Karl Cedrick Marquez

Directing

Born: May 9, 2000

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

Cedrick Marquez is a versatile artist, proficient in filmmaking, music, and theater direction, backed by a solid educational foundation in multimedia and performing arts from iACADEMY and De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. His theatrical repertoire includes standout performances in productions like "The Ballad of Mulan" and "The Magical Tale of Beauty and the Beast," alongside directing original musicals such as “Takipsilim” and “Isang Tinig.” In filmmaking, Cedrick's talent shines through both his directing and editing skills, evidenced by his acclaimed musical film "Bata, Bata Ka Lang," which ranked third among 42 films in his batch, and won several awards at Cinebedista and Sinepiyu 2024. His cinematic work has earned accolades at numerous film festivals, including the Best International Film award for "Sakaling Mahirapan Ka" at the My Mind on Film Festival 2023 and recognition at the JCI Film Festival and Sine Halaga, highlighting his prowess as a multifaceted artist with international appeal.