Rafael Rosell IV[fn 1] (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor.
Rafael Rosell | |
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 Rosell at the Star Magic Concert Tour in Ontario, June 2009 | |
| Born | Rafael Rosell IV[fn 1] November 10, 1982 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Raffy, Paeng |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Agents |
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| Partner(s) | Malaya Lewandowski (2006–2009)[1][2] Olivia Medina (2013–2016)[3][4] Valerie G. Chia (2016–present)[5] |
Early life
Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982, to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother, Amelia Quimpo, is a nurse from Bicol. He was raised in Norway, while his grandfather, Rafael Rosell Jr., and his great-grandfather, Rafael Rosell Sr., were both raised in Cebu. Rosell has two siblings and he is the eldest amongst them.
Career
2000–2012; 2019–2021; 2024–present: Career in ABS-CBN
During a vacation with his family in 2000, Rosell's mother found out about the auditions at ABS-CBN. He auditioned and got a TV commercial job for Close-Up toothpaste and signed a contract with Star Magic later that year.
In 2002, Rosell was introduced as one of the leading men of Jolina Magdangal, in Star Cinema's Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip.[6] His big break came in 2004 when he was paired with Claudine Barretto on the ABS-CBN fantaserye Marina. In 2006, he was launched as a member of the all-male group Coverboys with Zanjoe Marudo, Jon Avila, Victor Basa, and Jake Cuenca.[6]
In 2007, Rosell won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 30th Gawad Urian Awards for his work in the indie film Rome & Juliet.
He was a part of projects including Rounin, Prinsesa ng Banyera and Maligno. He starred in Status: Single under Viva Films.[6]
Rosell started getting recognition in 2010 when he played Brandon Brazil in the ABS-CBN afternoon drama Midnight Phantom opposite his close friend Denise Laurel.[7] After the success of Midnight Phantom and his team-up with Laurel, ABS-CBN paired them up again in Kristine.[8] The team-up came to an abrupt end when Laurel took a one-year hiatus due to pregnancy, leaving Rosell to be paired up with Jodi Sta. Maria in 100 Days to Heaven.[9]
In 2012, Rosell was reunited with Laurel in another ABS-CBN drama, Dahil sa Pag-ibig.
Rosell returned to ABS-CBN after seven years with GMA Network. His resurgence in the said network was in an Ipaglaban Mo! episode.
2012–2019; 2021–2024: Career in GMA Network
In August 2012 his contract with Star Magic expired, and he moved to GMA Network. He starred in Temptation of Wife with Marian Rivera.[10]
Rosell returned to GMA after 2 years for his comeback teleserye, To Have & To Hold.
Personal life
In 2009, Rosell confirmed that he and girlfriend Malaya Lewandowski had broken up after being together for three years.[1][2] He has been married to Valerie Chia since 2020.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip | Paolo | [6] | |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Artie | [6] | |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Cameo appearance | [6] | |
| Bikini Open | Sonny | |||
| 2006 | Matakot Ka sa Karma | Victor | Segment: "Tokador" | |
| 2008 | When Love Begins | Alger | [6] | |
| 2009 | Status: Single | Hans | [12] | |
| In My Life | Vince | [6] | ||
| Ang Darling Kong Aswang | Joaquin | |||
| 2010 | Fling | |||
| Working Girls | Rodney Camacho | |||
| Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Troy | |||
| 2013 | Gaydar | Nick | ||
| 2014 | Dilim | Quinito Castaneda | ||
| 2017 | All of You | Gino | ||
| 2018 | Adam's Apples | Juan Bautista | ||
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Matt |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tabing Ilog | Oliver McFuller | ||
| 2002 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Tiborce | [6] | |
| 2004 | Wansapanataym | Brian | Episode: Mic ni Monique | |
| Marina | Rodge | [6] | ||
| 2005 | Ang Panday | Calyptus | [6] | |
| 2006–2012 | ASAP | Himself — Host / Performer | Segment: "Cover Boys" | |
| 2006 | Star Magic Presents: Love Chop | Roy | ||
| Komiks | Edwin | Episode: " Inday Bote" | ||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Tony / Antonio | Episode: "Santelmo" | ||
| 2007 | Rounin | Creon | [6][13] | |
| 2007–2008 | Prinsesa ng Banyera | Charles Perrei | ||
| 2008 | Your Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay Ko | Alex | ||
| Sineserye Presents: Maligno | Lucas Santander | [6] | ||
| Kahit Isang Saglit | Young Anthony Mondragon | Special Participation | ||
| I Love Betty La Fea | Jeremy | [6] | ||
| 2009 | Your Song Presents: First Be a Woman | Professor David | ||
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Wayne Alban | Book 2: "My Gulay, Wow Betchay" | [6] | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Substitute Bride | Brent Guttierez | [14] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Nico | Episode: "Bag" | [15][6] | |
| Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You | ||||
| Precious Hearts Romances: Midnight Phantom | Brandon / Midnight Phantom | [15][6] | ||
| 2010–2011 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Marco De Silva | [6][16] | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Robert | [6][17] | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | Bartolome "Bart" Ramirez Jr. | [6] | ||
| Wansapanataym | Roy Estocapio | Episode: "Ningning Kuting" | ||
| 2012 | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Edison Zaguirre | ||
| Aso ni San Roque | Anton | Guest | ||
| 2012–2013 | Temptation of Wife | Nigel Armada | [10][18] | |
| 2013 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Borgy | Special Participation | |
| Indio | António | |||
| Party Pilipinas | Himself — Host / Performer | |||
| 2013–2015 | Sunday All Stars | |||
| 2013 | Maghihintay Pa Rin | Francisco "Kiko" Sebastian | [19][20] | |
| Genesis | Julio Macalintal | |||
| Wagas | Joey | Episode: "Joey & Malou Love Story" | ||
| 2014 | The Borrowed Wife | Ricardo "Rico" Santos | [21] | |
| Magpakailanman | Ben | Episode: "Asawa Mo, Hiniram Ko" | ||
| 2015 | Second Chances | Jerome Padilla | [22] | |
| Magpakailanman | Mark | Episode: "Paano Na Ang Ating Anak" | ||
| Karelasyon | Alvin | Episode: "Martir" | ||
| Dangwa | Leo | |||
| Magpakailanman | Anthony | Episode: "Husband for Sale" | ||
| Karelasyon | Paolo | Episode: "Pamana" | ||
| 2015–2016 | Because of You | Oliver Dictado | [23] | |
| 2016 | Magpakailanman | Wendel | Episode: "When Love Becomes Obsession" | |
| Willy | Episode: "Higanti ng Barang" | |||
| Karelasyon | Celio | Episode: "Madam Z" | ||
| Xavier | Episode: "Nagmumurang Kamatis" | |||
| Wagas | Ramon | Episode: "The Haunted House" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Sinungaling Mong Puso | Roman Aguirre | Main Cast | [24] | |
| 2017 | Dear Uge | Marlon | Episode: "Ex Ex Ex" | |
| Magpakailanman | James Aguilar | Episode: "Hanggang sa Iyong Paggising, Daddy" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Wagas | Zandro | Episode: "First Love" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Alex | Episode: "My Love from Baler" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | |||
| 2017–2018 | Impostora | Homer Saavedra | Main Cast | |
| 2018 | Sherlock Jr. | Gregor Carreon | Guest Cast | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Hans | Episode: "Katy Fairy" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Dear Uge | David | Episode: "Beki Boyfie" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Magpakailanman | Benjie | Episode: "Ang Asawang Naging Kabit" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Cain at Abel | Young Antonio | Special Participation | ||
| 2019 | Eat Bulaga! | Tourist guide | Lenten Special: "Para Sa Broken Hearted" | |
| Ipaglaban Mo | Markus Valdez | Episode: "Impostor" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Vincent | Episode: "Dyip" Credited as "Rafael Rosell" | ||
| Parasite Island | Jessie Salvacion | |||
| 2020 | Bawal Lumabas: The Series | Jon-Jon | ||
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Diego Romulo | Guest Cast | |
| To Have & to Hold | Tony Gatchalian | Special Participation | ||
| Dear Uge | Tinola Cruz | Episode: "What's My Name" | ||
| Wish Ko Lang! | Axel | Episode: "Babae Sa Cabinet" | ||
| 2022 | Tadhana | Noah | Episode: "The Stepdaughter" | |
| Agimat ng Agila | Valerio Mariano | Supporting Cast | ||
| Lolong | Fr. Reyes | |||
| Running Man Philippines | Guest | Contestant | ||
| 2022–2023 | Mano Po Legacy: The Flower Sisters | Julian Gomez | Supporting Cast | |
| 2024 | Can't Buy Me Love | Sherwin Yuchengco | Recurring Cast | |
| Widows' War | Paco Palacios | Guest cast | [25][26] | |
| Forever Young |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rome & Juliet | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | Gaydar | Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Nominated |
Notes
References
External links
- Official website Archived September 19, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- Rafael Rosell on Instagram
- Rafael Rosell on X
- Rafael Rosell on YouTube
- Rafael Rosell at IMDb