Markki Stroem (born March 21, 1987) is a Filipino-Norwegian actor, singer, songwriter, director, and producer.^[1] He became known as a finalist on the first season of ABS-CBN's Pilipinas Got Talent.^[2]

He graduated with honors from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Marketing Management.^[3]

Stroem was the 4th runner-up for Mr. Universe 2024.^[4] He hosts the radio talk show The Morning Rush on Monster RX93.1.^[5]

Stroem's theater credits include the roles of Henry in Next To Normal (Atlantis, 2011),^{[citation needed]} Shane Gray in Camp Rock (Repertory, 2012),^{[citation needed]} Tommy Ross in Carrie: The Musical (Atlantis, 2013),^{[citation needed]} Leading Man in Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady (Dalanghita prod, 2015),^{[citation needed]} Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Atlantis, 2016),^{[citation needed]} Gabby in Awitin Mo at Isasayaw ko (Ballet Philippines, 2016),^{[citation needed]} Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017),^{[citation needed]} Terry Connor in Side Show (Atlantis, 2018),^{[citation needed]} and Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Atlantis, 2019).^{[citation needed]}

His film and TV credits include the roles of Kyle in the kids TV series Wako Wako (ABS-CBN, 2012)^[6] and Elle in Slumber Party (Cinema One Originals Awards, 2012).^[7] His most recent role is Norman in Lolo and the Kid (Netflix, 2024).^[8]

Stroem was nominated at the Cinema One Originals Awards^{[citation needed]}, the Golden Screen Award, the Gawad Tangi^{[citation needed]}, and the PMPC Star Awards for Movies^{[citation needed]}. His 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival entry garnered 14 awards at the 39th annual Metro Manila Film Festival movie awards, including best movie^{[citation needed]}. He was also nominated for a Gawad Buhay award for his performance as Claude Hooper Bukowski in Hair (Repertory, 2017)^{[citation needed]}.

Stroem produced and directed the following music videos: Rachelle Ann Go’s “Whispered Fear,” Christian Bautista and Neocolours’ “Sasabihin,” and Noel Cabangon’s “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.” He is also the director and co-producer of his singles “Steal Your Soul” and “Thousands of Pieces.” Stroem’s music video “Beautiful Tragic Memory” stars actor Nacho Tambunting and is directed by Kenneth Amparo.^{[citation needed]}

Stroem released his first solo album, "Thousands of Pieces," under Cornerstone Music.

He also participated in ASAP, Boys R Boys (BRB), and the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards, winning the Most Promising Male Group award.^[9]

• Pilipinas You Got It, Star Records 2011
• Thousands of Pieces,^[12] Cornerstone Music 2012

• Markki Stroem's talent management website