{{Short description|Filipino actor and singer (born 2009)}} {{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Philippine name|Cabais}} {{Infobox person | name = Marcus | birth_name = Marcus Rayden Cabais<!-- DO NOT provide the full name without a reliable source (see WP:DOB. Any further attempts to do so WILL BE CONSIDERED DISRUPTIVE EDITING --> | image = Hori7on Marcus 20230804.jpg | caption = Marcus in August 2023 | image_upright = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2009|08|31}} | birth_place = Bataan, Philippines | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actor}} | signature = Marcus Cabais signature.svg | module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes | genre = {{hlist|K-pop|P-pop}} | years_active = 2023–present | label = MLD | instrument = Vocals | current_member_of = Hori7on }} | known_for = Team Yey!<br/>Hori7on }} '''Marcus Rayden Cabais''' <!-- DO NOT provide the full name without a reliable source (see WP:DOB. Any further attempts to do so WILL BE CONSIDERED DISRUPTIVE EDITING --> (born August 31, 2009), also known mononymously as '''Marcus''', is a Filipino singer and actor. He is a member and vocalist of the South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on under ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment, as a winning contestant of the reality survival show ''Dream Maker'' (2022–23).
Marcus previously starred in Regal Films's ''My 2 Mommies'' (2018), ''Team Yey!'' and performed in the touring company of ''The Lion King'' musical from 2018 to 2020.
==Life and career== Marcus was born in Bataan, Philippines on August 31, 2009. <!-- DO NOT add in-depth details of Cabais's personal life without a reliable source, including his family, unless they are mentioned in a RELIABLE SOURCE. Any attempts to include such information without reliable sources WILL BE CONSIDERED DISRUPTIVE EDITING. --> In 2015, he competed in ''It's Showtime'''s children's segment "Mini Me", where he imitated American singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi<ref>{{cite web|title=It's Showtime MiniMe Season 2: Bon Jovi |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2jzhlu |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |date=March 19, 2015 |access-date=30 January 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130064149/https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2jzhlu |url-status=live }}</ref> He returned in the second season of the segment two years after as a Wildcard performer. In 2016, Cabais won as the Boy Grand Winner in SM Supermalls's program ''SM Little Stars''.
===2018{{Endash}}2020: Film and theatrical debuts=== In 2018, Marcus made his film debut in Regal Films's ''My 2 Mommies'', directed by Eric Quizon. He was cast in the role of Tristan, the son of Manu and Monique, who are portrayed by Paolo Ballesteros and Solenn Heussaff, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sun |first=Cherry |title=IN PHOTOS: At the bloggers' conference of 'My 2 Mommies' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/9157/in-photos-at-the-bloggers-conference-of-my-2-mommies/photo |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727120908/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/9157/in-photos-at-the-bloggers-conference-of-my-2-mommies/photo |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=WeTV brings you four movies to stream leading up to the weekend |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/12/wetv-brings-you-four-movies-to-stream-leading-up-to-the-weekend/ |access-date=30 January 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727120910/https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/12/wetv-brings-you-four-movies-to-stream-leading-up-to-the-weekend/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His performance in the movie received a positive reception from critics; Joseph Atilano of the ''Philippine Daily Inquirer'' opined that he played the central part in the film, commenting that he was "the glue that held this movie together", and that he "carried himself throughout as if he was already a veteran of many movies".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Atilano |first1=Joseph |title=Movie Review: 'My 2 Mommies' |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/274532/movie-review-2-mommies |access-date=30 January 2023 |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121007/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/274532/movie-review-2-mommies |url-status=live }}</ref>
From 2018 through 2020, Marcus performed as young Simba as part of an Asian touring company of ''The Lion King'' musical.<ref>{{cite web |title='Team YeY's' Santino shines as Young Simba in 'The Lion King' musical abroad |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/7/30/team-yey-santino-lion-king-musical-abroad?lang=en |website=ABS-CBN Newsroom |access-date=30 January 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130064132/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/7/30/team-yey-santino-lion-king-musical-abroad?lang=en |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, he joined ''Team Yey!'', a Philippine children's television show created by Yey!, wherein he showcased his talent in music during the "Sound Check" segment.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Choa |first1=Kane Errol |title=More learning & playing with Team YeY |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/06/02/1820717/more-learning-playing-team-yey |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=30 January 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130064116/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/06/02/1820717/more-learning-playing-team-yey |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2022{{Endash}}present: ''Dream Maker'' and Hori7on=== {{Main|Dream Maker (TV program)|Hori7on}}
In 2022, Marcus participated in ''Dream Maker'', a reality competition show broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z which determined the lineup of an upcoming boy band from a field of 62 contestants, to be jointly managed by ABS-CBN and MLD Entertainment. Among the contestants, Marcus was the youngest, at 13-years-old.<ref>{{Cite news |last=De Guzman |first=Karen |date=2022-11-20 |title=Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker' |trans-title=First batch of "Dream Chasers" compete in Dream Maker |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/20/22/unang-batch-ng-dream-maker-aspirants-nagpasiklaban}}</ref> His performance on the pilot episode was praised; mentor Bae Yoon-jung commented: "At your age, I didn't expect that you are that good".<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Guzman |first1=Karen |title=Unang batch ng dream chasers, nagpasiklaban na sa 'Dream Maker' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/20/22/unang-batch-ng-dream-maker-aspirants-nagpasiklaban |access-date=30 January 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
Throughout the show, Marcus consistently performed well, staying within the top 7 after each round, allowing him to advance to the finals, where he placed second and made the lineup of Hori7on.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-13 |title=Meet the top 7 'Dream Maker' finalists who will debut in South Korea |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/dream-maker-names-top-hori7on-debut-south-korea/ |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214165603/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/dream-maker-names-top-hori7on-debut-south-korea/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He debuted with the group as one of its vocalists on July 24, 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomada |first=Nathalie |title=All-Filipino idol group HORI7ON wants to make Philippines proud with debut in South Korea |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/27/2283987/all-filipino-idol-group-hori7on-wants-make-philippines-proud-debut-south-korea- |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=July 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726185207/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/07/27/2283987/all-filipino-idol-group-hori7on-wants-make-philippines-proud-debut-south-korea- |url-status=live }}</ref> with the release of their debut album, ''Friend-Ship'', where he, and his co-members, served as writers to the fourth track, "Mama".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Galang |first1=Jelou |last2=mvillegas |date=2023-07-27 |title=All-Filipino group HORI7ON just debuted in South Korea |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/133912/all-filipino-group-hori7on-just-debuted-in-south-korea |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=INQUIRER.net USA |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121426/https://usa.inquirer.net/133912/all-filipino-group-hori7on-just-debuted-in-south-korea |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Artistry== In an interview with ''PhilStar Life'', Marcus cited BGYO and BTS's Jungkook as musical influences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Get to know HORI7ON—P-pop's next big deal |url=https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/212710-hori7on-members-profile?page=6 |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121427/https://philstarlife.com/celebrity/212710-hori7on-members-profile?page=6 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Stage== ===Theatre=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Venue !Notes !Ref. |- | rowspan="7" |2018{{Endash}}20 |rowspan=7|''The Lion King'' |rowspan=7|Young Simba |The Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | |rowspan=7|<ref>{{cite web |title=The Lion King International Tour |url=https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/107892-the-lion-king-international-tour-at-the-theatre-at-solitaire-and-others-2018-2022 |access-date=9 February 2023}}</ref> |- |Gyemyeong Art Center, Daegu, South Korea | |- |Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, South Korea | |- |Dream Theater, Busan, South Korea | |- |Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan | |- |Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Bangkok, Thailand | |- |AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong | |}
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref. |- | 2018 |''My 2 Mommies'' |Tristan Jose-Castillo |Debut film |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tariman |first=Pablo |date=2018-05-11 |title='Motherhood' becomes Paolo |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/05/11/1813979/motherhood-becomes-paolo |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204151551/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/05/11/1813979/motherhood-becomes-paolo |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref. |- |2015 | rowspan="2" |''It's Showtime'': "Mini Me" | rowspan="2" |Contestant |Season 1; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi |<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Baldomo |first=Krista |date=2018-10-25 |title=Kapamilya Toplist: 10 kid wonders from Its Showtime's Mini Me |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/02102518-kapamilya-toplist-10-kid-wonders-from-its-showtimes-mini-me-176308/amp |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727122453/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/02102518-kapamilya-toplist-10-kid-wonders-from-its-showtimes-mini-me-176308/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2017 |Season 2: Wildcard Round; competed as mini Jon Bon Jovi |<ref name=":0" /> |- |2018 |''Team Yey!'' |Himself |Host |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Choa |first=Kane Errol |date=2018-06-02 |title=More learning & playing with Team YeY |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/06/02/1820717/more-learning-playing-team-yey |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=Philstar.com |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130064116/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/06/02/1820717/more-learning-playing-team-yey |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2022–23 |''Dream Maker'' |Contestant | Second place; joined Hori7on |<ref>{{Cite web |last=De Guzman |first=Karen |date=2022-11-20 |title=Unang batch ng 'Dream Maker' aspirants, nagpasiklaban |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/20/22/unang-batch-ng-dream-maker-aspirants-nagpasiklaban |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=tl |archive-date=January 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113041409/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/20/22/unang-batch-ng-dream-maker-aspirants-nagpasiklaban |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2023 |''100 Days Miracle'' |Himself |As a member of Hori7on |<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Geum-joon |date=2023-07-07 |title=두근두근 데뷔 리얼리티…호라이즌, '100 데이즈 미라클' 오늘(7일) 오픈 |trans-title=Exciting debut reality... Hori7on, '100 Days Miracle' opens today (7th) |url=https://www.etnews.com/20230707000085?SNS=00002 |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=미래를 보는 신문 - 전자신문 |language=ko |archive-date=July 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162747/https://www.etnews.com/20230707000085?SNS=00002 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |}
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