Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos (Tagalog: [kɐˈlil ˈɾamos]; born January 22, 1996) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.
Khalil Ramos | |
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Born | Khalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos January 22, 1996 Parañaque, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
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Years active | 2011–present |
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Musical career | |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Star Music (2012–2020)[4] |
Website | Khalil Ramos on Instagram |
In July 2011, Ramos won second place on Pilipinas Got Talent, a reality talent show in ABS-CBN[5][6] and became a recording artist under Star Magic.[1][4] In 2012, he was cast in his first teleserye project, Princess and I, top-billing with Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil.[7]
From 2013 to 2016, he appeared in supporting roles in a string of films such as She's Dating the Gangster, Kid Kulafu, A Second Chance, Honor Thy Father and Everything About Her. His first starring role came as Felix Salonga in the 2016 critically acclaimed coming-of-age film 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten. He has since been cast in recurring roles the drama A Love to Last (2017) and fantasy series La Luna Sangre (2017–18).
He also starred in indie films such as Riding in Tandem opposite Jason Abalos, released in select cinemas in the Philippines from October 13–19, 2017. It was announced that he was cast in thriller drama Kasunduan which also stars Joey Marquez, Joem Bascon and Ejay Falcon, set to be released in 2018.
He transferred to GMA Network's talent agency, Sparkle GMA Artist Center, in 2020 after 9 years with Star Magic.[3]
Personal life
editKhalil Joseph Nepomuceno Ramos was born on January 22, 1996, in Parañaque City, Philippines, to parents Lito Ramos and Tessa Nepomuceno, who are entrepreneurs. As of 2011, he was in his third year at Colegio San Agustin-Makati.[8][9]
Ramos was inspired by his father, who started to train him to be a singer at the age of 5. His talent was influenced by Michael Jackson, David Cook, Journey, and John Lennon. However, his musical taste matured from the influences of Queen, Aerosmith, and The Beatles while growing up. [10] In 2011, he trained with Jay Glorioso of the UP Diliman College of Music and the Juilliard School of Performing Arts.[9]
He is currently in a relationship with actress Gabbi Garcia since 2017.[11]
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Title | Role | Studio | Notes | Ref. |
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2014 | She's Dating the Gangster | Lucas Lazaro | Star Cinema Summit Media |
— | [12] |
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV | Gino | Regal Entertainment, Inc. Regal Multimedia, Inc. |
Part 3: Flight 666 | [13] | |
2015 | Kid Kulafu | Eugene | Star Cinema Ten17P |
— | [14][non-primary source needed][15] |
A Second Chance | Noel | Star Cinema | |||
Honor Thy Father | Emil | Reality Entertainment | |||
2016 | Everything About Her | Jared | Star Cinema | ||
The Achy Breaky Hearts | Keith | ||||
2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Felix Salonga | Star Cinema Cinema One Originals |
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Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: ForeverisNotEnough | Lennon | Quantum Films | |||
2017 | Riding in Tandem | Jonard | produced by Cinebro and distributed by Star Cinema | [16] | |
2018 | Liway | Karl | competing entry in the 2018 Cinemalaya Film Festival | [17] | |
2019 | The Ghosting | Reality Entertainment | |||
Dead Kids | Paolo Gabriel | Globe Studios Pelikula Red Netflix |
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LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Zack | Globe Studios Dokimos Media Studios, Inc. Ben&Ben |
Lead role | [18] | |
2022 | Resbak | Richard | produced by Cignal | shown in the Tokyo International Filmfest | [19] |
2023 | As If It’s True | James | [20] | ||
2023 | GomBurZa | Jose Rizal | |||
2024 | Fuchsia Libre | Patron | [21] |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Pilipinas Got Talent1 | Himself | ABS-CBN | Season 3 Contestant / Grand Finalist and Runner-up | [22] |
Gandang Gabi, Vice!2 | Guest | ||||
2012 | Sarah G. Live2 | ||||
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 41 | Performer / B.F.F. at the Big Night | ||||
The X Factor Philippines1 | Musical Guest | ||||
Princess and I | Martin Nikolas "Kiko" Salamat | Mikay's Best Friend | [23] | ||
2012–2020 | ASAP | Himself | Co-host / Performer, member of ASAP Boyfriendz | [2] | |
2013 | Wansapanataym: Eye Naku! | Allan | Season 4, Episode 134 | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Box | Jayson | Season 21, Episode 130 | |||
Annaliza | Jeric Garcia | Supporting role / Louie's first love interest | |||
2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Santan | Janus | Season 21, Episode 158 | ||
Wansapanataym: Puppy ko si Papi | Jeff | Season 5, Episode 215 | [24] | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stars | Mark | Season 21, Episode 183 | |||
2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Jasper Bejerano | Special Participation | ||
2017 | A Love to Last | Red Hernandez | |||
2017–2018 | La Luna Sangre | Lemuel Ruiz | Guest (later became a supporting character) | ||
2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tubuhan | Noven Belleza | |||
2018 | Bagani | Guest role | |||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Singsing | Aldrin | ||||
2020 | Make It with You | Atty. Stephen "Sputnik" Perez | |||
2020–2023 | All-Out Sundays | Himself | GMA Network | Performer | |
2021 | Love vs Stars | Gali | Cignal Entertainment | ||
Regal Studio Presents: One Million Comments, Magjo-jowa na Ako! | Prince Matt | GMA Network | |||
Stories from the Heart: Love On Air | Joseph / DJ Jojo | Lead cast | |||
2022 | Love You Stranger | Ben Mallari | |||
2023 | Maria Clara at Ibarra | Basilio | Supporting Cast | ||
Simula sa Gitna | Amazon Prime Video | Main role | |||
2024 | It's Showtime | Himself | Kapamilya Channel A2Z All TV GMA Network GTV |
Guest / Performer |
- 1 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Talent & Reality Game Shows
- 2 Khalil Ramos guestings and appearances on Variety & Talk Shows
Discography
editAlbum
editYear | Album Title | Details | Certification | Ref. |
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2012 | Khalil Ramos |
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— | [25][26][27] |
Singles
editYear | Track | Details | Ref. |
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2012 | "Kung Ako Ba Siya" |
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"Now We're Together" | |||
"Gusto Kita" (with Daniel Padilla and Enrique Gil) |
Music videos
editYear | Title | Details | Ref. |
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2012 | "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" |
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[28] |
Music video appearances
editYear | Title | Performer | Director | Ref. |
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2012 | "Pinoy Summer, Da Best Forever" | Sarah Geronimo feat. Gerald Anderson | Paolo Ramos | [29] |
"Da Best ang Feeling" | Toni Gonzaga | Peewee Azarcon Gonzales | [30] | |
"Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko" | Various artists | Paolo Ramos Peewee Azarcon Gonzales |
[31] | |
2019 | "Pagtingin" | Ben&Ben | Jorel Lising | [32] |
"Araw-Araw" | Quark Henares | [33] |
Covers
editRamos became popular due to his viral cover songs. Most of these covers were courtesy of his guesting on the radio program The Roadshow on Wish 107.5 in 2016. Some of these covers include "Iris" (originally by Goo Goo Dolls). Due to his popularity, he guested again on the radio station for the second time in January 2017. In September 2019, Ramos, together with partner Gabbi Garcia, performed their rendition of "Pagtingin" by Ben&Ben.
Theatre
editYear | Title | Role | Production Company | Venue | Notes | Ref |
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2023 | Tick, Tick... BOOM! | Jon | 9 Works Theatrical | RCBC Plaza | alternating with Jef Flores | [34] |
Accolades
editYear | Award-giving Body | Category | Notable Works | Result | Ref. |
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2011 | Google Philippines | Top 10 Newsmakers | Himself | Top 4 | |
2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | Nominated | ||
4th FMTM awards for TV Entertainment Sec. | Rookie of the Year | Princess and I | Nominated | [35][36] | |
2013 | 10th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Nominated | [37] | |
Yes! 100 Most Beautiful Stars | 100 Most Beautiful Stars | Himself | Included | [38] | |
5th PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Khalil Ramos | Nominated | [39] | |
26th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist | "Kung Ako Ba Siya" | Nominated | ||
2016 | 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Actor | 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten | Nominated | [40] |
2017 | 40th Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | [41] | ||
2019 | Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 3 | LSS (Last Song Syndrome) | Nominated | [42] | |
2023 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best Supporting Actor | Resbak | Nominated | [43] |
References
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- ^ a b "ASAP – Main". Asap.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Khalil Ramos is now a Kapuso!". GMA Network. October 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Khalil Official Profile on Star Records". Starmusic.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Maasinhon Trio named 'Pilipinas Got Talent' 3rd grand winner". ABS-CBN News. October 23, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "Khalil Ramos explores acting". Malaya Business Insight. April 8, 2012. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ "International release eyed for 'Princess and I'". ABS-CBN News. May 12, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ "Khalil Ramos ABS-CBN Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 Second Placer wants to Perform with Sarah Geronimo". Luga Luda. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Yaneza, Jaycon (February 8, 2012). "Prom Kings". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 15, 2012.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ Belen, Crispina Martinez (April 11, 2012). "Khalil Ramos To Explore Acting". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ "How Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos handle their nearly seven-year relationship". PEP. January 7, 2024.
- ^ ""She's Dating the Gangster" Official Movie Poster Unveiled – Philippine News". Philnews.ph. June 21, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "ON THE SET: Shake Rattle and Roll XV". Pep.ph. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Khalil Ramos on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Khalil Ramos in Kid Kulafu | THE PIT STOP | Bloglovin'". Archived from the original on December 11, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ^ Star Cinema (October 10, 2017). "The official poster of "Riding in Tandem" is here!". Instagram.
- ^ "LIWAY". Cinemalaya. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Teaser for Ben&Ben's LSS Is Finally Here". spot.ph. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Review of Director Brillante Mendoza's 'Resbak,' a gritty film about corruption told from the point of view of a small time motorcycle thief". Journal News. January 15, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "New Cinemalaya film 'As If It's True' explores Gen Z realities: Khalil Ramos, Ashley Ortega lead cast". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Paolo Contis and Khalil Ramos star in movie 'Fuchsia Libre'". GMA News. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ rancyamor (August 19, 2011). "PILIPINAS GOT TALENT SEASON 3 KHALIL JOSEPH RAMOS". Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "CAST MEMBERS: Princess and I". Pep.ph. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Kathryn Bernardo & Khalil Ramos To Reunite In "Wansapanatym" – Philippine News". Philnews.ph. October 13, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "MYX – YOUR CHOICE. YOUR MUSIC". Myxph.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Khalil Ramos on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "HOME – STAR RECORDS DIGITAL". Starmusic.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ ABS-CBN Starmusic (October 29, 2012). "KhalilRamos – Kung Ako Nalang Sana (Official Music Video)". Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (April 14, 2012). "ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2012 "Pinoy Summer, Da Best Forever"". Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (July 9, 2012). "ABS-CBN releases Ulan Station ID 2012". Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (October 17, 2012). "ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2012 "Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko"". Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ben&Ben's 'Pagtingin' music video starring Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos reaches 21 million views". GMA News Online. February 19, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Gabbi and Khalil break hearts in music video of Ben&Ben's single 'Araw-Araw'". GMA News Online. September 28, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "Khalil Ramos making theater debut in 'Tick, Tick... BOOM!'". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "4th FMTM Awards 2012 for TV Entertainment Section Nominees". Entervrexworld.wordpress.com. January 13, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "List of Winners Revealed for the 4th FMTM Awards 2012 for TV Entertainment Section!". Entervrexworld.wordpress.com. January 20, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "10th Golden Screen Awards for TV: Winners List and Nominations". Chikka-nessavenue.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "BE WILLED". Bewilled.blogspot.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Nominees for 5th Star Awards for Music named. ABS-CBN News. Published 11 September 2013. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- ^ "2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten nominations". Facebook. November 20, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ "Mindanao-based Women of the Weeping River bags most Gawad Urian nominations". BusinessWorld. June 30, 2017. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ "'LSS' bagged the most awards during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 ceremony". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
- ^ "A complete list of nominees for the 38th Star Awards for Movies". PEP.ph. Retrieved July 17, 2023.