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Francis Magundayao

Francis Magundayao
Francis Magundayao Storycon.jpg
Francis at Saranghaeyo #ewankosau storycon held in Belleville Cafe, September 7, 2014
Born Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao
(1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 17)
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
Other names Iking, Kiko
Occupation Actor, commercial model
Years active 2005–present
Agent GMA Artist Center (2005–2012)
Star Magic (2012–present)
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)

Francis Magundayao (born May 13, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, Darna. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in Sana Maulit Muli, Paco in the May Bukas Pa, Adrian in Aryana.

Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao started his career as a commercial model at a very young age. He appears in several commercial before joining the cast of Darna as the heroine's sidekick, from then on he was referred to as Iking. Francis is also oftentimes portray the younger version of Gerald Anderson's character in television series like Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat. He has since landed short supporting roles in various GMA and ABS-CBN shows, but it was his role as the teen version of Piolo Pascual's character in the drama Dahil Sa Pag-ibig that made people notice him.

After his short stint as teen Alfred in Dahil sa Pag ibig, Francis topbilled his first ever Maalaala Mo Kaya episode with John Manalo about the friendship of two boys whose dreams turned into tragic experienced. The said MMK episode was the most-watched program last March 31, 2012.

Francis signed an exclusive contract with Star Magic and got reunited with Ella Cruz when he became a part of Aryana. Francis was supposed to be in a film with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, but later give up his role to perform with his family in noontime variety show It's Showtime.


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