Albert Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alberto Pineda Martinez April 19, 1961 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Alfonso |
| Relatives | William Martinez (brother) |
Alberto Pineda Martinez (born April 19, 1961), is a Filipino actor, producer, and director.[1] Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Teleseryes",[2][3] he has since established himself as one of the most omnipresent figures in Philippine television and cinema.[4] He is best known for his performances in acclaimed films such as Rosario (2010), Rizal in Dapitan (1997), Segurista (1996) and Sidhi (1999), as well as in multiple hit television series like Ang Probinsyano (2015), Kadenang Ginto (2018), Juan dela Cruz (2013) and The Generals Daughter (2019).
With a career spanning four decades in the showbusiness, Martinez made his screen debut in 1980 and has since starred in over 60 television series and movies.[5][6] He has won 2 FAMAS Awards for 'Best Actor' & 'Best Director', 2 Gawad Urian Awards and several nominations from the Bogota Film Festival and at the Shanghai International Film Festival.[5]