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Top 10 Best Beach Body Male Celebrities of 2017
Summer won’t end without us naming the sexiest local male celebrities, too!
By: Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon | April 30, 2017
Three weeks ago, ShoppersGuide readers voted which female local celebrities had the best beach bodies. Now that we’re in the thick of summer, it’s the men’s turn to flaunt their fab and fit bodies.
We reveal who made it to the list in our top 10 survey of the best beach body male celebrities in the Philippines.
10. Dennis Trillo, Marlon Stockinger
Starting off our countdown is a tie between two dashing gents: Dennis Trillo and Marlon Stockinger.
Dennis Trillo is also known as the “Drama King of GMA Network.” (Image: Dennis Trillo)
Nicknamed as the “Drama King of GMA Network,” 35-year-old Dennis was part of the ABS-CBN Star Circle batch 10 circa 2001. However, he transferred to GMA and has dominated the small screen since in leading roles in Etheria, Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan, and Gagambino. In 2013, he took on the controversial role of architect Eric del Mundo in the groundbreaking and Emmy-nominated gay-themed TV show My Husband’s Lover. To date, Dennis has reaped 17 awards from various film and TV award-giving bodies.
Dennis is currently gearing up for the upcoming fantasy series Mulawin vs. Ravena, where he will have a lead role. Dennis sweats it out by working out in a gym for at least two hours twice a week, and does kettlebell training on his idle time. On weekends, he goes mountain biking. He sticks to a healthy diet of vegetables, fish, chicken, and brown rice.
Voter’s comment:
“Those abs! #JuskoLord” – Sweetie
Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger kicked off 2016 at the beach. (Image: Marlon Stockinger Official FB Page)
Earning a spot in tenth place is Filipino-Swiss race car driver Marlon Stockinger. He may be famous for being Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s boyfriend, but he has proven himself in the racing arena, too.
In 2006, he won first place in the Asian Karting Open Championship - Formula 125 Senior Open and Rotax Max Senior. He has also won titles from Formula BMW Pacific 2008 Championships, the Senior Rotax Max World Finals 2007, and Philippine Shell Super Karting Series 2002. But his biggest achievement to date is his win at the Monaco leg of the 2012 Grand Prix 3, which made him the first Filipino race car driver to win in a European race. After driving for the Status GP team, he joined the Lotus F1 team as a junior team driver in 2013.
Marlon keeps his body ready for the race tracks by biking around his neighborhood. He plays football, basketball, and has even joined triathlons. He goes for lean protein like chicken or fish. He also limits his carb intake, reaching instead for brown rice.
9. Derek Ramsay, Joem Bascon
Derek shows off what he’s got at a Century Tuna photo shoot. (Image: Derek Ramsay IG)
With his ruggedly handsome looks and rock-solid abs, it’s not hard to see why Derek Ramsay is one of the most bankable leading men in the industry today. The 40-year-old Filipino-British heartthrob is a hall of famer in Cosmo’s list of hot hunks, has bagged acting awards, and lives an athletic lifestyle to boot.
Starting out as an MTV VJ and model, Derek transitioned to hosting then acting. After starring in ABS-CBN TV shows, he played the leading man in the box office hit No Other Woman, opposite Anne Curtis and Christine Reyes. Now a TV5 talent, Derek has begged off from movie roles this year to aim for a gold medal in 2017 World Championships of Beach Ultimate in Plage de la Grande Conche, an international frisbee contest to be held this June in Royan, France.
Derek credits his lean frame to following the 70-30 formula, which means fitness is 70% diet and 30% exercise. He works out at home by doing squats, judo pushups, running sit-ups, skipping rope, and burpees. Aside from that, he plays golf, water polo, and rugby. He leads the Philippine frisbee team and is the head ambassador of the Philippine national beach football team.
Not only does Joem have a smoldering stare, he is a talented actor, too. (Image: Hot Pinoy)
Tying with Derek for the ninth place is Joseph Emmanuel Bascon, who is more popularly known as Joem Bascon. Joem broke into the entertainment scene in 2007 due to his close resemblance to Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby. But he proved that he can hold out on his own by doing movies and TV shows which showcased his range as an actor.
In 2013, he portrayed a gay lover in Lihis, which he admits is his most daring role to date. He also played Col. Paco Roman in the historical biopic Heneral Luna. His recent films include the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Oro and Across the Crescent Moon, a movie about human trafficking. Currently, he is busy with Pusong Ligaw, the newest ABS-CBN afternoon drama which just aired on April 24.
To keep his body in tip-top shape, Joem hits the gym three times a week and eats six small meals a day.
8. Jack Reid
Jack Reid is set to follow in the footsteps of his older half-brother James Reid. (Image: Jack Reid IG)
Landing on the eight spot is Jack Reid, James Reid’s younger half-brother. At only 18 years old, he is the youngest to make this list. This Filipino-Australian is one to watch. He has modeled for Folded&Hung, graced the cover of Candy magazine, and had a supporting role in the TV-5 fantasy series Ang Panday. In the TV noontime variety show Happy Truck HapPinas from the same network, he was part of the You Only Live Once Lang (YOLOL) boy group, which was a featured act in the show. This early on, he has been dubbed “The New Dance Heartthrob.” Last January, he had his first move project in the teen horror movie Darkroom.
7. Joseph Marco
Joseph is summer-ready in this photo from Mega Man magazine. (Image: Joseph Marco IG)
Before the movie and TV roles came, Joseph Marco did TV commercials for E-Aji Dip Snax, Downy, and Head & Shoulders. After being discovered, this hunk with German, Italian, and Spanish blood was soon cast in the GMA soap La Vendetta. In 2010, he switched networks to ABS-CBN and can now be seen in the afternoon drama Wildflower. He also recently starred in the horror flick Puwera Usog.
Joseph is not one to shy away from flaunting his fit bod. He has walked the runway for Bench: The Naked Truth Denim & Underwear Show and was included in Cosmo’s list of hunks in 2014. The 28-year-old star keeps buff by doing crunches and push-ups, and playing basketball. As for his diet, he limits his intake of rice and opts instead for high-fiber or high-protein food.
6. Derrick Monasterio
Derrick flaunts his fab abs while on vacation in Bali. (Image: Derrick Monasterio IG)
Up-and-coming star Derrick Monasterio, who ended up sixth in this list, is no stranger to showing off his bod. In 2015, he landed a spot in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Cosmo Men section. Now that he has been cast in the GMA TV show Mulawin vs. Ravena, he has been exerting more effort in keeping his toned physique.
Derrick first appeared as a cute and cuddly tween in Reel Love: Tween Hearts series. His film credits include Si Agimat, Si Enteng at Ako and Tween Academy: Class of 2012. Nowadays, he can be seen in action-sitcom Tsuperhero.
Derrick hits the gym twice a day, plays basketball, and strives to eat a healthy diet to complement his exercises. He is also doing boxing in preparation for his role in Mulawin vs. Ravena.
5. Ivan Dorschner
Summer gets hotter with Folded & Hung brand ambassador Ivan Dorschner. (Image: Ivan Dorschner IG)
Netizens first caught a glimpse of Ivan Dorschner’s toned physique during Katy Perry’s 2012 concert in Manila. The pop star dared him to take off his shirt as well as give him a kiss, making the video go viral.
Prior to this, the Filipino-American charmer had some exposure to showbusiness via modeling stints. He was also a contestant in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, alongside James Reid. Though TV roles and endorsements came after that, he left the Philippines to study in the US. In 2017, the 26-year-old hunk staged a comeback, switching networks from ABS-CBN to GMA 7. He can now be seen in the Kapuso rom-com series Meant to Be as British balikbayan (Filipino returning to the Philippines) and entrepreneur Ethan Spencer-Hughes.
Ivan keeps his body beach-ready with core exercises. He goes to the gym three times a week, plays basketball, and goes mountain biking. He makes sure to hydrate and eat lean protein, vegetables, and high-fiber foods.
4. Paulo Avelino
Paulo as a sexy CEO in the 2014 Cosmo party (Image: Official Paunatics)
Twenty-eight-year-old actor and model Paulo Avelino sends many girls’ hearts aflutter with his sculpted body and boyish good looks. Carson, Maja Salvador’s character in the sleeper summer hit I’m Drunk, I Love You, was certainly not immune to his charms.
Paulo joined but got eliminated from the GMA reality search show Starstruck 4. After landing small screen roles in GMA, he signed on to ABS-CBN in 2011 in a bid to reinvent himself. He soon gained hunk status in his role as Patrick Salvador in Sana Bukas pa ang Kahapon. With numerous TV titles under his belt, Paolo is known as the “Prince of Philippine Teleserye.”
In movies, Paulo is best remembered for his turn as General Gregorio del Pilar, which has spawned many bae-yani (hunky hero) memes. He is set to reprise the role in the Heneral Luna sequel Goyong in 2018.
Paulo maintains his enviable bod by working out as much as he can, going jogging and rock climbing. He also makes sure to eat healthy food like sweet potatoes and plantain bananas.
3. Jak Roberto
Voters’ comments:
“Lovin' his cute smile and sexy abs.” – Nic
“Total hottie” – Cupcake
Jak played Daks the lifeguard in the summer special of Bubble Gang. (Image: Jak Roberto IG)
When you’re called “Pambansang Abs,” you better have the six-pack to show for it. With his ripped upper body, Jan Rommel Roberto, who is more popularly known by his screen name Jak Roberto, proves that he lives up to his moniker. Jak got his showbiz break in the GMA TV show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. A string of roles in different Kapuso TV shows followed. Today, he can be seen in the rom-com TV series Meant to Be with Ivan Dorschner, another hottie in this list.
Even before entering showbiz in 2012, Jak admits that he got his abs from fetching water for his grandma as part of his daily chores. Nowadays, he goes to the gym to work out twice a week. This 23-year-old hunk also does boxing and muay thai (Thai boxing). He sticks to a diet with no rice, and limits his intake of carbs, sweets, and salty food.
2. Ian Veneracion
Voters’ comments:
“Laban Sir Anton!!! Hahaha” – Feby
“Looks yummy & baby face hmmmmmm abs pa more.” – Sexy Ladies
Ian Veneracion doesn’t seem to age, as seen in this summer campaign photo form Bench. (Image: Ian Veneracion IG)
Up at number two is forty-two-year-old Ian Veneracian, who is giving the younger men in this poll a run for their money. He may be the oldest in this list, but that does not mean that he has lost his heartthrob status. Ian started out as a child star at the tender age of five. From 1986 to 1996, he was part of the teen variety show That’s Entertainment. His notable movies include Anak ng Demonyo and El Presidente. He is currently lighting up the small screen as the dashing CEO Anton Noble IV in the ABS-CBN TV show A Love to Last.
This matinee idol and father of three lives a very active lifestyle. Ian is a licensed pilot, does skydiving, paragliding, scuba diving, and motocross racing. He also engages in trail riding, climbing, sailing, and recreational fishing.
1. James Reid
Voters’ comments:
“He's so hot in every angle....” – Lea Miranda
“Simply because he's hot!” – Cherry
James titillates fans with bare upper body shot (Image: James Reid)
Taking the top spot is James Reid, the other half of the popular love team Jadine with reel- and real-life girlfriend Nadine Lustre. The 23-year-old Filipino-Australian actor rose to fame after winning Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010. He broke into the mainstream by starring in Diary ng Panget: The Movie. After the primetime soap Till I Met You wrapped up last January, James traveled to the US for the Always JaDine Tour 2017 with their last stop set for Dubai on May 5. He will also work on a new album once the tour ends.
Despite his busy schedule, James makes it a point to make fitness by a priority. He lifts weights for strength training, and does some cardio exercises as well. He swears by a high-protein diet with no rice and sweets and a lot of fiber.
Did your favorite male celebrity make it to the list? Let us know in the comments section below.
Results are based on the Survey: Best Beach Body Male Celebrities in the Philippines Poll posted at the home page of ShoppersGuide.com.ph from April 16 to 23, 2017.
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About Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon
Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon is the current content supervisor for the Visayas region of ShoppersGuide Marketing, Inc. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from UP Cebu. She has previously worked for a business process outsourcing company, a community newspaper, and a global technology company. When not writing, she putters about in the kitchen, baking or testing new recipes.
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