Jhong Hilario facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jhong Hilario
2019 campaign portrait
Member of the Makati City Council from the 1st district
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025
Personal details
Born	Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (1976-08-11) August 11, 1976 (age 49) Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines
Political party	Makatizens United Party
Other political affiliations	United Nationalist Alliance (2015–21)
Spouse	Michelle Westgate ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2024)​
Domestic partner	Maia Azores (2020–present)
Children	1
Residence	Makati
Alma mater	Arellano University (AB) World Citi Colleges (MPA)
Occupation	Actor, dancer, television host, politician

Virgilio "Jhong" Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976) is a famous Filipino actor, dancer, TV host, and politician. Many people know him as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He also served as a city councilor for Makati from 2016 to 2025.

Jhong Hilario is well-known for playing "bad guy" roles on TV. He was Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara. He also played Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. Today, he is a regular host on ABS-CBN's popular noontime show It's Showtime.

Early Life and Education

Jhong Hilario was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He went to elementary school in Makati. He finished high school through a special home study program in 1996.

In 2023, he graduated with honors from Arellano University. He earned a degree in political science. In 2024, he completed his master's degree in public administration from World Citi Colleges.

Career Highlights

Film and Television Work

Jhong Hilario began his career in 1993 as a dancer with the group Streetboys. He started acting in 1996.

He has appeared in several movies. These include Muro Ami (1999), where he played Butong, D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).

In 2012, Jhong joined ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime. He started as a judge and later became one of the main hosts.

From 2017 to 2019, he was part of the TV series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. His role as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan became one of his most famous characters. He left the show in 2019 to focus on his re-election campaign as a Makati councilor.

In 2021, Jhong was a contestant on Your Face Sounds Familiar (Season 3). He won the first two weeks but later left the competition for his family's safety.

In 2023, his team won the grand prize in It's Showtime's Magpasikat event. They donated their prize money to charity.

Political Career

Jhong Hilario (right) with other officials viewing a model of the Makati Intra-city Subway project in 2018.

Jhong Hilario decided to run for city councilor in Makati in 2016. He was inspired by his father, who also served as a councilor.

He was re-elected in 2019 and again in 2022. In all these elections, he received the most votes. He finished his term as councilor in 2025.

Filmography

Television Shows

Movies

Personal Life

Jhong Hilario was previously married to theater actress Michelle Westgate. He has a daughter named Sarina Oceania with his partner Maia Azores, born in March 2021.

Awards and Recognitions

Jhong Hilario has received several awards and nominations for his acting and hosting work.