Jason Abalos

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jason Abalos
Abalos in 2008
Member of the Nueva Ecija Provincial Board from the 2nd district
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Personal details
Born
Jason Joel Jimenez Abalos

(1985-01-14) January 14, 1985 (age 39)
Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban (2022–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal Party (2016)
Spouse
(m. 2022)
Children1
EducationNueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
OccupationActor, host, model, endorser

Jason Joel Jimenez Abalos (born January 14, 1985[1]) is a Filipino actor, host, model, endorser and politician. Abalos is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network.

Acting career[edit]

Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show in search of new actors. On August 7, 2008, he won Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role award in the Young Critics Circle Annual Citation held at the Faculty Center Conference (Pulungang Recto, Bulwagang Rizal) Hall of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. The award was for his role in the indie film Adela, directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and starring Anita Linda (in the 2008 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival).

On October 1, 2008, he won the Best Actor in the 2008 Gawad Urian Awards for Endo.[2]

He is a celebrity endorser of Aficionado Germany Perfume with his own product Jason EDT (Eau de Toilette).[citation needed] He was relaunched as endorser on January 8, 2011, during the grand "1@11" event at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds attended by 85,000 people.[citation needed]

On October 3, 2017, Abalos transferred to GMA Network and signed an exclusive contract at GMA Artist Center[3] after 13 years as a talent of Star Magic of ABS-CBN.

Political career[edit]

His father, Popoy Abalos, is a former board member of the Second District of Nueva Ecija.[4]

In the 2016 elections, Abalos, ran under Liberal Party, but failed in his attempt to obtain a membership in the municipal council of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.[4][5]

In the 2022 elections, ran under PDP–Laban to "pursue what [his] father had started", he was elected board member of the province's Second District.[4][6][7][8]

Personal life[edit]

In his early years, Abalos studied in his hometown, Pantabangan. He later obtained a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.[4][9]

His engagement in 2021 with his long-time partner, actress and Binibining Pilipinas 2018 runner-up Vickie Rushton, was revealed in June 2022. They were married in a church wedding ceremony in Batangas on September 1 of the same year.[10][11] And on September 1, 2023, coinciding with their first wedding anniversary, they both have their first child name Knoa.[12]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role
2006 All About Love Kiko
I Wanna Be Happy Javy the Gravy
White Lady Joshua
First Day High Nathan "Nat-Nat" Matriponio
2007 Endo Leo
My Kuya's Wedding Aristotle
2008 Adela
Motorcycle
2011 Rakenrol Odie
Thelma Sammy
2013 Death March Carlito
2014 Somebody to Love Nicco
2016 Kabisera
2017 Karyn Jojo
TBA Heneral Bantag: Anak ng Cordillera[13] Gerald Bantag

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Network
2004 Star Circle National Teen Quest Himself ABS-CBN
2005–2006 ASAP Fanatic Himself/co-host (part of SCQ Teens)
Vietnam Rose JR Hernandez
2006 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Swing Benji
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cap Chako
Pilipinas, Game KNB? Himself (Celebrity Player/Defending Winner)
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Duwende
Love Spell: Home Switch Home Sylvester
Star Magic Presents: Sabihin Mo Lang Simon
2007–2008 Ysabella Reno
2008 Your Song: 241 Glenn
Your Song: Muntik Na Kitang Mahal Eric
2008–2011 ASAP Himself
2008 Love Spell: Double
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dollhouse Marco
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Journal Jonathan
2008–2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta Efren Vargas
Eva Fonda Joel Dakila
2009 The Singing Bee Celebrity Contestant
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Pendant Alex
Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma Dino San Jose
May Bukas Pa Andrew Mercado
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tiagong Akyat Vincent Fajardo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Storybook TeeJay
2009–2010 Nagsimula sa Puso Jim Ortega
2010 Rod Santiago's Agua Bendita Paculdo "Paco" Barrameda
Your Song: Love Me, Love You Javier
2010–2011 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Dominic Del Carmen
2011 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong Bulag Biano Santiago/Bianong Bulag
It's Showtime Himself/Judge
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tsinelas Joe
Mara Clara Cameo Appearance
100 Days to Heaven Brandon Rivera
2011–2012 Reputasyon Boyet Mangubat
2012 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin Jake Falcon
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gong Ariel
2013 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Letter Neil
Wansapanataym: Gigie In A Bottle Alvin Cortez
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Paraiso Daniel
Juan dela Cruz Omar
2013–2014 Maria Mercedes Clavio Mondejar
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bahay Okoy
Pinoy Big Brother: All In Himself / House guest
Hawak-Kamay Young Philip Agustin
Moon of Desire Ulric
Ipaglaban Mo: Akin Lang ang Anak Ko Nelson
2014–2015 Two Wives Victor Guevarra
2015 Bridges of Love Young Manuel Nakpil
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Contestant/Lucky Stars Batch 3 Briefcase #17
2016 Ipaglaban Mo: Selos Igme
2016–2017 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Alexis
Langit Lupa Joey Garcia
2017 Ipaglaban Mo: Rabies Bong
Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Special Guest GMA Network
Celebrity Bluff
Sarap Diva Himself / Contestant
All Star Videoke
Tonight with Arnold Clavio Special guest GMA News TV
2018 Dear Uge: The Throwback or the Future Charles GMA Network
The One That Got Away Gael Harrison Makalintal
Maynila: Utang sa Puso Harvey
Magpakailanman: Remember My Love Gerald
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: The Runaway Princess Bride Danny
Pepito Manaloto The Husband
Inday Will Always Love You Atty. Russell
Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko Nathan Bravante
2019 Wish Ko Lang! Kristoffer King
Bihag Brylle Alejandro
2020 Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday young Joaquin
2021–2022 Las Hermanas Gabriel Lucero
2023 Love Before Sunrise Jerson GMA Network/Viu
2024 Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law Bonifacio "Boni" Linao GMA Network

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Vickie Rushton pens sweet birthday greeting for Jason Abalos". push.abs-cbn.com. January 14, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  2. ^ "Clean sweep for indies in Gawad Urian - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 28, 2009. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
  3. ^ "Jason Abalos, Kapuso na!". GMA News. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d "Actor Jason Abalos runs for Nueva Ecija provincial board post". Rappler. October 1, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Eleksyon 2016 Results: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Region III". GMA News. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  6. ^ "Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls". Philstar.com. May 15, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "Umali brothers regain Nueva Ecija's top posts". Inquirer.net. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Halalan 2022 Nueva Ecija, Region III Election Results". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Galvez, Manny (December 5, 2015). "Actor eyeing Ecija town post". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "LOOK: Jason Abalos, Vickie Rushton get married in Batangas". Inquirer.net. September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  11. ^ "Jason Abalos and Vickie Rushton are now married". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Tagalog). September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  12. ^ "Vickie Rushton gives birth to first child with Jason Abalos". Inquirer.net. September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  13. ^ De Guzman, Perry (May 21, 2023). "Heneral Bantag (Anak ng Cordillera)". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Written & Directed by Perry De Guzman

External links[edit]