  | ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: Happy Neo Year | Jomel
2012  | Wansapanataym: Somewhere Over The Bahaghari | Emong
Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa | Teen Joaquin  | TV5
Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Teen Alfred Valderama  | ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Meynard Alcala
2012–2013  | Aryana | Adrian "Ian" Alejandro
2013  | Maynila: My Tropa, My Tru-Lab | Jolo  | GMA Network
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Football | Paterno  | ABS-CBN
Wansapanataym: OMG (Oh My Genius) | Benson
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tirintas | Oliver
2014  | Wansapanataym: Si Lulu At Si Lily Liit | Adrian
Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon | Sebastian Syquia
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars | Del
Luv U | Andrew Ford Pineda
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Nurse Cap | Andrew Palma
Ipaglaban Mo: Kahit Bata Pa Ako | Boyet
2015  | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | Francis
Ipaglaban Mo: Ang Bintang Mo Sa Akin | Chris Espiritu
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko | Michael Capulong
And I Love You So | Joseph "Otep" Reyes
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol King | Angel
2016  | Ipaglaban Mo: Dahas | Onat
Parang Normal Activity | Blue  | TV5
My Super D | Teenage Dodong | ABS-CBN
Born for You | Allan
Ipaglaban Mo: Kabataan | Joel
Ipaglaban Mo: Pagpag | Otep
2017 | La Luna Sangre | Nognog Sebastian
Wansapanataym: Jasmin's Flower Powers | Santi
2018 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Yohan Hidalgo
Since I Found You | Young Nathan Capistrano
Ipaglaban Mo: Bastardo | Mario Gregorio
2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Reputasyon | Ivo
2020 | A Soldier's Heart | Amir Majul
2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bible | Dodong | Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
2023 | The Rain In España | Miguel Villaflor | Viva One
2025  | It’s Okay to Not Be Okay |  | Netflix

### Film

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Production Company  | Note

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2015  | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo  | Sebastian "Baste" Agoncillo  | Bonfire Production  | Indie Film
2016  | The Story of Love | Pedro  | ABJ International Film  | Indie Film
2017  | Instalado | Danny S. Quiazon  |  | Indie Film
2018  | Signal Rock | Bong  | CSR Productions  |
2019  | Man and Wife | Peping  | Cineko Productions  |

## Awards and nominations

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Work  | Result  | Source

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2016  | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies  | New Movie Actor of the Year  | #Ewankosau Saranghaeyo | Nominated  | [13]
2017  | 2nd ToFarm Film Festival  | Best Supporting Actor  | Instalado | Won  | [14]

## References

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1. ^ Arcadio, Ryan (June 9, 2019). "LOOK: Francis Magundayao graduates from high school". entertainment.inquirer.net.
2. ^ Policarpio, Allan (September 9, 2012). "Child star now has a love team". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
3. ^ "Francis Magundayao Stars in MMK this March 31 with John Manalo". Bida Kapamilya. March 25, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
4. ^ "John Manalo and Francis Magundayao's characters in MMK try to survive being thrown at sea". PEP. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
5. ^ "MMK Starring Francis Magundayao and John Manalo Most-Watched Program Last Weekend". Bida Kapamilya. April 3, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
6. ^ Sunio-Granali, Demai (September 1, 2012). "Former child actor Francis Magundayao joins cast of Aryana; now Ella Cruz's official loveteam partner". PEP. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
7. ^ Valeza, Karen (September 2, 2012). "Francis Magundayao goes big time". Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Celebrity Yahoo. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
8. ^ "ELLA, FRANCIS, AND BUGOY TOPBILL NEWEST "WANSAPANATAYM" SPECIAL". abscbnpr.com. August 1, 2013. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
9. ^ "RICHARD-DAWN LOVE TEAM TO RETURN ON PRIMETIME TV IN 2014". abscbnpr.com. October 18, 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
10. ^ Giganto, Sheryl Grace (March 8, 2014). "Rivalry Of Jairus Aquino And Francis Magundayao With Sharlene San Pedro, Marketable To Fans!". Philippine News. PhilippineNews.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
11. ^ Red, Isah V. (January 21, 2015). "Former child star plays lead role in teen love drama". MST.ph showbitz. Manila Standard Today. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
12. ^ Daily Tribune (November 16, 2023). "Nadine Lustre is savage in new thriller series 'Roadkillers". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
13. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2016". Rappler. March 6, 2016.
14. ^ Paterno, Marianne Ida. "'What Home Feels Like' dominates ToFarm film fest awards". ABS-CBN News.

## External links

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* Francis Magundayao on Twitter
* Francis Magundayao at IMDb

*[Ref.]: Reference(s)