José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1973) is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician.
He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group ''"Gwapings"'' together with
Mark Anthony Fernandez,
Eric Fructuoso, and later with
Jao Mapa.
Two of his films, ''Diliryo'' (Delirium) and ''Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' (The Heart of the Sea) were presented at the 1997 and 1998 Toronto International Film Festival respectively. ''Diliryo'' was released through MAQ Productions, directed by
Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, and starred
Giselle Toengi as Yllana's leading lady. ''Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' starred
Marilou Diaz-Abaya,
Elizabeth Oropesa, and
Chin Chin Gutierrez.
Career
Yllana appeared in several TV shows for
ABS-CBN
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and
GMA networks. In 2009, Yllana starred in ''
Zorro'', and became a contestant in ''
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition''. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in ''
Rosalinda'' opposite with
Carla Abellana and
Geoff Eigenmann and starred in the movie ''
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' with
Michael V.,
Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife
Aiko Melendez.
Currently, Yllana remains a freelance actor.
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 for international and local artists.
Politics
In the
2016, Yllana ran for councilor of 1st District of
Parañaque and won. He was re-elected in
2019 and in
2022
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Personal life
Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors
Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana is the former husband of
actress
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politician
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Aiko Melendez, whose marriage was annulled,
and they have a son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship.
Yllana and his former live-in partner reportedly also have two sons.
Yllana's former girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda,
and
Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.
On November 5, 2023, a private wedding of Yllana and Almeda was held in
Little White Chapel in
Las Vegas
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,
Nevada
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,
United States
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. A church wedding is set in
Naga by following year.
Filmography
Film
*''Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador'' (1989)
*''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'' (1991) as Young Gabriel
*''Emma Salazar Case'' (1991) as Leo
*''
Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate'' (1991) as Delinquent
*''Mahal Kita Walang Iba'' (1992) as Ruben
*''Gwapings: The Adventure'' (1992)
as Mike
*''Secret Love'' (1993) as Jodi
*''Bulag, Pipi at Bingi'' (1993)
*''Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...'' (1993)
*''Gwapings Dos'' (1993) as Dennis
*''Sobra Talaga...Over'' (1994)
*''The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo'' (1994) as Francis
*''Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin: Camiguin'' (1995)
*''
Pare Ko'' (1995) as Mackie
*''Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi'' (1995)
*''Taguan'' (1996) as Serge
*''Kabilin-bilinan ng Lola'' (1996)
*''Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon'' (1996) as Nico
*''Kahit Kailan'' (1997)
*''Diliryo'' (1997)
*''
Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' (1998) as Pepito
*''Sagad sa Init'' (1998)
*''Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo'' (1998) as Ramoncito
*''Banatan'' (1999)
*''Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba?'' (1999) as Rex
*''Bulaklak ng Maynila'' (1999) as Ed
*''Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan'' (2000) as Bodgie
*''Most Wanted'' (2000)
*''Katayan'' (2000)
*''Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway'' (2001)
*''
Minsan Pa'' (2004) as Jerry
*''
Sigaw'' (2004) as Bert
*''
Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend'' (2007) as
Jose Rizal
*''
Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' (2009) as Mr. A
*''
Ikaw ang Pag-ibig'' (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas
*''
The Healing'' (2012) as Robert
Television
Awards
References
External links
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1973 births
Filipino male child actors
Bicolano people
Filipino racing drivers
Filipino male television actors
Participants in Philippine reality television series
Star Magic
Living people
Sportspeople from Manila
Male actors from Manila
Bicolano actors
Filipino male film actors
Filipino male comedians
Filipino people of Spanish descent
ABS-CBN people
GMA Network (company) people
Male actors from Parañaque
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino politicians
Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
Filipino actor-politicians
Comedians from Manila
Comedians from Parañaque