Zanjoe Marudo

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Characters played by Zanjoe Marudo

Aidan R. Fiero — Dirty Linen (2023)

The eldest son of the prominent Fiero family. His past encounter with the revenge seekers creates major obstacles that threaten to derail their vengeance plot.

Masseur — Home Along da Riles: Da Reunion (2026)

Worker at spakol parlor accidentally discovered during Azon and Roxanne's raid.

Brando/Brandy — Bromance: My Brother's Romance (2013)

Brando and Brandy are gay twin brothers whose lifelong relationship is marked by Brando's resentment of Brandy and the burden he feels when people mistake him for his twin. After Brando starts an altercation with Brandy and is expelled from the family home, they become estranged for eight years. Brando later faces a debt deadline, while Brandy succeeds as an interior designer.

Andrei — Ikaw Lang Ang Mahal (2022)

Andrei arrives in Pueblo Antimano for a month to make a documentary about its artist community, hoping to film artists including Butch, Patring, and Erik. He grows close to Lira while pursuing his project, but also has a sexual encounter with Ingrid that leads to a confrontation. He struggles to find funding for the film, and the story ends with an angry voice confronting him.

Barry — Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme (2012)

Kimmy's loyal partner who endures ghostly assaults while seeking to wed her.

Butch Vinzon — 24/7 In Love (2012)

Butch is Belle's gay best friend and works as an advertising executive. Belle is in love with him, placing their friendship at the center of one of the romantic storylines Jane encounters while seeking an answer for the contest. The summary does not state whether Butch knows about or returns Belle's feelings.

Henry — My Illegal Wife (2014)

Henry is a man who survives a plane crash and develops amnesia. As a fellow survivor, he is married by Clarise, who has wanted a husband and takes advantage of the circumstances. His memory loss and unexpected marriage to Clarise form a central part of the story.

Iago — Malaya (2020)

Iago is Malaya's old friend and the central figure in her unresolved romantic history. He left college because he lacked money and had a difficult relationship with his father, and he dreams of being his own boss. He plans seasonal work on an olive farm, later returns after choosing another life, and eventually offers to support Malaya's Philippine business project.

Christian — The Third Party (2016)

Christian is a gay pediatrician who becomes Max's new love after Max and Andi have broken up. He is part of the trio formed by Max and Andi, who come together as a family after Andi becomes pregnant and is abandoned by Inigo.

Julio Sacdalan — Maria, Leonora, Teresa (2014)

Julio is a teacher and Leonora’s grieving father. He accepts Manolo’s lifelike doll and encourages Faith to take Maria’s, but denies the dolls are involved in the hauntings. The film later reveals that he punished Eldon by locking him in a classroom, contributing to the accident. Julio escapes Manolo’s ritual, fights the dolls, and ultimately saves Faith and Stella before dying.

Oca Baytion — Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi! (2011)

Oca is Maribel Bautista's fiancé and is preparing to marry her. He once called her Belay, but she asks him to use her preferred name. Maribel is anxious about meeting his mother and the possibility of a difficult mother-in-law; Oca insists that he is different from the men Precy warns her about. Their wedding plans remain unsettled.

Tristan — One More Try (2012)

Tristan is Grace’s supportive boyfriend and part of the stable life she shares with Botchok before the child’s illness becomes severe. His relationship with Grace places him close to the family, while Grace’s need to reconnect with Botchok’s biological father introduces emotional complications into the household and their partnership.

Career Overview

Zanjoe Marudo has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Kimmy Dora with 3 titles. Signature works include Dirty Linen, Apol of My Ai, Keys to the Heart. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
39
Birth Date
1982-07-23
Birth Place
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q8066234), public domain (CC0).