Jerald Napoles
Jerald Napoles | |
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| Born | March 2, 1983 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Alma mater | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila |
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| Years active | 1997–present (Theatre) 2006–present (Television) |
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| Known for | Rak of Aegis |
Jerald Napoles (Tagalog: [naˈpolɛs]; born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality, known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play Rak of Aegis. He was previously a talent of Triple A Management and worked for GMA Network; he hosted and starred in the defunct weekly variety show Sunday PinaSaya.
Napoles signed with VIVA Artists Agency in November 2019, joining his longtime partner Kim Molina.[1][2] He later joined the prime-time series Ang Probinsyano, marking his return on ABS-CBN.[3]
Background
Jerald Napoles finished high school at Florentino Torres High School in Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila. He had been juggling acting and his studies at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila taking Chemical Engineering, but he eventually quit college to focus on his passion for performing.
In August 2024, Napoles and Kim Molina announced their engagement, 10 years after they first met at the PETA theater.[4]
Career
Early years: Theater career
Napoles who loves dancing fell into acting accidentally when his English teacher in high school, Ethel Rocha, ask him if he wants to join the production of a stage play musical. Jesus Christ Superstar was his first taste of theater when he accepted the offer.[5] With the guidance of theater actor Arnold Reyes, Napoles auditioned for Dulaang UP's musical remake of St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos and Tanghalang Pilipino's Noli Me Tangere musical. He also did a song from Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal.[6] Since then, he had worked with almost all professional theater companies in the Philippines. His most popular role on stage was Tolits, the love interest of lead cast "Aileen" (played by Aicelle Santos and Kim Molina), where he alternated with Kapamilya stars Pepe Herrera and Benj Manalo in the hit Pinoy musical Rak Of Aegis.
2010–present: Television career
His role as Jograd in the re-staging of the musical Magsimula Ka gave him the nod into starting his showbiz career in 2010.[5] He became part of Triple A Talent Management when Jojo Oconer, the COO of Triple A, offered him to join their talent pool. He was part of the 2011 reimagining of the classic sitcom Iskul Bukol of TV5 where he played a student-janitor named Itor.[7]
In 2012, following his break in Magsimula Ka, Napoles was cast in the musical Care Divas as Kayla, one of the five transgender Overseas Filipino Workers in Israel — the only straight guy to play one of the transgender divas in the musical's original run.[8] The same year, he was part of the TV5's remake of the epic series Valiente
Napoles got his big theater break in 2014 when he landed the role of Tolits in the comedy-musical Rak of Aegis where he received rave reviews from critics about his performance.[9] He also played a meatier role on television when he transferred to GMA Network with his first project as Macario Sakay in the historical drama series Katipunan.
The following year, Napoles was included as co-host in the weekly variety show of GMA Network entitled Sunday PinaSaya along with Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Comedy Queen Ai-Ai delas Alas and the comic duo Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola.[10] He was also in the cast of My Faithful Husband playing the role of Mars, the gay confidante of the lead character, Emman, played by Dennis Trillo.[11]
For a short period of time, Napoles was among the three "celebrity bluffers" in the season finale of the late-night comedy game show Celebrity Bluff.[12] He became part of the romantic-comedy series That's My Amboy as Tope.[13] He left GMA and returned ABS-CBN at the end of 2019; his first stint in ABS-CBN was in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, where he currently portrays Jimbo Padua, a guest character.
Filmography
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Ref. |
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| 2000 | Jesus Christ Superstar | — | Music Museum Group, Inc. | |
| 2005 | St. Louis Loves Dem Filipinos | — | Dulaang UP | |
| 2007 | Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal | Itay Zombie | Tanghalang Pilipino | [14] |
| 2010 | Magsimula Ka | Jograd | Spotlight Artist Center | [15] |
| 2011 | Noli Me Tángere | Elias | Tanghalang Pilipino | [16] |
| 2012 | Care Divas | Kayla | PETA, Repertory Philippines | [8] |
| 2014 | Rak of Aegis | Tolits | PETA | [9] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Saan Nagtatago ang Happiness? | Tambay | Cinemalaya Foundation, Mediarevolution Film Productions | Special Participation | |
| Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo | Lito | Cinemalaya Foundation, Red Door Productions | Supporting role | ||
| 2009 | Esclaves Des Mers | — | Arte France, Pierre Javaux Productions | Supporting role; TV movie | |
| 2010 | Magkakapatid | — | Cinemalaya Foundation, Quantum Films | Supporting role | |
| Dagim | Gorio | Cinema One Originals, RSVP Film Studios, Provill | Supporting role | ||
| 2011 | Le Marquis | Le Garde du Tarmac | Few, Pathé, TF1 Films Production | Supporting role | |
| 2012 | Madaling Araw Mahabang Gabi | — | Paranomanila Pictures | Supporting role | |
| Melodrama Negra | — | Cinema One Originals | Supporting role | ||
| 2014 | The Janitor | — | Supporting role | ||
| In Darkness We Live | — | Supporting role | |||
| English Only, Please | Manliligaw | Quantum Films | Cameo role | ||
| 2015 | You're My Boss | Bojeck | Star Cinema | Supporting role | |
| Baka Siguro Yata | Gio | Monoxide Works, Punchkick Productions | Supporting role | ||
| #WalangForever | Tonypet | Quantum Films | Supporting role | ||
| 2016 | Sins of the Wasteland | The Stranger | Supporting role; short film | ||
| Camp Sawi | Pilot / Camp Assistant | Viva Films | Supporting role | ||
| 2017 | Foolish Love | Rey Dela Cruz | Regal Entertainment | Supporting role | |
| Northern Lights: A Journey to Love | — | Spring Films, Regal Entertainment, Star Cinema | Supporting role | ||
| Haunted Forest | Regal Entertainment | Supporting role | |||
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | CCM Film Productions, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment | Supporting role | ||
| 2018 | Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap | Toto | Mavx Productions | Main Cast | |
| 2019 | #Jowable | Viva Films and VinCentiments | |||
| Mina-anud | Carlo | Netflix | Main cast | ||
| 2021 | Kaka | Jorge | Viva Films | ||
| Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam | Ngongo | Vivamax | |||
| Mang Jose | Charlemagne | Viva Films | |||
| 2023 | Instant Daddy | Val Roxas | Viva Films and Globalgate Entertainment | ||
| 2024 | Seoulmeyt[17] | Park Jun Jun -Juanito Mamaril | Viva Films | ||
| Pagpag 24/7 | Mitoy | Viva Films | Main role |
Television
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | May Bukas Pa | Simon Valencia | ABS-CBN | Uncredited role / Antagonist | |
| 2010 | Impostor | Don Manuel's Henchman | Uncredited role / Antagonist | ||
| Mara Clara | Bogart | ||||
| 2011 | Iskul Bukol | Itor | TV5 | Main cast | |
| 2012 | Nasaan Ka Elisa? | Cecile's henchman | ABS-CBN | Uncredited role / Antagonist | |
| Valiente | Domeng | Supporting role | TV5 | ||
| 2013 | Katipunan | Macario Sakay | GMA Network | ||
| 2015 | My Faithful Husband | Mars | [11] | ||
| 2016 | That's My Amboy | Tope | [13] | ||
| 2017 | Impostora | Oliver Del Prado | Special participation | ||
| Super Ma'am | Esteban Golo | Supporting role | |||
| 2019 | Inagaw na Bituin | Paul Isagan | Supporting role | ||
| Love You Two | Harrison Ford Batungbakal | Supporting role | |||
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Jimbo Padua | ABS-CBN | Guest role / Antagonist | [3] | |
| 2022 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Fredo / Strength Man | Kapamilya Channel | Guest role / Antagonist | |
| 2023 | Comedy Island Philippines | Amazon Prime Video |
Television variety shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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| 2015–2019 | Sunday PinaSaya | Mainstay | GMA Network | [10] |
| 2015–2016 | Sarap Diva | Co-host | ||
| 2016 | Celebrity Bluff | Celebrity bluffer | ||
| 2016–2017 | Superstar Duets | Contestant | ||
| 2017 | All Star Videoke | All Star Laglager | ||
| 2021 | It's Showtime | Guest Hurado | Kapamilya Channel A2Z |
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| 2023–present | ASAP Natin 'To | Co-host / Performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5 |
Drama anthologies
| Year | Title | Episode | Role | Network | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Magpakailanman | "The Christopher Villegas Story: Siga Noon, Beki Ngayon" | Geraldine | GMA Network | |
| 2015 | Dangwa | "Friends 2 Forever" | Tonyo | ||
| "Rambo & Mira Love Story" | Rambo | GMA News TV | |||
| "Tita Swarding & Betty Love Story" | Tita Swarding |
References
- ^ Mate, Lanie B. (June 11, 2015). "Kahit mukhang brusko at suki ng checkpoint sa mga kanto sumisikat na komedyanteng si Jerald pinag-iinteresan ng GMA" [Even if he looks rough and a regular in security checks, rising comedian Jerald gains interest of GMA]. philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (November 25, 2019). "Jerald Napoles, lumipat na sa Viva; di pa sigurado kung kasama sa kapalit na show ng Sunday PinaSaya" [Jerald Napoles transfers to VIVA; uncertain if included in the replacement show for Sunday Pinasaya]. PEP.ph. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (December 25, 2019). "Jerald Napoles joins Ang Probinsyano for his ABS-CBN comeback". PEP.ph. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Eguia, Aljon Danniell (August 14, 2024). "Celebrity duo Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles are engaged". Daily Tribune (Philippines). Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Fu, Mr. (September 9, 2015). "Jerald Napoles levels up". mb.com. Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ Pastor, Pam (July 10, 2015). "Jerald Napoles is ready to 'Rak' your world". Inquirer.net. Philippine Inquirer. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (May 22, 2011). "'Iskul Bukol' remake: Keempee faces pressure". Inquirer.net. Philippine Inquirer. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Raneses, Kathi (April 26, 2012). "Care Divas Come to OnStage at Greenbelt 1". wheninmanila.com. When in Manila. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "PETA closes theater season with "RAK OF AEGIS"". petatheater.com. PETA. December 24, 2013. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "Marian Rivera, Ai-Ai delas Alas get new TV show Sunday PINASaya". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 17, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Carballo, Bibsy M. (August 10, 2015). "A different kind of love story". PhilStar.com. Phil Star Global. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ Valeza, Karen (January 25, 2016). "The continuing rise of Jerald Napoles". mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "'That's My Amboy' presents Matet de Leon, Jerald Napoles, and Kryshee Grengia". Youtube.com. GMA Network Youtube. January 22, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (June 8, 2007). "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah zooms once more starting June 15!". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ^ Balasbas-Gancayco, Dot Ramos (December 4, 2010). "Magsimula Ka brings theater to the masses". philstar.com. Philippine STar. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ^ "NOLI ME TANGERE, The Musical". ticketworld.com.ph. Ticket World. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ^ "Doris features Kim and Jerald's love story on "Tao Po"". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.