Ronald Marquez de Santos Jr. (born May 15, 1998), known professionally as Kokoy de Santos, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, commercial model, and comedian. His movie Fuccbois was an official entry to the 15th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network and Sparkle GMA Artist Center.
In May 2020, he was cast as one of the main actors in the web series Gameboys. Produced by The IdeaFirst Company, it is a boys love (BL) series in the Philippines that tackles the story of two young boys who found each other online amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Santos plays the role of Gavreel Alarcon alongside Elijah Canlas who plays the role of Cairo Lazaro, a famous online game streamer, in the thirteen-part series.
Education De Santos graduated from Boy Logro’s Institute of Culinary & Kitchen Services, Inc.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes2010EmirEdmundcredited as Ronald de Santos 2013 Bromance: My Brother's Romance Teen Brando / Teen BrandySupporting role (credited as Ronald de Santos Jr.) Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel Theater AudienceSupporting role 2014 Tumbang Preso (In The Can) CarloMain role 2015 Kid Kulafu RobertSupporting role 2016 Die BeautifulMiko 2018 Signal Rock Gabs 2019 Fuccbois Miko Main role Hellcome Home TerrenceSupporting role 2020 How to Die Young in Manila Orson Short Film (Busan International Film Festival)2021Gameboys: The MovieGavreel Mendoza AlarconMain role2023Voltes V: Legacy – The Cinematic ExperienceHarvey PerezSupporting roleMary Cherry ChuaPaco MartinezFireflyRomnick Alcantara 2024Your Mother's Son EmmanMain role, National Best Actor (Asian Academy Creative Awards)And the Breadwinner Is... Boy Salvador Supporting role2025Rekonek Jasper
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 Futbolilits Mercury "Merc" Almodovar Supporting role2012Makapiling Kang MuliYoung Luisito "Louie" ValenciaGuest cast (credited as Ronald de Santos)Walang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanHimselfPerformer (credited as Ronald de Santos)2013 Kidlat Alvin Supporting role My Husband's Lover Jackson Uncredited2015 #ParangNormal Activity Gino Oh My G! Carlos Miguel "Micoy" ArellanoSupporting role 2016–2017 The Greatest Love Luis 2016 Pinoy Boyband Superstar HimselfContestant 2017 Maalala Mo Kaya: Tape Recorder Von 2018 Pusong Ligaw Caloy Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan Lorenzo Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laptop Charles Alamat Ng Ano Toby Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dalandan Lolong Ngayon at Kailanman Carl 2019 The Killer Bride Marvin Cruz Maalala Mo Kaya: Divet Jerry2020 Ipaglaban Mo!: Ungol Manny A Soldier's Heart rebel guest role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Medal Joseph I Am U Jarred TV airing Eat Bulaga! HimselfGuestIt's Showtime! Sunday Noontime Live!Stay-In LoveMon OrtegaMain role2021GameboysGavreel Mendoza AlarconMain role (TV airing)2021; 2022; 2023–presentAll-Out SundaysHimselfGuest (2021 and 2022); Mainstay performer / various roles (since 2023)2021Dear Uge: K-Pak GhorlPedro 2021–2022Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento Patricio "Patrick" GenerosoSupporting role2021Regal Studio Presents: Ikaw si Ako, Ako si Ikaw Marco2022–presentBubble GangHimselfCast member / mainstay2022Magpakailanman: The Blind RunnerMark Joseph "Aga" CasidsidMain roleDaig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Papa Pig Prince Stu Pig 2022; 2024Running Man Philippines HimselfCast member / contestant / Season 2 Winner2023Magpakailanman: A Son's Promise Main roleDaddy's Gurl Mr. Eskupido Guest roleThe Write One IntoySupporting roleVoltes V: LegacyHarvey Perez2023–2024Eat Bulaga!HimselfCo-host / mainstay 2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya It's ShowtimeGuest Ok Ako Main role 2025 Mga Batang Riles Kulot CanlasPepito Manaloto: Tuloy na KuwentoYoung Patricio GenerosoGuest 2026 Magpakailanman: The Kokoy De Santos Story Himself Main role House of Lies Jobert Castillo Supporting role
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2020I Am UJarredPearl Next DoorGavreel Mendoza Alarcon Oh, Mando! Armando "Mando" Deputado Jr.Main role Gameboys Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon 2021 Love vs Stars Caloy 2022 Gameboys 2 Gavreel Mendoza Alarcon
Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyCategoryNominee(s) / work(s)Result2020RAWR AwardsBeshie Ng TaonI Am UPUSH Music AwardsPush Breakthrough Star of 2020Himself2024Asian Academy Creative AwardsBest ActorYour Mother's SonMetro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor And the Breadwinner Is...
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Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile