Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor who has been currently a freelance artist since 2019.
Early life and background
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.
Acting 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. 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.
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.
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. After the success of Midnight Phantom and his team-up with Laurel, ABS-CBN paired them up again in Kristine. 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.
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.
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. He has been married to Valerie Chia since 2020.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2002 Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip Paolo 2003Pinay PieArtie2005DreamboyCameo appearanceBikini OpenSonny2006Matakot Ka sa KarmaVictor2008When Love BeginsAlger2009Status: SingleHansIn My LifeVinceAng Darling Kong AswangJoaquin2010FlingWorking GirlsRodney CamachoAng Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)Troy2013GaydarNick2014DilimQuinito Castaneda2017All of YouGino2018Adam's ApplesJuan Bautista2022Labyu with an AccentMatt2025Call Me Mother host of Uniworld pageant 2026I Fell, It's FineJun
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role Notes 2000 Tabing Ilog Oliver McFuller2002Kay Tagal Kang HinintayTiborce2004WansapanataymBrianEpisode: Mic ni MoniqueMarinaRodge2005Hollywood DreamHimselfAng PandayCalyptus2006–2012ASAPHimself — Host / PerformerSegment: "Cover Boys"2006Star Magic Presents: Love ChopRoyKomiksEdwinEpisode: " Inday Bote"Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoTony / AntonioEpisode: "Santelmo"2007RouninCreon2007–2008Prinsesa ng BanyeraCharles Perrei2008Your Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay KoAlexSineserye Presents: MalignoLucas SantanderKahit Isang SaglitYoung Anthony MondragonSpecial ParticipationI Love Betty La FeaJeremy2009Your Song Presents: First Be a WomanProfessor DavidMidnight DJDr. JaredEpisode: Scary RetokePrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud BrothersWayne AlbanBook 2: "My Gulay, Wow Betchay"2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Substitute BrideBrent GuttierezMaalaala Mo KayaNicoEpisode: "Bag"Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love YouPrecious Hearts Romances: Midnight PhantomBrandon / Midnight Phantom2010–2011Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineMarco De Silva2011Your Song Presents: KimRobert100 Days to HeavenBartolome "Bart" Ramirez Jr.WansapanataymRoy EstocapioEpisode: "Ningning Kuting"2012Dahil sa Pag-ibigEdison ZaguirreAso ni San RoqueAntonGuest2012–2013Temptation of WifeNigel Armada (Adopted Son/Angeline Santos Salcedo Allied and Interest Love)Adopted Son of Lady Armada2013Vampire ang Daddy KoBorgySpecial ParticipationIndioAntónioParty PilipinasHimself — Host / Performer2013–2015Sunday All Stars2013Maghihintay Pa RinFrancisco "Kiko" SebastianGenesisJulio MacalintalWagasJoeyEpisode: "Joey & Malou Love Story"2014The Borrowed WifeRicardo "Rico" SantosMagpakailanmanBenEpisode: "Asawa Mo, Hiniram Ko"2015Second ChancesJerome PadillaMagpakailanmanMarkEpisode: "Paano Na Ang Ating Anak"KarelasyonAlvinEpisode: "Martir"DangwaLeoMagpakailanmanAnthonyEpisode: "Husband for Sale"KarelasyonPaoloEpisode: "Pamana"2015–2016Because of YouOliver Dictado2016MagpakailanmanWendelEpisode: "When Love Becomes Obsession"WillyEpisode: "Higanti ng Barang"KarelasyonCelioEpisode: "Madam Z"XavierEpisode: "Nagmumurang Kamatis"WagasRamonEpisode: "The Haunted House"Sinungaling Mong PusoRoman Aguirre2017Dear UgeMarlonEpisode: "Ex Ex Ex"MagpakailanmanJames AguilarEpisode: "Hanggang sa Iyong Paggising, Daddy"WagasZandroEpisode: "First Love"AlexEpisode: "My Love from Baler"2017–2018ImpostoraHomer Saavedra2018Sherlock Jr.Gregor CarreonDaig Kayo ng Lola KoHansEpisode: "Katy Fairy"Dear UgeDavidEpisode: "Beki Boyfie"MagpakailanmanBenjieEpisode: "Ang Asawang Naging Kabit"Cain at AbelYoung AntonioSpecial Participation2019Eat Bulaga!Tourist guideLenten Special: "Para Sa Broken Hearted"Ipaglaban MoMarkus ValdezEpisode: "Impostor"Maalaala Mo KayaVincentEpisode: "Dyip"Parasite IslandJessie Salvacion2020Bawal Lumabas: The SeriesJon-Jon2021Huwag Kang MangambaDiego RomuloTo Have & to HoldTony GatchalianDear UgeTinola CruzEpisode: "What's My Name"Wish Ko Lang!AxelEpisode: "Babae Sa Cabinet"2022TadhanaNoahEpisode: "The Stepdaughter: Part 1 & 2"Agimat ng AgilaValerio MarianoSupporting CastLolongFr. ReyesRunning Man PhilippinesGuestContestant2022–2023Mano Po Legacy: The Flower SistersJulian Gomez 2023 Wish Ko Lang! Nicanor Episode: "Mister, Nakipagrelasyon sa Tenants ng Kanilang Bahay"2023–2024Can't Buy Me LoveSherwin Yuchengco2024Wish Ko Lang! Roger Episode: "Kamkam" Widows' WarPaco Palacios-CastilloMagpakailanman George Episode: "Asawa Noon, Kabit Ngayon" 2024–2025Forever YoungAlbert Vergara2025Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-LawAtty. Alex RomanticoTadhana Pipoy Episode: "Love Thy Neighbor: Part 1 & 3"Wish Ko Lang! Tony Episode: "Pesteng Garapata" Magpakailanman Jay Episode: "I Love You Tita" 2025–2026The AlibiMatthew Cabrera 2026 Magpakailanman Archie Episode: "Ang Babae Sa Larawan" Blood vs Duty Victor Reyes Twist of Fate Sam Rodriguez Sigabo young Ricardo JacintoWish Ko Lang! Gerald Episode: "Bugbog Sarado" Part 1 & 2 Someone, Someday Peter
Awards and nominations Year Work Award Category Result 2007 Rome & Juliet Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actor 2014 Gaydar Golden Screen TV Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy)
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References
External links Official website
Rafael Rosell on YouTube