Mark Bautista

Mark Bautista
Birth name Mark Bautista
Born (1983-08-10) August 10, 1983
Origin Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, actor
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2002–present
Labels VIVA Records
Website www.markbautista.com

Mark Bautista (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night where he placed second behind Sarah Geronimo. He transferred to GMA Network in 2010.[1]

Life and career

Early life

Bautista was born to Darni Bautista and Susan Bautista in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Bautista was determined to help his family when his father was forced to stop working because of his physical condition. He has four siblings–an older brother, a sister and two younger brothers. With the cash prizes he won at singing competitions, he was able to help his parents through their financial difficulties.

In his early years, he was very shy to show his singing voice. His confidence began growing once he started joining different oratorical competitions. He even bagged the first prize in some of the oratorical competitions he joined.

He joined a band called Voizemale which did various gigs in Cagayan de Oro, mostly covering popular hits of Earth, Wind & Fire and Backstreet Boys. He further developed his confidence by joining various singing competitions. Close friends of Bautista persuaded him to audition for a singing contest in ABS-CBN's MTB. While that wasn't his calling to stardom, he continued to sing and improve his singing skills.

When the Star for a Night competition came, money became a problem, and he thought that he was going to miss this big opportunity. His mother provided him with money to go to Cebu as a birthday gift. He then went to Manila to finish the audition process. He passed all three levels of the Star for a Night auditions and made it to the grand finals. He said: "I can never forget that experience. That, plus the exposure, was enough to make me happy". At the end of the show, he placed as 1st runner-up next to Sarah Geronimo, the grand champion of the show.[2]

2003–2009

In 2004, when he signed a contract to ABS-CBN, he became a regular performer in ASAP and became host of the Search for the Star in a Million (season 1 and season 2) singing competition as well as Star Magic.[2]

In September 2005, he released his first album Dream On and its carrier single "I Need You" topped the MYX daily top 10 for two months. Due to the success of his first album, Viva Records released a full-length album called Dream On Expanded along with the release of the "You Win the Game" music video which featured a very daring Mark. The song reached the top spot in MYX in less than a week after it premiered.[2]

On March 24, 2006, Bautista had his first solo major concert at the Aliw Theater, dubbed as 'Pop Heartthrob'.[2]

2010–present

In 2010, he signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network. He became a regular performer on Party Pilipinas, made a cameo appearance in Diva and did a lead role in a primetime drama series.

In 2011, he, along with other Kapuso artists such as Iza Calzado (who later transferred to ABS-CBN) and Aljur Abrenica, performed for the Kababayan Fest held in Northern and Southern California.[3] Additionally, he made a special appearance with Aljur Abrenica for a meet-and-greet at Seafood City Markets.[4] This special performance and visit was to promote GMA Pinoy TV and the launching of GMA Life TV.

As of 2014, Bautista is currently performing in the musical Here Lies Love by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim at the Royal National Theatre in London in which he plays Ferdinand Marcos.[5] The musical is based on the life of Imelda Marcos.[6]

Personal life

Bautista dated beauty queen and Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 housemate, Riza Santos.[7] He stated in a 2008 interview that he was courting Sarah Geronimo.[8]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Certifications Sales
2004 Mark Bautista
  • Studio album
  • Released: 2003
  • 15,000+
2005 Dream On Expanded[A]
  • Studio album
  • Released: January 2006
  • PHL: Gold
  • 15,000+
2007 Every Now and Then
  • Studio album
  • Released: April 27, 2007
  • PHL: Gold
  • 15,000+
2008 I'll Be the One
  • Studio album
  • Released: August 15, 2008
-
  • 10,000+
2010 Nagmamahal, Mark Bautista
  • Studio album
  • Released: October 16, 2010
-
  • 10,000+
2013 The Sound of Love[9]
  • Studio album
  • Released: June 1, 2013
-

Notes

Singles

Year Title Album
2003 "Baliw" Mark Bautista
2004 "Ako'y Maghihintay" (with Sarah Geronimo)
"Another Chance"
"Lahat sa Buhay Ko"
2005 "I Need You" Dream On Expanded
"You Win the Game"
2006 "And by Now"
2007 "Break It to Me Gently" Every Now and Then
2008 "Eternally" I'll Be the One
2009 "Sana'y Dinggin Mo"
2010 "Kahit May Mahal Ka Ng Iba" Nagmamahal, Mark Bautista
2011 "Bakit"
2012 "Next to You"
2013 "Bato Sa Buhangin" The Sound of Love
"That's All"

Guest appearances

Year Song Album
2003 "Broken Vow" (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista) Popstar: A Dream Come True
2004 "Kay Gandang Umaga" (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista) Sweet Sixteen
2005 "Pang-Romansang Espesyal" (Salbakuta with Mark Bautista) Pang-Romansang Espesyal
"I Finally Found Someone" (Live) (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista) The Other Side: Live Album
"Window of My Heart" (Rachelle Ann Go with Mark Bautista) I Care
2007 "Time to Let Go" (Sarah Geronimo feat. Mark Bautista) Taking Flight

Other appearances

Year Song Album
2003 "Ngayon at Kailanman" Star for a Night
"O Holy Night" A Viva Popstars Christmas
"Christmas Won't Be the Same Without You" (with Sarah Geronimo)
"Awit ng Pabo at Loro" (with Sarah Geronimo) Lagi Kitang Mamahalin
2004 "Ngayon at Kailanman" (Live) Night of the Champions
"Broken Vow" (Live) (Sarah Geronimo with Mark Bautista)
"How Did You Know" (Live)
2005 "Another Chance" (Live) Return of the Champions
"Ako'y Maghihintay" (Live) (with Sarah Geronimo)
"Lahat sa Buhay Ko" (Live)
"Search for the Star in a Million" (Theme) (with Sarah Geronimo, Erik Santos and Christian Bautista) Search for the Star in a Million
2006 "Beh Buti Nga" (feat. Anne Curtis) Hotsilog: The ASAP Hotdog Compilation

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Studio Notes
2012 Of All the Things Efs VIVA Films and GMA Films supporting cast
2009 Kimmy Dora Doctor Spring Films Cameo
Sundo Baste GMA Films
Status: Single Viva
2008 Baler Lope Viva Films
2007 Paano Kita Iibigin Raffy ABS CBN
2004 Lastikman: Unang Banat Lastikman/Adrian Rosales VIVA Films
2004 Masikip sa Dibdib Singer ABS CBN Cameo
2004 Annie B. Mark GMA Films

Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2016 Just Duet Himself GMA Network
Lip Sync Battle Philippines with Christian Bautista
Sunday PinaSaya
2015 StarStruck Himself Guest performer
Ipaglaban Mo: Sinamantalang Kahinaan Gener ABS-CBN
Gandang Gabi Vice! Himself with Sheryn Regis
ASAP 20
Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot Abante Story Bunot GMA Network
2013/2015 Sunday All Stars Himself / Performer Himself / Performer
2012 Yesterday's Bride Dave Serrano Supporting Role
Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master Himself / Guest
Charice: One for the Heart Himself / Performer Guest Performer
Legacy Eboy Supporting Cast
2010 Dwarfina Estong
Wish Ko Lang Himself
Pilyang Kerubin Archangel Gabriel
Diva Himself (Cameo Appearance)
2010/2013 Party Pilipinas Himself / Performer Main Cast
2010 May Bukas Pa Victorico / Choir Member ABS-CBN Final Chapter AMEN
2009 May Bukas Pa Victorio Chapter 16 HOPE
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya Bugoy Drilon Episode "Kalabaw"
2007 Maalaala Mo Kaya Vic / Mie Mie Barcelona Episode "The Mie Mie Barcelona Story"
Sana Maulit Muli Francis Marquez Recurring Role
2006 Your Song" Jessie Hipolito Episode "Forever's Not Enough"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Roger Episode "Radyo"
2005 Maalaala Mo Kaya Louie Episode "Panyo"
Kampanerang Kuba Repus Akach Recurring role

His character name came from twisted "Super Chaka"

Wansapanataym Himself Episode "Sayaw ni Kikay"
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode "Barya"
2004/2010 ASAP
2003 Sarah the Teen Princess Baste Di Magiba Main Role
Search for a Star Himself / Field Reporter GMA Network
SOP Himself / Performer
2002 Star for a Night Himself IBC 1st runner-up to Grand Champion Sarah Geronimo

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