Kurt Perez

Kurt Perez
Born
Kurt Isaiah Marcelo Perez

(1997-12-01) December 1, 1997
Other namesKurt Perez
Years active2003–2006
AgentGMA Artist Center (2004–2006)

Kurt Isaiah Perez (born 1 December 1997) is a Filipino former child actor. He became famous for being the Ultimate Male Survivor of StarStruck Kids, the reality-based talent search show of GMA in the Philippines.[1]

Personal life

Kurt Isaiah Perez was born on 1 December 1997, in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is the youngest of the three children of Arlene Marcelo and Erwin Perez. He studied in Angelicum College.[2]

Kurt migrated to Australia. He studied accounting in Brisbane, Australia and is presently finishing his Master's degree in data science.

Career

In 2003, Perez did commercials with Sharon Cuneta for Colgate toothpaste and Ai-Ai delas Alas for Swift Sweet n' Juicy Hotdog. He joined the contest in StarStruck Kids (2004) with 14 finalists. He won as the Ultimate Male Survivor while Sam Bumatay won as Ultimate Female Survivor.

He played as the young Aguiluz in Mulawin TV series, older Aguiluz played by Richard Gutierrez, also stars Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo, among others. In 2006, Perez was nominated as FAMAS Best Child Actor for the movie La Visa Loca starring Robin Padilla and Rufa Mae Quinto.

Filmography

Year Title Role
2004 StarStruck Kids Himself/Contestant
Mulawin Young Aguiluz
Eat Bulaga! Himself/Performer
2006 Noel Carl
Maynila Young Nathan
Young Adrian

References

  1. ^ "Remember StarStruck Kids winner Kurt Perez? Look at him now - The Filipino Times". filipinotimes.net. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  2. ^ "Does this cutie look familiar? He's StarStruck Kids winner Kurt Perez!". PEP.ph. 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2025-06-24.