Brandon Ramirez(I)
- Actor
- Executive
- Producer
Early life
Brandon Ramirez, born Radulf Brian Ramirez Bosuego is a Filipino- American actor, born to Filipina mother Grace Ramirez and Filipino-American father, Donald Bosuego, in Abra, Philippines. A few years later, the family moved to Cubao, Quezon City, and later to Bacoor where he lived together with his younger sibling Grachelle (b. 1992) and step-father Fernando Siasoco. Other siblings include Lisa Bosuego and James Bosuego.
Ramirez was passionate about basketball, an avid hobby during his earlier years. He was a keen motorcyclist, where he worked on building and modifying custom motorcycles. Whilst attending the local gym he was spotted as a talent for film extras and embarked on his early acting career at seventeen years of age, with talent agency PhilModa.
Career
Early work summary (1996-2004)
Film history
In 1996, Brandon started off his career in his first film role of his career, an action comedy film Papunta ka palang pabalik na ako. He featured as an assassin, ordered to kill the lead star award-winning actor Eddie Garcia, who is considered the best all time Filipino actor. The plot twisted around a veteran policeman finding his rookie new police asset not good enough for his daughter! Other leading stars include Joko Diaz, Glydel Mercado and Jennifer Sevilla. Co-written and directed by Jun Aristorenas and distributed by Viva Films.
He went on to feature in the romantic comedy Bridesmaids (1997), directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. Here he was cast as a geek character who kisses Ina Raymundo, leading female star. Other actors include Charlene Gonzalez, Jennifer Sevilla and Jenny Syquia. This fun story is written by Bibeth Orteza and Gina Marissa Tagasa.
Brandon continues his success in 1997 starring as the main male lead alongside Ynez Veneracion and Rhea Malonzo in the love story Dalhin mo ako sa langit., also directed by Dante Pangilinan and written by Leleng Ubaldo.
Brandon continues his streak of acting and was part of an ensemble cast that included Jay Manalo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Ynez Veneracion in the movie Magkapalad (1997), starring as a miscreant. Directed by Dante Pangilinan and written by Leleng Ubaldo, this drama deals with themes of injustice and crime rings in the Philippines.
In 1997, Brandon featured in the movie Totoy Mola, directed by Abbo Dela Cruz and written by Cris Marcellino and Bunny Martinez. Working as the husband of Auring, starring Aya Medel, and alongside leading actors Jay Manalo, Dindi Gallardo and Sabrina M, the movie follows the story of a well-endowed man who moves to Manila to start a new life, after the tragic death of his girlfriend and ends up getting caught up in a plot that twists into a passionate life as a male escort.
In 1998, Brandon stars as the lead actor in movie Obsesyon, with stars Ynez Veneracion and Rita Magdalena. This steamy movie is directed and written by Rolly Bernando.
Brandon portrayed the role of photographer in the movie Nene (1998) directed by Rico Mambo, and stars alongside Daniella, Natasha Ladesma, Sabrina M, and exposing him to actors such as Allan Paule. The plot revolves around a well-respected innocent girl, with evil lurking around the next corner to take it all away from her. Glitter Magazine, February 1st, 1998 states this role for Brandon as his 'sexiest role so far'.
In 1998, Brandon featured in the film Squala alongside well-known actors Joko Diaz, John Regala, Rufa Mae Quinto and Aya Medel, as a family gang member of Joko Diaz named Vic Hangin. This action movie was directed by Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas and written by Dick Israel and Henry Nadong, and tells the story of a young kid who falls off the rails after his father is killed and was considered a hit at the time.
In the comedy movie (1998), Tong Tatlong Tatay kong pakitong kitong, Ramirez plays the roles as an undercover police officer and boyfriend of star Cristy, played by Lara Morena. The movie stars well-know actors Babalu, Redford White, Bonel Balingit and Serena Daltymple, and is directed by Efren Jarlego and written by Divino Reyes and known for I love you Goodbye. The Plot revolves around Jingle is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who accidentally pick up jewels belonging to a crime syndicate, putting her life in danger.
Following a natural success path, he then moved on to a leading role in 1999, when he starred as corrupt police officer in the hit movie Alyas Bigtime, starting Zoren Legaspi, Ana Capri, Via Veloso, Dindo Arroyo and Dinky Doo Jr. It tells a twisted tale around corruption, murder and crime! Directed by Pong Mercado, this movie went on to be a success in the Philippines. Ramirez played the lead antagonist 'contrabida' in this action-packed depiction of a man (Zoren Legaspi) playing a Robinhood like character, doing good for the underprivileged.
In 2004, the movie Animal, shot in 1998 but aired later in 2004. Directed by Toto Navividad and written by Willy Laconsay, Ramirez is part of the main gang on a terror streak in a small town plot. Brandon called it a poignant movie and declared this intense role was probably his best performance and expanded his professional career as an actor. Hit stars included John Regala, Gardo Versoza, Via Veloso and Pyar Mirasol.
Tele-series During the period 1997-1998, he made his television tele-series debut in multiple episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMA), as a police officer, broadcast on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. It is the longest running drama anthropology series in the Philippines, from 1991 to 2022. His role as a guest actor was in a scene along with Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin and DingDong Dantes.
He featured as a villian on Halik Sa Apoy in 1998 working with actors Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion Bobby Andrews and Polo Ravales. He believed that he benefited greatly from working with such a talented cast and crew. During the period 1997-1998 Brandon featured in the tele-series Halik Sa Apoy. Directed by Jay Altajeros and aired by GMA Network, alongside stars Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on August 10, 1998. The series concluded on February 26, 1999 with a total of 145 episodes.
Brandon Ramirez also starred in multiple other tele-series with actors including Jomari Ylliana, G. Toengi, Aiko Melendez, Sunshine Cruz, Ana Capri and Dominic Ochoa.
Television Commercials In 1998, Brandon also featured in Television commercials including Beer Na Beer and Storck Candy amongst various other commercials in the Philippines.
Career move In 2000, Brandon moved to the San Francisco Bay area to be close to family, where he pivoted away from acting where he embarked on a new career path, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. He registered a co-created patent during this time at Cardica Inc., for a surgical or non-invasive keyhole surgery instrument. US9566048B1 He used his creativity for solving problems in medical device companies Abbott Inc. and Cardica, consumer electronics brands through design firm PCH International and automotive products, including the most recent six and a half years at Tesla Motors. In 2021, he moved to Austin, Texas. In 2024, he launched an entertainment company media & events business CyberpunkRad LLC, which makes short films and produces events. As an entrepreneur, he produces events and short films, and became known for his creative projects as the CyberPunkRad in the United States and Canada.
BR Film & Media Productions was also launched in 2024 to further pursue his career in Film Production and Screenplay writing. He is currently focused on producing movies both in the United States and Internationally, including the Philippines, Australia, Canada and Ireland.
Family He has four children, Prizzy-Belle Bosuego, to former partner Pauline Manganti) and Tristan Bosuego, Caiden Bosuego and Liam Bosuego with his Irish-born wife Michelle McCarthy. He has a sustained interest in designing and building custom motorcycles, architectural projects and home and garden design projects. He likes to write screen-plays and is highly creative and involved in the artistic community projects and other creative outlets.
Film history
In 1996, Brandon started off his career in his first film role of his career, an action comedy film Papunta ka palang pabalik na ako. He featured as an assassin, ordered to kill the lead star award-winning actor Eddie Garcia, who is considered the best all time Filipino actor. The plot twisted around a veteran policeman finding his rookie new police asset not good enough for his daughter! Other leading stars include Joko Diaz, Glydel Mercado and Jennifer Sevilla. Co-written and directed by Jun Aristorenas and distributed by Viva Films.
He went on to feature in the romantic comedy Bridesmaids (1997), directed by Ike Jarlego Jr. Here he was cast as a geek character who kisses Ina Raymundo, leading female star. Other actors include Charlene Gonzalez, Jennifer Sevilla and Jenny Syquia. This fun story is written by Bibeth Orteza and Gina Marissa Tagasa.
Brandon continues his success in 1997 starring as the main male lead alongside Ynez Veneracion and Rhea Malonzo in the love story Dalhin mo ako sa langit., also directed by Dante Pangilinan and written by Leleng Ubaldo.
Brandon continues his streak of acting and was part of an ensemble cast that included Jay Manalo, Rufa Mae Quinto, Ynez Veneracion in the movie Magkapalad (1997), starring as a miscreant. Directed by Dante Pangilinan and written by Leleng Ubaldo, this drama deals with themes of injustice and crime rings in the Philippines.
In 1997, Brandon featured in the movie Totoy Mola, directed by Abbo Dela Cruz and written by Cris Marcellino and Bunny Martinez. Working as the husband of Auring, starring Aya Medel, and alongside leading actors Jay Manalo, Dindi Gallardo and Sabrina M, the movie follows the story of a well-endowed man who moves to Manila to start a new life, after the tragic death of his girlfriend and ends up getting caught up in a plot that twists into a passionate life as a male escort.
In 1998, Brandon stars as the lead actor in movie Obsesyon, with stars Ynez Veneracion and Rita Magdalena. This steamy movie is directed and written by Rolly Bernando.
Brandon portrayed the role of photographer in the movie Nene (1998) directed by Rico Mambo, and stars alongside Daniella, Natasha Ladesma, Sabrina M, and exposing him to actors such as Allan Paule. The plot revolves around a well-respected innocent girl, with evil lurking around the next corner to take it all away from her. Glitter Magazine, February 1st, 1998 states this role for Brandon as his 'sexiest role so far'.
In 1998, Brandon featured in the film Squala alongside well-known actors Joko Diaz, John Regala, Rufa Mae Quinto and Aya Medel, as a family gang member of Joko Diaz named Vic Hangin. This action movie was directed by Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas and written by Dick Israel and Henry Nadong, and tells the story of a young kid who falls off the rails after his father is killed and was considered a hit at the time.
In the comedy movie (1998), Tong Tatlong Tatay kong pakitong kitong, Ramirez plays the roles as an undercover police officer and boyfriend of star Cristy, played by Lara Morena. The movie stars well-know actors Babalu, Redford White, Bonel Balingit and Serena Daltymple, and is directed by Efren Jarlego and written by Divino Reyes and known for I love you Goodbye. The Plot revolves around Jingle is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who accidentally pick up jewels belonging to a crime syndicate, putting her life in danger.
Following a natural success path, he then moved on to a leading role in 1999, when he starred as corrupt police officer in the hit movie Alyas Bigtime, starting Zoren Legaspi, Ana Capri, Via Veloso, Dindo Arroyo and Dinky Doo Jr. It tells a twisted tale around corruption, murder and crime! Directed by Pong Mercado, this movie went on to be a success in the Philippines. Ramirez played the lead antagonist 'contrabida' in this action-packed depiction of a man (Zoren Legaspi) playing a Robinhood like character, doing good for the underprivileged.
In 2004, the movie Animal, shot in 1998 but aired later in 2004. Directed by Toto Navividad and written by Willy Laconsay, Ramirez is part of the main gang on a terror streak in a small town plot. Brandon called it a poignant movie and declared this intense role was probably his best performance and expanded his professional career as an actor. Hit stars included John Regala, Gardo Versoza, Via Veloso and Pyar Mirasol.
Tele-series During the period 1997-1998, he made his television tele-series debut in multiple episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMA), as a police officer, broadcast on ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. It is the longest running drama anthropology series in the Philippines, from 1991 to 2022. His role as a guest actor was in a scene along with Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin and DingDong Dantes.
He featured as a villian on Halik Sa Apoy in 1998 working with actors Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion Bobby Andrews and Polo Ravales. He believed that he benefited greatly from working with such a talented cast and crew. During the period 1997-1998 Brandon featured in the tele-series Halik Sa Apoy. Directed by Jay Altajeros and aired by GMA Network, alongside stars Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on August 10, 1998. The series concluded on February 26, 1999 with a total of 145 episodes.
Brandon Ramirez also starred in multiple other tele-series with actors including Jomari Ylliana, G. Toengi, Aiko Melendez, Sunshine Cruz, Ana Capri and Dominic Ochoa.
Television Commercials In 1998, Brandon also featured in Television commercials including Beer Na Beer and Storck Candy amongst various other commercials in the Philippines.
Career move In 2000, Brandon moved to the San Francisco Bay area to be close to family, where he pivoted away from acting where he embarked on a new career path, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. He registered a co-created patent during this time at Cardica Inc., for a surgical or non-invasive keyhole surgery instrument. US9566048B1 He used his creativity for solving problems in medical device companies Abbott Inc. and Cardica, consumer electronics brands through design firm PCH International and automotive products, including the most recent six and a half years at Tesla Motors. In 2021, he moved to Austin, Texas. In 2024, he launched an entertainment company media & events business CyberpunkRad LLC, which makes short films and produces events. As an entrepreneur, he produces events and short films, and became known for his creative projects as the CyberPunkRad in the United States and Canada.
BR Film & Media Productions was also launched in 2024 to further pursue his career in Film Production and Screenplay writing. He is currently focused on producing movies both in the United States and Internationally, including the Philippines, Australia, Canada and Ireland.
Family He has four children, Prizzy-Belle Bosuego, to former partner Pauline Manganti) and Tristan Bosuego, Caiden Bosuego and Liam Bosuego with his Irish-born wife Michelle McCarthy. He has a sustained interest in designing and building custom motorcycles, architectural projects and home and garden design projects. He likes to write screen-plays and is highly creative and involved in the artistic community projects and other creative outlets.
