Jomari Yllana
| Jomari Yllana | |
|---|---|
| Born |
José María Garchitorena Yllana August 18, 1976 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | JMY, Joe Mari Garchitorena, Jo Mari Yllana, Jose Mari |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Concert Producer and Promoter, Race Car Driver, City Councilor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Title | City Councilor of Parañaque |
| Term | 2016- |
| Spouse(s) | Aiko Melendez |
| Relatives |
Anjo Yllana (brother) Robbie Yllana (1969-2010; brother) Paulie Yllana (brother) Ryan Yllana (brother) |
José María Garchitorena Yllana, (born August 16, 1976 in Manila, Philippines) commonly known as Jomari Yllana, is a Filipino actor, model, race car driver, and concert producer and promoter.
He first rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" along with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.
Career
Yllana appeared in several TV shows to both ABS CBN and GMA networks. He made his return to GMA-7 in 2009 via Zorro in a special guest role and became a contestant in Celebrity Duets in the same year. Still in 2009, Yllana also played Alex Dorantes in Rosalinda opposite Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. He made his return in movies also in 2009 via Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie with Michael V., Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife Aiko Melendez.
Yllana remains a freelance actor recently.
Other works
Aside from being an actor, Yllana also was a successful commercial and promotional model for the Bench clothing line.
Currently, Yllana together with controversial politician Ronald "Ronnie" Singson, heads the Fearless Productions, a joint business venture which produces and promotes concerts in the Philippines to international and local artists.[1]
Personal life
Yllana is one-third of the Yllana celebrity siblings, including comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana is also the ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez who has one son named Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and still maintain civil to each other.[2]
Yllana's also known to have had past relationships with actresses/singers Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez.[3]
Filmography
Television
Movies
- The Healing (2012) as Robert
- Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas
- Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009) as Mr. A
- Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend (2007) as Jose Rizal
- Sigaw (2004) as Bert
- Minsan Pa (2004) as Jerry
- Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (2001)
- Katayan (2000)
- Most Wanted (2000)
- Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000) as Bodgie
- Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) as Ed
- Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba? (1999) as Rex
- Banatan (1999)
- Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo (1998) as Ramoncito
- Sagad Sa Init (1998)
- Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998) as Pepito
- Diliryo (1997)
- Kahit Kailan (1997)
- Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996) as Nico
- Kabilin-bilinan Ng Lola (1996)
- Taguan (1996) as Serge
- Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995)
- Pare Ko (1995) as Mackie
- The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) as Francis
- Sobra Talaga...Over (1994)
- Gwapings Dos (1993) as Dennis
- Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
- Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (1993)
- Secret Love (1993) as Jodi
- Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992) as Mike
- Mahal Kita Walang Iba (1992) as Ruben
- Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate (1991) as Delinquent
- Emma Salazar Case (1991) as Leo
- Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991) as Young Gabriel
- Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador (1989)
Awards
| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Kakit Kailan: Love Forgives[4] | Won |