José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1976) 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

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, 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

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, and Chin Chin Gutierrez.

Career

Yllana appeared in several TV shows for

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and GMA networks. In 2009, Yllana starred in ''

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'', and became a contestant in '' Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition''. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in '' Rosalinda'' opposite with

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in '' Sine Novela: ...

and

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and starred in the movie '' Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' with

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and ex-wife

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. 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

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, Yllana ran for councilor of 1st District of

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and won. He was re-elected in

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and in

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Personal life

Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana is the ex-husband of

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and they have a son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship. Yllana's ex-girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda,

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and

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. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.

Filmography

Television

Movies

*'' The Healing'' (2012) as Robert *'' Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig'' (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas *'' Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie'' (2009) as Mr. A *'' Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend'' (2007) as

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*'' Sigaw'' (2004) as Bert *'' Minsan Pa'' (2004) as Jerry *''Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway'' (2001) *''Katayan'' (2000) *''Most Wanted'' (2000) *''Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan'' (2000) as Bodgie *''Bulaklak ng Maynila'' (1999) as Ed *''Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba?'' (1999) as Rex *''Banatan'' (1999) *''Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo'' (1998) as Ramoncito *''Sagad Sa Init'' (1998) *''

Sa Pusod ng Dagat ''Sa Pusod ng Dagat'' () is a 1998 Filipino film produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. It stars Jomari Yllana with Chin Chin Gutierrez and Elizabeth Oropesa. The film was critically acclaimed in local and international film festivals. ...

'' (1998) as Pepito *''Diliryo'' (1997) *''Kahit Kailan'' (1997) *''Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon'' (1996) as Nico *''Kabilin-bilinan Ng Lola'' (1996) *''Taguan'' (1996) as Serge *''Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi'' (1995) *''Pare Ko'' (1995) as Mackie *''The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo'' (1994) as Francis *''Sobra Talaga...Over'' (1994) *''Gwapings Dos'' (1993) as Dennis *''Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na...'' (1993) *''Bulag, Pipi at Bingi'' (1993) *''Secret Love'' (1993) as Jodi *''Gwapings: The Adventure'' (1992) as Mike *''Mahal Kita Walang Iba'' (1992) as Ruben *''Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate'' (1991) as Delinquent *''Emma Salazar Case'' (1991) as Leo *''Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit'' (1991) as Young Gabriel *''Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador'' (1989)

Awards

References

External links

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