Ejay Lasap Falcon (born 21 November 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, endorser and politician who is the vice governor of Oriental Mindoro. As an actor, he came to prominence in 2008 after winning the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus.[2]
Ejay Lasap Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Vice Governor of Oriental Mindoro | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Governor | Humerlito Dolor |
| Preceded by | Antonio S. Perez Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ejay Lasap Falcon 21 November 1989 Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban GSM (local party) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (184 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Parent | Josephine Falcon |
| Alma mater | University of Makati (BA) |
| Occupation |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service |  Philippine Air Force |
| Years of service | 2019–2020 |
| Rank |  Airman |
In 2009, the soap Katorse, a remake of a 1980 film, gained him prominence. In 2012, he starred in a Daytime drama Mundo Man Ay Magunaw, a comics serial and the '90s film adaptation as Rominick Sarmenta. In 2016, he starred in The Greatest Love which gained Outstanding Praise for all the cast members involved. In 2017, the series The Blood Sisters gained him a new following as it reunited him with his Katorse castmates. From 2019 to 2020, he led the series SanDugo on Daytime which gave him leading man status.
Early and personal life
editAccording to the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus website, Falcon's mother left his family in Mindoro when he was little and they never heard anything from her for a long time so at the age of 15, he went to Manila to look for her, only to find out that she had another family.[3][4] During his three-year stay in Manila, he went to University of Manila and took a course in Hotel and Restaurant Management but was forced to quit school because of financial problems.[5] It was also during that time that he met his manager, showbiz hairstylist Benjie Alipio, who took him in as a talent and entered him in Circle of 10 talent search.[5][6] He did not win any title in the said talent search but it served as his ticket to get guest stints in various TV shows. Falcon was a former member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.[7][8]
In August 2024, Falcon graduated from University of Makati with a Bachelor's degree in political science major in Local Governance.[9]
In 2016, Jana Roxas began a relationship with Falcon. They got married on March 25, 2023 after seven years of dating.[10]
Entertainment career
editPinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus
editWhen the second season of Pinoy Big Brother started, Falcon auditioned and got in as one of the official housemates of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus. Clad in a Tarzan costume, he was introduced as "Promdi Hottie of Mindoro" who had trouble with technological gadgets and elevators when he first visited Manila.
He was the first housemate to get inside the Pinoy Big Brother house.[3]
On day 75, he was proclaimed the Big Winner—the battle between him and Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus's second teen placer Robi Domingo was the closest in Pinoy Big Brother history but he emerged the winner in the end with 36.31% of votes against the latter's 34.39%.[11] His 620,934 votes earned him a title of "Big Winner", a P1.5 million business package from the Crystal Clear water purifying company, a laptop, a kitchen showcase, a 46-inch LCD television set, a condo unit, and a cash prize of P1 million.[11]
Upon leaving the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus house, Falcon was immediately plagued by intrigues. Rumors went out that votes during the Big Night were manipulated in his favor and that he did not deserve to win his title. He was also plagued with questions hinting that he used to be a callboy and that he is not a real promdi (province boy).[12] He denied these issues and said that he leaves the decision to God to judge his detractors.[5] Furthermore, Laurenti Dyogi, the director of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus, defended him from these allegations saying that he won not just because he was poor but because he changed a lot and shared himself in Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus.[12]
After Pinoy Big Brother
editFalcon's first acting stint after Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus, around late 2008, was when he guested in an episode of That's My Doc with fellow housemate, Valerie Weigmann.[13] He has already guested in various TV shows of ABS-CBN and is part of the third season of TV5's Lipgloss.[14] He also played a short role in Habang May Buhay, a primetime TV series of ABS-CBN which started airing 2010.[15][16] He also made a guest appearance in ABS-CBN's top-rating primetime drama series, May Bukas Pa, last April 2009, and became a recurring cast of the said show. Finally in 2009, he played a major role as Gabby Arcanghel opposite Erich Gonzales in ABS-CBN's drama series entitled Katorse. This was followed by another show entitled Tanging Yaman where he was one of the main cast alongside his previous co-stars in Katorse, Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales. In 2010, he also played a major role as Xyriel Manabat's brother in the show entitled Momay. In the said show, he was paired with Queenie Padilla. In addition, he also appeared in a number of ABS-CBN's MMK and Wansapanataym episodes.
Currently, Falcon is the model/endorser of Bench, Converse, Lacoste, Afficcionado Perfumes and Fashion Exchange.
His last project was Guns and Roses in which he was paired on-screen with Empress Schuck. The show ended in September 2011 but there were rumours that Falcon was planning to court Empress and continue the romance off-screen, but the two say they are happy just being friends.
Political career
editIn 2022, Falcon was elected as vice governor of Oriental Mindoro,[17] with incumbent governor Humerlito Dolor as his running mate.[18] In 2024, he filed his candidacy to run for congressional representative of the second district of Oriental Mindoro in the 2025 Philippine general election.[19]
Personal life
editIn 2024, Falcon earned his degree in Political Science major in Local Government Administration at the University of Makati.[20]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus | Himself | Winner | |
| 2008–present | ASAP | Himself / Occasional Performer | ||
| 2008 | That's My Doc | Bronson (10 years after) | ||
| Midnight DJ | Percy | Episode: "Parola" | ||
| 2009 | Lipgloss | Santi / Santino | ||
| May Bukas Pa | Boy George | |||
| 2009–2010 | Katorse | Gabriel "Gabby" Arcanghel | ||
| 2010 | Tanging Yaman | Epifanio "Epi" Inciong | ||
| Habang May Buhay | Nenok | |||
| Elena M. Patron's Momay | Justin "JJ" Buenavidez | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Dindo | Episode: "Rosas" | ||
| Wansapanataym | Mel Abaruray | Episode: "Abaruray, Abarinding" | ||
| 2011 | Your Song Presents: Kim | Arnold | ||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents Pepeng Kuryente | Pepe | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Collin | Episode: "Wheelchair" | [21] | |
| Efren | Episode: "Medalyon" | [22][23] | ||
| Guns and Roses | Jonathan "Onat" Marasigan | |||
| Wansapanataym | Carl | Episode: "Ang Bagong Car Ni Carl" | ||
| Homer Santos | Episode: "OMG, Oh My Ghost" | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Paolo | Episode: "Baunan" | ||
| 2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Dominiko "Niko" Poblador | ||
| Wansapanataym | Bugoy | Episode: "Wansapana-Ride" | ||
| 2013 | Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay | Gabriel de Lara / Victor Bernabe | ||
| Wansapanataym | Joselito "Joey" Pascual | Episode: "The Christmas Visitor" | ||
| Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak Ni Zuma | Sgt. Alexander Pagaran | |||
| 2014 | Wansapanataym | Andrew | Episode: "My Guardian Angel" | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mark | Episode: "Jeep" | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Jigger | Episode: "Kasal Ka Sa Akin" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jomar | Episode: "Pedicab" | ||
| 2015 | Police Sr. Ins. Rennie "Ren-Ren" Tayrus | Episode: "Watawat" | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Boyet | Episode: "Tanging Saksi" | ||
| 2015–2016 | Pasión De Amor | Oscar Samonte/Reyes | ||
| 2015 | Wansapanataym | Antonio "Tonyo" Jimenez | Episode: "I Heart Kuryente Kid" | |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | NJ | Episode: "Gitara" | |
| Jomz | Episode: "Halo-halo" | |||
| The Greatest Love | Peter Alcantara (young) | |||
| 2017 | Wildflower (season 1) | Julio Ardiente (young) | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Tim | Episode: "Red Watch" | ||
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Gio | Episode: "Mental" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ray | Episode: "Army" | ||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | SPO2 Geraldo "Gerry" Dela Paz | |||
| The Promise of Forever | Philip Borja | |||
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters | Antonio "Tonyo" Alipio | ||
| Where Stars Land | Ian Santos | Episodes 7–8 | [24][25][26] | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Rod | Episode: "Agrabyado" | ||
| 2019–2020 | Sandugo | Julius Caesar "JC" Reyes | ||
| 2020–2021 | Paano ang Pangako? | Carl | ||
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ralph Andres | Episode: "Tattoo" | |
| 2023 | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Rigor Dimaguiba (young) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Nag-aapoy na Damdamin | Elias Delgado | ||
| 2024 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Ace Catacutan |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Father Jejemon | Luis | ||
| 2011 | Tum: My Pledge Of Love | Ibrahim Mata | ||
| 2012 | Amorosa: The Revenge | William | ||
| 2013 | Call Center Girl | Dennis | ||
| Saka Saka | Alex Abueg | |||
| 10,000 Hours | Gabriel's son | |||
| Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy | Harry | |||
| 2014 | Third Eye | Jimmy | ||
| 2015 | Homeless | |||
| Felix Manalo | Serapio Dionisio | |||
| 2016 | Resbak | Lucas | ||
| 2017 | Extra Service | Moises | ||
| Can't Help Falling in Love | Trino | Special Participation appearance | ||
| Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad | Mino |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ejay Falcon". starmagic.abs-cbn.com/. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Lo, Ricky. "CONVERSATIONS With RICKY LO". ABS-CBN News. Philippine Star (via ABS-CBN News Online). Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
- ^ a b "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: Housemates". Teensplus.pinoybigbrother.com. November 21, 1990. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: News". pinoybigbrother.com. April 2, 2008. Archived from the original on June 14, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Ejay's secrets revealed". Telebisyon.net. December 22, 2008. Archived from the original on March 16, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ ""PBB Teen Edition Plus," an exciting mix of diverse youngsters Online Beta". ABS-CBN News. March 24, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ Flores, Wilson Lee. "What Anthony Taberna wants to ask P-Noy & why he gets teary-eyed on TV". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ^ Falcon, Ejay. "Ejay Falcon Tweet". Twitter. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ^ Aedrianne, Aedrianne (August 31, 2024). "Ejay Falcon joins list of celebrity graduates this 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Ejay Falcon and Jana Roxas are married". Rappler. March 27, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "Pinoy Big Brother Teens Plus :: News". pinoybigbrother.com. June 7, 2008. Archived from the original on March 22, 2009. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ a b "College dropout beats honor student on Pinoy Big Brother". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 7, 2008. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ Ethel Ramos (August 2, 2008). "Maja blooms after splitting up with Carlo, Aug 02". Malaya. Archived from the original on December 19, 2007. Retrieved February 16, 2010.
- ^ Dinno Erece (February 10, 2009). "Lipgloss begins third season on TV5, Feb 14". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ "Workshop ni Juday, nakansela dahil kay Gina". Abante Tonite. January 6, 2009. Archived from the original on February 10, 2010. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ Dinno Erece (February 10, 2009). "Lipgloss begins third season on TV5, Feb 14". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
- ^ "Ejay Falcon thanks voters in Oriental Mindoro". ABS-CBN. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Ejay Falcon files COC for Oriental Mindoro vice governor". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ "Oriental Mindoro vice gov Ejay Falcon ditches reelection bid, eyes Congress instead". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Nicart, Lyka (August 31, 2024). "Ejay Falcon earns Political Science degree". philstar.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Showbuzz". ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ "Showbuzz". ABS-CBN.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ "Jessy Mendiola, Ejay Falcon, and Mark Gil† depict a true story about obsession in MMK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ Tabamera, Lily Grave (October 11, 2018). "Here's Your First Look At Lauren Young And Ejay Falcon In The Korean Drama 'Where Stars Land'". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Ejay Falcon, Lauren Young Filming KDrama Episode in Korea". CNN Philippines. September 18, 2018. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ Marajas, Catherine (October 10, 2018). "Lauren Young, Ejay Falcon Appear in K-Drama 'Where Stars Land'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
External links
edit- Ejay Falcon at IMDb
