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Justin de Dios (born July 7, 1998), known
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ously as Justin, is a Filipino performer, songwriter, visual artist, director, and actor. He is the main visual and lead vocalist of the Filipino
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SB19 SB19 is a Filipino boy band formed in 2018, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They are noted for their contributions to the contemporary Pinoy pop scene and became the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated on the Billboa ...
, which debuted in 2018. The group's initial struggles gave way to sudden success after they went
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in 2019, and their
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includes the album ''
Get in the Zone ''Get in the Zone'' is the debut studio album by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 31, 2020, by Sony Music Philippines. It contains six original compositions, an electronic remix, and two instrumentals. It was the best selling album of 20 ...
'' (2020) and two
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s (EPs). As SB19's creative director, Justin has directed several of their music videos and spearheaded their 2021 online concert ''Back in the Zone''. He also directed the music videos for his solo songs "Kaibigan" () and "Surreal", as well as "Misteryoso" () by
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. In 2024, Justin made his acting debut as Jared in the mystery teen drama in '' Senior High''. He is also set to play a "special role" in the fantasy series '' Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre''.


Early life and education

Justin de Dios was born on July 7, 1998 and grew up in
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,
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. Before
SB19 SB19 is a Filipino boy band formed in 2018, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. They are noted for their contributions to the contemporary Pinoy pop scene and became the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated on the Billboa ...
was formed, Justin was in a dance crew with future bandmate
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. In 2018, he graduated with
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from
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with a degree in
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.


Career


2016–2020: Beginnings of SB19

ShowBT Philippines, a subsidiary of Korean company ShowBT, was conducting a talent search which would ultimately lead to the formation of SB19. Justin had only been doing a ShowBT dance workshop, but ended up becoming one of their trainees after auditioning for multiple companies. The candidates went to a rigorous South Korean-style training camp, which included vocal and dance classes, physical training and "personality development". Justin was simultaneously studying for his college degree. He found it difficult balancing studying and training, and he sometimes had to skip training to work on his thesis and learn the choreography by himself afterwards. At one point, he almost dropped out of college; his brother later said he cried in his room over having to decide. In 2016, the five members of SB19, include Justin, were selected. On October 26, 2018, SB19 debuted with their single "Tilaluha" (). It was followed by their second single " Go Up". Their act was largely influenced by
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. Going by his
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Justin, he is the band's sub-vocalists and creative director. The youngest member of the group, he has been dubbed their "visual", or most attractive member. In their first year, the band became disheartened because they received little attention. They were considering giving up on the band before their dance practice video for "Go Up" went
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in 2019, leading their leader Sejun (now Pablo) to call it their "redemption song". SB19 released a third single, " Alab (Burning)", before their debut studio album ''
Get in the Zone ''Get in the Zone'' is the debut studio album by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 31, 2020, by Sony Music Philippines. It contains six original compositions, an electronic remix, and two instrumentals. It was the best selling album of 20 ...
'' came out on July 31, 2020. ''Get in the Zone'' was highly anticipated by their newfound fanbase, which was dubbed A'TIN (pronounced 'eighteen'). Justin wrote and directed the animated music video of "Hanggang sa Huli" (), one of the album's tracks.


2021–2023: Wider success

Justin made a cameo appearance in the music video for Filipino rapper Alex Bruce's song "Yakap", released on February 5, 2021, playing Bruce's crush. In March 2021, Justin
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ed and directed the music video for SB19's single " What?". The group became the first Filipino act to be nominated for a
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when they became a contender for the fan-voted category Top Social Artist. On July 22, 2021, SB19 released their first
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(EP), ''
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'' (). Justin later co-led the EP's merchandise campaign, offering input on artists Irmay Ledesma and Bea Zaragoza's designs. SB19 began August with their online concert ''Back in the Zone'', which was so well-received that it led to a replay. Justin directed the concert and did a solo performance covering
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's song " The Scientist". In May 2022, Justin surpassed one million followers on the social media platform
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and shared an unreleased original song titled "Parellel Universe". In July, he and members of his friends and family started Visar Society, a business selling products with a "nature-like aesthetic". He directed the music video for SB19's single "WYAT (Where You At)". The band's first world tour in late 2022 was named after the track. At the 2022 PPOP Awards, Justin was named Pop Main Visual of the Year. On May 19, 2023, SB19 released " Gento", the lead single off their second EP '' Pagtatag!'' (). The song was a commercial success, while its popularity on
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helped introduce SB19 to viewers in other countries, such as the United States. ''Pagtatag!'' was released on June 9. That month, SB19 became self-managed after they established the company 1Z Entertainment.


2024–present: Solo debut

Justin debuted as a solo artist on February 29, releasing his first single titled "surreal". In 2024, Justin made his acting debut in the
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'' Senior High'' as Jared, the prom date of Sanya (Gela Atayde). In 2025, he was cast in '' Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre'' in a special role.


Discography


Songwriting credits


Videography


Television


As director


Live performances


Awards and nominations


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:de Dios, Justin SB19 members 1998 births Living people Filipino male singer-songwriters English-language singers from the Philippines Filipino male pop singers Filipino male dancers Filipino male models Singers from Metro Manila Sony Music Philippines artists ShowBT Entertainment artists De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni Filipino people of American descent