WE first heard about Marco Gumabao from his actor dad Dennis Roldan many decades ago. We knew Roldan from way back and he would speak glowingly about this son of his when we’d bump into each other during Roldan’s active years in show business.
“Pag laki n’yan, mas guapo ’yan sa atin. Hindi natin alam baka maging artista din o baka athlete!” we recall Roldan telling us a few times when our topic shifted to his then toddler son Marco.
True enough, those words came back to us when we first learned that Gumabao was being launched as an actor. When we finally met him, we saw a tall, handsome lad with a gorgeous smile and very soulful eyes.
And over the years, we are happy every time we learn that Gumabao has been cast for a new project. We also observed that he is always in tip-top shape when he goes out to attend industry events or promote his projects.
Being fit tops Gumabao’s priorities. Whether his working schedules are filled or not, he makes sure to engage in physical activities. “I make time for exercise. I find time to workout. My day is not complete if I don’t allot time to workout, because my mental state is connected with working out.”
He added that like many who are into fitness, he feels good when he sees improvement. “Over the years, I learn more about fitness. I started building muscles but then I realized that I have to also feel strong and not only look buff. So I tried to rethink my usual regimen and experiment on techniques and programs. I might not look as big as I used to but I love what I see when I face the mirror these days, because I look fitter and I feel stronger.”
Gumabao is also mindful of the food he eats. “I have trained my mind to be happy and satisfied with eating the right stuff. I lived on chicken breasts and carbo stuff for many years and lately, I’ve tried intermittent fasting, and it seems to do me good.” He shared that he does not have any food intake after 8 pm, and he also drinks a lot of natural juices and water.
The dashing actor admits he is attracted to any activity he can explore that requires him to be active. “Sports, travel, outdoor fun—these activities energize me. I also like to try out new things and discover new passions.
Like the many roles he takes on, Gumabao gets excited when a good project comes along. He headlines the new drama series of TV 5 Minsan pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan, and gets to share stellar billing with Cesar Montano and his girlfriend Cristine Reyes.
Gumabao and Reyes went public with their romance last April and he told us that their relationship is getting stronger every day. “I am just happy we found each other. I guess we continue to prove that age is never an issue when two people find true love. People mature differently and we just trust the universe to give us the one we deserve who will make the most significant impact and transformation in our life.”
This good-looking hunk strikes us as a man with depth. When he speaks, he can be intense, and he also does not mince words. “I have always been straightforward when I communicate. Some might take it wrongly and perceive me to be arrogant, but that is just the way I am. I’d rather be true, honest and sincere rather than play with words and go in circles.”
His girlfriend thinks Gumabao is the sweetest guy she has fallen for and very mature in his views about relationship, work, the future, and life in general. “Oh, Marco is the perfect boyfriend any lady can have. Words aren’t enough to describe how he is as a boyfriend, and as a person for that matter. I have never been loved by any man the way he is showing me love.”
As far as his career is concerned, we think that the Viva empire is molding Gumabao to be the ultimate leading man in their stable of actors. He definitely has premium. We told him that he is in good hands, both in his personal and professional life, and he nodded in agreement before flashing his priceless smile.
We think that this promising young man is on the right track. He is still young and a lot more doors will open for him to prove himself in the acting circuit. He is not in a hurry but he is never complacent. All it will take is one explosive role and one amazing project to showcase Marco Gumabao at his very best. And we believe these will come very soon.
