| Markki Stroem | |
| Birth Name: | Marcello Angelo Stroem |
| Birth Date: | 1987 3, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Philippines |
| Genre: | Contemporary jazz, jazz pop, pop, R&B |
| Years Active: | 2011–present |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, TV and radio personality, theater, TV and movie actor, producer, director, arranger |
| Instruments: | Vocals, Piano, Saxophone |
| Label: | Star Records (2011) Cornerstone Music (2012–present) Star Magic (2011–2018) |
Marcello Angelo Stroem (born March 21, 1987), professionally known as Markki Stroem, is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer.[1] He gained prominence 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 degree in Hospitality and Marketing Management.[2]
Currently, Stroem serves as a host for the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.[3] He also hosts a fitness program titled Fitness Tips for Lazy Peeps on CSTV, airing every Tuesday at 7 PM.
His theater credits include playing the roles of Henry in Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011), Shane Gray in Camp Rock (Repertory, 2012), Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical (Atlantis, 2013), Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (Dalanghita prod, 2015), Tommy de Vito in Jersey Boys (Atlantis, 2016), Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko (Ballet Philippines, 2016), Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017), Terry Connor in Side Show (Atlantis, 2018) and Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Atlantis, 2019)
His TV credits include Wako Wako (ABS-CBN, 2012), Dyesebel (ABS-CBN, 2015) and also played the role of Frank in Doble Kara (ABS-CBN, 2016). He is currently starring in an online TV series on LGBT streaming platform GagaOOLala called Unlocked.
Stroem was nominated at the Cinema 1 Originals Awards, the Golden Screen Awards, the Gawad Tangi and 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. (Repertory, 2017)
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 own singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces”. Stroem's latest music video "Beautiful Tragic Memory" stars acclaimed actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo.
Stroem released his very first solo album "Thousands of Pieces" under Cornerstone Music.
He has also taken part in ASAP (variety show) and Boys R Boys (BRB) and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards where he won the award for Most Promising Male Group.4
| Year | Title | Role | Production | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Next to Normal[4] | Henry | Atlantis Production | |
| 2012 | Camp Rock the Musical[5] | Shane Gray | Repertory Philippines | |
| 2013 | Carrie: The Musical | Tommy Ross | Atlantis Production | |
| 2015 | Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady | Leading Man | Dalanghita Productions | |
| 2016 | Jersey Boys | Tommy de Vito | Atlantis Production | |
| 2016 | Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Ko | Gabby | Atlantis Production | |
| 2017 | Hair | Claude Hooper Bukowski | Repertory Philippines | |
| 2018 | SideShow | Terry Connor | Atlantis Production | |
| 2019 | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches | Joe Pitt | Atlantis Production | |
| 2022 | Mula Sa Buwan | Christian | Barefoot Theatre Collaborative |
| Year | Film | Role | Producer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Slumber Party | Elmer Buenaventura | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2013 | Amor Y Muerte | Diego | 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Paolo | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| 2013 | 10,000 Hours | Mark Alcaraz | Fearless Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Halik Sa Hangin | Edsel | Star Cinema | |
| 2015 | Buy Now, Die Later | Josh | Quantum Films | |
| 2016 | Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli | Lt.Col Juet | T-Rex Entertainment Productions | |
| 2018 | I Love You, Hater | Antoni | Star Cinema | |
| 2020 | Unlocked: Andrew & Brix | Andrew | Noble Wolf Productions | |
| 2024 | Lolo and the Kid | Netflix |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | ASAP | Himself | ABS-CBN | |
| 2011 | Luv Crazy | Whammy | TV5 | |
| 2012 | Wako Wako | Kyle | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seven Days | Clarence | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel | Ablon | ABS-CBN | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | ||
| 2015 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 17 | ABS-CBN | |
| 2016 | Doble Kara | Frank | ABS-CBN |