Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1. Since then he has starred in the TV series’ Lovers in Paris, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine, Annaliza, Dream Dad, Tubig at Langi.
Aside from his roles in television he is also known for his roles in films such as You Got Me, Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme, Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme, One More Try, Bromance: My Brother’s Romance, Maria Leonora Teresa and The Third Party.
Marudo is a contract artist of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.
Early life and career
Marudo was born in Bilogbilog, Tanauan, Batangas. His father, Zósimo Lumbres Marudo hails from Batangas while his mother, Rosanna Acuesta, is a native of Calauag, Quezon. He is the third of their five children.
From elementary school until high school, he played in the basketball varsity team under the influence of his brother Zandro. He was with the San Sebastian College Staglets, playing in the NCAA.
Career
He joined a modeling contest, Body Shots, and won the first runner-up title. He joined Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition, coming in fourth place with actors John Prats, Bianca Gonzalez and Keana Reeves. He then signed his acting contract with ABS-CBN.
Marudo became a model after high school. He appeared in the Bench Fever fashion show. In Philippine Cosmopolitan Magazine (September 2006 issue), Marudo is one of the 10 centerfold men in the “Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors and 10 Centerfolds” supplement.
Marudo was with the ABS-CBN comedy series Aalog-Alog (Jiggling) with Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition housemates John Prats, Keanna Reeves, and Pinoy Big Brother runner-up Jason Gainza and in the fantasy series Super Inggo as Super Islaw. He was seen in Florinda (TV series) with Maricel Soriano.
In January 2011 (after the Christmas and New Year holidays), Marudo announced his departure from Bench following his decision not to renew his contract due to busy commitments.
Parents and family
His parents are Zósimo Lumbres Marudo (father) and Rosanna Acuesta (mother).
His father hails from Batangas while his mother is a native of Calauag, Quezon.
He is the third of five children born to his parents.
Wife and Children
Zanjoe Marudo is currently married to his beautiful wife, Ria Atayde. The two couple got married in 2022.
Children
Zanjoe Marudo has no kids at the moment.
Net worth
Zanjoe Marudo has an estimated net worth of around $700, 000 – $1 million.
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