{{short description|Filipino-British actor, singer, host and footballer}} {{Use British English|date=June 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Markus Paterson | image = | birth_name = Mark Paul Robert Paterson | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|06|03}} | birth_place = London, England | occupation = {{flatlist| * Actor * host * singer }} | height = 5 ft 11 in | years_active = 2016–present | agent = {{ubl| * Star Magic (2016–present) * Rise Artists Studio (2020–2024) }} | education = | partner = Janella Salvador (2019–2022) | children = 1 | label_name = Tarsier Records }}
'''Mark Paul Robert Paterson''' (born 3 June 1998) is a Filipino-British actor, singer, television host and footballer based in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/07111016-pinoy-boyband-superstar-finalist-markus-paterson-live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225631/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/07111016-pinoy-boyband-superstar-finalist-markus-paterson-live |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 October 2018 |title=Pinoy Boyband Superstar finalist Markus Paterson, live! |work=ABS-CBN News|accessdate=10 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2018/5/1/fresh-scoops/exclusive-markus-paterson-reveals-his-biggest-cel-183172 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Markus Paterson reveals his biggest celebrity crush: 'I love morena |website=push.abs-cbn.com |access-date=1 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="philstar">{{cite news|publisher=The Philippine Star|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2018/10/14/1859948/young-actor-na-si-markus-ninakawan-matapos-sumalpok-ang-motor-sa-barrier|title=Young actor na si Markus ninakawan matapos sumalpok ang motor sa barrier|work=Pilipino Star Ngayon|accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref>
==Biography== Paterson was born in England. He is of Filipino and British descent. He is the only child of Pangasinan entrepreneur Norma Mario Paterson and former British Air Force pilot George Trevor Paterson. He started playing football at the age of six and looks up to the renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo.<ref name="abs-cbn">{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/79101318-pinoy-boyband-member-na-si-markus-paterson-naaksidente-matapos-sumalpok-sa-barrier-ang-minamanehong-motorsiklo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225621/https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/79101318-pinoy-boyband-member-na-si-markus-paterson-naaksidente-matapos-sumalpok-sa-barrier-ang-minamanehong-motorsiklo|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 October 2018|work=ABS-CBN Entertainment|title=Pinoy Boyband member na si Markus Paterson, naaksidente matapos sumalpok sa barrier ang minamanehong motorsiklo|accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Grand Launch of One Music PH on "ASAP"|url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/asap/show-updates/2016/06/03/3360316-grand-launch-of-one-music-ph-on-asap|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927091845/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/asap/show-updates/2016/06/03/3360316-grand-launch-of-one-music-ph-on-asap|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2016|work=ABS-CBN Entertainment|accessdate=25 September 2016}}</ref>
In 2007, he moved to Manila and enrolled at Reedley International School. He had started learning to speak Tagalog, was sent back to England, and returned to the Philippines in 2016 where he is studying Hospitality Management at Enderun Colleges.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/5897/in-focus-no-injury-or-defeat-can-stop-markus-paterson-from-being-the-next-big-thing-in-music/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208210547/https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/5897/in-focus-no-injury-or-defeat-can-stop-markus-paterson-from-being-the-next-big-thing-in-music/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 December 2017 |title=In Focus: No Injury Or Defeat Can Stop Markus Paterson From Being The Next Big Thing In Music! |publisher=ABS-CBN Lifestyle |last=Arenas |first=Julia |accessdate=9 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/08/15/18/ppp-review-ang-babaeng-allergic-sa-wifi-sends-powerful-message |title=PPP review: 'Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi' sends powerful message |work=ABS-CBN News|last=Hawson |first=Fred |access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref> While in college, he played professionally for the Kaya F.C. Elite.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-03|title=Busy as a bee, at 17|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/230080/busy-as-a-bee-at-17/|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Inquirer Lifestyle|language=en-US}}</ref>
He was scouted by a manager, which began his career in the entertainment industry. One of his first hosting gigs was as a VJ of MTV Philippines, where he presented programs such as ''MTV Philippines Fuel''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Santos|first=Rhea Manila|title=Markus Paterson is one of MTV Philippines' newest hosts|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/2018/4/18/fresh-scoops/markus-paterson-is-one-of-mtv-philippines-newest-45051|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Push}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-05|title=The BNY Family: Introducing Markus Paterson|url=https://www.bnyjns.com/blog/bny-family-introducing-markus-paterson|access-date=2021-01-07|website=BNY|language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life== He was in a relationship with actress Janella Salvador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Markus Paterson on Janella Salvador: 'She's the love of my life, I won't lose her to a fan's choice'|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/markus-paterson-relationship-janella-salvador/|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Rappler|date=23 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
On October 20, 2020, Salvador gave birth to their son Jude in Bath, Somerset, England.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fans ask: Has Janella Salvador given birth?|url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/parenting/154523/has-janella-salvador-given-birth-a3898-20201022|access-date=2021-01-06|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 30, 2020|title=Check Out These Lovely Pics Of Janella And Markus' Rainy Autumn Day In The UK|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/janella-salvador-markus-paterson-autumn-photos-bath-uk-a254-a483-20201030|access-date=2020-10-30|website=COSMO.PH|language=en-ph}}</ref> A YouTube video titled ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaf1ZNVg65o Hey, Jude]'' released on January 5, 2021 documented her pregnancy journey.<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 5, 2020|title=Janella Salvador, Markus Paterson reveal baby Jude|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/400890/janella-salvador-markus-paterson-reveal-baby-jude|work=Inquirer}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Television / Digital=== {| class="wikitable sortable" <!-- Do not center --> |- <!-- Never add unnecessary background colors --> ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Source |- <!-- Do not use rowspan on year --> | 2016 | ''Pinoy Boyband Superstar'' | Contestant | |- | 2016–2024 | ''ASAP Natin 'To'' | Himself | |- | 2018 | ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' | Patrick Sovichel | |- | 2018 | ''Wansapanataym: ManiKEN ni Monica'' | Joseph | |- | 2019 | ''High'' | Miguel | |- | 2019 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lipstick'' | Estefan | |- | 2019 | ''Kargo'' | | |- | 2020 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kotse'' | Danny | |- | 2021–2022 | ''Viral Scandal'' | Councilor Diego "Jigs" Ramones | |- | 2022 | ''Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cake'' | Greg | |- | 2022 | ''ERO'' | Titan Hernandez | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/26/anima-launches-this-generations-super-ero-crew/|title=ANIMA launches this generation's Super ERO crew|publisher=Manila Bulletin|date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826085208/https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/26/anima-launches-this-generations-super-ero-crew/|archive-date=August 26, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2022–2023 | ''K-Love'' | Pedro | |- | 2023 | ''Teen Clash'' | Jude | |- | 2023-2024 | ''Pira-Pirasong Paraiso'' | Boy "Kano" Guinto-Abiog / Michael | |- | 2024 | ''Lavender Fields'' | Freddie Valderama | |- |2024 |''Halfmates'' |Gary |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgBkqYxU0Bw |title=Halfmates Full Episode 11 {{!}} Unpacking Feelings {{!}} Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo |date=2024-11-22 |last=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=2024-11-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" <!-- Do not center --> |- <!-- Never add unnecessary background colors --> ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | Source |- <!--- Do not use rowspan on year --> | 2018 | ''Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi'' | Leo | | |- | 2018 | ''Tres'' | | segment "Amats" | |- | 2018 | ''Mamu: And A Mother Too'' | Kiko | | |- |2019 |''Dead Kids'' |Chuck Santos | | |- |2021 |''Hello, Stranger: The Movie'' |Simon | | |- |2024 |''Fruitcake'' |Dax | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 12, 2024 |title=Cast of 'Fruitcake' attends premiere night |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/11/cast-of-fruitcake-attends-premiere-night-2357 |access-date=October 23, 2015 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> |}
==See also== *Iñigo Pascual *Jameson Blake *Sue Ramirez *Tony Labrusca *BoybandPH *Pinoy Boyband Superstar
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|8930145}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Paterson, Markus}} Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Filipino male film actors Category:21st-century Filipino male singers Category:Filipino male models Category:ABS-CBN people Category:Male actors from Manila Category:Filipino people of British descent Category:British people of Filipino descent Category:Filipino male television actors Category:Male actors from London