Derek Ramsay

Not to be confused with Derek Ramsey.
Derek Ramsay

Ramsay at the KC Concepcion Live! Concert press conference, November 2010
Born Derek Arthur Ramsay[fn 1]
(1976-12-07) 7 December 1976[1]
Enfield, England, United Kingdom[2]
Residence La Posada Village, Muntinlupa, Philippines[3]
Nationality Filipino-British
Other names Derek Ramsey[4][5]
Occupation
Years active 1998–present[6]
Agent Viva Artists agency (2011-present)
Spouse(s) Mary Christine Jolly[7] (2002-2003, separated)
Partner(s) Joanne Villablanca[8][9]
Children 1 son, Austin Gabriel Ramsay (with Jolly)[10]
Website derekramsay.com.ph
Derek Ramsay
Sport
Country Philippines
Sport Flying disc
Event(s) Ultimate

Derek Arthur Ramsay[fn 1] (born 7 December 1976)[11][12] is a Filipino-British model, actor, host, and former VJ in the Philippines. He was born in the UK, but from age 7 was raised in the Philippines.[13] His Filipina mother, Remedios Baggao-Ramsay[14] was the head of housekeeping unit of Cadogan Hotel in England, and his British father, Derek Arthur Ramsay Sr., was a detective inspector at Scotland Yard.[15][16][17]

Biography

Career

Early in the 2000s, Derek Ramsay found work as an MTV VJ, a model, as well as TV commercial actor.[18] He is best known for his supporting roles in the ABS-CBN television dramas Ysabella, Habang May Buhay and Magkaribal. He also appeared in commercially successful films I Love You, Goodbye, The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin and No Other Woman.

In April 2012, he signed a three-year contract and transferred to TV5.[19] His first show on TV5 was The Amazing Race Philippines. After his contract expired in February 2015, he signed another three-year contract with TV5 on April 28, 2015.[20]

Sports

Derek Ramsay has also been a competitor for the Philippines national ultimate (frisbee) team. Ramsay was the ninth top scorer at the 13th World Ultimate and Guts Championship 2012.[21]

Ramsay is currently the head ambassador of the Philippine national beach football team, and was set to participate in the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Asian qualifiers, but ultimately did not due to his commitment to Kidlat, where he was playing the lead role.[22]

Education

He was educated in the Philippines at Maria Montessori High School and a boarding school in England. He studied for an undergraduate degree in Marketing in New Hampshire and Boston.[23]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2001 Eat Bulaga U-bet Host GMA
2005-2006 Ang Panday:Book 1&2 Kahimu ABS-CBN
Entertainment Konek Himself/Host
2006 Your Song: Wish Mark
Super Inggo Louie/Machete
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Love Letter Abner
2006-2007 U Can Dance Himself/Host
2007 Your Song: Kailan Kaya
Your Song: Never Knew Love Like this Before Eric
Ysabella Mito Valenzuela
Your Song: Never Knew Love Like this Before Eric
Your Song: Upside Down
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Joaquin Delos Santos
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansyon Chris
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Isda Buboy
2009 Your Song: Feb-ibig Ralph
Precious Hearts Romances Presents:
Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin
Zephyrus "Zephy" McNally
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? Rodrigo Santiago / Ross Lozano
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boarding House Richard
The Wedding Warren Garcintorena / Philip Garcintorena
2010 Habang May Buhay Samuel David Corpuz / David Briones
Magkaribal Louie Villamor
2012 The Amazing Race Philippines Host TV5
2013 Kidlat Voltaire Megaton / Kidlat
Undercover Roy Velasco
For Love Or Money Edward
Let's Ask Pilipinas Himself
2014 The Ryzza Mae Show Guest GMA
The Amazing Race Philippines 2 Host TV5
2015 Mac & Chiz Mac Vasquez
Extreme Series: Kaya Mo Ba 'To? Host

Movies

Year Title Role Films
2006 Kasal Kasali Kasalo Ronnie Star Cinema
One More Chance Mark
2007 Sakal Sakali Saklolo Ronnie
2009 T2 Jeremy
And I Love You So Oliver Cruz
I Love You, Goodbye Gary Angeles
2011 No Other Woman Ram Escaler Star Cinema and Viva Films
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Brandon Estolas
2012 Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang Daniel Star Cinema and Skylight Films
A Secret Affair Anton Viva Films
2014 Trophy Wife Chino
The Janitor Indie film
English Only, Please Jeremy Quantum Films
2015 Ex with Benefits Adam Jacob Castrences Star Cinema and Viva Films
Etiquette for Mistresses Arthur Clemente Star Cinema
All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Dom
2016 Love Is Blind Regal Entertainment
The Escort

Awards and nominations

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
2015 17th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Actor English Only, Please Nominated
31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year English Only, Please Nominated
2014 40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor English Only, Please Won
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Actor No Other Woman Nominated
30th Luna Awards Best Actor No Other Woman Nominated
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Box-Office King[24] No Other Woman Won
28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Actor of the Year No Other Woman Nominated
Male Face of the Night N/A Won
Mr. Great Shape Personality N/A Won
2009 35th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor I Love You, Goodbye Nominated

Notes

  1. 1 2 Derek Ramsay was born in the United Kingdom. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Baggao.

References

  1. http://www.derekramsay.com.ph/?page_id=7542
  2. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  3. http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/derek-ramsay-asks-for-help-my-dogs-beyonce-and-lowfat-are-missing/
  4. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2074966/
  5. http://dvd.netflix.com/RoleDisplay/Derek_Ramsey/30073958
  6. http://www.derekramsay.com.ph/?page_id=7542
  7. http://www.showbiznest.com/2014/08/derek-ramsay-and-mary-christine-jolly.html
  8. http://netizensph.com/derek-ramsay-and-non-showbiz-girlfriend-show-their-love-for-each-other-sweetness-overload.html/
  9. http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/119741-derek-ramsay-angelica-panganiban-joanne-villablanca
  10. http://www.showbiznest.com/2014/08/derek-ramsay-and-mary-christine-jolly.html
  11. http://www.derekramsay.com.ph/?page_id=7542
  12. "Derek To The Point". CONVERSATION By Ricky Lo (The Philippine Star) | Updated January 11, 2015
  13. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  14. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  15. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  16. https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10182/biographical-summaries-of-notable-people?itemId=536784&action=showRecord
  17. http://www.derekramsay.com.ph/?page_id=7542
  18. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  19. http://www.pep.ph/news/33704/updated-derek-ramsay-is-now-a-certified-kapatid-signs-three-year-exclusive-contract-with-tv5
  20. http://www.pep.ph/news/51783/derek-ramsay-stays-with-tv5-signs-another-three-year-contract
  21. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/derek-ramsay-philippine-ultimate-frisbee-team-compete-in-world-championships
  22. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/kidlat-forces-kapatid-star-derek-ramsay-out-of-philippines-campaign-in-fifa-beach-soccer-tilt
  23. http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/406525/beyond-body-beautiful
  24. "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-20.

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