Marcus | |
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 Marcus in August 2023 | |
| Born | Marcus Rayden Cabais August 31, 2009
Bataan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | MLD |
| Member of | Hori7on |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 마커스 |
| Revised Romanization | Makeoseu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mak'ŏsŭ |
| Signature | |
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Marcus Rayden Cabais (born August 31, 2009), also known mononymously as Marcus, is a Filipino singer and actor. He is a member and vocalist of the South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on under ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment, as a winning contestant of the reality survival show Dream Maker (2022–23).
Marcus previously starred in Regal Films's My 2 Mommies (2018), Team Yey! and performed in the touring company of The Lion King musical from 2018 to 2020.
Life and career
Marcus was born in Bataan, Philippines on August 31, 2009. In 2015, he competed in It's Showtime's children's segment "Mini Me", where he imitated American singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. [1] He returned in the second season of the segment two years after as a Wildcard performer. [2]
2018–2020: Film and theatrical debuts
In 2018, Marcus made his film debut in Regal Films's My 2 Mommies, directed by Eric Quizon. He was cast in the role of Tristan, the son of Manu and Monique, who are portrayed by Paolo Ballesteros and Solenn Heussaff, respectively. [3] [4] His performance in the movie received a positive reception from critics; Joseph Atilano of the Philippine Daily Inquirer opined that he played the central part in the film, commenting that he was "the glue that held this movie together", and that he "carried himself throughout as if he was already a veteran of many movies". [5]
From 2018 through 2020, Marcus performed as young Simba as part of an Asian touring company of The Lion King musical. [6] In the same year, he joined Team Yey!, a Philippine children's television show created by Yey!, wherein he showcased his talent in music during the "Sound Check" segment. [7]
2022–present: Dream Maker and Hori7on
In 2022, Marcus participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z which determined the lineup of an upcoming boy band from a field of 62 contestants, to be jointly managed by ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment. Among the contestants, Marcus was the youngest, at 13-years-old. [8] His performance on the pilot episode was praised; mentor Bae Yoon-jung commented: "At your age, I didn't expect that you are that good". [9]
Throughout the show, Marcus consistently performed well, staying within the top 7 after each round, allowing him to advance to the finals, where he placed second and made the lineup of Hori7on. [10] He debuted with the group as one of its vocalists on July 24, 2023, [11] with the release of their debut album, Friend-Ship, where he, and his co-members, served as writers to the fourth track, "Mama". [12]
Artistry
In an interview with PhilStar Life, Marcus cited BGYO and BTS's Jungkook as musical influences. [13]
Stage
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–20 | The Lion King | Young Simba | The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | [14] | |
| Gyemyeong Art Center, Daegu, South Korea | |||||
| Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea | |||||
| Dream Theater, Busan, South Korea | |||||
| Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan | |||||
| Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | My 2 Mommies | Tristan | Debut film | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | It's Showtime: "Mini Me" | Contestant | Season 1; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi | [16] |
| 2017 | Season 2: Wildcard Round; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi | [16] | ||
| 2018 | Team Yey! | Himself | Host | [17] |
| 2022–23 | Dream Maker | Contestant | Second place; joined Hori7on | [18] |
| 2023 | 100 Days Miracle | Himself | As a member of Hori7on | [19] |
References
- ^ "It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Bon Jovi". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 19, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Bon Jovi (Wildcard Round)". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Sun, Cherry. "IN PHOTOS: At the bloggers' conference of 'My 2 Mommies'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "WeTV brings you four movies to stream leading up to the weekend". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Atilano, Joseph. "Movie Review: 'My 2 Mommies'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "'Team YeY's' Santino shines as Young Simba in 'The Lion King' musical abroad". ABS-CBN Newsroom. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Choa, Kane Errol. "More learning & playing with Team YeY". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen (November 20, 2022). "Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker'" [First batch of "Dream Chasers" compete in Dream Maker]. ABS-CBN News.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen. "Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Meet the top 7 'Dream Maker' finalists who will debut in South Korea". RAPPLER. February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "All-Filipino idol group HORI7ON wants to make Philippines proud with debut in South Korea". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Galang, Jelou; mvillegas (July 27, 2023). "All-Filipino group HORI7ON just debuted in South Korea". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know HORI7ON—P-pop's next big deal". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Lion King International Tour". Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Tariman, Pablo (May 11, 2018). "'Motherhood' becomes Paolo". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Baldomo, Krista (October 25, 2018). "Kapamilya Toplist: 10 kid wonders from Its Showtime's Mini Me". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Choa, Kane Errol (June 2, 2018). "More learning & playing with Team YeY". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen (November 20, 2022). "Unang batch ng 'Dream Maker' aspirants, nagpasiklaban". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Geum-joon (July 7, 2023). "두근두근 데뷔 리얼리티…호라이즌, '100 데이즈 미라클' 오늘(7일) 오픈" [Exciting debut reality... Hori7on, '100 Days Miracle' opens today (7th)]. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2023.
| |
| Studio albums | |
| Singles |
|
| Promotional singles |
|
| Television | |
| Related topics | |
- 2009 births
- Living people
- Hori7on members
- Star Magic
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino male models
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male musical theatre actors
- Filipino drummers
- Filipino child singers
- Filipino male pop singers
- Filipino dance musicians
- People from Bataan
- Reality show winners
- Male actors from Manila
- Singers from Manila
- Filipino expatriates in South Korea
- English-language singers from the Philippines
- Korean-language singers of the Philippines
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
Marcus | |
|---|---|
|
Marcus in August 2023 | |
| Born | Marcus Rayden Cabais August 31, 2009
Bataan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
|
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | MLD |
| Member of | Hori7on |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 마커스 |
| Revised Romanization | Makeoseu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Mak'ŏsŭ |
| Signature | |
|
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Marcus Rayden Cabais (born August 31, 2009), also known mononymously as Marcus, is a Filipino singer and actor. He is a member and vocalist of the South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on under ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment, as a winning contestant of the reality survival show Dream Maker (2022–23).
Marcus previously starred in Regal Films's My 2 Mommies (2018), Team Yey! and performed in the touring company of The Lion King musical from 2018 to 2020.
Life and career
Marcus was born in Bataan, Philippines on August 31, 2009. In 2015, he competed in It's Showtime's children's segment "Mini Me", where he imitated American singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. [1] He returned in the second season of the segment two years after as a Wildcard performer. [2]
2018–2020: Film and theatrical debuts
In 2018, Marcus made his film debut in Regal Films's My 2 Mommies, directed by Eric Quizon. He was cast in the role of Tristan, the son of Manu and Monique, who are portrayed by Paolo Ballesteros and Solenn Heussaff, respectively. [3] [4] His performance in the movie received a positive reception from critics; Joseph Atilano of the Philippine Daily Inquirer opined that he played the central part in the film, commenting that he was "the glue that held this movie together", and that he "carried himself throughout as if he was already a veteran of many movies". [5]
From 2018 through 2020, Marcus performed as young Simba as part of an Asian touring company of The Lion King musical. [6] In the same year, he joined Team Yey!, a Philippine children's television show created by Yey!, wherein he showcased his talent in music during the "Sound Check" segment. [7]
2022–present: Dream Maker and Hori7on
In 2022, Marcus participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z which determined the lineup of an upcoming boy band from a field of 62 contestants, to be jointly managed by ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment. Among the contestants, Marcus was the youngest, at 13-years-old. [8] His performance on the pilot episode was praised; mentor Bae Yoon-jung commented: "At your age, I didn't expect that you are that good". [9]
Throughout the show, Marcus consistently performed well, staying within the top 7 after each round, allowing him to advance to the finals, where he placed second and made the lineup of Hori7on. [10] He debuted with the group as one of its vocalists on July 24, 2023, [11] with the release of their debut album, Friend-Ship, where he, and his co-members, served as writers to the fourth track, "Mama". [12]
Artistry
In an interview with PhilStar Life, Marcus cited BGYO and BTS's Jungkook as musical influences. [13]
Stage
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–20 | The Lion King | Young Simba | The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | [14] | |
| Gyemyeong Art Center, Daegu, South Korea | |||||
| Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea | |||||
| Dream Theater, Busan, South Korea | |||||
| Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan | |||||
| Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | My 2 Mommies | Tristan | Debut film | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | It's Showtime: "Mini Me" | Contestant | Season 1; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi | [16] |
| 2017 | Season 2: Wildcard Round; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi | [16] | ||
| 2018 | Team Yey! | Himself | Host | [17] |
| 2022–23 | Dream Maker | Contestant | Second place; joined Hori7on | [18] |
| 2023 | 100 Days Miracle | Himself | As a member of Hori7on | [19] |
References
- ^ "It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Bon Jovi". ABS-CBN Entertainment. March 19, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Bon Jovi (Wildcard Round)". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Sun, Cherry. "IN PHOTOS: At the bloggers' conference of 'My 2 Mommies'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "WeTV brings you four movies to stream leading up to the weekend". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Atilano, Joseph. "Movie Review: 'My 2 Mommies'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "'Team YeY's' Santino shines as Young Simba in 'The Lion King' musical abroad". ABS-CBN Newsroom. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Choa, Kane Errol. "More learning & playing with Team YeY". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen (November 20, 2022). "Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker'" [First batch of "Dream Chasers" compete in Dream Maker]. ABS-CBN News.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen. "Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Meet the top 7 'Dream Maker' finalists who will debut in South Korea". RAPPLER. February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "All-Filipino idol group HORI7ON wants to make Philippines proud with debut in South Korea". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ Galang, Jelou; mvillegas (July 27, 2023). "All-Filipino group HORI7ON just debuted in South Korea". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know HORI7ON—P-pop's next big deal". Philstar Life. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Lion King International Tour". Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Tariman, Pablo (May 11, 2018). "'Motherhood' becomes Paolo". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Baldomo, Krista (October 25, 2018). "Kapamilya Toplist: 10 kid wonders from Its Showtime's Mini Me". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Choa, Kane Errol (June 2, 2018). "More learning & playing with Team YeY". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ De Guzman, Karen (November 20, 2022). "Unang batch ng 'Dream Maker' aspirants, nagpasiklaban". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Geum-joon (July 7, 2023). "두근두근 데뷔 리얼리티…호라이즌, '100 데이즈 미라클' 오늘(7일) 오픈" [Exciting debut reality... Hori7on, '100 Days Miracle' opens today (7th)]. 미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved July 7, 2023.
| |
| Studio albums | |
| Singles |
|
| Promotional singles |
|
| Television | |
| Related topics | |
- 2009 births
- Living people
- Hori7on members
- Star Magic
- ABS-CBN personalities
- Filipino television personalities
- Filipino male models
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male film actors
- Filipino male musical theatre actors
- Filipino drummers
- Filipino child singers
- Filipino male pop singers
- Filipino dance musicians
- People from Bataan
- Reality show winners
- Male actors from Manila
- Singers from Manila
- Filipino expatriates in South Korea
- English-language singers from the Philippines
- Korean-language singers of the Philippines
- Filipino people of Spanish descent