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Jake Vargas
Born
Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas

(1992-07-09) July 9, 1992 (age 32)
Olongapo, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • dancer
Years active 2008–present
Agent
  • German Moreno (2008–2016)
  • Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2008–present)
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Musical career
Labels Dyna Records

Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor and musician. He started his career in 2008. Jake is well-known for his roles in many hit TV shows on GMA Network. Some of these shows include Stairway to Heaven, Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts, and Captain Barbell. He is especially famous for playing Chito Manaloto in the funny TV show Pepito Manaloto.

Jake Vargas has also acted in movies. He starred in films like Tween Academy: Class of 2012 and My Kontrabida Girl. For his acting in the movie Asintado, he won a "rising star" award. This award was given at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. He was also nominated for "Best Actor" at the 2015 FAMAS Awards.

Movies and TV Shows

Jake Vargas has been busy acting in both movies and television shows.

Movies Jake Vargas Starred In

Jake has appeared in several films, often playing important roles.

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Litsonero Itok Supporting role
2009 Patient X James Supporting role
2010 Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote Amarillo Part of the extended cast
2011 Tween Academy: Class of 2012 Jeremy / Jepoy Main role
2011 Ang Panday 2 Hamil Supporting role
2012 My Kontrabida Girl Poy Main role
2014 Asintado (Between the Eyes) Tonio Main role
2015 Liwanag sa Dilim Niko Lead role
2015 Bahay Ampunan TBA Lead role

TV Shows Jake Vargas Appeared In

Jake has been a regular face on television since 2008. He has acted in many dramas and comedies.

Year Title Role Notes
2008–16 Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Himself Performer
2008 Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Baloy
2009 Stairway To Heaven Young Tristan
2010 First Time Sebastian "Baste" Luna
2010–12 Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts Jacob Vergara
2011 Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Alden / Spin
2011–present Pepito Manaloto Chito Manaloto
2012 Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Ace Fernandez
2014–15 Strawberry Lane Gabby "Gabo" Valentino
2015 Buena Familia Kevin Acosta
2015 Beautiful Strangers Aldrin Frestame
2018–19 Ika-5 Utos Carlo Manupil
2021 Ang Dalawang Ikaw Lucas Javier Supporting cast
2022 The Fake Life Young Mark Special participation / Antagonist

Music Career

Jake Vargas is also a talented singer and musician.

Studio Album

He released his own music album.

Album Tracks Year Records
Ngiti
  • "Ngiti"
  • "Kahit Umiwas Pa"
  • "Basta't Kasama Kita"
  • "Miss You Like Crazy"
  • "When I Look into Your Eyes"
  • "Maghihintay Sa'yo"
  • "Sana'y Ako Na Lang"
  • "Can Be Mine"
  • "Kiss Me, Kiss Me"
  • "Ngiti" (Acoustic version)
2010 Dyna Records

Awards and Recognitions

Jake Vargas has received many awards for his acting and music.

Jake Vargas
Year Award Category Work Result
2010 58th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/A Won
2011 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Music New Male Recording Artist Ngiti Won
2011 Gingtong Kabataan Awards Special Citation N/A Won
2012 32nd Seal of Excellence, Dangal ng Bayan People's Choice Awards Best Inspiring Male Young Celebrity N/A Won
2012 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Loveteam for Movies & TV (with Bea Binene) N/A Won
2012 32nd Huwarang Ina Award Most Outstanding Male Teleserye Artist N/A Won
2013 33rd Seal of Excellence Awards Outstanding Young Actor N/A Won
2013 15th Gawad PASADO Awards PinakaPASADOng Dangal ng KABATAAN N/A Won
2014 Yahoo! Celebrity Awards Celebrity Couple of the Year (with Bea Binene) N/A Won
2015 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Rising Star Asintado Won
2015 63rd FAMAS Awards Best Actor Asintado Nominated
2015 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Asintado Nominated
2015 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines Celebrity Inductee Winner N/A Won

See also

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