Jhong Hilario
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), is a Filipino actor, dancer and politician. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines. He is currently serving as a member of Makati City Council, elected last May 9, 2016 under the ticket of Mayor Abby Binay.[1]
Jhong Hilario | |
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| Member of the Makati City Council from 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. August 11, 1976 Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Political party | UNA (2016–present) |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Residence | Makati |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer, TV host, Politician |
Career
Hilario started his career in 1993 as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He made his debut as an actor in 1996.[2]
As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami, released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).[3]
In 2012, Hilario was part of the hosts of ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime, started as a judge until became one of the hosts of the program for 4 years. On March 23, 2016, he decided to leave It's Showtime to pursue his political career.[4]
Hilario decided to run for councilor in the First District of Makati under the United Nationalist Alliance in the 2016 Makati local elections. In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who served as a councilor for 9 years as his main inspiration to run for the council seat.[5]
In 2017, he was cast in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan, one of his best known roles.
In 2019, Hilario left the series Ang Probinsyano in order to focus on his candidacy as councilor for the 2019 midterm elections.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 1999–2001 | Rio Del Mar | Rodel | GMA Network | |
| Maynila | Various | |||
| 2000–2001 | GMA Telesine Specials | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | ABS-CBN | Episode: Wedding Cake | ||
| 2002–03 | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay | Ivan | ||
| 2003–04 | Basta't Kasama Kita | |||
| 2004 | Spirits | Kuya Dong | ||
| 2006 | U Can Dance | Himself | ||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko | Ka Edgar | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Big Boy | Episode: Rugby | ||
| 2007 | Joel | Episode: Rehas | ||
| Rex Ferrer | Episode: Tren | |||
| Rounin | Venom | |||
| 2008 | Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself | ||
| Kung Fu Kids | Kevin Marilao | |||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Romualdo "Lolong" Rubi | Episode: Medal for Valor | |
| 2010 | Showtime | Himself | Judge; voluntarily exited after 30 weeks | |
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Jason/Agustin | |||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak | Nitoy | |||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 | Himself | Special guest/judge | ||
| 2010–2011 | Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara | Gary David | ||
| 2011 | ASAP | Himself | ||
| You Got It 2 | ||||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest | |||
| Happy Yipee Yehey! | "Waka Waka guest host with John Prats" | |||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Sumalde | Episode: Bisikleta | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself | Judge | ||
| The Price Is Right | Himself | With Dimples Romana | ||
| Ikaw Ay Pag-Ibig | Alex | |||
| 2012–present | It's Showtime | Host | Resident judge | |
| 2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Poldo | ||
| Little Champ | Lucas Caballero / Leon del Torro Jr. | |||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Himself | Guest | ||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Erwin | Episode: Ako ang Biktima | |
| 2015 | Matanglawin | Himself | Cameo | |
| Walang Iwanan | Kamlon Bautista | |||
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Agustin "Isong" Batucan | Episode: Sto. Niño | |
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Ely | Episode: Hinala | ||
| 2017–2019 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan | ||
| 2019 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Tony | Episode: Kalaguyo |
Movies
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Film Producer |
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| 1996 | Istokwa | Nestor | MAQ Productions |
| 1998 | Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Luis | GMA Films |
| José Rizal | Prisoner servant | ||
| 1999 | Muro Ami | Botong | |
| 2000 | Spirit Warriors | Buboy | MAQ Productions |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Viva Films | |
| La Vida Rosa | Boy Kulet | Star Cinema | |
| Bagong Buwan | Jason | ||
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Willy | |
| 2003 | Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Buboy | MAQ Productions |
| 2004 | Kulimlim | Ex-convict | Viva Films |
| 2005 | Nasaan Ka Man | Nardo | Star Cinema |
| D' Anothers | Gorio | ||
| 2006 | Sukob | Erning | |
| 2008 | Caregiver | Joseph | |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) | Fernando | OctoArts Films | |
| 2009 | Kinatay | Abyong | Swift Productions |
| Astig (Mga Batang Kalye) | Cinemalaya | ||
| Lola | Bebong | Swift Productions | |
| 2010 | Noy | Adik 1 |
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| Emir | Boyong |
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| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Dindo |
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| 2012 | The Healing | Dario | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Boy Golden |
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| 2016 | The Super Parental Guardians | Val Santos | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Mang Kepweng Returns |
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| The Ghost Bride | Cameo | Star Cinema | |
| Ang Panday | Sword guard |
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| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! |
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Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Role | Result | Source |
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| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Mara Clara | Gary David | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor of the Year | Ang Probinsyano | Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan | Nominated | [7] |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [8] | |||
| 2019 | Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2019 | Best Television Supporting Actor | Won | [9] |
References
- Reyes, William. "HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO, JR. - Makati Portal". City Government of Makati City. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- Reyes, William (June 10, 2010). "Actor-dancer Jhong Hilario tries singing in musical film Emir". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- Jhong Hilario, people.theiapolis.com
- "Jhong Hilario bids farewell to 'It's Showtime'". ABS-CBN News. March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 13, 2015). "Jhong Hilario to run for councilor in Makati". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
- "WATCH: Jhong Hilario exits 'Ang Probinsyano' ahead of election campaign start". ABS-CBN News. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (29 October 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- Ganal, FM (6 October 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- "Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2019". Lyceum of the Philippines University–Batangas. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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