Jak Roberto

Summary

Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993),[1] professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently working as an exclusive artist of GMA Network. He is best known for his role as Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in the 2017 television series Meant to Be. He is the brother to his fellow GMA artist, Sanya Lopez.

Jak Roberto
Born
Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto

(1993-12-02) December 2, 1993 (age 30)
EducationBSHRM at Philippine Women's University Sta. Cruz, Laguna[2]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
Years active2011–present
AgentGMA Artist Center
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
FamilySanya Lopez (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsGMA Records (2015–present)
YouTube information
ChannelsJak Roberto
Years active2019–present
Genres
  • Everyday life
  • travel
Subscribers3.10 million
Total views123.5 million
Associated acts
100,000 subscribers2019
1,000,000 subscribers2020

Last updated: December 25, 2021

Early life edit

Jak Roberto was born as Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto on December 2, 1993, in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines of parents Ramil Roberto and Marlyn Osuna. He has a younger sister named Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto, popularly known under the stage name Sanya Lopez.[3] Roberto currently resides in Tandang Sora, Quezon City with sister Sanya.[4] He finished Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Philippine Women's University in Santa Cruz, Laguna.

Career edit

2011–present: Beginnings edit

Roberto started his career as a regular co-host of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.[5]

Roberto played Crisostomo Ibarra, Basilio and Florante in a theater play before he entered showbiz.[6]

Roberto later appeared on small roles on various programs of GMA Network.[7] In 2014, Roberto portrayed Ambo in the afternoon series The Half Sisters. In 2015, Roberto joined the trio boyband 3LOGY with Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao, the group released a self-titled album under GMA Records.[8] In 2017, Roberto portrayed Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in Meant to Be.[9]

Filmography edit

Television edit

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2012–2021 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Eric Mercado GMA Network [10]
2012 Cielo de Angelina Andrei
2013 With a Smile Jak
2014 Magpakailanman: Ang Pusong 'di Makalimot Biboy
Ilustrado Máximo Viola
2014–2016 The Half Sisters Ambo
2015 Magpakailanman: Boses ng Puso Chris
Magpakailanman: Ang batang isinilang sa bilangguan Ryan
Pari 'Koy Omar
2016 Usapang Real Love: Dream Date Juan Miguel "Yuan" Samaniego
Karelasyon: Ambisyosa Andrei
Magpakailanman: Anak, saan kami nagkamali? Randy
Wagas: Pag-ibig sa Kabilang Daigdig Jonathan GMA News TV
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli Elmo Manahan-Villamor GMA Network
A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Jake
2016–2019 Dear Uge Berto [11]
2016–2022 Bubble Gang Himself
2017 Meant to Be Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz [12]
My Love from the Star Himself
Tadhana: Pamana Tonyo
Magpakailanman: My Girlfriend's Secret Affair with my Father Buboy
2017–2018 Road Trip Himself/Guest
2017 Wagas: Kambal Tuko Jhanny GMA News TV
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio Bernard Carpio GMA Network
2018 Wagas: Karugtong ng Damdamin Cesar Apolinario GMA News TV
Wagas: Matafat na Pag-ibig Mark Vasquez
Wagas: Ngayon Lang LM Cancio
Maynila: Battered Boyfriend Ambet GMA Network
Magpakailanman: Yuki (A Japinay Story) Ryan
Magpakailanman: Ang Babaeng Tinimbang Ngunit Sobra Adrian
Super Ma'am Isidro "Sidro" Dagohoy [13]
Contessa Santiago "Jong" Generoso Jr. [14]
Daddy's Gurl Jonas
2019 Kara Mia Bonifacio "Boni" Burgos [15]
Maynila: My Beautiful Bossing Binoy
Wagas Presents: Wait Lang... Is This Love? Eugene Bitao
Tadhana: Sex Slave Ben
Magpakailanman "Viral Macho Dancer" (The Dante Gulapa story) Dante Gulapa
Magpakailanman: The Girl in the Sex Video Scandal Dan
Stories for the Soul: Inang Hindi Patitinag Irvin
2020 Magpakailanman: Fishergays: Mga tigasing sirena sa laot Michael
Tadhana: Xtudent Marco
Magpakailanman: The 'Dance King of Quarantine' (The DJ Loonyo Story) Rhemuel "DJ" Loonyo
2021 Dear Uge: Asimtopangit Mandy
Regal Studio Presents: Anyare Sa'yo Erwin
My Fantastic Pag-Ibig Presents: Trophy Girl Baste GTV
Heartful Café Jasper GMA Network [16]
Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye Bruce Pelaez
Magpakailanman: Boxer and His Scholar Jonel Borbon
Tadhana: Memory Roy
Tadhana: Kabayaran Miguel
2022 Bolera Pepito "Toypits" Canlas
Magpakailanman: Batang Kampeon sa Bilyaran Johann Chua
Happy Together Banjo
2023 The Missing Husband SPO2 John Edward "Joed" Enriquez Lazaro

Discography edit

  • May Be It's You (3LOGY)

Awards and recognitions edit

  • 2016 FAMAS Award "German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee"[17]
  • 2017 "Gintong Kabataan Award" for Field of Entertainment[18]
  • 2017 ALTA Media Icon Awards "Most Promising Male Star for TV"[19]
  • 2017 Inding-Indie Award "Pinaka-huwarang Artista ng mga Kabataan."[20]
  • 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television "German Moreno Power Tandem w/ Barbie Forteza"[21]
  • 2021 2nd Annual TAG Awards Chicago "Best Loveteam w/ Barbie Forteza"[22]
  • 2022 Outstanding Men and Women Awards[23]
  • 2023 7th GEMS Awards "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role(Bolera)"[24]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Makori, Edwin Kwach (May 12, 2020). "Everything you need to know about Jak Roberto". Kami.com.ph – Philippines news. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (October 29, 2020). "Jak Roberto: Hard-earned fame".
  3. ^ Bartolome, Jessica (November 15, 2016). "Sanya Lopez, Jak Roberto to spend Christmas with family in Laguna". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "Bahay ng magkapatid na Sanya Lopez at Jak Roberto, pinasok ng kawatan". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. April 1, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  5. ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (January 12, 2017). "Jak Roberto, 'di nahihiyang balikan ang pinagdaang hirap sa buhay". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  6. ^ "Barbie Forteza at Dennis Trillo, May Revelations sa "Maria Clara at Ibarra"! 7:20". We love radio: TAG 911 #PinoyTalaga. October 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Ta-as, Apple (January 7, 2017). "Jak Roberto: in pursuit of destiny". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Cebu Daily News. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "Jeric doesn't mind being of 3logy". Archived from the original on February 11, 2015.
  9. ^ "Meant To Be: Jak Roberto bilang Andoy dela Cruz". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. January 2, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  10. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (September 18, 2017). "JakBie, nagpakilig online sa guesting nila sa 'Pepito Manaloto'". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  11. ^ "Is StarStruck graduate Dave Bornea replacing Jak Roberto in Dear Uge?". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Barbie & Jak going strong; Paul & Taki taking it easy". www.philstar.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "LOOK: Jak Roberto, magpapakitang-gilas sa 'Super Ma'am' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "Jak Roberto on his topless scene in Contessa: "Wala sa script yun, promise."". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  15. ^ "Jak Roberto thankful for his 'Kara Mia' character Boni | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "'Heartful Café' viewers, excited nang mapanood si Jak Roberto | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  17. ^ LIGUNAS, MERYL (December 5, 2016). "Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Jak Roberto bag German Moreno Youth Achievement Award".
  18. ^ "Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura (Pagganap)".
  19. ^ Ruiz, Marah (October 6, 2017). "Jak Roberto hailed as most promising male star for TV in ALTA Media Icon Awards 2017".
  20. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (December 6, 2017). "Jak Roberto bags award in the 'Inding-Indie Short Film Festival'".
  21. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 30, 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards".
  22. ^ "2021 TAG Awards Chicago: Full List of Winners and Official Finalists Revealed". January 4, 2022.
  23. ^ Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (December 19, 2022). "Seasoned stars Maricel Soriano and William Martinez and actors Jane de Leon, Ken Chan, Kelvin Miranda and Jak Roberto were among the honorees at this year's Outstanding Men and Women of the Philippines awards..."
  24. ^ Hilario, Abbygael (January 3, 2023). "Kapuso talents and shows earn nominations at the 7th GEMS Awards".

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