Ismael Marco, professionally known as Ell, is the leader and lead vocalist of HEXUS. He joined the group’s formation in November 2025 and trained alongside Josh, Drei, Tim, Ja, and Rey in singing, dance, and stage performance.

With HEXUS, Ell introduced the group’s music through “Unang Bantayog,” its first original single, released on September 28, 2026. He shares the group’s aim of expressing Filipino and Bicolano identity through contemporary pop.