Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), popularly known as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian^{[citation needed]}.

Career

According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for The Manila Times, Mennen Polintan's film career began when he was brought in by his mentor Carlo Finioni to star in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas... in 1988.^[1]

He started out in roles such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete 2, Halimuyak ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "Niño Espedilla". Later, he went on to star in action movies such as Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He has also appeared in critically acclaimed movies such as the 1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya version of Rizal where he played the role of hero Andres Bonifacio and Sisa where he played the role of Jose Rizal / Pepe. He also starred in Pinoy Blonde, and some of the highest rated shows in Philippine television including Mula sa Puso where he portrayed Domingo, It Might Be You as Camilo San Carlos and Sugo where he was Apo Abukay.

Versoza has made guest appearances in various shows in both ABS-CBN and GMA Network. He also appeared in Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman.

In early 2016, he began taking the moniker, "Cupcake",^[2] which was given by his best friend, Ai-Ai delas Alas.

In 2019, Versoza played policeman Ulysses Balthazar on Sandugo and the villainous drug-dealer Lazaro Enriquez on FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Both shows were aired on ABS-CBN.^[3][4]

Personal life

He married his girlfriend Ivy Vicencio.^[5] The two have a son named Deity Uziel.^[6][7]

Filmography

Film

• Hamunin ang Bukas... (1988)^[1]
• Onyong Majikero (1991) as George
• Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
• Ubos Na ang Luha Ko (1991) as Nando
• Zaldong Tisoy (1991)
• Ilalaban Kita ng Patayan (1991) as Val Saldivia
• Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin (1992)
• Sana Kahit Minsan (1992) as Tony
• Paminsan-minsan (1992)
• Stella Magtangol (1992)
• Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) (1992)
• Taong Gubat (1993)
• Isang Linggong Pag-ibig (1993)
• Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal (1993)
• Ayaw Ko ng Nangarap (1993) .... Edward
• Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig (1993)
• Bawal Na Gamot (1994) .... Jimbo
• Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness (1994) .... David
• Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (1994)
• Ka Hector (1995)
• Kandugan (1995)
• Kirot 2 (1995) .... Dino
• Sabik sa Halik (1995) .... Rico
• Halimuyak ng Babae (1996)
• Medrano (1996) .... David Medrano
• Kristo (1996) .... Gestas
• Emong Salvacion: Humanda Ka, Oras Mo Na (1997) – Rocky
• Mabango (1997)
• The Mariano Mison Story (1997) – Dennis
• Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (1998) – Bobby
• Kid Manalo: Akin ang Ulo Mo! (1998)
• Bawal (1998)
• Kargado (1998) – Frido
• Notoryus (1998) – SPO1 Dalisay (as Police Syndicate)
• Jose Rizal (1998) – Andrés Bonifacio
• Mula sa Puso: The Movie as Domingo (cameo)
• Sisa (1999) .... José Rizal a.k.a. Pepe
• Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero (1999)
• Sindak (1999) – Raul
• Sa Piling ng Aswang (1999)
• Huwag Mong Ubusin ang Bait Ko! (2000) – Franco Valero
• Aagos ang Dugo (2001) – Gino
• Kailangan Kita (2002)
• Biyahera (2002)
• Kiskisan (2003) – Marvin
• Bigay Hilig (2003)
• Kerida (2003)
• Animal (originally titled Butakal: Sugapa sa Laman, 2004) – Ferdie
• Woman of Breakwater (2004) – Dave
• Mano Po III: My Love (2004)
• Pinoy Blonde (2005)
• First Day High (2006) – Rene Samartino
• The Bicycle (2007)
• Gulong (2007)
• Prinsipe Sabong (2009)
• Astig (2009)
• MNL 143 (2012)
• Bwakaw (2012)
• Sisterakas (2012) as husband of Bernadette - Gardo's 1st VIVA Films Movie
• Sundalong Kanin (2014)
• Hustisya (2014) – Gardo
• The Prenup (2015) – Agaton Cayabyab
• Wander Bra (2018) – Amado
• Ayuda Babes (2021) – Kapitana
• Third World Romance (2023)

Online series

Television