Zaijian Jaranilla
| Zaijian Jaranilla | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Zaijian Jaranilla August 23, 2001 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2008–present) |
| Relatives | Zymic Jaranilla (brother) |
Zaijian Jaranilla (/zidʒæn/; born August 23, 2001) is a Filipino child actor best known for his role as the orphan Santino in the 2009 teleserye, May Bukas Pa. Zaijian was also a cast member in the children's sketch comedy show .
Personal life
Within the Jaranilla family, Zaijian is the eldest of three. His first few years were spent in poverty, and his parents separated when he was just 5 years of age. Currently, he lives with his father, his grandmother, and his two brothers, Zildjan and Zymic Jaranilla. His youngest brother Zymic, is a child star in GMA7.
Zaijian and his family flew to their home province of Marinduque, and in Metro Manila he resides in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. Jaranilla is a student at Angelicum College.
Career
Jaranilla is best known for portraying Santino in May Bukas Pa, a teleserye inspired by the 1955 Spanish film, Marcelino pan y vino. Jaranilla's character vastly affects the lives of the residents of Bagong Pag-asa, as he becomes a powerful intercessor and healer known as the "Miracle Boy." Santino often directly communicated with Jesus, whom he had a casual, childlike friendship with and affectionately referred to as "Bro."
In 2012, Jaranilla starred in Lorenzo's Time, where he portrayed the role of Lorenzo/Enzo, alongside Carmina Villaroel and Amy Austria-Ventura.
Jaranilla later played a starring role in the 2014 soap opera Hawak-Kamay, with Piolo Pascual, Iza Calzado, Xyriel Manabat and Andrea Brillantes.
Filmography
Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | RPG Metanoia | Nico/Zero (voice) | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Angelito | Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment |
| 2012 | 24/7 in Love | Jomar Ronquillo | Star Cinema |
| 2015 | Hamog | Rashid | Cinema One Originals |
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2009 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Mala Makabata Awardee | N/A | Included |
| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality[1] | May Bukas Pa | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya New Face | Won | ||
| Pop Kapamilya TV Character | Won | |||
| 2010 | 8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Natatanging Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining ng Telebisyon | Won | |
| 6th USTv Awards | Students' Choice of Actor in a Daily Soap Opera | Won | ||
| 2012 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Child Performer of the Year | Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Child Performer | Lorenzo's Time | Nominated |
| Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Rosaryo | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom | Nominated | |
| 10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Teen Popsies (shared with Andrea Brillantes) | Hawak Kamay | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ "ABS-CBN wins big at 31st CMMAs". ABS-CBN News. 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2012-08-09.