Jericho Rosales facts for kids

Jericho Vibar Rosales (born September 22, 1979), also known as Echo, is a famous Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He is best known for playing the main character in many romantic drama shows. Some of his shows have been watched all over the world!

Jericho has won many awards, including two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards and four Star Awards for Movies. He has also been nominated for many other awards, showing how talented he is.

Jericho started his career at age 17. He won a contest called "Mr. Pogi" in 1996 on the TV show Eat Bulaga!. The next year, he joined Star Magic, a talent agency. He became very popular after starring as Angelo Buenavista in the romantic drama Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000). Since then, he has been in many successful TV series. These include Kahit Isang Saglit (2008), Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2010), The Legal Wife (2014), and Bridges of Love (2016). He also became a top actor in other popular shows like Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003) and Halik (2018).

People call Jericho Rosales the "Asian Drama King" because he is one of the most successful Filipino actors in Asia. In 2012, he won an award for his acting at the Guam International Film Festival. He also won Best Actor at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2013. He received his first Gawad Urian for Best Actor award for his role in the movie Alagwa (2012). For his role in the romantic comedy Walang Forever (2015), he won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor. He also won the PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year for his roles in Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) and Baler (2008).

Career Highlights

Early Roles and International Success

Jericho Rosales became famous in many countries, like Malaysia, China, and Peru. This was thanks to his popular TV shows such as Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000–2002) and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009–2010). He often starred alongside Kristine Hermosa in these shows. Pangako Sa 'Yo has been shown in over 20 countries. In Peru, Jericho is known for his role in Bridges of Love, which was the first Filipino drama to air there. His show The Legal Wife (2014) also became very popular in Africa. In 2006, he played the famous Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in Pacquiao: The Movie. He won two Best Actor awards for this role. In 2008, he won two more Best Actor awards for his role in the movie Baler.

Expanding His Career in the 2010s

In 2011, Jericho starred in the Filipino version of the Korean drama Green Rose. That same year, he was in his first international film, Subject: I Love You. He also starred in the family drama Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. In 2012, he appeared in the political drama Dahil sa Pag-ibig, which was very popular. In 2013, he played Jesse Robredo in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

In 2014, Jericho starred in the romantic drama The Legal Wife with Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador. His acting in this show was highly praised. He also starred in the movie ABNKKBSNPLAko?! and played Dr. Jose Rizal in the historical drama Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo.

In 2015, Jericho starred in Bridges of Love, which was a big hit and even nominated for an International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela. He also starred in the movie Walang Forever, which earned a lot of money at the box office. In 2016, he was in the drama Magpahanggang Wakas. He also played a funny, fictional version of himself in the comedy film Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough. In 2017, he played Diego in the romantic drama Siargao. In 2018, Jericho starred in the drama Halik, which was one of the most-watched TV shows in the Philippines that year. He also appeared in the movie The Girl in the Orange Dress.

Recent Work

After a break from acting, Jericho returned to the stage in May 2023 for Ang Larawan: The Concert. In April 2024, he finished filming for the crime drama Sellblock.

Helping Others

Jericho Rosales is also known for his charity work. In 2014, he joined a campaign called "Free Mali" to help an elephant living in the Manila Zoo. This campaign was led by PETA. In 2020, he launched "Echo Bags," which are eco-friendly tote bags. Some of the money from these bags goes to "Waves 4 Water," an organization that helps people get clean water.

In April 2020, Jericho auctioned off some of his belongings online. The money raised helped film workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, he donated 400 food packs to people affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Marikina. In 2021, he helped start a housing project in Baggao, Cagayan, to build 20 homes for victims of Typhoon Ulysses.

Personal Life

Jericho Rosales was born in Quezon City, but he grew up in Bula, Camarines Sur. There, he learned to speak Rinconada Bikol.

Jericho has a son named Santino Rosales (born 2000) with his former partner, Kai Palomares. Santino is a model and a football player.

Jericho was in a relationship with Kristine Hermosa from 2000 to 2004.

He married Kim Jones in a beach wedding in Boracay on May 1, 2014. They announced their separation in January 2024. In August 2024, Jericho announced he is dating actress Janine Gutierrez.

Acting Credits

Jericho Rosales has starred in many television shows and films throughout his career. Here are some of his notable works:

Television Shows

• Pangako sa 'Yo (2000) as Angelo Buenavista
• Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003) as Christian Soriano
• Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday (2005) as Tristan
• Kahit Isang Saglit (2008) as Francisco 'Rocky' Santillan Jr.
• Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009) as Miguel Ramirez
• Green Rose (2011) as Jerome Delgado
• Dahil sa Pag-Ibig (2012) as Oliver Falcon
• Maalaala Mo Kaya (2013) as Jesse Robredo
• The Legal Wife (2014) as Adrian De Villa
• Bridges of Love (2015) as Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil
• Magpahanggang Wakas (2016–2017) as Ronualdo "Waldo" Del Mar
• Halik (2018–2019) as Catalino "Lino" Bartolome
• Lavender Fields (2024–2025) as Tyrone De Vera / Arthur Pelaez

Films

• Tanging Yaman (2000) as Rommel
• Bagong Buwan (2001) as Lieutenant Ricarte
• Kailangan Kita (2002) as Abel
• Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) as Manny Pacquiao
• Baler (2008) as Celso Resurrecion
• Alagwa (2012) as Robert Lim
• ABNKKBSNPLAko? The Movie (2014) as Roberto
• Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014) as José Rizal
• #Walang Forever (2015) as Ethan Isaac
• Siargao (2017) as Diego
• The Girl in the Orange Dress (2018) as Rye Del Rosario

Awards and Recognition

Jericho Rosales has received many awards for his acting and contributions to entertainment.

• Gawad Urian Award: Best Actor for Alagwa (2013)
• Guam International Film Festival: Achievement in Acting for Alagwa (2013)
• Metro Manila Film Festival Award: Best Actor for #WalangForever (2015)
• Newport Beach Film Festival: Outstanding Achievement in Acting for Alagwa (2013)
• PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year: for Pacquiao: The Movie (2007) and Baler (2009)
• PMPC Star Award for Television: Best Drama Actor for Dahil sa Pag-ibig (2012) and Halik (2019)

Music Albums

Jericho Rosales is also a singer and has released several studio albums:

• Kristine/Jericho (2002)
• Loose Fit (2006)
• Jericho Rosales (2008)
• Change (2009) - This album sold over 20,000 copies and became Platinum!
• Korona (2012)

See also

In Spanish: Jericho Rosales para niños

• Cinema of the Philippines
• List of Filipino male actors
• Television in the Philippines