Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) and Cobrador in Bolera (2022).
Career Versoza's film career began in 1988 when his mentor, Carlo Finioni, cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas. Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.
Versoza appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He has also portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal (1998), in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo.
Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman. In 2019, he portrayed policemen Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano series. Both series aired on ABS-CBN.
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname "Cupcake".
Personal life Versoza married his girlfriend in 2019.
Filmography Film +YearTitleRoleNotes1988Hamunin ang Bukas... 1991Onyong Majikero GeorgeUbos Na ang Luha KoNandoZaldong TisoyIlalaban Kita ng PatayanVal Saldivia1992Lumayo Ka Man sa AkinSana Kahit MinsanTonyPaminsan-minsanStella Magtangol Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story)1993Taong GubatIsang Linggong Pag-ibig Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal Ayaw Ko ng NangarapEdwardIsang Linggong Pag-Ibig1994Bawal Na GamotJimboMachete 2: Pure Awesomeness DavidSana'y Laging Magkapiling1995Ka Hector KanduganKirot 2DinoSabik sa HalikRico1996Halimuyak ng BabaeMedranoDavid MedranoKristoGestas1997Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo NaRockyMabangoThe Mariano Mison Story Dennis1998Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni SelyaBobbyKid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! BawalKargadoFridoNotoryus SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)Jose Rizal Andrés Bonifacio1999Mula sa Puso: The MovieDomingo (cameo)SisaJosé Rizal a.k.a. PepeAng Kabit ni Mrs. Montero Sindak RaulSa Piling ng Aswang2000Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko!Franco Valero2001Aagos ang DugoGino2002Kailangan KitaBiyahera2003KiskisanMarvinBigay HiligKeridaWoman of BreakwaterDave Pilay2004Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman)FerdieMano Po III: My Love2005Pinoy Blonde2006First Day HighRene Samartino2007The BicycleGulong2009Prinsipe SabongAstig2012MNL 143Bwakaw Father EddieSisterakasHusband of Bernadette2014Sundalong KaninHustisya Gardo2015The Prenup Agaton Cayabyab2018Wander BraAmado2021Ayuda BabesKapitana2023Third World Romance2024BalotaGiancarlo Edraline
Online series Year Title Role 2020 The House Arrest of Us Rudy "Papawan" de Guzman
Television Year Title Role 1995 Bayani Diego Silang 1997–1999 Mula sa Puso Domingo 2001–2002 Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Carlos Herrero 2002–2003 Kung Mawawala Ka Edmund Amparo Bituin Diony 2003 Wansapanatym: "Dwendeng Bahay" 2003–2004 It Might Be You Camillo San Carlos 2005 Ang Mahiwagang Baul: "Kung Bakit May Korona ang Bayabas" Mura-On 2005–2006 Sugo Apo Abukay 2006–2007 Atlantika Haring Agat 2006 Ang Kasagutan 2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Kapitan Carling Ambing 2007 Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao Nanding Asian Treasures Socrates Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap Pablo Acuesta Ysabella Young Perry Mendoza 2007–2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag King Saban 2008 Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka Bernardo Doliente I Am KC: Time's Up! Mang Nolan Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basura" Jojo 2008–2009 Luna Mystika Dante / Sikano 2009 Sugat ng Kahapon Aldo 2009–2010 May Bukas Pa Gary Katorse Don Anselmo Arcangel 2010 Rubi Arturo Dela Fuente Your Song Presents: Isla Mario The Celebrity Cook-Off Himself / Host Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Rosas" Nestor Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face Various Roles Wansapanataym: "Zoila's Valentina" Luis Veneracion 2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Ernesto Gutierrez Green Rose David Tobias Maalaala Mo Kaya: "TV" George Habijan 2011–2012 Amaya Rajah Mangubat Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ferdinand Fuentebella 2012 Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Singsing" Piding Hiram na Puso Leonardo "Leo" Saavedra Felina: Prinsesa ng mga Pusa Arvin 2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Kanlaon 2013 Never Say Goodbye Dindo Carpio Mga Basang Sisiw Efren Rodrigo Titser Sir Gil Genesis Ka Andoy 2014 Rhodora X Derick Ferrer Dading Alfredo "Mother Lexi" Ignacio Magpakailanman: "Ang Inang Yaya" Aniseto 2014–2015 More Than Words Victor Balboa 2015 Magpakailanman: "Love After the Storm" Joel Let the Love Begin Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony 2015–2016 The Half Sisters Santiago "Santi" Abarrientos III 2016 Ismol Family Sampaguita The Story of Us Ferdinand "Ferdie" Sandoval Sr. Juan Happy Love Story Rodrigo "Bayong" Villanueva A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Rolly Molina 2017 Destined to be Yours Teddy Obispo Tsuperhero Apo Amasam Hay, Bahay! Bernie Versace D' Originals Greg "Chef Logo" Buenaventura Wish Ko Lang: "Sa Kuweba ng Buhay" Lito Kambal, Karibal Noli Bautista 2018 Sirkus Leviticus / Levi Magpakailanman: "Our Crazy Love" Rommel Magpakailanman: "Takbo ng Buhay Ko" Acleng Dear Uge: "Nosi Balae" Izzy Magpakailanman: "Yuki - A Japinay Story" Monching 2018–2019 Onanay Dante Dimagiba 2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Lazaro Enriquez 2019–2020 Sandugo Ulysses Balthazar 2021 First Yaya Luis Prado Magpakailanman: "Batang Madrasta" Dan Magpakailanman: "A Girl Named Hipon" Ibhe 2022 Agimat ng Agila Zeus Limjoco Bolera Marco "Cobrador" Alcantara Flower of Evil Abel Villareal Magpakailanman: "I Bear for You" Miguel 2023 The Write One The President 2023–2024 Jack & Jill sa Diamond Hills Bobby G 2024 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso Daniel Paraiso 2024–2025 Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa Benito Balmores 2024 Lavender Fields Andres Flores 2025 Saving Grace Antonio Sarmiento Incognito Monching Santiago 2026 The Secrets of Hotel 88 Michael Fernandez
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