Markki Stroem (born March 21, 1987) is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer. He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent.
He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Marketing Management.
Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024. He hosts the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.
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) and Elle in Slumber Party (Cinema One Originals Awards, 2012). His most recent role is Norman in Lolo and the Kid (Netflix, 2024).
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.4
Personal life In 2022, Stroem publicly came out as demisexual.
Filmography
Theater YearTitle Role2011Next to Normal Henry2012Camp Rock the Musical Shane Gray2013Carrie: The MusicalTommy Ross2015Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading LadyLeading Man2016Jersey BoysTommy de Vito2016Awitin Mo At Isasayaw KoGabby2017HairClaude Hooper Bukowski2018SideShowTerry Connor2019Angels in America: Millennium ApproachesJoe Pitt2022Mula Sa BuwanChristian2023Sound of MusicRolf2023Contra MundumCharlie Dacanay2024RentBenny & Collins2024Little Shop of HorrorsOrin
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 2024Lolo 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, Cornerstone Music 2012
External links Markki Stroem's talent management website
References