Jhong Hilario
| The Honorable Jhong Hilario | |
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Hilario in 2012 | |
| Member of the Makati City Council from 1st District | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. August 11, 1976 Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer, TV host |
Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. (born August 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor, dancer and politician. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines. He is currently serving as a member of Makati City Council, elected last May 9, 2016 under the ticket of Mayor Abi Binay.[1]
As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami, released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).[2]
Hilario started his career in 1993 as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He made his debut as an actor in 1996.[3]
In 2009, Hilario was part of the hosts of ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime, started as a judge until became one of the hosts of the program for 4 years. On March 23, 2016, he decided to leave It's Showtime to pursue his political career.[4]
Hilario decided to run for councilor in the First District of Makati under the United Nationalist Alliance in the Makati local elections, 2016. In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who served as a councilor for 9 years as his main inspiration to run for the council seat.[5]
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Character/Role | Film Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Istokwa | Nestor | MAQ Productions |
| 1998 | Sa Pusod ng Dagat | Luis | GMA Films |
| José Rizal | Prisoner servant | ||
| 1999 | Muro Ami | Botong | |
| 2000 | Spirit Warriors | Buboy | MAQ Productions |
| 2001 | Sa Huling Paghihintay | Viva Films | |
| La Vida Rosa | Boy Kulet | Star Cinema | |
| Bagong Buwan | Jason | ||
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Willy | |
| 2003 | Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Buboy | MAQ Productions |
| 2004 | Kulimlim | Ex-convict | Viva Films |
| 2005 | Nasaan Ka Man | Nardo | Star Cinema |
| D' Anothers | Gorio | ||
| 2006 | Sukob | Erning | |
| 2008 | Caregiver | Joseph | |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) | Fernando | OctoArts Films | |
| 2009 | Kinatay | Abyong | Swift Productions |
| Astig (Mga Batang Kalye) | Cinemalaya | ||
| Lola | Bebong | Swift Productions | |
| 2010 | Noy | Adik 1 | CineMedia Star Cinema |
| Emir | Boyong | Cultural Center of the Philippines Viva Films | |
| 2011 | Segunda Mano | Dindo | Star Cinema MJM Productions |
| 2012 | The Healing | Dario | Star Cinema |
| 2013 | Boy Golden | Viva Films Screen Cinema Concepts |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV | BEST DRAMA ACTOR | Mara Clara | Nominated |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
External links
References
- ↑ Reyes, William. "HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO, JR. - Makati Portal". City Government of Makati City. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ↑ Jhong Hilario, people.theiapolis.com
- ↑ Reyes, William (June 10, 2010). "Actor-dancer Jhong Hilario tries singing in musical film Emir". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ↑ "Jhong Hilario bids farewell to 'It's Showtime'". ABS-CBN News. March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ↑ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 13, 2015). "Jhong Hilario to run for councilor in Makati". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 22, 2016.