Eric Fructuoso | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frederick John Marco M. Fructuoso Jr. (1977-03-31) March 31, 1977 |
| Other names | Eric Fructuso, Eric Fructoso |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Agent(s) | Freelancer (1991–present) Viva Artists Agency (2023–present) |
| Television | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Spouse | Gian |
| Children | 5 |
Frederick John Marco Magdaluyo Fructuoso Jr. (born March 31, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, businessman, and former hip hop dancer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as part of the teen boy group Gwapings, along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jomari Yllana, and later Jao Mapa.1
Early life and background
Fructuoso's debut TV appearance was on the sitcom Palibhasa Lalake, with co-stars former Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez, former Parañaque Mayor Joey Marquez, John Estrada, former Parañaque Vice Mayor & former Quezon City Board Member Anjo Yllana, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Amy Perez-Castillo, Bearwin Meily, Carmina Villaruel-Legaspi, Jackie Manzano-Yllana, Regine Tolentino-Vera Perez, Jao Mapa, Antonio Aquitania, former Ang TV stars singers Lindsay Custodio and Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio.
Fructuoso's 1st debut movie was Gwapings the Movie. It was produced by Regal Entertainment in 1992, with his fellow Gwapings co-stars former councilor Jo Mari Yllana and Mark Anthony Fernandez.
Acting career
Fructuoso's other TV projects include Kadenang Ginto. The 2021 comedy Dyagwar: Havey Or Waley, marked his comeback movie after a nine-year hiatus.
As of 2023, Fructuoso is a new VIVA artist. The comedy film Para Kang Papa Mo was produced by VIVA Entertainment, with his co-Gwapings stars Mark Anthony Fernandez, actor turned painter Jao Mapa, former Hastags dancer member Nikko Natividad and Ruby Ruiz.
Fructuoso has recently portrayed mature roles, particularly villain roles, father characters and supporting roles.
Personal life
Fructuoso is the grandson of Carlos Magdaluyo, who is a former director of PAGCOR. He is of Aklanon descent.
He has had relationships with actresses Ara Mina, Joyce Jimenez, Aubrey Miles, Priscilla Almeda and Toni Gonzaga.2
He was the boyfriend of Claudine Barretto before Mark Anthony Fernandez.3
Fructuoso was married to a non-showbiz woman named Gian, with whom he has four children. They separated sometime in 2021 after 16 years of marriage. He also has one child named Frederick III ("Tres") from another previous ex-wife.
Besides acting, Fructuoso also used to have a construction business shared with his ex-wife Gian. He currently owns a fast food chain called Gwapigs Porkchop4 and a motorcycle shop called Gwapings Moto Powered by ETech.
In 2021, Fructuoso became a grandfather at age 44 when his then-21-year-old eldest son Frederick fathered a son named Leo with his wife Anne Carlene.
Acting credits
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gwapings: The First Adventure | Archie | |
| 1993 | Gwapings Dos | Alvin | |
| Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... | Fructuoso first comedy movie | ||
| Makati Ave., Office Girls | |||
| Teen-age Mama | |||
| 1994 | Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | ||
| Sobra Talaga... Overrr! | |||
| Ging Gang Gooly Giddiyap: I Love You Daddy | Emil | ||
| 1995 | Eskapo | Raffy Lopez | 5 |
| Magic Kombat | Luigi | ||
| Rollerboys | Busty Morales | ||
| 1996 | Sa Kamay ng Batas | Darwin | |
| Unang Tibok | |||
| Virgin Island | |||
| 1997 | Kulayan Natin Ang Bukas | Jay | |
| Wang Wang, Buhay Bombero | |||
| Manananggal In Manila | Jonas | ||
| Mama, Dito Sa Aking Puso | |||
| 2000 | Most Wanted | ||
| 2009 | T2 | Elias | 67 |
| 2012 | Djagwar: Havey O Waley | Ruel | 8 |
| 2021 | On the Job: The Missing 8 | 9 | |
| 2023 | Para Kang Papa Mo | Ric | |
| 2025 | Golden Scenery of Tomorrow | ||
| Rekonek | Gino | 10 |
Television
| † | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New TV Personality | Palibhasa Lalake | Nominated |
| 2022 | Pinoy Rebyu Award | Winner, Best Ensemble Performance | On the Job 2: The Missing 8 | Won |
References
References
- Garcia, Cara Emmeline; Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (August 15, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: The simple life of 'Gwaping' member Eric Fructuoso". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Courtesy of Hi! magazine. "Features | Eric Fructuoso claims he had sex with Ara, Joyce, Aubrey, and Priscilla". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- courtesy of Hi! magazine. "PEP Finder | Eric Fructuoso is gearing up to become a boxer?". PEP.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
- "'Gwapigs': Eric Fructuoso starts food business in Caloocan". ABS-CBN News. January 14, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- "Eskapo-The Geny-Lopez-Sergio Osme'a Story: Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. United States. Archived from the original on December 9, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- "Maricel Soriano takes pride in T2".
- "Maricel Soraino praises her young co-stars".
- "Dyagwar (Havey o Waley)". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 3, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Ritman, Scott Roxborough, Alex; Roxborough, Scott; Ritman, Alex (September 11, 2021). "French Abortion Drama 'Happening' Wins Venice Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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- "THROWBACK: Remember 90's Defunct Comedy Gag Shows, 'Super Laff-In' and 'Tropang Trumpo'?". www.msn.com. April 15, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Quinto, Arthur (July 28, 2001). "Eric, masama ang loob sa 'Bubble Gang'". Philstar.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- Deveza, Reyma (July 15, 2024). "Julia Montes is returning to primetime via 'Saving Grace'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- Severo, Jan Milo (August 24, 2025). "Gerald Anderson reveals how he clinched directorial debut in 'Sins of the Father'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- Studios, ABS-CBN (March 2, 2025). "Saving Grace cast invades the ASAP stage!". ABS-CBN. Retrieved March 2, 2025.