Joey Marquez

Joselito Perez Marquez (born October 7, 1957) better known as Joey Marquez, is a Filipino actor, comedian, politician and former professional basketball player[2] in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born to the late film director Artemio Marquez, Sr. and Teresita Esguera Perez. His siblings include Via Marquez Hoffman and Melanie Marquez. He was city mayor of Parañaque, Philippines from 1995 to 2004,[3] and ran but lost the congressional race in May 2004. Marquez ran again as mayor of Parañaque in the 2010 elections, but lost to the city's incumbent mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr.[4] He is retired from politics and is focused on his TV and movie projects.[5] He is a contract artist of ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Before embarking on a career as an actor-comedian, Marquez played for Presto Fun Drinks, later known as the Great Taste Coffee Makers, from 1981 to 1983 before moving to Gilbey's Gin, which would later be popularly known as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, under legendary playing-coach Robert Jaworski beginning the 1984 season. He played briefly for Hills Brothers Coffee/Alaska in 1987 before leaving the game for good to become a full-time actor.[6]

The Honourable Joselito "Joey" Marquez
Mayor of Parañaque
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Pablo Olivarez
Succeeded by	Florencio Bernabe, Jr.
Vice Mayor of Parañaque
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Mayor	Pablo Olivarez
Personal details
Born	Joselito Perez Marquez[1] (1957-10-07) October 7, 1957 Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Spouse(s)	Alma Moreno (1992–2004; annulled)
Children	16 (including Teresita Ssen and Zia)
Occupation	Actor, TV director, host, politician, former basketball player
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High school	Arellano University
College	Angeles University Foundation
Playing career	1981–1987
Number	66, 33, 6
Career history
1981–1983	Presto Fun Drinks
1984–1986	Gilbey's Gin
1987	Hills Brothers Coffee/Alaska