Markki Stroem
Markki Stroem | |
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| Birth name | Marcello Angelo Stroem |
| Born | 21 March 1987 Philippines |
| Genres | Contemporary jazz, jazz pop, pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | 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 Records (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
Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011), Shane Gray in Camp Rock (Repertory, 2012), Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical (Atlantis, 2013), Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (Dalanghita prod, 2015), Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Atlantis, 2016), Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko (Ballet Philippines, 2016), Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017), Terry Connor in Side Show (Atlantis, 2018), and Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Atlantis, 2019).
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, the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. His 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual Metro Manila Film Festival movie awards, including best movie. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017).
Music
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.
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
In 2022, Stroem publicly came out as demisexual.[10]
Filmography
Theater
| 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
| 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
| 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
- Pilipinas You Got It, Star Records 2011
- Thousands of Pieces,[13] Cornerstone Music 2012
External links
References
- ^ "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.
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- ^ 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.