Victor Basa
Victor Basa | |
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| Born | Victor Emmanuel Basa June 6, 1985 |
| Occupations | Model, actor, TV host, radio V.J., singer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Spouse | Stephanie Dan (m. 2019) |
| Partner | Divine Lee (2010–2015) |
Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.
Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother and older sister.
Modeling career
Basa began his modeling career at the age of 19, where he was discovered at the Mega Young Designer's Competition in 2004 by newspaper editor Joyce Fernandez along with fashion designer Kenneth Chua. He joined the Philippine search for the best model of the world where he was awarded best in swimwear, and then landed on a television ad for a cracker, and endorsing a clothing brand, became a television actor then the Cosmopolitan Bachelor's Bash.[1]
In 2005, Basa gained commercial visibility in the Philippines when he became a model for clothing retailer Penshoppe. In 2006, Basa was invited to sign on with Star Magic, the talent management agency affiliated with the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines.[2]
Television career
Soon after signing with Star Magic, Basa quickly began to appear in a number of shows on the ABS-CBN network. He became a regular host of the weekly Sunday variety show ASAP;[3] appeared in his first recurring primetime supporting role in the soap opera Crazy for You as a love interest of the leading lady portrayed by Toni Gonzaga; and landed supporting roles in two single-episode stories in Star Magic Presents.
In 2006, Basa was cast as a regular cast member of Abt Ur Luv, a youth-oriented drama series, as Carla Humphries's love interest.[4] Basa is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.[5]
In 2007, the new MTV Philippines signed on Basa as one of the channel's new VJs. He currently hosts MTV Timeout.
He was one of the Celebrity Housemates in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2.[6]
Basa is currently a contract artist of the GMA Network. Basa played a role in the hit drama series My Husband's Lover.[7]
Personal life
In 2010, he dated TV host and real estate heiress Divine Lee. They were together for more than 4 years until their break-up in April 2015.[8]
Basa is featured in The 700 Club Asia, where he shared his changed life. He had a realization when he had a friend who committed suicide.[citation needed]
He proposed to his non-showbiz girlfriend Stephanie Dan in September 2019 and got married on November 10 of the same year.[9][10]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Crazy for You | Errol | ||
| Star Magic Presents: Deal or No Deal | Lenard | |||
| Star Magic Presents: The Game of Love | Boggs | |||
| 2006–2007 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv | Lester "Stick" Mangubat | [4] | |
| 2007–2008 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv:Ur Lyf 2 | Lester "Stick" Mangubat | ||
| 2007 | Walang Kapalit | Miguel | ||
| 2008 | Your Song: Without You | John | ||
| Your Song: Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal | Serge | |||
| I Am KC: Love 2 Dance | — | Cameo role | ||
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Father John Delgado | [11] | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only Mine | Antonio | ||
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Hero | |||
| MooMoo and Me | Instructor | |||
| 2011 | Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak | Marco Montemayor | ||
| 2012 | Cielo de Angelina | Dr. Frank | ||
| 2013 | My Husband's Lover | David | [7] | |
| 2014 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real | Gico | ||
| 2015 | Maynila: Twist of Fate | Francis/Cis | ||
| Magpakailanman: Misis Vs Beki | Jay | [12] | ||
| Buena Familia | Santiago "Yago" Perez | |||
| 2022 | Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune | Allan | ||
| 2025 | Incognito |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ASAP '08 | Host, performer | [3] |
| 2007 | MTV Timeout | VJ | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 | Housemate | [6] | |
| Stars on Ice | Contestant | ||
| 2008 | Shall We Dance: Search for the Dance Superstar | Host | |
| 2009 | Pilipinas, Game KNB? | Contestant | |
| Showtime | Judge | ||
| 2013 | Appetite Wars | Host | [13] |
| 2017 | The 700 Club Asia | Himself | |
| 2025 | Rated Korina | [14] |
Film
- Maling Akala (2008)
- Xenoa 2: Clash of the Bloods (2008)
- Romeo at Juliet (2010)
- Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! (2011)
- D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! (2012)
Music videos appearances
- Penge Naman Ako Nyan by Itchiworms (2008)
- Kasi Naman by Nikki Gil from the Hotsilog Album (2006)
- Abot Kamay by Orange and Lemons (2005)
Modeling/ Print
- Generation Pink Magazine (August 2006 Cover)
- Cosmopolitan Magazine 2006 Centerfold Bachelors
References
- ^ "Victor Basa bilang Cosmo Alumnus: 'It's great going back on the stage.'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ Victor Basa: Will he be the next big matinee idol? Showbiz Pinoy Weekly (September 24-September 30, 2006 issue)
- ^ a b "Top 20 "ASAP" Homegrown Superstars". ABS-CBN Careers. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b Glorioso, Bot. "Meant to be". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "19 Star Magic stars in 'Abt Ur Luv'". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b "Victor Basa and Mariel Rodriguez leave "Pinoy Big Brother" Celebrity Edition 2". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b "Victor Basa's revelations in My Husband's Lover". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "Victor Basa, Divine Lee call it quits". ABS-CBN News. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ Eugenio, Monina (November 11, 2019). "Look: Victor Basa Marries Non-Showbiz Girlfriend Stephanie Dan". cosmo.ph. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "Look: Victor Basa weds Stephanie Dan". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Meet Brother John of 'May Bukas Pa' in real life | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "Misis, ipinagpalit sa beki!". philstar.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ victorbasa (2013-05-19). "Appetite Wars! Showing tomorrow!". V I C T O R B A S A . N E T. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ Rated Korina (2025-06-29). New and Upcoming | RATED KORINA. Retrieved 2025-07-04 – via YouTube.
External links
- Victor Basa Biography on MTV Philippines Vj Site
