Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (Tagalog: [ˈhajme ˈpabrɛgas]; born February 28, 1950[1]) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer.
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 Fábregas in 2013 | |
| Born | Jaime Francisco García Fábregas February 28, 1950 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Leticia Caballero (annulled) Consuelo Tordesillas |
| Children | 7 (incl. Lara) |
| Parent(s) | Pedro Miguel Fábregas Isabel García |
Early life
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Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel García.
Career
editFábregas began his acting career in theatre before entering show business. He became a part of Repertory Philippines where he acted in many plays and musicals.
Fábregas is a former host of the gag show Sic O'Clock News (IBC 13). He is also a former wrestling segment reporter of Pinoy Wrestling (PTV 4), where he was dubbed the local version of WWE reporter Mean Gene Okerlund.
He is also a musical scorer, having won awards for his works in films. Shake, Rattle & Roll, which was screened at the 1984 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), was the recipient of the Best Music accolade, a film which he did the musical score for. He also did the musical score for Rizal sa Dapitan and Kutob, which were screened at the 1997 and 2005 MMFF, respectively. Both films were given the Best Musical Score award.[3]
Fábregas is best known for his role as Lt. General Delfin S. Borja in the ABS-CBN action-drama series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, starring Coco Martin. Behind the scenes, he is also the musical director for the show.[citation needed]
Personal life
editFábregas was married to his first wife, Leticia Caballero, with whom he has three children. The couple later annulled. His children with Caballero were former actors - Lara Fábregas, Paolo Fábregas and Minco Fábregas.
He later married his second wife Ma. Consuelo Tordesillas, with whom he has four children. Two of his sons with Tordesillas are musicians - Emilio Fábregas (guitarist of the Filipino band Bonsai! Bonsai!)[4] and Leandro Fábregas (bassist of the Filipino band Rusty Machines).[5]
In addition to his seven children, Fábregas also has twelve grandchildren.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Comandante | |
| 1981 | Wild | JPM Productions | |
| 1982 | Oro, Plata, Mata | Minggoy | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines |
| 1983 | Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing | Lastico | Vanguard Films |
| 1984 | Working Girls | Board Member | VIVA Films |
| 1985 | Paradise Inn | ||
| Isa-Isa Lang! | FPJ Productions | ||
| Sex Object | |||
| 1986 | Kamagong | VIVA Films | |
| Muslim .357 | Jimmy | EDL Productions | |
| Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite | Felix | BSH Films | |
| Halimaw | NCV Films | ||
| Tuklaw | Don Osmundo | Golden Lions Films | |
| 1987 | Bunsong Kerubin | Satur | Regal Films |
| Jack & Jill | Don Juanito Bartolome | VIVA Films | |
| Takot Ako, Eh! | NCV Production | ||
| Kapag Puno Na ang Salop | Doctor | FPJ Productions | |
| 1988 | Taray at Teroy | Caloy | Regal Films |
| I Love You 3x a Day | Dean Jaime Cabunglaw | VIVA Films | |
| Smith & Wesson | Mr. Ayala | ||
| Kumander Anting-Anting | Superior Films | ||
| 1989 | Eagle Squad | VIVA Films | |
| Wooly Booly: Ang Classmate Kong Alien | Mad scientist | ||
| 1990 | Sa Diyos Lang Ako Susuko | Mayor Jose Antero | |
| Nardong Toothpick | |||
| Dino Dinero | Seiko Films | ||
| Twist: Ako si Ikaw, Ikaw si Tax | David | Regal Films | |
| May Isang Tsuper ng Taxi | Mr. Velarde | FPJ Productions | |
| Baril Ko ang Uusig | Moran | LEA Productions | |
| 1991 | Leon ng Maynila: P/Col. Romeo B. Maganto, WPD-MPFF | Mr. Velarde | Moviestars Production |
| Mayor Latigo | Mayor Perez | OctoArts Films | |
| 1992 | Jerry Marasigan, WPD | Seiko Films | |
| 1993 | Dugo ng Panday | Gobernador | Regal Films |
| Manchichiritchit | Don Andres | VIVA Films | |
| Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo Hahanapin Kita | Serante | Regal Films | |
| 1994 | Macario Durano | Editorial Chief | Moviestars Production |
| Ismael Zacarias | Mr. Tanchoco | ||
| Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Don Anselmo | ||
| Si Ayala at si Zobel | Bank manager | OctoArts Films | |
| 1995 | Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa | Star Cinema | |
| Magic Kombat | Asst. Dean | Mahogany Pictures | |
| Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | Don Facundo | FPJ Productions | |
| 1996 | Lab en Kisses | Uncle John | OctoArts Films Cinemax Studios M-Zet Productions |
| 1997 | Halik ng Vampira | Dr. Hellgaarde | OctoArts Films / Cinemax Studios |
| Rizal sa Dapitan | Fr. Francisco Paula de Sanchez | Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines / Moviepix International / PLDT | |
| 1998 | Nagbibinata | Arnold Velasco | Star Cinema |
| José Rizal | Luis Taviel de Andrade | GMA Films | |
| 1999 | Scorpio Nights 2 | Butch Beltran | Serafim Productions / VIVA Films |
| 2000 | Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | Mr. Legaspi / The boss | FPJ Productions |
| 2002 | Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo | Imus Productions | |
| 2003 | Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Sir Harry | MAQ Productions RoadRunner Network |
| Ngayong Nandito Ka | Don Federico Rodriguez | Star Cinema | |
| 2004 | Astigmatism | Tatang | Blue Red Pictures Pelipula Productions ABS-CBN Entertainment |
| 2005 | D' Anothers | Fr. Florentino | Star Cinema |
| 2006 | Eternity | Fr. Miguel | Regal Films |
| 2010 | Here Comes the Bride | Bien | Star Cinema / OctoArts Films / Quantum Films |
| Rosario | Party Guest | Cinemabuhay International, Studio5 | |
| 2011 | Ikaw ang Pag-ibig | Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center / Star Cinema | |
| A Mother's Story | Edgar | Star Cinema / ABS-CBN International | |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Nanding | Regal Films |
| I Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto nAPO Sila! | Julio Fuentebella | Studio 5, Unitel Productions | |
| The Strangers | Pete | Quantum Films, MJM Productions | |
| 2013 | Raketeros | Heaven's Best Entertainment | |
| When the Love Is Gone | Yuri's father | VIVA Films | |
| 2014 | Trophy Wife | ||
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Padre Mariano Borja | |
| 2016 | Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin | Priest | VIVA Films / Heaven's Best Entertainment |
| 2017 | Extra Service | Don Jose Mondragon | Skylight Films / Star Cinema |
| Ang Larawan | Don Aristeo Bernardo | Culturtain Musicat Productions / Solar Pictures | |
| Ang Panday | Andoy Batungbakal | Star Cinema | |
| 2023 | GomBurZa | Archbishop Gregorio Melitón Martínez[6] | Jesuit Communications / MediaQuest Ventures |
| Firefly | old Louie | GMA Pictures |
Television
editAs composer
edit| Year | Title | Production Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Misteryo sa Tuwa | Experimental Cinema of the Philippines | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll | Athena Productions | Won for Best Music (MMFF) | |
| 1985 | Virgin Forest | Regal Films | Won for Best Musical Score (FAP) |
| Scorpio Nights | Won for Best Music (Gawad Urian) | ||
| Boatman | AMA Communications | ||
| Sex Object | Ultravision Films | ||
| 1986 | Halimaw | NCV Films | Won for Best Musical Score (MMFF) |
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | FPJ Productions | |
| 1988 | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos | Regal Films | |
| Taray at Teroy | |||
| Super Inday and the Golden Bibe | |||
| One Day, Isang Araw | |||
| Sheman: Mistress of the Universe | VIVA Films | ||
| Sandakot Na Bala | Regal Films | ||
| I Love You 3x a Day | VIVA Films | ||
| Smith & Wesson | |||
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | Lea Productions | ||
| Agila ng Maynila | FPJ Productions | ||
| 1989 | The Expendables | Premiere Productions | Released as Full Battle Gear in the Philippines |
| Kung Kasalanan Man | Viva Films | ||
| Sa Kuko ng Agila | JE Productions Rich Films V Rich Films |
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| 1990 | Hepe: Isasabay Kita sa Paglubog na Araw! | Double M Productions Big W Films |
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| 1991 | Leon ng Maynila: Lt. Col. Romeo B. Maganto | RNB Films | |
| Buburahin Kita sa Mundo | Good Harvest Unlimited | ||
| Hinukay Ko Na ang Libingan Mo | VIVA Films | ||
| Manong Gang: Ang Kilabot at Maganda | Moviestars Production | ||
| 1992 | Grease Gun Gang | VIVA Films | With Nonong Buencamino |
| Dito sa Pitong Gatang | |||
| Aguila at Guerrero: Droga Terminators | Stellar Films / ABS-CBN Films | ||
| Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin | Harvest International Films Corporation | ||
| 1994 | Deo Dador: Berdugo ng Munti | ||
| Vampira | Regal Films | ||
| Epimaco Velasco: NBI | VIVA Films / FLT Films International | ||
| Kanto Boy 2: Anak ni Totoy Guapo | Won for Best Musical Score (MMFF) | ||
| 1995 | Eskapo | Star Cinema | |
| Run Barbi Run | Cinemax Studios | ||
| 1996 | Mumbaki | Neo Films Johns Hopkins University |
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| 1997 | Batas Militar | Foundation for Worldwide People Power | |
| Ang Probinsyano | FPJ Productions | ||
| 1998 | Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano | ||
| Sige, Subukan Mo | Regal Entertainment | ||
| Hiling | Star Cinema | ||
| 1999 | Scorpio Nights 2 | Neo Films / Serafim Productions /VIVA Films | |
| Wansapanataym | Star Cinema | ||
| Alyas Pogi: Ang Pagbabalik | |||
| Bayolente | Regal Entertainment | ||
| 2000 | Ang Dalubhasa | Millennium Cinema | |
| Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan | Regal Films | ||
| 2001 | Tabi Tabi Po | FLT Films International / VIVA Films | |
| 2002 | Ang Alamat ng Lawin | FPJ Productions | |
| 2003 | Bayarán | Wild World Entertainment Co. | |
| Pakners | FPJ Productions | ||
| Bertud ng Putik | Imus Productions | ||
| Masamang Ugat | VIVA Films | ||
| 2005 | Kutob | Canary Films | Won for Best Musical Score (MMFF) |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Result | Category | Award | Film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Won | Best Music | Metro Manila Film Festival | Shake, Rattle & Roll |
| 1985 | Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Misteryo sa Tuwa |
| Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Boatman | |
| 1986 | Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Virgin Forest |
| Won | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Scorpio Nights | |
| Won | Best Musical Score | FAP Award | Virgin Forest | |
| Won | Best Music | Metro Manila Film Festival | Halimaw | |
| 1987 | Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Private Show |
| 1988 | Won | Best Musical Score | FAP Award | Tagos ng Dugo |
| 1989 | Nominated | Best Music | FAMAS Award | Ibulong Mo sa Diyos[8] |
| 1990 | Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Ang Pumatay ng Dahil sa Iyo |
| Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police | |
| 1991 | Won | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | My Other Woman |
| 1992 | Nominated | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Sa Kabila ng Lahat |
| Won | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | ||
| 1993 | Nominated | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Tag-araw, Tag-ulan |
| Won | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | Narito ang Puso Ko | |
| 1995 | Nominated | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Vampira |
| Nominated | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Wating | |
| Nominated | Best Music | Gawad Urian Award | ||
| 1996 | Nominated | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig |
| 1997 | Won | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Mumbaki |
| Won | Best Musical Score | FAMAS Award | ||
| Won | Best Musical Score | Metro Manila Film Festival | Rizal sa Dapitan | |
| 1998 | Won | Best Supporting Actor | Metro Manila Film Festival | Jose Rizal |
| 1999 | Won | Best Achievement In Sound | YCC Award | Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga |
| Won | Best Supporting Actor | Star Awards | Jose Rizal | |
| Won | Best Supporting Actor | Gawad Urian Award | ||
| Won | Best Supporting Actor | FAMAS Award | ||
| 2002 | Nominated | Best Musical Score | FAMAS Award | Abakada... Ina |
| 2005 | Won | Best Musical Score | Metro Manila Film Festival | Kutob |
| 2011 | Nominated | Best Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role | Golden Screen Award | Here Comes the Bride |
| Nominated | Best Supporting Actor | FAMAS Award |
References
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- ^ "Philippines, Civil Registration (Local), 1888-1983 Image Philippines, Civil Registration (Local), 1888-1983; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-27265-2474-43". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Ortega, Carlos (March 26, 2016). "Keeping Score: The Great Filipino Musical Scorers". One Music PH. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ "Bonsai! Bonsai!". bandcamp. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
- ^ "Rusty Machines". bandcamp. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ GOMBURZA (October 5, 2023). "COMING SOON!". Facebook (in English and Filipino). Meta Platforms, Inc. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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- ^ http://abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/05/21/13/my-little-juan-debuts-no-1 "My Little Juan' debuts at No. 1"
- ^ "FAMAS announces nominees". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 17, 1989. p. 18. Retrieved February 23, 2021.