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Jake Vargas
Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as Stairway to Heaven, Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts, Captain Barbell, Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, Strawberry Lane, Buena Familia, and Ika-5 Utos.[1] He is best known for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom, Pepito Manaloto.
Jake Vargas | |
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| Born | Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas July 9, 1992 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
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| Labels | Dyna Records |
Vargas also starred in films, including Tween Academy: Class of 2012, My Kontrabida Girl, and Asintado. For his performance in Asintado, he won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAMAS Awards,[2] and Movie Supporting Actor of the Year at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Boy at the Convention 2 | Star Cinema | Uncredited | |
| 2009 | Litsonero | Itok | APT Entertainment | Supporting role | |
| Patient X | James | GMA Films, Viva Films, RGutz Productions | |||
| 2010 | Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote | Amarillo | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, Imus Productions, GMA Films | Extended Cast, 36th Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [4] |
| 2011 | Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Jeremy / Jepoy | GMA Films, SM Development Corporation | Main role | [5] |
| Ang Panday 2 | Hamil | GMA Films, Imus Productions | Supporting role, 37th Metro Manila Film Festival entry | [6] | |
| 2012 | My Kontrabida Girl | Poy | GMA Films | Main role | [7] |
| Delusyon | Teenage drug addict | JEM-Talents Central Productions | [8] | ||
| 2014 | Asintado (Between the Eyes) | Tonio | Ignacio Films | Main role, 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry | [9] |
| 2015 | Liwanag sa Dilim | Niko | APT Entertainment | Lead role | [10] |
| Bahay Ampunan | TBA | MSV Entertainment Productions |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–16 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself | GMA Network | Performer | [11] |
| 2008 | Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado | Baloy | [12] | ||
| Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | Peter's Son | ||||
| 2009 | Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? | Elmer Ramos | |||
| Stairway To Heaven | Young Tristan | ||||
| Dear Friend: My Christmas List | Otep | ||||
| 2009–10 | SOP Fully Charged | Himself | Performer | ||
| 2010 | First Time | Sebastian "Baste" Luna | |||
| Ilumina | Eliseo Montero | ||||
| 2010–13 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | Performer | [13] | |
| 2010–12 | Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts | Jacob Vergara | [14] | ||
| 2011 | Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell | Alden / Spin | |||
| Pahiram ng Isang Ina | Luke Velasco | ||||
| Spooky Nights | Himself | Episode: "Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night" | |||
| Maynila | Luke | Episode: "Affairs of the Past" | |||
| 2011–present | Pepito Manaloto | Chito Manaloto | |||
| 2012–13 | Cielo de Angelina | Marco Sevilla | |||
| 2012 | Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis | Ace Fernandez | [15] | ||
| Maynila | Ed | Episode: "Biyaheng Puso" | |||
| Andrew | Episode: "I Love You and I Know It" | ||||
| Magpakailanman | John Edric | Episode: "Sa likod ng mga ngiti: The Stories of John Edric Ulang and Jaylord Casino" | |||
| 2013 | Maynila | Tonix | Episode: "Txtm8, Luvm8" | ||
| King | Episode: "Prinsesa ng Pag-ibig" | ||||
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | ||||
| Home Sweet Home | Benjie Caharian | ||||
| Maynila | Anton | Episode: "Music and Miracles" | |||
| Lucky | Episode: "Bagong Taon, Bagong Puso" | ||||
| 2013–15 | Sunday All Stars | Himself | Performer | [16] | |
| 2014 | Kapuso Primetime Cinema: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson | Filipino dub | ||
| Maynila | Kenjie | Episode: "GF for Rent" | |||
| Reggie | Episode: "Love Pretends" | ||||
| Migo | Episode: "Scared to Love" | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Jam Sebastian | Episode: "One Last Chance: The Jam and Michelle Story" | [17] | ||
| 2014–15 | Strawberry Lane | Gabby "Gabo" Valentino | |||
| 2015 | Maynila | Jeric | Episode: "Love by Blood" | ||
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself | ||||
| Magpakailanman | Alvin | Episode: "Kapatid sa ina: The Jason Delgado and Alvin Fontanilla Story" | |||
| Buena Familia | Kevin Acosta | ||||
| Beautiful Strangers | Aldrin Frestame | ||||
| 2016 | Dear Uge | Marvin | Episode: "Ang lihim ni Kelly" | ||
| Laff Camera Action | Himself | Presenter | |||
| Magpakailanman | Jeyrick Sigmaton | Episode: "Ang Real Carrot Man: The Jeyrick Sigmaton Story" | |||
| Lip Sync Battle Philippines | Himself | Contestant in Episode: "Jake Vargas vs. Ken Chan" | [18] | ||
| Maynila | Kent | Episode: "Wrong Text" | |||
| Oh, My Mama! | Julio Sta. Ana | ||||
| 2017 | Tsuperhero | Baste | Episode: "Ex Problems" | ||
| Encantadia | Gilas | [19] | |||
| Wagas | Emerson | Episode: "Ang Boyfie kong Beki" | |||
| Magpakailanman | Jon | Episode: "I Will Follow You: The Popular Story of Jon Gutierrez and Jelai Andres" | [20] | ||
| 2017–18 | Celebrity Bluff | Himself | Contestant | [21] | |
| 2018 | All-Star Videoke | [22] | |||
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Jack | Episode: "Si Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk" | |||
| Kambal, Karibal | Darren Olivar | [23] | |||
| Maynila | Lyndon | Episode: "Hope for a New Life" | |||
| 2018–19 | Ika-5 Utos | Carlo Manupil | [24] | ||
| 2019 | Stories for the Soul | Jessie | Episode: "Bespren" | ||
| 2021 | Ang Dalawang Ikaw | Lucas Javier | Supporting cast | [25] | |
| 2022 | The Fake Life | Young Mark | Special participation / Antagonist |
Discography
Studio album
| Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
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| Ngiti |
| 2010 | Dyna Records |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2010 | 58th FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | — | Won | |
| 2011 | 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist | Ngiti | Won | |
| Gingtong Kabataan Awards | Special Citation | — | Won | [26] | |
| 2012 | 32nd Seal of Excellence, Dangal ng Bayan People's Choice Awards | Best Inspiring Male Young Celebrity | — | Won | |
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Loveteam for Movies & TV (shared with Bea Binene) | — | Won | [27] | |
| 32nd Huwarang Ina Award | Most Outstanding Male Teleserye Artist | — | Won | ||
| 2013 | 33rd Seal of Excellence Awards | Outstanding Young Actor | — | Won | |
| 15th Gawad PASADO Awards | PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng KABATAAN | — | Won | [28] | |
| 2014 | Yahoo! Celebrity Awards | Celebrity Couple of the Year (shared with Bea Binene) | — | Won | [29] |
| 2015 | WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | Rising Star | Asintado | Won | |
| 63rd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [30] | ||
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Nominated | [31] | ||
| Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines | Celebrity Inductee Winner | — | Won |
References
- ^ "Judy Ann says nothing happened between her and Ryan in Tubbataha". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015". Rappler. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ Inc, GMA New Media. "GMANetwork.com - Pictures - List of GMA Pictures Projects". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Meet Tween Academy: Class of 2012". www.philstar.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Inc, GMA New Media. "'Ang Panday 2' expected to smash box-office records | GMANetwork.com - Pictures - Articles". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Inc, GMA New Media. "GMANetwork.com - Pictures - List of GMA Pictures Projects". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas on why he has no girlfriend yet: "Puwede naman po akong manligaw. Kaya lang, gusto ko pong mag-focus sa career ko lang muna talaga."". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas wet his pants in 'Asintado'". Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Liwanag sa Dilim to show kilig moments between Jake Vargas and Bea Binene". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas recalls his first day in 'Walang Tulugan' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Reel to real life couples of Philippine television | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Hottest teen stars today gather in 'Party Pilipinas' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Kapuso Teen Stars steal the spotlight in 'Reel Love presents Tween Hearts' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas Archives - Page 3 of 4". LionhearTV. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ ""Sunday All Stars" cast in shock after show cancelled". LionhearTV. July 26, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Magpakailanman presents the JaMich story". www.philstar.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas and Ken Chan went all out on 'Lip Sync Battle Philippines' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Jake Vargas joins 'Encantadia' as Gilas". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Magpakailanman: The Jon Gutierrez and Jelai Andres Love Story | Full Episode". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "'Celebrity Bluff' Recap: Top-rating! | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: Maricris Garcia, bigong mapanalunan ang brand new car sa 'All-Star Videoke' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "GMA Network extends "Kambal Karibal"; Jake Vargas joins the cast". LionhearTV. April 6, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Abanilla, Clarizel. "Meet the cast of upcoming Kapuso drama 'Ika-5 Utos'". Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Ang Dalawang Ikaw: Full Episode 48". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Gintong Kabataan Awards". gka.bulacan.gov.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Bea Binene and Jake Vargas "sobrang saya" about winning Most Promising Loveteam at Guillermo Mendoza Awards". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Nora Aunor, Eddie Garcia, ER Ejercito, Bembol Roco win top acting honors in 15th Gawad Pasado". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Paulino, Ver. "Winners of the Yahoo Celebrity Awards". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015". Rappler. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
External links
- Jake Vargas at IMDb
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile