Born:
September 03, 1985
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Trivia:
Was discovered at the age of 7 by a talent agent when he was having a ride at an LRT station along with his father. Had his first break with a TV commercial for a detergent. Thereafter, offers started pouring in. Won FAMAS Best Child Actor Award, Star Award, Film Academy of the Philippines' Best Supporting Actor Award and a Gawad Urian for his performance in the film Bata, bata... Paano Ka Ginawa? (1998). Played in a band called JCS along with John Prats and Stefano Mori; formed his own band Kollide later on. Reunited with Bata Bata director Chito Roño after 14 years for the Metro Manila Film Festival entry Shake Rattle and Roll XIV (2012). Won the Best Actor Award at the Cinemanila International Film Festival for Carnivore (2008).