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 December 2, 1993 Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines[1] | |||||||||
| Education | BSHRM at Philippine Women's University Sta. Cruz, Laguna[2] | |||||||||
| Occupations |
| |||||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | |||||||||
| Agent | GMA Artist Center | |||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||
| Family | Sanya Lopez (sister) | |||||||||
| Musical career | ||||||||||
| Genres |
| |||||||||
| Instrument | Vocals | |||||||||
| Years active | 2015–present | |||||||||
| Labels | GMA Records (2015–present) | |||||||||
YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Channels | Jak Roberto | |||||||||
| Years active | 2019–present | |||||||||
| Genres |
| |||||||||
| Subscribers | 3.10 million | |||||||||
| Total views | 123.5 million | |||||||||
| Associated acts | ||||||||||
| ||||||||||
Last updated: December 25, 2021 | ||||||||||
Early life
editJak Roberto was born as Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto on December 2, 1993, in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines of parents Ramil Roberto and Marlene 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
edit2011–present: Beginnings
editRoberto 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
editTelevision / Digital Series
editDiscography
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]
- 2024 7th Philippine Empowered Men & Women of the Year[25]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Franco, Bernie V. (October 29, 2020). "Jak Roberto: Hard-earned fame".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Barbie Forteza at Dennis Trillo, May Revelations sa "Maria Clara at Ibarra"! 7:20". We love radio: TAG 911 #PinoyTalaga. October 15, 2022.
- ^ Ta-as, Apple (January 7, 2017). "Jak Roberto: in pursuit of destiny". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Cebu Daily News. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jeric doesn't mind being of 3logy". Archived from the original on February 11, 2015.
- ^ "Meant To Be: Jak Roberto bilang Andoy dela Cruz". GMA Network Portal. GMA Network, Inc. January 2, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (September 18, 2017). "JakBie, nagpakilig online sa guesting nila sa 'Pepito Manaloto'". Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Is StarStruck graduate Dave Bornea replacing Jak Roberto in Dear Uge?". PEP.ph. January 30, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
- ^ "Barbie & Jak going strong; Paul & Taki taking it easy". www.philstar.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: Jak Roberto, magpapakitang-gilas sa 'Super Ma'am' | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "Jak Roberto on his topless scene in Contessa: "Wala sa script yun, promise."". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ "Jak Roberto thankful for his 'Kara Mia' character Boni | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "'Heartful Café' viewers, excited nang mapanood si Jak Roberto | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ LIGUNAS, MERYL (December 5, 2016). "Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Jak Roberto bag German Moreno Youth Achievement Award".
- ^ "Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura (Pagganap)".
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (October 6, 2017). "Jak Roberto hailed as most promising male star for TV in ALTA Media Icon Awards 2017".
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (December 6, 2017). "Jak Roberto bags award in the 'Inding-Indie Short Film Festival'".
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 30, 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards".
- ^ "2021 TAG Awards Chicago: Full List of Winners and Official Finalists Revealed" (Press release). January 4, 2022.
- ^ 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..." The Philippine STAR.
- ^ Hilario, Abbygael (January 3, 2023). "Kapuso talents and shows earn nominations at the 7th GEMS Awards".
- ^ "Philippine Empowered Men & Women awards now on 7th year". The Manila Times. August 9, 2024.
External links
edit
- Jak Roberto at IMDb