Marlo Mortel Biography: Films, Songs, TV Drama, Pictures, Awards, Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents

Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan, known professionally as Marlo Mortel, is a Filipino actor, TV host, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur celebrated for his breakout role as Nicolo Angelo Cortez in the ABS-CBN daytime drama Be Careful with My Heart (2012–2014).

He gained further recognition as Gabriel Luna in Oh My G! (2015). As Juanito Alfonso in the novel adaptation I Love You Since 1892, he captivated audiences with his charm and onscreen chemistry with Janella Salvador.

Mortel’s multifaceted career spans acting, music, hosting, and his crystal jewelry business, Ornstal, making him a dynamic figure in Philippine entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan
• Stage Name: Marlo Mortel
• Born: January 4, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines
• Nationality: Filipino
• Occupation: Actor, TV Host, Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Merlie Pamintuan and Rommel Pamintuan
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan was born on January 4, 1993, in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines, to Merlie Pamintuan, a homemaker, and Rommel Pamintuan, a businessman. As an only child, he faced health challenges, including severe asthma that nearly claimed his life at age five, requiring a breathing tube after his lungs collapsed.

Academically advanced, he learned to read, write, and tell time by age three. Mortel studied business and marketing at San Beda College Alabang, balancing his education with his early showbiz pursuits. His ethnicity is Filipino, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Marlo Mortel entered showbiz in 2009 as a contestant on GMA Network’s StarStruck Season 5, using the screen name Marlowe Pamintuan. He became a regular teen performer on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, adopting the name John Miguel Pamintuan, and landed the role of Uno in Reel Love Presents: Tween Hearts (2010), playing the best friend of Barbie Forteza’s character.

He contributed to the soundtrack of Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (2011) with a cover of Wham! ‘s “Wake Me Up.” His breakthrough came in 2012 after auditioning for The X Factor Philippines, leading to his casting as Nicolo Angelo Cortez in Be Careful with My Heart, where his chemistry with Janella Salvador earned him a larger role.

Mortel’s success in Be Careful with My Heart led to his starring role as Gabriel Luna in Oh My G! (2015), opposite Janella Salvador, cementing their popular “MarNella” love team. In 2015, he joined the boy band Harana with Joseph Marco, Bryan Santos, and Michael Pangilinan, debuting with the single “Number One” on ASAP.

He and Salvador performed “Mananatili” for the 2016 Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs, earning recognition as interpreters. His film roles include Haunted Mansion (2015), for which he won New Movie Actor of the Year at the 32nd PMPC Star Awards, and Damaso (2019). In 2016, he hosted segments on “Umagang Kay Ganda” and starred in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episodes, showcasing his dramatic range.

In 2021, Mortel released his debut singles “Mahina” and “Bituin” under Polyeast Records, dedicating “Mahina” to his late mother and a friend in Vietnam. His 2019 single “I Pray” earned Best Music Video and Best Inspirational Song at the 41st Catholic Mass Media Awards. He launched Ornstal, a business selling semi-precious stone jewelry, reflecting his entrepreneurial spirit.

Despite confirming in 2025 that he would not star in the film adaptation of I Love You Since 1892, Mortel continues to pursue acting and music, with recent health-focused endeavors like hyperbaric oxygen therapy at EW Villa Medica Manila in 2023. His openness about mental health struggles, including a 2020 breakdown, and plans to study psychology highlight his commitment to personal growth.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @marlomartelmusic
• Facebook Handle: Marlo Mortel
• Twitter Handle: @marlo_mortel

Personal Life

Marlo Mortel is single with no publicly confirmed relationships or children. Based in Manila, Mortel maintains a close connection with his fans through social media, sharing his music, wellness journey, and advocacy for mental health awareness.

Filmography

• Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (2011)
• Haunted Mansion (2015)
• Love Is Blind (2016)
• Damaso (2019)

Discography

• Mahina (2021)
• Bituin (2021)

Net Worth

Marlo Mortel has an estimated net worth of $5 million. His wealth primarily stems from his acting roles in television and film, music releases under Polyeast Records, and hosting stints on shows like Umagang Kay Ganda. His business ventures, including Ornstal, which sells crystal jewelry, and endorsements, such as his 2023 collaboration with EW Villa Medica Manila, further contribute to his financial success.