Jake Cuenca
Juan Carlos Cuenca[fn 1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkweŋka]; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC.
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| Born | Juan Carlos Cuenca[fn 1] December 30, 1987 San Jose, California, U.S |
| Nationality | American, Filipino |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (2003–2006) Star Magic (2006–2020) Viva Artists Agency (2013–present) Regal Entertainment (2010–present) Dreamscape Entertainment (2007–2018) RGE Unit (formerly RSB Drama Unit) (2012–p2018) ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (2014–present) TV5 Network (2020–2021) |
Early life
Cuenca was born on December 30, 1987, in San Jose, California, United States. His father is an architect, Spanish descent and is from Valencia, Spain and his mother is a businesswoman, Filipino descent from Ilocos Norte. Cuenca's mother is Rachele Leveriza while his father's name is Juan Tomas Cuenca. He has two siblings, Rufo and Bea. He was also once a student of PAREF Southridge, a school for boys in Muntinlupa.
Entertainment career
At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by the talent scout Arvin Bentonon for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, he made several television and print commercials including endorsements for Safeguard, Coke and Globe Telecom. At the age of eleven, he had a cameo role in the 1999 film version of Wansapanataym. It was followed by Takbo Barbara Takbo and Panday in 1998.
In 2003, he returned to show business under GMA Network and appeared in the youth-oriented drama series, Click, where he was welcomed as a member of its third batch. Cuenca played a number of supporting roles in Hanggang Kailan, Forever in My Heart and the fifth season of Love to Love. In 2005, he starred as Kahlil in the hit fantasy series Encantadia. He also appeared in the ninth season of Love to Love titled "Miss Match". In 2006, he starred as one of the wizards in the fantasy-themed television series, Majika, which became his last TV series on GMA.
After transferring to ABS-CBN in 2006, he appeared in an episode of Love Spell, "Sweet Sixty".
In 2007, he became part of the cast of the network's soap opera Sana Maulit Muli, his first primetime drama series on the network. Also, he starred as his first leading role in Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?. He portrayed Andrew - a rich, spoiled and irresponsible teen guy who is secretly in love with the leading actress Roxanne Guinoo. Later, he was cast on the fantasy series Lastikman. He appeared in total 14 shows of ABS-CBN within 1 year (from late 2006 to the entire year 2007).
In 2008, he landed on the lead role in ABS-CBN's action series remake of Palos with Cesar Montano. Besides, he also played the main role of Kiko with Shaina Magdayao in Your song Presents: A million miles away. In the mini-series, he played Kiko -an assistant of Lizzie's father who asks him become a "babysitter" for Lizzie and her mean boyfriend, under the instruction of Lizzie's father. However, it is revealed that Kiko is secretly in love with her for a long time.[1]
In 2009, he starred in Tayong Dalawa alongside, Kim Chiu where he gained recognition from audience and criticism. He portrayed David Dave Garcia Jr (Dave), a jack-a-danny and a soldier in the Philippine army. In the series, he had the triangle love story with Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu.The TV hit was aired on TV in many countries in Asia such as: Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia... and in Africa...[2][3] In the same year, he appeared on Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart alongside kapamilya leading lady Cristine Reyes.
In 2010, he portrayed the role of Alejandro in the Filipino remake of Rubi with biggest stars Kapamilya leading ladies Angelica Panganiban and Shaina Magdayao.[4] In this year, he also starred as Elias Paniki in the fourth story of the 'Agimat' series Elias Paniki alongside Sam Pinto, Xian Lim and the ensemble cast.
In 2011, he participated the main cast in the Filipino remake of Green Rose as Edward. It is a remake of the Korean drama of the same title. The film had also the appearance of top stars including: Jericho Rosales, Anne Curtis and Alessandra De Rossi. After that, he portrayed Darmo Adarna, the well-known superhero of Filipino cartoon in Wansapanataym:Darmo Adarna, opposite Yen Santos. Different from a super-powered boy with a giant bird in the comic, Darmo Adarna in the show grows up as an overweight loser who is magically transformed into a muscle-bound hero.
In 2012, he played the role of Paul Raymundo in Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo alongside two female stars Shaina Magdayao and Bangs Garcia, The triangle love and OFW-Workers's story in the film attracted the interest of audience . The series reached top rating in 2012 although it was aired on afternoon. Also the same year he starred on the primetime series Kahit Puso'y Masugatan as Rafael - a young and charming photographer with a tragedy life. It is really the challenging role for him because of his inner struggles in the film.
In 2013, he portrayed the role of Luis Sancuevas in the Filipino remake of Maria Mercedes with leading lady Jessy Mendiola and Jason Abalos.[5]
In 2014, he starred as the main antagonist by playing the role of Franco in the epic drama series Ikaw Lamang with an ensemble cast.
In 2015–2016, he portrayed the role of Juan, one of the Samonte brothers in the romantic drama series Pasión de amor, a Philippine adaptation of Telemundo-produced Pasión de Gavilanes, one of the most famous TV series in the year with top rating.
In the field of movie, Jake played both mainstream films: In the name of love, Status: it's complicated, My neighbor's wife, Villa Estrella, Tuhog.... and featured indie films such as: H.I.V.: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V (2010) - a film about AIDS, Nuwebe (2013), a film about child sexual abuse which gained local and international awards, Lihis (2013), Mulat (2014).... Jake won his first best actor award at the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) in New York in 2014 for his performance in Diane Ventura's Mulat (Awaken), the same movie that recently won for him his second best actor at the 2016 World Cinema Festival in Copacabana, Brazil.[6]
On the night of October 9, 2021, the actor's black Jeep Wrangler collided with a Mandaluyong police car that had set up a checkpoint along Shaw Boulevard for a buy-bust operation. The police, in plain-clothing, reported that Jake did not stop for inspection and instead had rammed through the checkpoint barriers, prompting the police to chase the actor until his tires were shot and was cornered at West Capitol Road in Pasig. A stray bullet had accidentally hit a Grab delivery driver, who is currently in stable condition as of listing. Jake stated that he was afraid to stop for inspection at the checkpoint as the police were in plain-clothes. He was allowed to leave the police precinct at 5 AM the next day and is currently undergoing a medical check-up. He will be facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property.[7][8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Click | Tryke | ||
| 2004 | Hanggang Kailan | Warren Rosales | ||
| 2004–2005 | Forever in My Heart | William | ||
| 2004–2006 | SOP Sobrang Okey, Pare! | Himself | ||
| 2004 | Love to Love | Trey | Episode: "Love Blossoms" | |
| 2005 | Encantadia | Kahlil | ||
| 2005 | Love to Love | Migs | Episode: "Miss Match" | |
| 2006 | Majika | Terman | ||
| 2006–2007 | Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Napoleon / Jaime Gatchalian | ||
| 2006 | Love Spell | Juano | Episode: "Home Switch Home" | |
| 2006 | Your Song | Episode: "Silent Night" | ||
| 2006–present | ASAP | Himself - Co-host / Performer | ||
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Brandon Johnson | [9] | |
| 2007 | Komiks: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao | Napoleon / Jaime Gatchalian | ||
| 2007 | Your Song | Gino | Episode: "Very Special Love" | |
| 2007 | Love Spell | Brian | Episode: "Sweet Sixty" | |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Lt. Ariel Toledo | Episode: "Application Form" | |
| 2007 | Natutulog Ba ang Diyos? | Andrew Angeles | ||
| 2007–2008 | That's My Doc | Jake | ||
| Mars Ravelo's Lastikman | Kenneth "Ken" Madrigal | |||
| 2008 | Palos | Giancarlo Caranzo / Palos | ||
| 2008 | I Am KC | Jeremy | Episode: "Bb. Palengke" | |
| 2008 | Your Song | Kiko | Miniseries: "A Million Miles Away" | |
| 2008 | Lovebooks Presents | Treak | Episode: "Break-Up Diaries" | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Roger Ugnay | Episode: "Sulat" | |
| 2008-09 | Komiks: Dragonna | Edgar | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | David "Dave" M. Garcia Jr. | [10] | |
| 2009 | Pangarap Kong Jackpot | Episode: "Hawak Kita, Hawak Mo Ko" | ||
| 2009 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers | Vicente "Vince" Banaag | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Arman | Episode: "Pregnancy Kit" | |
| 2009 | Your Song | Jordan | Episode: "Sa Kanya" | |
| 2009-10 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart | Emilio "Mio" Sta. Romana | [11] | |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Fidel | Episode: "Litrato" | |
| 2010 | Rubi | Alejandro Cardenas | [12] | |
| 2010 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki | Elias "Elias Paniki" Sta. Maria / Armando | [13][14][15] | |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym | Leandro | Miiseries: "Cara" | |
| 2010 | Your Song Presents: Andi | Aries | Episode: "Tell Me" | |
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Max | Episode: "Till The End" | |
| 2011 | Green Rose | Edward Fuentebella | ||
| 2011 | Showtime | Himself - Judge | ||
| 2011 | Guns and Roses | Paolo Ventura | Special guest | |
| 2011 | Wansapanataym | Dario | Miniseries: "Darmo Adarna" | |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Louie | Episode: "Susi" | |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Young Tagasundo | Special participation | |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Paulino "Paul" Raymundo | [16][17][12] | |
| 2012 | Kahit Puso'y Masugatan | Rafael de Guzman | [18] | |
| 2013-14 | Maria Mercedes | Luis Sancuevas | [19] | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Franco Hidalgo | [20][21][22] | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Igge | Episode: "Palayan" | |
| 2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Marvin | Episode: "Spaghetti" | |
| 2015-2016 | Pasión De Amor | Juan Samonte/Reyes | [23] | |
| 2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jonas Paulino | Special guest | |
| 2016 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Anton | Episode: "Hardinero" | |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jojo | Episode: "Soccer Ball" | |
| 2017–2018 | Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | Carlos Dela Vega | ||
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Rocco Fernandez | ||
| 2018–2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Isagani Esperanza / Roman Cardinal Jr. | ||
| 2019–2020 | The Haunted | Jordan Robles | ||
| 2020 | Walang Hanggang Paalam | Dexter Joaquin | Special Participation | |
| 2020–2021 | Ate ng Ate Ko | Marco Toledo | [24] | |
| 2021–2022 | Viral Scandal | Troy Ramones | ||
| 2022–present | The Iron Heart | Eros Del Mar |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Takbo Barbara Takbo | Jordan | ||
| 1998 | Hiwaga ng Panday | Dominic | ||
| 1999 | Wansapanataym | Uncredited | ||
| 2004 | Kilig... Pintig... Yanig... | Juancho | ||
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | TJ | ||
| 2005 | Say That You Love Me | Edward | ||
| 2008 | For the First Time | Josh | ||
| 2009 | Villa Estrella | Alex | ||
| 2010 | H.I.V.: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V | Virgilio Bustamante | ||
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | Jeffrey "Amazing Jay" | [9] | |
| 2011 | In the Name of Love | Dylan Evelino | ||
| 2011 | My Neighbor's Wife | Bullet Bernal | ||
| 2013 | Tuhog | Renato 'Nato' Timbacaya | ||
| 2013 | Nuwebe/Termitaria | Moises | [25] | |
| 2013 | Lihis | Cesar / Ka Jimmy | [26] | |
| 2013 | Status: It's Complicated | Manny | ||
| 2013 | When the Love Is Gone | Yuri | ||
| 2014 | El Brujo | Lucky | ||
| 2016 | Foolish Love | Victor/ Rey Dela Cruz | ||
| 2016 | Mano Po 7: Tsinoy | Marco | ||
| 2016 | Mulat / Awaken | Jake | ||
| 2017 | Requitted | Matt Labrador | ||
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Lizardo | [27] | |
| 2019 | Eerie | Julian Castro | [28] | |
| 2019 | KontrAdiksyon | Alexis Borlaza | ||
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity | |||
| 2020 | Love Lockdown | Jacob | ||
| 2020 | Sitsit | Scorpio | ||
| 2022 | My Father, Myself | Robert |
Accolades
| Year | Organization/Award-Giving Body | Award/Nomination/Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2008 | Pop Male Fashionista | — | Nominated | |
| 2009 | 5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2009 | Pop Male Fashionista | — | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 7th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2011 | Pop Pin Up Boy | — | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 60th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | In the Name of Love | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor Pinakamahusay ng Pangalawang Aktor | In the Name of Love | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 16th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Katuwang na Aktor | When the Love is Gone | Won | |
| 2014 | Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards | Male Kontrabida of the Year | Ikaw Lamang | Won | |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | In the Name of Love | Won | |
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Supporting Actor | Ikaw Lamang | Nominated | |
| 2014 | International Film Festival Manhattan | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | Won | |
| 2014 | 5th Inquirer Indie Bravo Awards | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | Won | |
| 2014 | Queens World Film Festival | Best Actor | Nuwebe | Nominated | |
| 2015 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Program | Ikaw Lamang | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 7th Ani Ng Dangal Awards | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | Won | |
| 2016 | 2016 World Cinema Festival in Copacabana, Brazil | Best actor | Mulat (Awaken) | Won | [6] |
| 2017 | 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Ang Panday | Nominated | |
| 2019 | 2019 Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards | Best Male Lead Actor | Lungs | Nominated |
Sporting career
Cuenca is a sports enthusiast, even during his younger days. Due to a weight problem he encountered as a child, he was determined to play sports more when he grew up. Although he has done boxing and mixed martial arts, he is mainly a football player, playing twice a week.[29] As an elementary and high school student, Cuenca played as a football varsity player for PAREF Southridge School.
In October 2011, he signed up for Team Socceroo F.C., which at that time played as a guest club in the 2011–12 United Football Cup, and later entered in the United Football League Division 2. He is yet to play for the first team as showbiz commitments have not permitted him to do so.[30]
Cuenca has also shown interest to try out for the Philippines in international competitions.[31]
Notes
References
- ^ "Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, and Marvin Raymundo Topbill "Your Song"". pep.ph.
- ^ "MH Interview: Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson". September 23, 2010.
- ^ ""Tayong Dalawa" Aired in Vietnam".
- ^ "Angelica Panganiban and Jake Cuenca sShoot a Love Scene for Rubi". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "Meet the Leading Man of Pinoy 'Maria Mercedes'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ a b "Jake Cuenca cherishes first international best actor award".
- ^ Pascual, Jekki (October 10, 2021). "Jake Cuenca, hinuli matapos umanong makabangga at tumakas". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "Grab driver hit by stray bullet during Cuenca car chase". Manila Bulletin. October 10, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cast Members: Super Inday and the Golden Bibe". pep.ph.
- ^ "'Tayong Dalawa' Premieres on January 19". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. January 8, 2009. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- ^ Franco, Bernie (November 30, 2009). "Cristine Reyes and Jake Cuenca Reveal What They Miss About Each Other". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ a b "Throwback: Shaina Magdayao's Teleserye Journey". February 11, 2017.
- ^ "Jake Cuenca on his Role as Elias Paniki: I've Been Hungry for this Project". Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ "Jake Cuenca Hopes he can Make Ramon Revilla Sr. Proud". Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ "Jake Cuenca Becomes Elias Paniki in Agimat: Ang mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla". May 17, 2010.
- ^ "ABS-CBN Releases Trailer of 'Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo'". April 3, 2012.
- ^ "Jake Cuenca and Shaina Magdayao Topbill Overseas Filipino-serye, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo". pep.ph. March 27, 2012.
- ^ "Love Tests Bond of Sisterhood in Kahit Puso'y Masugatan". July 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Plaza, Gerry (May 31, 2021). "Filipino Adaptations of Famed Foreign Dramas".
- ^ "Meet the Powerhouse Cast of 'Ikaw Lamang'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ "New Trailer for Period Drama 'Ikaw Lamang' Released". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ "'Ikaw Lamang' Sets Premiere Date, Debuts Full Trailer". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ . ABS-CBN PR. Archived from the original on May 22, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "TV5 gets Aggressive with Fresh Lineup of Primetime Dhows". The Manila Standard. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "True Horror: On Cinemalaya 2013's Nuwebe and the Monster that is Moises". SPOT.PH.
- ^ Dy, Philbert Ortiz. "Lihis Movie Review - Newfound Passion". ClickTheCity.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (July 20, 2017). "Jake Cuenca, Ang Bagong Lizardo". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Mendoza-Dayrit, Mylene (August 2, 2011). "Jake Cuenca: Abs-olutely fit for the role". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (October 12, 2011). "Celebrities to Play in UFL Cup". Sun.Star Manila. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ "Azkals, Bukas sa mga Artistang Nais Pumasok sa Team". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). April 8, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
External links
- Jake Cuenca at IMDb