Markki Stroem
Markki Stroem | |
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| Born | Marcello Angelo Stroem 21 March 1987 |
| Genres | Contemporary jazz, jazz pop, pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, TV and radio personality, theater, TV and movie actor, producer, director, arranger and 2024 Mr. Universe 4th Runner Up |
| Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Saxophone |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Star Music (2011) Cornerstone Music (2012–present) Star Magic (2011–2018) |
Markki Stroem (born March 21, 1987) is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer.[1] He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent.[2]
He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Marketing Management.[3]
Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024.[4] He hosts the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.[5]
Theatre and Film/TV
[edit]Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011),[citation needed] Shane Gray in Camp Rock (Repertory, 2012),[citation needed] Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical (Atlantis, 2013),[citation needed] Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (Dalanghita prod, 2015),[citation needed] Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Atlantis, 2016),[citation needed] Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko (Ballet Philippines, 2016),[citation needed] Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017),[citation needed] Terry Connor in Side Show (Atlantis, 2018),[citation needed] and Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Atlantis, 2019).[citation needed]
His film and TV credits include the roles of Kyle in the kids TV series Wako Wako (ABS-CBN, 2012)[6] and Elle in Slumber Party (Cinema One Originals Awards, 2012).[7] His most recent role is Norman in Lolo and the Kid (Netflix, 2024).[8]
Stroem was nominated at the Cinema One Originals Awards[citation needed], the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi[citation needed], and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies[citation needed]. His 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual Metro Manila Film Festival movie awards, including best movie[citation needed]. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017)[citation needed].
Music
[edit]Stroem produced and directed the following music videos: Rachelle Ann Go’s “Whispered Fear,” Christian Bautista and Neocolours’ “Sasabihin,” and Noel Cabangon's “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.” He is also the director and co-producer of his singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces.” Stroem's music video “Beautiful Tragic Memory” stars actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo.[citation needed]
Stroem released his first solo album, "Thousands of Pieces," under Cornerstone Music.
He also participated in ASAP, Boys R Boys (BRB), and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards, winning the Most Promising Male Group award.[9]
Personal life
[edit]In 2022, Stroem publicly came out as demisexual.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Theater
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Next to Normal[11] | Henry |
| 2012 | Camp Rock the Musical[12] | Shane Gray |
| 2013 | Carrie: The Musical | Tommy Ross |
| 2015 | Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady | Leading Man |
| 2016 | Jersey Boys | Tommy de Vito |
| 2016 | Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko | Gabby |
| 2017 | Hair | Claude Hooper Bukowski |
| 2018 | SideShow | Terry Connor |
| 2019 | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches | Joe Pitt |
| 2022 | Mula Sa Buwan | Christian |
| 2023 | Sound of Music | Rolf |
| 2023 | Contra Mundum | Charlie Dacanay |
| 2024 | Rent | Benny & Collins |
| 2024 | Little Shop of Horrors | Orin |
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Slumber Party | Elmer Buenaventura |
| 2013 | Amor Y Muerte | Diego |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Paolo |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | Mark Alcaraz |
| 2015 | Halik Sa Hangin | Edsel |
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Josh |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | Lt.Col Juet |
| 2018 | I Love You, Hater | Antoni |
| 2020 | Unlocked: Andrew & Brix | Andrew |
| 2024 | Lolo and the Kid | Norman |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | ASAP | Himself |
| 2011 | Luv Crazy | Whammy |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Kyle |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seven Days | Clarence |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Ablon |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | |
| 2015 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 17 |
| 2016 | Doble Kara | Frank |
| 2016 | We Love OPM! | Himself |
| 2019 | Tawag Ng Tanghalan Celebrity Edition | Himself |
| 2019 | MMK Not My Dignity | Mark |
| 2021 | Love At The End of The World | Mark Anthony Handang |
| 2022 | My Delivery Gurl | Bingo |
Discography
[edit]- Pilipinas You Got It, Star Records 2011
- Thousands of Pieces,[13] Cornerstone Music 2012
External links
[edit]- Markki Stroem's talent management website Archived 20 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine
References
[edit]- ↑ "Norwegian home in Antipolo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 26 August 2010. Archived from the original on 16 May 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ Salterio, Leah C. (15 March 2024). "Did you know? 2 'Rent' actors competed on 'Pilipinas Got Talent'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ↑ Balbuena, Vanessa (3 March 2013). "No push-over why singer-actor Markki Stroem would rather do it his way". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2024/12/23/markki-stroem-finishes-4th-runner-up-in-mister-universe-2024-1709.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Inc, Audiovisual Communicators. "monsterrx931". rx931.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 November 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Ai-Ai delas Alas will topbill ABS-CBN's new fantaserye titled Wako Wako". PEP.ph. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ "Markki Stroem | Actor, Producer, Additional Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ↑ "Watch Lolo and the Kid | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ 4
- ↑ Manila Santos, Rhea (30 January 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Markki Stroem on identifying as demisexual: 'I'm halfway between being sexual and asexual'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "Body Talk with Markki Stroem | Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star". The Philippine Star. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Markki Stroem, other Pinoys in Rep's 'Camp Rock' | ABS-CBN News". www.abs-cbnnews.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ↑ Kathleen Benavidez. "Markki Stroem launches his debut album Thousands of Pieces". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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