Tony Labrusca
Tony Labrusca | |
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Born |
Anthony Angel "Tony" Jones Labrusca August 7, 1995 Houston, Texas, United States |
Residence | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Thony Labrusca |
Occupation | Actor, model, singer |
Years active | 2016–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2016-present) |
Home town | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Parents |
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Anthony Angel Jones Labrusca (born August 7, 1995 in Houston, Texas, United States), popularly known as Tony Labrusca, is a Filipino actor, recording artist and commercial model. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, "Tuloy Pa Rin."
In 2016, he joined the Filipino reality search Pinoy Boyband Superstar but failed to reach the grand finals. Currently, he is part of horror-fantasy drama series La Luna Sangre.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Tony Labrusca is a son of actor Boom Labrusca and singer Angel Jones. He was born in Houston, Texas, United States and grew up in Los Angeles, California with his mother, step-father (Boom Dayupay) and sister. When he was 9, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He then flew to the Philippines to pursue his career in show business.
Career
Before Labrusca auditioned for Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was already a face of various TV commercials. He became more popular when he played the guy who broke a girl's heart (Elisse Joson) in the viral McDonald's TV ad entitled Tuloy Pa Rin in 2016.
During his audition in Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was unexpectedly reunited with his biological father, model and actor Boom Labrusca. He successfully became one of the top contenders and went up to the Top 7 for the grand finals. Unfortunately, he did not make it to the Top 5 as the final member of the BoybandPH.
He made his acting debut in 2017 via TV5's Wattpad Presents with Louise delos Reyes. Later, he joined La Luna Sangre considered as his first break playing the role of Jake Arguelles. His character is set to become a third person in the love triangle between him, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Network |
2016-2017 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself | Grand Finalist (Top7) | |
2017 | Wattpad Presents: I'm Making Out With the Playboy at School | Damon Lawrence | Lead role | TV5 |
La Luna Sangre | Jake Arguelles | Supporting role/ Protagonist |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Type of Role | Production |
2017 | Loving in Tandem | Special Participation | Star Cinema |
Awards and nominations
Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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2017 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | La Luna Sangre | Won |
See also
References
- ↑ http://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/8/fresh-scoops/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-la-luna-sangres-t-164995
- ↑ http://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/5154/hottie-alert-tony-labrusca-the-la-luna-sangre-actor-who-trended-recently-is-definitely-a-looker
- ↑ https://philnews.ph/2017/07/10/tony-labrusca-appalled-cyber-bullying