Marcus Rivera
Filipino-Australian Actor
Born in Manila, raised in Sydney. 20+ years across film, musical theatre, cabaret, opera, jazz, and OPM. Driven by story, grounded in craft.
Represented by Jayne Ambrose at Ambrose Management
Coming Up
Upcoming Events
The Addams Family
11 July to 9 August 2026
Hayes Theatre Co, Potts Point, Sydney
Marcus stars alongside Erika Heynatz and Jenny Guigayoma in this acclaimed musical comedy, presented by Joshua Robson Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co. Directed by Julia Robertson, choreographed by Shannon Burns.
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice · Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
About
Actor first.A performer in every room.
Born in Manila and raised in Sydney, Marcus Rivera is a Filipino-Australian actor whose work spans film, musical theatre, cabaret, opera, jazz, and OPM. Driven by story, grounded in craft.
Notable credits include The Engineer in Miss Saigon, City of Angels, the Carole King Musical, and Ate Lovia (Sydney Theatre Award nominee, 2022). Winner of Best Actor at the Made in the West Film Festival (2019).
Marcus also hosts and MCs corporate events, galas, and festivals, and is expanding into directing.
Skills
Vocal Range
High Baritone / Tenor, up to high G
Classical training · Musical theatre technique
Representation
Jayne Ambrose, Ambrose Management
In Development
I Don't Wanna Do This F*@kin' Show
Riverside Theatre · Sydney Fringe Festival
A new original work written and performed by Marcus Rivera. Part cabaret, part confession, part controlled chaos. Currently in development for Riverside Theatre and the Sydney Fringe Festival.
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Looking for a versatile, screen-ready actor?
Whether it's a film role, theatre production, or screen test, Marcus brings 20+ years of craft, emotional range, and professionalism.