Jake Vargas

Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor and musician. He is notable for his appearances in television series such as '' Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' (2010), '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present), and '' Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis'' (2012). He also appeared in films such as '' Tween Academy: Class of 2012'' (2011), '' My Kontrabida Girl'' (2012), and ''Asintado'' (2014).

For his performance in ''Asintado'', he won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAMAS Awards, and Movie Supporting Actor of the Year at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Career

Vargas’s career began in 2008 when he was discovered by television presenter German Moreno, who also became his manager. He then joined the cast of the variety show ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman'', where he stayed for six years. In February 2010, he landed his first lead role in '' First Time'' alongside Bea Binene. In September, he gained wider recognition after joining the ensemble cast of youth-oriented television series '' Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'' as Jacob Vergara. In August 2011, he became part of the main cast in the teen comedy film adaptation '' Tween Hearts: Class of 2012'' as Jepoy. That same year, he appeared in episode roles on the television anthology series '' Maynila''. In September, he took on the role of Luke Velasco in the drama series '' Pahiram ng Isang Ina''. In December, he further gained recognition for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom '' Pepito Manaloto'', starring alongside Michael V., Manilyn Reynes, and Angel Satsumi. In January 2012, he joined the cast of the fantasy series '' Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis'' as Ace Fernandez, again with Bea Binene. In March, he appeared in the romantic comedy film '' My Valentine Girls'', alongside Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, and Bea Binene. In October, he joined the supporting cast of the television drama series '' Cielo de Angelina'', portraying Marco Sevilla. In December, he continued making episode roles in the anthology series '' Magpakailanman''. He then joined the lead cast of the 2013 fantasy series '' Home Sweet Home'' as Benjie Caharian and later appeared in the supporting cast of the 2014 drama series '' Strawberry Lane'' as Gabriel "Gabo" Valentino.

Following the success of his early projects, Vargas transitioned to more mature and diverse roles, appearing in drama series such as '' Buena Familia'' (2015) as Kevin Acosta Vergara, ''Oh, My Mama!'' (2016) as Julio Sta. Ana, '' Encantadia'' (2016–2017) as Gilas, ''Ika-5 Utos'' (2018) as Carlo Manupil, and ''Ang Dalawang Ikaw'' (2021) as Lucas Javier. In 2022, he appeared as young Mark in a guest role in the drama series '' The Fake life.''

In addition to acting, Vargas is a musician and singer. He released a self-titled album in 2010.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

Studio album

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile

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1992 births
Living people
Filipino male television actors
Filipino male child actors
21st-century Filipino male singers
Actors from Olongapo
Male actors from Zambales
GMA Network (company) people
GMA Music artists
Filipino television variety show hosts
Filipino male film actors
Filipino male pop singers