Jericho Rosales facts for kids

Jericho Vibar Rosales (Tagalog: [ˌd͡ʒɛː.ɾɪˈxo ɾoˈsaː.lɛs]; born September 22, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter and film producer. Known primarily for his leading man roles in romantic drama, he has starred in some of the most distributed Philippine series around the world. His accolades include a Guam International Film Festival Award, two Newport Beach Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian Award, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards and four Star Awards for Movies, including nominations for an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, six FAMAS Awards and four Luna Awards.

At age 17, Rosales began his career after winning the pageant "Mr. Pogi" in 1996, a segment in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He was launched the following year as one of Star Circle's fourth batch members by talent agency Star Magic. He rose to stardom after playing Angelo Buenavista in the romantic drama Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000), and has since starred in International Emmy-nominated series such as Kahit Isang Saglit (2008), Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2010), The Legal Wife (2014) and Bridges of Love (2016). His other starring roles in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), Panday (2005), Green Rose (2011) and Halik (2018) established him as a leading actor in soap operas.

Dubbed as the "Asian Drama King", Rosales is one of the most successful Filipino actors in Asia. In 2012, he received an Achievement in Acting award at the Guam International Film Festival and won Best Actor at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2013. He received his first Gawad Urian for Best Actor for his role in the film Alagwa (2012). For his portrayal in the romantic comedy Walang Forever (2015), he won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor. His portrayals in the biographical film Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) and romantic war Baler (2008) earned him the Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year.

Career

1996-2009: Early roles and breakthrough

Rosales gained international stardom in several countries (Malaysia, China, Ghana, Cambodia, Peru, Colombia, and many others) for his primetime soaps such as Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000–2002), Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003–2004) and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009–2010), all co-starring Kristine Hermosa. Since its original release, Pangako Sa 'Yo has aired in over 20 foreign territories, with the Cambodian Television Network ordering a local remake in 2013. In Peru, Rosales is known for his role in the series Bridges of Love ("Puentes de Amor"), the first Filipino drama to air in the country and the Latin American market. Similarly, The Legal Wife (2014), which also stars Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin, have gained much popularity in the African and Balkan regions. In 2006 he portrayed Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in Pacquiao: The Movie, and bagged two Best Actor trophies for his work. He repeated this in 2008, when he won two more Best Actor awards for his role in the classic film Baler, opposite Anne Curtis.

2010s: Career expansion

In February 2011, Rosales starred in the remake of the Korean drama, Green Rose. The same year, he appeared in two productions. He starred in his first international film, Subject: I Love You. He then starred in the family drama Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow which premiered at the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival. While it became the festival's least performing film at the box office with earnings of ₱10.6 million, his performance was met with critical praise. In March 2012, he starred with in the political drama Dahil sa Pag-ibig. The finale episode drew 33.9 percent national ratings. In 2013, Rosales starred as Jesse Robredo in the anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. According to Kantar Media, the episode received 31.9 percent household ratings. In January 2014, he starred with Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador in the romantic drama The Legal Wife. His portrayal received praises from critics and was one of the most watched television shows of 2014. The following month, he starred in the adaptation of Bob Ong's fictional memoir ABNKKBSNPLAko?!. Abigail Mendoza of Philippine Entertainment Portal commended his "natural" approach to his character in the film. He later played a supporting role in the historical drama Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo as Dr. Jose Rizal.

Rosales appeared in two major projects in 2015. He starred with Maja Salvador and Paulo Avelino in the romantic drama Bridges of Love. The series was a success, receiving a national rating of 28.3% at peak and earned a nomination at the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela. In December 2015, Walang Forever premiered at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was a box-office success, grossing ₱100 million throughout its run. In September 2016, Rosales starred with Arci Muñoz and John Estrada in the revenge drama Magpahanggang Wakas. The series received its highest national rating of 29% in one of its episodes. He then played a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy film Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough. The following year, he played Diego in the romantic drama Siargao, directed by Paul Soriano. In August 2018, Rosales starred in the drama Halik. According to Kantar Media, the series achieved its highest national television rating of 30.3% in its finale episode and was ranked among the most watched television shows of 2018 in the Philippines. In December 2018, The Girl in the Orange Dress was released as one of the entries of the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival where he starred opposite Jessy Mendiola.

2020s: Established actor

After a four-year hiatus, Rosales made his acting comeback in May 2023 through his theatrical debut as Tony Javier in Ryan Cayabyab's Ang Larawan: The Concert. In April 2024, the principal photography for the crime drama Sellblock has wrapped.

Philanthropy and activism

In February 2014, Rosales was involved in a campaign "Free Mali", the lonely elephant who has been living in a small, concrete enclosure at the Manila Zoo for 35 years. The campaign is led by animal rights group PETA. In February 2020, Rosales launched an eco-friendly tote bags named "Echo Bags". Portions of the proceeds went to "Waves 4 Water", a non-profit organization which helps people around the world get access to clean water. In April 2020, Rosales auctioned some of his items in an online bidding for the benefit of "Lockdown Cinema Club", which supports 1,500 film workers displaced by the ongoing Luzon lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, Rosales donated 400 food packs in Marikina for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses through the organization "I Am Hope" headed by Bea Alonzo. In October 2021, Rosales spearheaded a 20-unit housing project in Baggao, Cagayan, with ex-wife Kim Jones and manager Marinez Elizalde for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses.

Personal life

Rosales was born in Quezon City, but was raised in Bula, Camarines Sur where he learned to speak Rinconada Bikol.

Rosales and Kristine Hermosa were in a relationship from 2000 to 2004.

He also dated Heart Evangelista from 2005-2007. They have remained friends years after the split.

He married Kim Jones in a beach wedding ceremony in Boracay on May 1, 2014. On January 29, 2024, Rosales and Jones announced their separation after being married for 10 years. Their godfather, Ricco Ocampo, stated that they had been separated since 2019.

In August 2024, Rosales announced he is dating actress Janine Gutierrez.

Acting credits

Television

Key

Denotes shows that have not yet been aired

Jericho Rosales's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
1997	Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV
	Esperanza	Buboy
	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Stopwatch"
	Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika		Episode: "Anyone You Love"
1998	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Celeste"
	!Oka Tokat	Jeremy
	Richard Loves Lucy
1999	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Si San Miguel at Si Lucifer"
	Ang Munting Paraiso	Alberto Dionisio
2000	Pangako sa 'Yo	Angelo Buenavista
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Christian Soriano
	Masayang Tanghali Bayan	Host
2004	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Erik Santos
2005	Bora: Sons of the Beach	Alon
	Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday	Tristan
2007	Love Spell Presents: Ellay Enchanted	Elloy
	Pangarap na Bituin	Terrence Rodriguez
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Johnny	Episode: "Gayuma"
	Kahit Isang Saglit	Francisco 'Rocky' Santillan Jr.
2009	I Love Betty La Fea	Aldo
	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Miguel Ramirez
2011	Green Rose	Jerome Delgado
	I Dare You	Host
	100 Days to Heaven	Tagabantay
2012	Dahil sa Pag-Ibig	Oliver Falcon
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Jesse Robredo	Episode: "Tsinelas"
2014	The Legal Wife	Adrian De Villa
	Kusinero Cinta	Fredo
2015	Bridges of Love	Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil
2016–2017	Magpahanggang Wakas	Ronualdo "Waldo" Del Mar
2018–2019	Halik	Catalino "Lino" Bartolome
2024	Lavender Fields	Tyrone De Vera / Arthur Pelaez
	Sellblock

Film

Awards and nominations

Major associations

Other accolades

Discography

Studio album

See also

In Spanish: Jericho Rosales para niños

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