Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993), professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model, dancer and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently working as an exclusive artist of

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. He is best known for his role as Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in the 2017 television series '' Meant to Be''. He is the brother of fellow GMA artist,

Sanya Lopez Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto (born August 9, 1996), professionally known as Sanya Lopez (), is a Filipino actress known for her portrayal in the afternoon series, '' The Half Sisters'', as Lorna. In 2016, Lopez gained media attention and rose to ...

Early life and education

Jak Roberto was born as Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto on December 2, 1993, in

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, Philippines to Ramil Roberto and Marlene Osuna. He has a younger sister named Shaira Lenn Osuna Roberto, popularly known under the stage name

. Roberto currently resides in Tandang Sora,

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with sister Sanya. He finished Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Philippine Women's University in Santa Cruz, Laguna.

Career

2011–present: Beginnings

Roberto started his career as a regular co-host of ''

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''. Roberto played Crisostomo Ibarra, Basilio and Florante in a theater play before he entered showbiz. Roberto later appeared on small roles on various programs of

. In 2014, Roberto portrayed Ambo in the afternoon series '' The Half Sisters.'' In 2015, Roberto joined the trio boyband 3LOGY with Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao, the group released a self-titled album under GMA Records. In 2017, Roberto portrayed Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz in '' Meant to Be''.

Personal life

Roberto was in a long-term relationship with actress

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas "Barbie" Forteza (born July 31, 1997) is a Filipino singer-actress and television personality. She dubbed as the ''Kapuso Primetime Princess''. Her critically acclaimed movies are ''Mariquina'' (2014), ''Laut'' (2016), ''Tuos'' ...

from 2017 to 2024. The couple first worked in the romantic comedy TV series '' Meant to Be''.

Filmography

Television/digital Series

Discography

* May Be It's You (3LOGY)

Awards and recognitions

* 2016

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"German Moreno Youth Achievement Awardee" * 2017 "Gintong Kabataan Award" for Field of Entertainment * 2017 ALTA Media Icon Awards "Most Promising Male Star for TV" * 2017 Inding-Indie Award "Pinaka-huwarang Artista ng mga Kabataan." * 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television "German Moreno Power Tandem w/

" * 2021 2nd Annual TAG Awards Chicago "Best Loveteam w/

" * 2022 Outstanding Men and Women Awards *2023 7th GEMS Awards "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role( Bolera)" *2024 7th Philippine Empowered Men & Women of the Year

References

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