Gardo Versoza
Mennen Torres Polintan, known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. He is known for playing David in Machete 2: Pure Awesomeness and Cobrador in Bolera.
Career
Versoza's film career began in 1988 when his mentor, Carlo Finioni, cast him in the drama film Hamunin ang Bukas. Early in his career, he used the screen name Niño Espedilla and appeared in films such as Sabik sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak ng Babae, and Kirot.Versoza appeared in action movies, including roles in Cesar Climaco, Mison, and Ka Hector. He has also portrayed historical figures in several films, including José Rizal '', in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and Sisa, where he played Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include Domingo in Mula sa Puso, Camilo San Carlos in It Might Be You, and Apo Abukay in Sugo.
Versoza has made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Network, including Bubble Gang, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Hokus Pokus, and Magpakailanman. In 2019, he portrayed policemen Ulysses Balthazar in the Sandugo series and drug dealer Lazaro Enriquez in the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' series. Both series aired on ABS-CBN.
In early 2016, he adopted the nickname "Cupcake".