Mark Arazo Bautista is a Filipino singer. 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 third behind Sarah Geronimo.
Mark Bautista | |
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| Born | Mark Arazo Bautista |
| Origin | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | VIVA Records |
| Website | markbautista |
Career
edit2003–2009
editIn 2004, he signed a contract with ABS-CBN, becoming a regular performer in ASAP and host of the Search for the Star in a Million (season 1 and season 2) singing competition as well as Star Magic.[1]
In September 2005, he released his first album Dream On with its carrier single "I Need You" which topped the MYX daily top 10 for two months.[citation needed] Viva Records released a full-length album called Dream On Expanded along with the release of the "You Win the Game" music video that featured a new and daring Mark. The song reached the top spot in MYX in less than a week after it premiered.[1][better source needed]
On March 24, 2006, Bautista had his first solo major concert at the Aliw Theater, dubbed as 'Pop Heartthrob'.[1][better source needed]
2010–2013
editIn 2010, he signed a four-year contract with GMA Network. He became a regular performer on Party Pilipinas, made a cameo appearance in Diva and had a lead role in a primetime drama series.[2][3]
In July 2011, he, along with other Kapuso artists performed for the Kababayan Fest held in Northern and Southern California.[4] In the same year, he performed as Crisóstomo Ibarra in the stage musical Noli Me Tángere, an adaptation of José Rizal's novel of the same name by composer Ryan Cayabyab and librettist Bienvenido Lumbera.[citation needed]
In 2014, Bautista performed in the musical Here Lies Love by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim at the Royal National Theatre in London where he played the late President Ferdinand Marcos.[5] The musical is based on the life of Imelda Marcos.[6]
2018–2019
editBautista returned to GMA Network as one of the performers of a new musical variety show, Studio 7.[citation needed]
Personal life
editDiscography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Title | Certifications | Sales |
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| 2004 | Mark Bautista
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| 2005 | Dream On Expanded[A]
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| 2007 | Every Now and Then
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| 2008 | I'll Be the One
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| 2010 | Nagmamahal, Mark Bautista
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| 2013 | The Sound of Love[10]
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Singles
edit| Year | Title | Album |
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| 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
edit| Year | Song | Album |
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| 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
edit| Year | Song | Album |
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| 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Annie B. | Mark | |
| Masikip sa Dibdib | Singer | Cameo | |
| Lastikman: Unang Banat | Lastikman/Adrian Rosales | ||
| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Raffy | |
| 2008 | Baler | Lope Balbiena | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | ||
| Sundo | Baste | ||
| Kimmy Dora | Doctor | Cameo | |
| 2012 | Of All the Things | Eps | supporting cast |
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Himself/Singer | |
| 2018 | Abay Babes | Boy Giling | |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Star for a Night | Himself | 1st runner-up to Grand Champion Sarah Geronimo |
| 2003 | SOP | Guest performer | |
| Search for a Star | Field reporter | ||
| Sarah the Teen Princess | Baste Di Magiba | Main role | |
| 2004–2010 | ASAP | Himself | Co-host/Performer |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Episode "Barya" | |
| 2005 | Wansapanataym | Episode "Sayaw ni Kikay" | |
| Kampanerang Kuba | Repus Akach | Recurring role (his character name came from twisted "Super Chaka") | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Louie | Episode "Panyo" | |
| 2006 | Roger | Episode "Radyo" | |
| Your Song | Jessie Hipolito | Episode "Forever's Not Enough" | |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Francis Marquez | Recurring role |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vic/Mie Mie Barcelona | Episode "The Mie Mie Barcelona Story" | |
| 2008 | Bugoy Drilon | Episode "Kalabaw" | |
| 2009–2010 | May Bukas Pa | Victorio/Choir Member | Chapter 16: Hope/Final Chapter: Amen |
| 2010–2013 | Party Pilipinas | Co-host/Performer | |
| 2010 | Diva | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| Pilyang Kerubin | Arcanghel Gabriel | ||
| Wish Ko Lang | Himself | Guest | |
| 2011 | Dwarfina | Estong | Guest Cast |
| 2012 | Legacy | Eboy | Supporting cast |
| Charice: One for the Heart | Himself | Guest performer | |
| Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master | Guest | ||
| 2012–2013 | Yesterday's Bride | Dave Serrano | Supporting role |
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | Co-host/Performer |
| 2015 | Magpakailanman: The Roland "Bunot" Abante Story | Roland " Bunot" Abante | |
| Gandang Gabi Vice! | Himself | with Sheryn Regis | |
| Ipaglaban Mo: Sinamantalang Kahinaan | Gener | ||
| StarStruck | Himself | Guest performer | |
| Wansapanataym: Kenny Kaliwete | Allister/Black Shadow | ||
| 2016 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself | Guest |
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | with Christian Bautista | ||
| Just Duet | Guest | ||
| 2018–2019 | Studio 7 | Host | |
| 2020 | Chika, Besh! | Guest | |
| 2020–present | All-Out Sundays | Performer | |
| 2023–present | It's Showtime | Guest performer | |
| 2026 | Rainbow Rumble | Contestant |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
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| 2006 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Remake | "I Need You" | Won[11] |
| Favorite Male Artist | N/a | Nominated[12] | ||
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Regional Recording | "Matud Nila" | Won |
References
edit- 1 2 3 Mark Bautista biography on his official site Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine". Retrieved January 17, 2010
- ↑ "PEP: Mark Bautista 'returns' to Kapuso Network". GMA News Online. March 15, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Mark guests in Sarap Diva". The Philippine Star. July 27, 2013. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ↑ "OFW News Updates". News. November 14, 2021.
- ↑ Kenton, Tristram (October 14, 2014). "Here Lies Love: Imelda Marcos puts on her disco shoes at the National Theatre – in pictures". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Here Lies Love, Royal National Theatre, review: 'Don't cry for me Filipinos?'". The Daily Telegraph. October 14, 2014.
- ↑ Tomada, Nathalie (August 1, 2021). "Mark Bautista reflects on journey since coming out three years ago". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (April 13, 2023). "Mark Bautista reveals some showbiz friends became 'distant' after coming out as bisexual". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Look: Mark Bautista's Overlooking Cafe In CDO—Hulak Cafe!." Retrieved April 17, 2023
- ↑ "Mark Bautista's stays true to his roots with The Sound of Love"
- ↑ Allan Castalone. "MYX Music Awards 2006 Winners". Mukamo. Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ↑ Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 12, 2020.