| Birth name | Brace Henry Arquiza |
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| Birth date | December 12, 2000 (age 25) |
| Birth place | Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines |
| Other names | Brace, Henry |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Height | 1.73m |
Brace Henry Arquiza (born December 12, 2000) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer from Cavite, Philippines. Currently, he is a talent of ABS-CBN and is known for his role as Toffer in the primetime series Bagito. He was also a member of the boy band Gimme 5.[1]
Career
In 2011, he won the ASAP Supahdance contest.[2]
In 2012, he played Aaron in the drama series Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes.[3]
In 2013, he was launched as a part of the boygroup Gimme 5 together with his friends Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, Grae Fernandez and Nash Aguas.[4] The group debuted in ASAP 18 where they performed the Wanted's "Glad You Came".[5] Since then, the group regularly performed in ASAP.[6] He also made appearances in Maalaala Mo Kaya for the episodes "Bimpo" and "Notebook".
In 2014, he starred in Wansapanataym's Perfecto alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, and the rest of the Gimme 5 members.[7] In the same year, he starred in the TV series Bagito which was based on the Wattpad series of the same name by Noreen Capili alongside Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad, Ella Cruz, Angel Aquino and his fellow-members Joaquin Reyes, Grae Fernandez and John Bermundo.[8]
Soon after, Gimme 5 released their self-titled debut album under Star Music which its carrier single, "Hatid Sundo".[9]
In 2015, Gimme 5 won their first award as "Most Promising Recording/Performing Group" at the 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.[10]
In the same year, the "Teen Power: The Kabataan Pinoy Concert Party" led by Gimme 5 and joined by the PBB 737 Teen Housemates was held at the Aliw Theater in Pasay.[11]
In 2017, the group came back to release their Sophomore album under Star Music, consisting of 5 new tracks with its carrier single, "Walang Dahilan".[12]
In 2022, he joined the Eat Bulaga!'s segment Bida Next with Christian Dom Real.
In January 2023, Arquiza joined the Tanghalian Feel Good segment Kween of the Leader with Maja-Dayaw and Maja-Stig of Dancing Kween, aside from that he joined with Christian Dom Real with their cover version of Barry Manilow's I Write The Songs just in time for valentines day.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2012 | Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes | Aaron | Supporting Cast |
| 2013 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bimpo | Vicente's Friend | Episode Cast |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Notebook | Billy | Episode Cast | |
| 2014–present | ASAP | Himself | Performer |
| 2014 | Wansapanataym: Enchanted House | Wolfie | Episode Cast |
| Wansapanataym: Perfecto | Dennis | Supporting Cast | |
| Bagito | Toffer Kalaw | Supporting role | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Class Card | James Bautista | Episode Cast |
| Luv U | Skater No. 2 | Guest Role | |
| Ipaglaban Mo | Alex | Episode: "Nawaglit na Tiwala" | |
| Pasión de Amor | young Gabriel Salcedo | Special Participation | |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Ryan Guzman | Recurring cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lubid (III) | Aaron | Episode Cast | |
| 2016 | Family Feud | Himself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kadena | Jamil | Episode Cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silver Medal | young Gerwin | Episode Cast | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mansanas at Juice | Ricky | Episode Cast |
| Wansapanataym: Louis Biton | Jordan | Supporting role | |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | ||
| 2019 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal | Allen | Episode Cast |
| Starla | teenage Philip | Guest Role | |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket | Joel | Episode Cast |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo | Angelo | Episode Cast | |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | young Rico | Guest Role |
| Eat Bulaga! | Bida Next Winner | Contestant |
References
- ^ "Gimme 5: Teen Heart-throbs with Sheer Talents". One Music PH
- ^ "Sagupaan ng Supahdance finalists start na". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ Villarin, Jon (2012-06-23), "Magic Shoes", Wansapanataym, retrieved 2022-09-12
- ^ Guison, Duey (June 30, 2015). "'Gimik' time with Gimme5". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ Gimme 5 Members Revealed; Nash Aguas Leads Newest Boy Band Group. Bida Kapamilya. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
- ^ GIMME 5 goes out all with all original pop rock hit songs. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved 2014-11-12.
- ^ Diaz, Onat (2014-08-30), "Perfecto: Part 1", Wansapanataym, retrieved 2022-09-11
- ^ "Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad star in their first Kapamilya primetime drama series - "Bagito"". LionhearTV. 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Gimme 5 dedicates album to fans Archived 2015-06-29 at the Wayback Machine. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ Admin (May 17, 2015). "List of Winners: 46th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Awards 2015". www.thesummitexpress.com. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (August 16, 2015). "Top 5 Powerful Moments at' Teen Power: The Kabataang Pinoy Concert Party'". PUSH
- ^ "Gimme5 launches 'Sophomore' album". ABS-CBN News. May 10, 2017.