Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala moves into the world of politics and showbusiness
In the Philippines, politics and showbusiness are often intertwined. A number of showbiz personalities often end up in politics, and several politicians can be seen in entertainment shows and on the country's biggest TV networks.
Relationships between celebrities and politicians are also commonplace in the country, with one prominent example being global fashion and style icon Heart Evangelista, who is married to Senate President Chiz Escudero.
One politician whose name has been popping up in connection with the entertainment industry is Lucena Mayor Mark Alcala. The 28-year-old politician has been linked to Kathryn Bernardo, who is currently filming Hello Love Goodbye in Canada.
If you don't know as much about Mark Alcala, check out the gallery below to know more.
Lucena City Mayor
Mark Alcala - full name Mark Don Victor Alcala - is the current mayor of Lucena City and the politician currently being linked with Kathryn Bernardo.
Loving family
Mark Alcala is close with his family. His father is Roderick Dondon Alcala, while his mother is Maggie Benitez-Alcala. He also has two sisters - Donne Marie Victor Alcala-Guyett and Graciel Dawn Victor B. Alcala.
Archer
Mark Alcala has spent most of his childhood as a Green Archer, studying in La Salla Greenhills, College of Saint Benilde, and De la Salle University. His height - 6 feet - also made him part of the basketball team as a point guard.
Not just a jock
Mark Alcala didn't just spend his academic life as a jock, though. As explained in the caption on this Instagram post, he and his classmate are dressed up as Shakespearean characters Romeo and Mark Antony.
Political scion
Mark Alcala's entry into politics was probably predestined, as his father Roderick Dondon Alcala was the previous Lucena City Mayor. His father is now the city's Vice Mayor.
Handsome
Coming from a political family isn't the only thing that people may find attractive about Mark Alcala. He's good-looking enough on his own.
Ex-girlfriend
Mark Alcala has already been involved with a celebrity before - his ex-girlfriend is Kapuso star Ashley Ortega.
