Jake Vargas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jake Vargas
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Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas
July 9, 1992 Olongapo, Philippines
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Years active | 2008–present |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2010 | Dyna Records |
Awards and Recognitions
Jake Vargas has received many awards for his acting and music.
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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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
In Spanish: Jake Vargas para niños