John Carlo Abrugar Santos (born November 19, 1988) is a Filipino actor, best known for his role in the television series '' Till I Met You'' as Alejandro "Ali" Nicolas. He is also well known for his roles in the television series such as '' FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (2018), '' Walang Hanggang Paalam'' (2020–2021) and '' Dirty Linen'' (2023).

Early life

Santos was born on November 19, 1988, in Pampanga, Philippines. He is one of the two children of Edwin Santos, a seaman, and Elizabeth Gutierrez, an OFW, and has a younger sister named Janine.

Acting career

Santos studied Theater Arts at the

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where he began his acting career appearing in plays by Dulaang UP. Few years later, before finishing his thesis at UP, he got accepted to work at Hong Kong Disneyland and at

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as a singer and dancer. He then flew to New York City to study musical theater at the Circle in the Square Theatre School. In the middle of his first year, he decided to come back home to the Philippines to pursue a career in acting.

Personal life

Santos is married to Shyleena Herrera; they have one child.

Filmography

Theater

Film

Television/Digital

References

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