Teejay Marquez Appreciation Post: From Viral Star To Asian BL Heartthrob
You may have seen Teejay Marquez around online or on screen. The Filipino actor keeps popping up and, let’s be honest, we’re not complaining.
Who Is Teejay Marquez?
Teejay has the looks and the talent to grab attention. He seems comfortable with his fanbase, too. He’s even joked that you can call him daddy – his words!
Many first noticed the 38-year-old in the Filipino BL (boys’ love) series Ben X Jim back in 2020. He starred alongside Jerome Ponce, playing childhood friends who reconnect and fall for each other while stuck during quarantine. Seeing him take on that role, especially when there weren’t many BL shows from the Philippines then, was a big deal for fans, and he made a name for himself in that space.
Before that big role, his viral Dubsmash videos in Indonesia led to work there starting around 2016. He appeared in projects like Dubsmash The Movie and the Meteor Garden remake Siapa Takut Jatuh Cinta, gaining many new fans outside the Philippines.
“I am honored because I was able to represent a community that has a very good story to tell,” Marquez told Posh Magazine Thailand about his boys’ love roles. He also noted some career concerns: “I’m a bit scared because I might be stereotyped in this kind of role, but work is work.”
Beyond acting, Teejay is also a model with over two million social media followers. He regularly shares updates like gym photos and runway shots online.
Always love when they treat fanboys so well #teejaymarquez pic.twitter.com/nwxoIuj8C0
— harrison (@harrison__kc) October 12, 2024
