Jomari Yllana

Jomari Yllana
Born José María Garchitorena Yllana
(1976-08-18) August 18, 1976
Manila, Philippines
Other names JMY, Joe Mari Garchitorena, Jo Mari Yllana, Jose Mari
Occupation Actor, Model, Concert Producer and Promoter, Race Car Driver, City Councilor
Years active 1989–2016
Title City Councilor of Parañaque
Term 2016-present
Spouse(s) Aiko Melendez
Relatives Anjo Yllana (brother)
Robbie Yllana (1969-2010; brother)
Paulie Yllana (brother)
Ryan Yllana (brother)

José María Garchitorena Yllana, (born August 16, 1976 in Manila, Philippines) commonly known as Jomari Yllana, is a Filipino actor, model, race car driver, and concert producer and promoter.

He first rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.

In the mid 90s two of his Films were internationally looked over in 1997 the film Diliryo (Delirium) starring Giselle Toengi and directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes showed in the Asian Contemporary of Arts Cinema in the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF of 1997 it was released on September 5, 1997 in Canada and in the Philippines it was released through MAQ productions a story about first love gone destructive about to teens who end up starring in a TV commercial and all of a sudden grow misery personally because of the situation that binds them personally but after missing each other the two patch things up The next was Sa Pusod Nang Dagat with Marilou Diaz Abaya (1998) starring Elizabeth Oropesa and Chin Chin Gutierrez in this multi nominated drama

Career

Yllana appeared in several TV shows to both ABS CBN and GMA networks. He made his return to GMA-7 in 2009 via Zorro in a special guest role and became a contestant in Celebrity Duets in the same year. Still in 2009, Yllana also played Alex Dorantes in Rosalinda opposite Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. He made his return in movies also in 2009 via Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie with Michael V., Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife Aiko Melendez.

Yllana remains a freelance actor recently.

Other works

Aside from being an actor, Yllana also was a successful commercial and promotional model for the Bench clothing line.

Currently, Yllana together with controversial politician Ronald "Ronnie" Singson, heads the Fearless Productions, a joint business venture which produces and promotes concerts in the Philippines to international and local artists.[1]

Personal life

Yllana is one-third of the Yllana celebrity siblings, including comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana is also the ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez who has one son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and still maintain civil to each other.[2]

Yllana's also known to have had past relationships with actresses/singers Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez.[3]

Filmography

Television

Television Dramas
YearTitleRoleType of Role(s)Network
2014-15 The Half Sisters Benjamin 'Benjie' Valdicañas / Mang Tonyo and Noli de SantosMain Cast / ProtagonistGMA Network
2013Juan Dela Cruz Young Julian "Lolo Juls" dela Cruz Special Participation ABS-CBN
Kakambal ni Eliana Emmanuel "Eman" Dominguez Main Cast / Protagonist GMA Network
Indio Young Tarong Special Participation
2012E-Boy Miguel VillarealMain Cast / Protagonist / AntagonistABS-CBN
2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo Carlos Salazar Main Cast
Imortal Roman Rodriguez Supporting Cast
Claudine:Present Madrasta Alejandro GMA Network
2009 Sana Ngayong Pasko Young Pablo
Rosalinda Alex Dorantes
Celebrity Duets Himself / Contestant
Zorro Diego Dela Vega
2008 Lovebooks Presents Various TV5
Philippines Scariest Challenge Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dagat Freddie ABS-CBN
Palos Alessandro Canavaro
2007 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Mang Ninoy / Morphino
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Martin De Vega
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Rodelio GMA Network
2003 Hawak Ko Ang Langit Julian
2002 Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Paulo
2001 Kool Ka Lang Bal
2000 Kiss Muna Third
Eat Bulaga! Himself / Co-Host
1995-2000 ASAP Himself / Co-Host / Performer
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Payaso ???? ABS-CBN
1991 Palibhasa Lalake Jomari

Movies

  • The Healing (2012) as Robert
  • Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas
  • Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009) as Mr. A
  • Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend (2007) as Jose Rizal
  • Sigaw (2004) as Bert
  • Minsan Pa (2004) as Jerry
  • Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (2001)
  • Katayan (2000)
  • Most Wanted (2000)
  • Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000) as Bodgie
  • Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) as Ed
  • Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba? (1999) as Rex
  • Banatan (1999)
  • Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo (1998) as Ramoncito
  • Sagad Sa Init (1998)
  • Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998) as Pepito
  • Diliryo (1997)
  • Kahit Kailan (1997)
  • Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996) as Nico
  • Kabilin-bilinan Ng Lola (1996)
  • Taguan (1996) as Serge
  • Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995)
  • Pare Ko (1995) as Mackie
  • The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) as Francis
  • Sobra Talaga...Over (1994)
  • Gwapings Dos (1993) as Dennis
  • Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
  • Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (1993)
  • Secret Love (1993) as Jodi
  • Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992) as Mike
  • Mahal Kita Walang Iba (1992) as Ruben
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate (1991) as Delinquent
  • Emma Salazar Case (1991) as Leo
  • Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991) as Young Gabriel
  • Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador (1989)

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Kakit Kailan: Love Forgives[4] Won

References

  1. ↑ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=545707
  2. ↑ GMA News Online.
  3. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/21180/Ara-Mina-hopes-breakup-of-her-ex-boyfriend-Jomari-Yllana-with-Pops-Fernandez-turns-to-friendship/1
  4. ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival:1996". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
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