Markki Stroem


Markki Stroem is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer. He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent.
He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Marketing Management.
Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024. He hosts the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.

Theatre and Film/TV

Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in Next To Normal, Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical, Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady, Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys, Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko, Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair, Terry Connor in Side Show, and Joe Pitt in Angels in America.
His film and TV credits include the roles of Kyle in the kids TV series Wako Wako and Elle in Slumber Party. His most recent role is Norman in Lolo and the Kid.
Stroem was nominated at the Cinema One Originals Awards, the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. His 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual Metro Manila Film Festival movie awards, including best movie. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair.

Music

Stroem produced and directed the following music videos: Rachelle Ann Go’s “Whispered Fear,” Christian Bautista and Neocolours’ “Sasabihin,” and Noel Cabangon’s “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.” He is also the director and co-producer of his singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces.” Stroem’s music video “Beautiful Tragic Memory” stars actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo.
Stroem released his first solo album, "Thousands of Pieces," under Cornerstone Music.
He also participated in ASAP, Boys R Boys, and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards, winning the Most Promising Male Group award.

Personal life

In 2022, Stroem publicly came out as demisexual.

Filmography

Theater

Film

Television

Discography