Zaijian Jaranilla

Filipino actor

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal  family name is Lara and the surname or paternal family name is Jaranilla.

Zaijian Jaranilla

Born|

Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla

(2001-08-23) August 23, 2001 (age 23)

Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

Nationality| Filipino
Education| General Roxas Elementary School (until 2009)
Headway School for Giftedness (2009–2010)
UST Angelicum College
(2010–2018)
Colegio de San Juan de Dios
(2021–2023)
Occupations|

* Actor
* Dancer
* Endorser
* Voice Actor
* Singer
* Philanthropist

Years active| 2004–present
Agents|

* RDB Talents and Events Management (2004–present)
* Star Magic (2008–present)[1]

Notable work| May Bukas Pa
Height| 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Parent(s)| Glendelle Lara Jaranilla
(mother)
Zenon Louis Jaranilla
(father)
Relatives| Zymic Jaranilla
(brother)

Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla (born August 23, 2001), professionally known as Zaijian Jaranilla, is a Filipino actor and dancer best known for his breakthrough role as Santino, an orphan with a special connection to Jesus, in the ABS-CBN television series May Bukas Pa (2009).[2] Jaranilla was also a cast member on the popular children's sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit.[3][4] In 2022, he portrayed Ding, the younger brother of the iconic Filipino superhero Darna, in the TV series of the same name, which aired under ABS-CBN.[5][6]

## Early life and education

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Zaijian Godsick Lara Jaranilla[7] was born on August 23, 2001[8], in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, to Glendelle Lara Jaranilla of Lucena, Quezon, and Zenon Louis Jaranilla of Marinduque. He grew up in Roxas District, Quezon City, Metro Manila, and regularly spends holidays in Boac, Marinduque.[9] He is the eldest of three siblings, with two younger brothers: Zildjian Godweevil and Zymic Demigod Lara Jaranilla.[9] His parents separated in 2006, and he currently resides with his father.[9][10]

Before joining ABS-CBN and Star Magic in 2008, Jaranilla was discovered by talent manager Bryan Ancheta of RDB Talents and Events Management in 2004. His grandmother, Maria Dulce Jaranilla, who worked with the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Foundation, Inc., accompanied him after a doctor expressed interest in having him appear in commercials.[11] Together, they went to an audition in Makati, which proved successful, marking Jaranilla's debut as a commercial model.[12] He made his first appearance in the McDonald's Good Kuya commercial in 2006.[13] This was followed by a Lactum MTV (With Supers) commercial in 2007, and a TV ad for Tide in 2008.[12]

Jaranilla began his formal education at General Roxas Elementary School in Quezon City, where he completed Grade 1 in 2009, ranking ninth in a class of 40 students. He transferred to Angelicum College in June 2009, initially enrolled as a Grade 2 student. However, due to the filming schedule of his breakthrough television series May Bukas Pa (2009), he could not attend school regularly that year. To keep up with his education, he enrolled in a home study program. Additionally, he attended Headway School for Giftedness from 2009 to early April 2010.[14][15]

After May Bukas Pa concluded in February 2010, Jaranilla resumed regular schooling at Angelicum College in June 2010, restarting Grade 2. Shortly after, he began working on his next television series, Noah, which premiered in July 2010. Despite his busy acting schedule, he continued his education at Angelicum and remained at the school for eight years, completing his sophomore year in junior high school by 2018.

Due to increasing demands on his time as an actor, Jaranilla discontinued regular schooling after 2018. To continue his education, he took and passed the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) administered by the Department of Education, which allowed him to proceed directly to senior high school.[9] From 2021 to 2023, he studied at Colegio de San Juan de Dios in San Rafael, Bulacan, where he completed the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand and graduated on May 31, 2023.[16][17]

## Career

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### 2008–2010: Breakthrough and May Bukas Pa Era

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Jaranilla (left) with Andre Tiangco in May Bukas Pa.

In 2008, Jaranilla signed with ABS-CBN, joining the network’s talent management agency, Star Magic. He made his first appearance as a guest on the children’s sketch comedy show Goin' Bulilit.[3][4] That same year, he also appeared in the anthology series Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents.[18] Jaranilla became a regular performer on the Sunday variety show ASAP and made several appearances on other ABS-CBN programs, including It's Showtime and Maalaala Mo Kaya.[9]

From February 2, 2009, to February 5, 2010, Jaranilla portrayed the lead role of Santino Guillermo in May Bukas Pa, the highest-rated Philippine television program of all time.[19] His portrayal of Santino, a young boy who encounters Jesus Christ, earned him widespread recognition and made him a household name in the Philippines.[20][9][21] The series received a special award at the 2009 Catholic Mass Media Awards, presented by Cardinal Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales, which Jaranilla accepted alongside his co-stars.[22] Additionally, May Bukas Pa won the Anak TV Seal twice, and Jaranilla was honored with several accolades, including the Male Makabata Award and a spot on the 2010 Anak TV Roster of Makabata Stars (the latter also recognizing his work on Noah).[23] Jaranilla's performance earned him multiple awards, such as the Best Male New TV Personality at the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television, the Natatanging Gawad Tanglaw para sa Sining ng Telebisyon at the 2010 Gawad Tanglaw Awards, the Students' Choice of Actor in a Daily Soap Opera at the 6th USTv Awards, the Pinakapasadong Simbolo sa Kagandahang Asal at the 12th Gawad PASADO Awards, and Most Favorite Child Personality at the 1st Lingkod TV Awards in 2010 (announced in 2011).[24][25]

On November 4, 2009, the Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko campaign was launched with the release of ABS-CBN's Christmas station ID and the lighting of an 18-foot parol. The event was attended by ABS-CBN executives, including chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, president Charo Santos-Concio, and ABS-CBN talents, including Jaranilla. The campaign, which involved contributions from various ABS-CBN departments, divisions, and subsidiaries, aimed to unite the network’s employees with the shared goal of bringing joy to Filipinos and encouraging them to embrace the Christmas spirit, particularly following the damage caused by tropical storms Ondoy and Pepeng. The planning for the Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko campaign began as early as June, with teams from Sales, Marketing, Creative Communications Management (CCM), Licensing, Production, and Property presenting ideas to a leadership committee that included Channel 2 head Cory V. Vidanes and department heads. Vidanes suggested combining several of these concepts, including Marketing's company-wide Christmas tree lighting, Licensing’s Parol ni Bro, CCM's station ID and tagline, a Christmas bazaar, and the Win sa Bituin viewers’ promo, into one cohesive campaign.[26]

In 2010, Jaranilla voiced the character Otep, a fish, in Agua Bendita, the immediate successor to May Bukas Pa and another religious-themed series.[27] He also starred in the fantasy-adventure drama Noah, alongside Piolo Pascual and Jodi Sta. Maria, which premiered five months after May Bukas Pa concluded and aired until February 4, 2011. For his role as Eli/Jacob Perez in Noah, Jaranilla wore a wig starting in June 2010 to portray longer hair, which he kept until November 2010 before returning to his usual hairstyle. [28][29] Later that year, he voiced the character Nico in RPG Metanoia, his first animated film.[27][30]

From March to December 2013, an uncut version of May Bukas Pa aired on Jeepney TV, featuring a deleted scene from the show's finale episode.

### 2011–2014: Post-May Bukas Pa and Child Wonder

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In 2011, he made his first on-screen film appearance in Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!, alongside Vic Sotto and Bea Alonzo, playing Angelito, an angel who was expelled from heaven.[31] Jaranilla appeared on GMA Network's noontime show Eat Bulaga! to participate in the segment "Pinoy Henyo" alongside co-actors Xyriel Manabat and Bea Alonzo while promoting the movie.[32] The appearance aimed to promote the film and donate the prize money to Silid-kaalaman, an Eat Bulaga! Library Project for underdeveloped schools in the Philippines.[33]

In May 2011, Jaranilla reprised his role as Santino in the documentary Banál, which aired in connection with the beatification of Pope John Paul II.[34] Jaranilla and Jaime Fabregas, who portrayed Father Anthony, presented the life of Pope John Paul II and his significance for Filipinos.[35] Later that year, he appeared in the Christmas-themed TV series Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig alongside fellow child stars Mutya Orquia, Louise Abuel, and Manabat.[36] The series aired until January of 2012.

In 2012, Jaranilla took on the lead role in the melodrama series Lorenzo's Time, alongside Carmina Villarroel.[37][38] He portrayed the titular character, a boy with progeria. Members of the production staff described Jaranilla as a "boy wonder" and referred to him as a natural and a "born actor" on set.[39]

In 2013, he starred in the TV series Juan dela Cruz as Tonton.[40] His character Tonton was a juvenile and young aswang.[18][41] Jaranilla also portrayed the role of Brian in the Maalaala Mo Kaya episode, Alitaptap.[42]

In 2014, Jaranilla also appeared in the TV series Ikaw Lamang as Young Samuel Severino, the younger version of Coco Martin’s character,[18] marking a brief reunion with Martin after their time together in Juan dela Cruz.[43]

In the same year, he starred in Hawak-Kamay as Raymond "Emong" Agustin.[44][45] Jaranilla turned 13 during the production of the series, officially marking his transition into a teenage actor.[9] This marked Hawak-Kamay as the first series he worked on as a teen actor.

### 2014–2021: Transition to Teen Roles

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In November 2014, Jaranilla expressed interest in taking on more teen-oriented roles following his work in the family drama Hawak Kamay.[46] He stated that he was ready to accept more mature projects offered by ABS-CBN.[47]

In 2015, he appeared in several episodes of Maalaala Mo Kaya. That same year, he starred in the film Hamog, playing Rashid, a Muslim boy who spends 48 hours trying to seek help for his Christian friend who died under tragic circumstances.[48] Hamog was one of the 12 official entries in the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP).[48] Jaranilla’s performance received critical praise, and the film won the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Golden Goblet Award at the 2016 Shanghai International Film Festival.[48] His role also earned him his first Best Actor nomination at the Cinema One Originals Awards.[49] Hamog was also screened at the 15th New York Asian Film Festival.[49] In the same period, Jaranilla returned to television with a minor role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Cocoy Amaba, marking his third reunion with Martin.[50] He also appeared as Young Macoy in the television drama-romantic series, The Story of Us, in early 2016.[18]

In 2018, Jaranilla appeared in Bagani, portraying Liksi,[51] and starred alongside Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil.[52] In 2019, he acted in his first digital series, Story of My Life, produced by Big Reveal Digital and streamed on iWantTV.[53][54] Jaranilla also joined the list of Filipino guest actors in the American crime drama Almost Paradise, appearing in the episode titled Lone Wolf.[55] He later starred in Ang sa Iyo ay Akin.[56]

Jaranilla returned to Bacolor Church in June 2019 as part of ABS-CBN's year-long 65th anniversary celebration. The 2009 Christmas ID Star ng Pasko was used in two station IDs released in the first and last years of the 2010s: Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino (lit. 'This Christmas, the Filipinos will Shine')[57] in 2010, and Family is Forever in 2019.[58] The 2010 ID was linked to May Bukas Pa, which had the highest ratings on Philippine television at the time, until Mara Clara surpassed it in June 2011. The 2019 ID was part of the network's 65th anniversary.[59] Both featured Jaranilla, highlighting May Bukas Pa as the top-rated show on Philippine television since the nationwide TV ratings system was introduced in 2009. The Star ng Pasko ID remains notable since its release on November 4, 2009.[60]

> "Zaijian Jaranilla marvels with his brilliance in taking his character not only understandable or comprehensible, but a real person with whom viewers would share a deep emotional connection...He gave a performance that was deeply felt and riveting"

—Television critic Gerry Plaza on Jaranilla's performance in Maalaala Mo Kaya "Dialysis" episode (2021) [61]

In 2020, Jaranilla expressed interest in portraying a gay character and had at least two films lined up.[62] He took on the challenge of playing a gay character in the coming-of-age comedy Boyette: Not a Girl Yet, directed by Jumbo Albano and produced by Star Cinema.[63][64] In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Jaranilla explained, "...I agreed to do the project because I wanted to change my image. I want people to know that I can portray different roles. Boyette has given me an opportunity to prove myself to people."[64] He acknowledged that his breakout role as the orphan boy Santino in the 2009–2010 inspirational teleserye May Bukas Pa had a lasting impact on his image. However, he was able to move on from that role after the series ended on February 5, 2010, by taking on various other roles in teleseryes and films.[65][64] Jaranilla emphasized that Boyette would give his fans the chance to see him in a different light.[66]

On February 2020, Jaranilla was interviewed about the comparisons between his responses when he portrayed Santino and his answers as a grown-up and teenage actor in a segment titled "Same Interview, Ten Years Apart.".[67]

In July 2021, Jaranilla remained with ABS-CBN and its talent agency Star Magic despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the network’s loss of its broadcast franchise.[68][69] That same month, he starred in the Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) 30th anniversary special, Loving 2 Care, in the episode titled "Dialysis", alongside Nonie Buencamino. Directed by Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, the episode featured Jaranilla portraying a nurse battling chronic kidney disease.[70] His performance received generally positive reviews, with critics noting his maturity and growth as an actor.[40]

### 2022–present: Adult actor

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In 2022, Jaranilla portrayed Gio Illustre in The Broken Marriage Vow, a remake of the British series Doctor Foster.[71] This marked his first series role as an adult actor.[72] His portrayal in the series made him realize the importance of self-love.[73] Later that year, Jaranilla was cast as Ding, the younger brother and sidekick to the titular Filipino character, Darna, in what became his biggest role to date.[5][6] During the first week of the show, Jaranilla received praise from critics for his acting skills.[74] He was also awarded Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his performance in The Broken Marriage Vow and represented the Philippines at the awards ceremony in December 2022.[75]

In September 2023, Jaranilla reunited with Andrea Brillantes and Manabat to star in ABS-CBN's mystery thriller series, Senior High.[76] He portrayed Tim Castro in the series, an initial boyfriend to Manabat's character, Roxy. Jaranilla received critical and public praise for his performance.[77]

On November 15, 2023, Jaranilla renewed his contract with ABS-CBN and its talent agency Star Magic, alongside JM de Guzman, extending their partnership with the network.[78] Present at the contract signing were Chairman Martin López, President and CEO Carlo Katigbak, CFO Ricardo B. Tan Jr., TV and Entertainment Production and Star Magic Head Laurenti Dyogi, as well as talent managers Cris Tapang and Portia Dimla.[78][79] During the signing, Jaranilla made his signature praying pose, a reference to his role in the 2009–2010 drama series May Bukas Pa.[80]

## Other ventures

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### Endorsements

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Jaranilla started out as a commercial model.[12] After signing with ABS-CBN and its talent agency Star Magic, Jaranilla became a brand endorser for several companies. He endorsed the clothing brand Bench from 2009 to 2012, followed by Moose Gear from 2012 to 2016. He also appeared in campaigns for Globe Telecom (2009–2010), various Nestlé products (2009–2011), Argentina Andale Hotdog (2011), and Converse. In 2009, he was featured in a television commercial for the real estate development Morningfields at Carmeltown.[81]

### Advocacy and Philanthropy

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In 2009, Jaranilla publicly advocated for Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4, which aims to reduce child mortality. He urged both candidates and voters to support this goal, which sought to reduce the mortality rate of children under five years old by two-thirds, between 1990 and 2015.

In 2010, Jaranilla took part in ABS-CBN’s “Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig” project, an environmental awareness campaign led by the ABS-CBN Foundation and environmental advocate Gina Lopez.[82] The campaign, directed by Brillante Mendoza,[83] aimed to promote the seven-year clean-up effort for the Pasig River, which had become heavily polluted.[84] Jaranilla appeared in infomercials alongside other ABS-CBN talents including Coco Martin, Kim Atienza, Karen Davila, and Efren Peñaflorida.[83]

In 2022, ABS-CBN and Star Magic launched the "Tulong-Tulong sa Pag-Ahon: Isang Daan sa Pagtutulungan" campaign to seek financial support for survivors of Typhoon Odette.[85] Jaranilla, along with other celebrities, participated in sports and online gaming events to raise sponsorships and donations.[85] Through this campaign, the ABS-CBN Foundation was able to deliver 584 home repair kits, provide food packs to 207,649 families in Palawan, and parts of Visayas and Mindanao, and restore the livelihoods of fishermen by supplying boats and other essential resources.[85][86]

## Personal life

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Jaranilla has long had an interest in Hot Wheels scale model car toys, which inspired him to begin owning personal vehicles starting in 2011. His first vehicle was a Toyota Hiace Super Grandia, followed by a Geely Coolray, which was later featured when ABS-CBN Studios and Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi took a ride with him on March 26, 2023.[87][88][89] He developed his driving skills from a young age, starting at 11 years old while working as a child star in 2012. After ten years, he obtained an LTO non-professional driving license on May 17, 2022.

In addition to his interest in cars, Jaranilla is fond of gaming, enjoying PC games such as Defense of the Ancients (DotA), Final Fantasy, and Plants vs. Zombies, as well as various PSP, PS2, and mobile games like Mobile Legends.[90][91]

## Filmography

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### Television

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Year | Title | Role | Network | Source

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2008–2009 | Goin' Bulilit | Guest Role | ABS-CBN |
I Love Betty La Fea | Young Nicholas |
2009–present | ASAP | Himself/Performer | ABS-CBN (2009–2020)
Kapamilya Channel and A2Z (2020–present)
TV5 (2021–present)  |
It's Showtime | Himself | ABS-CBN (2009–2020)
Kapamilya Channel and A2Z (2020–present)
TV5 (2022–2023)
GTV (2023–2024)
GMA Network and ALLTV (2024–present)  | [92]
2009–2010 | Wowowee | Himself | ABS-CBN |
2009–2010; 2013 | May Bukas Pa | Santino Guillermo/Gabriel Policarpio | ABS-CBN (2009–2010)
Jeepney TV (2013)[a] | [2]
2009–2018 | Matanglawin | Himself | ABS-CBN |
2010 | Agua Bendita | Otep (voice) | [93]
Pilipinas Win na Win | Himself |
2010–2011 | Noah | Jacob Perez/Eli | [94]
2011 | Mara Clara | Mara's Sweet 16 Dance
Eat Bulaga! | Himself/Contestant | GMA Network |
2011–2012 | Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig | Francisco "Nonoy" Garrido Jr./Julius Reyes | ABS-CBN |
2012 | Lorenzo's Time | Lorenzo "Enzo" Montreal | [95]
2013 | Juan dela Cruz | Tonton | [41]
2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Young Samuel Severino | [96]
Hawak-Kamay | Raymond Emong A. Vitorio Raymond "Emong" Agustin | [95]
2015 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Cocoy Amaba | [97]
2016 | The Story of Us | Young Macoy |
2018 | Bagani | Liksi  | [98]
2019  | Story of My Life | Rex  | iWant | [54]
2020 | Almost Paradise | Teenager | WGN America / Kapamilya Channel / A2Z | [99]
2021 | Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin | Jacob Villarosa | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 | [56]
2022 | The Broken Marriage Vow | Gio Ilustre | [71]
2022–2023 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Ricardo "Ding" Custodio |
2023–2024 | Senior High | Tim Castro  | [76][77]
2024 | High Street | [100]
2025  | Incognito | Emer  |

### Digital series

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Year | Title | Role | Network | Source

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2025  | Si Sol at Si Luna | Sol  | YouTube |

### Feature films

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Year | Title | Role | Studio | Source

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2010 | RPG Metanoia | Nico/Zero (voice) | Ambient Media, Thaumatrope Animation, and Star Cinema | [101]
2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Angelito | OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, and APT Entertainment | [102]
2012 | 24/7 in Love | Jomar Ronquillo | Star Cinema | [103]
2015 | Hamog | Rashid |  | [104]
2020 | Boyette: Not a Girl Yet | Boyette Camacho | Star Cinema | [105]
2025  | Guryon |  | Blackfire Entertainment  |
TBA  | Ang Matutuli |  |  | [105]

### Anthologies

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Source

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2008  | Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents | Young Tony  | Episode: "Tiny Tony"  | [18]
2009  | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Joross  | Episode: "Bisikleta"  |
2010  | Charles  | Episode: "Xylophone"  |
2011  | Your Song | Miggy Moreno  | Episode: "Kim"  |
Wansapanataym | Elmer  | Episode: "Bully-Lit"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Andoy  | Episode: "Callao Cave"  |
Wansapanataym | Larry  | Episode: "Dirty Larry"  |
2012  | Willy  | Episode: "Water Willy"  |
2013  | Buboy  | Episode: "Gagam-Buboy"  |
Various Roles  |  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Bryan  | Episode: "Alitaptap"  | [42]
Wansapanataym | Pampam  | Episode: "Petrang Paminta"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Roel Manlangit  | Episode: "Rosaryo"  |
Wansapanataym | Shaggy  | Episode: "Sako Lantern"  |
2014  | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Clark  | Episode: "Karayom"  |
2015  | Rusty Quintana  | Episode: "Sketch Pad"  |
2016  | Wansapanataym | Jairo  | Episode: "That's My Boy, That's My Toy"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Joseph  | Episode: "Armas"  |
Carlmalone Montecido  | Episode: "Mikropono"  |
2017  | Mart  | Episode: "Cellphone"  |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Pong  | Episode: "Dukot"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Brian  | Episode: "Bandila"  |
2018  | Preteen Freddie  | Episode: "Galon"  |
Young Gio  | Episode: "Fireworks"  |
Ipaglaban Mo! | Glen Roque  | Episode: "Titser"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jarel  | Episode: "Orasan"  |
Preteen Nilo  | Episode: "Dalandan"  |
2019  | Ipaglaban Mo! | Jacob Herilla  | Episode: "Kuya"  |
Maalaala Mo Kaya | Michael  | Episode: "Wheelchair"  |
2020  | Ipaglaban Mo! | Reli  | Episode: "Budol"  |
2021  | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Adrian Dayto  | Episode: "Dialysis Machine"  | [70]
Episode: "Urn"  |

## Commercials and Public Service Announcements

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Year | Title of Commercial/Public Service Announcement

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2006 | McDonald's: Good Kuya
2007 | Lactum MTV (With Supers)
2008 | Tide Original Scent Powder Detergent
2009 | Nestlé Ice Cream Sorbetes Stick: Brad
Morningfields at Carmeltown
Nestlé Bear Brand: Choco na Gatas o Gatas na Choco?
Globe: Dasal
2010 | Maggi Magic Sarap: Magic Rice Tutorial
Maggi Magic Sarap: Fantasia
Nestlé: Choose Wellness
Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig by ABS-CBN Foundation: Saving the Pasig River
Neozep: Batang S
Globe Super IDD: Star Dad
EU-Philippines Justice Support Programme: Nasaan si Tatay?
2011 | Bear Brand (Nestlé Kasambuhay Series)
Bear Brand: Victory
Argentina Andale Hotdog

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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* May Bukas Pa (Conversations Of Bro & Santino) (Star Music, 2009)

## Accolades

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Awards and Nomination

Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results
2009 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Mala Makabata Awardee | May Bukas Pa | Included
23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality[106] | Won
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya New Face | Won
Pop Kapamilya TV Character | Won
2010–2011 | 8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Natatanging Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining ng Telebisyon | Won
6th USTv Awards | Students' Choice of Actor in a Daily Soap Opera | Won
12th Gawad PASADO Awards | Pinakapasadong Simbolo sa Kagandahang Asal | Won
Anak TV Seal Awards | 2010 Anak TV Roster of Makabata Stars | May Bukas Pa
Noah | Won
1st Lingkod TV Awards | Most Favorite Child Personalities | Won
2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Nominated
2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Child Performer | Lorenzo's Time | Nominated
Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosaryo | Nominated
2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom | Nominated
10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Teen Popsies (shared with Andrea Brillantes) | Hawak Kamay | Nominated
2015 | C1 Originals Award | Best Actor | Hamog | Nominated
2016 | 7th NSCART Awards | Best Male Child Star | — | Won
2019 | 7th Kagitingan Awards for TV of Bataan Peninsula State University | Pinaka-magiting na Personalidad ng Drama Anthology | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Orasan | Won
9th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actor in a Single Drama Performance | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair | Won
2022 | Jeepney Fan Favorite Awards | Fave Child Star | May Bukas Pa | Won
Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Broken Marriage Vow | Nominated
2023 | Centennial Hall, The Manila Hotel | 2023 Philippines Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor for TV | Won
4th VP Choice Awards | TV Supporting Actor of the Year | Darna | Nominated
4th Annual Tag Awards Chicago 2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Senior High | Nominated
2024 | 5th Village Pipol Choice Award | BL Loveteam for the Year | Won

## Notes

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1. ^ Deleted scene of the show's finale episode during the airing of the uncut version on Jeepney TV from March 11 to December 5, 2013.

## References

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## External links

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* Zaijian Jaranilla at IMDb

*[lit.]: literal translation