Jao Mapa
Filipino actor
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::summary Filipino actor ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jao Mapa |
| birth_name | Jose Vicente D. Mapa III |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Philippines |
| occupation | Actor, model and painter |
| years_active | 1992–present |
| children | 3 |
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| name = Jao Mapa | image = | caption = | birth_name = Jose Vicente D. Mapa III | birth_date = | birth_place = Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | othername = | occupation = Actor, model and painter | years_active = 1992–present | spouse = | children = 3 | website = Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 17, 1976), is a Filipino actor. He is also an accomplished painter.
Acting career
Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertisement. He started a modeling career in the late 1990s, and co-hosted television variety shows like Eat Bulaga! and ASAP. He first starred in the movie Pare Ko in 1995, and left show business in 2000 to study art. He expected to be back on television screen via Sine Novela: Trudis Liit aired on GMA Network.
Painting career
In 2000, he took a break from his showbiz career and went back to school to earn his degree in Fine Arts (major in Advertising) at the University of Santo Tomas. He graduated in 2003 and continued to paint. He had his first major show at Grey Gallery in Antipolo, Rizal in 2012.
Portrayals in media
Mapa's life story was feature in TV5's Star Confessions, was portrayed by Martin Escudero.
Personal life
He graduated at the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts, majoring in advertising. His younger brother, Diego Mapa, is also a known musician and plays for the bands Monsterbot, Pedicab and Cambio. He is married to Cecille and has three children, namely, Benjamin, Caleb and Amber Marie.
Paintings
- Pamilya
- Basurero
- Inuman
- Jusinera
- Minotour
- Umaga
- Labandera http://www.pep.ph/photos/show/category/cat/celeb_homes/755/Jao_Mapa:_Second_time_around/num/3/24
- Pista
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Jerry |
| Nag-iisang Bituin | Danny | |
| 1995 | Pare Ko | Chipper |
| Hataw Na! | Nico Torres | |
| Asero | Troy | |
| 1997 | Dahil Tanging Ikaw | Edong |
| Matrikula | Eddie Boy | |
| Babae | Victor | |
| 1999 | A Date with Jao Mapa | Jao Mapa |
| 2000 | Tugatog | Jake |
| Tunay Na Mahal | Alex | |
| 2005 | Cut | |
| Illusyon | Artist | |
| 2006 | You Are the One | Venjamin Garcia |
| Super Noypi | Henry | |
| 2007 | Xerox Copy | |
| 2008 | Ay Ayeng | |
| Motorcycle | Romus | |
| Sisa | Crisostomo Ibarra | |
| Condo | Ricky | |
| Dollhouse | Red | |
| Huling Pasada | ||
| Baler | Mauro | |
| Miss Taken | Bryan | |
| 2009 | Medalya | Efren |
| Pasang Krus | Guiller | |
| I Love Dreamguyz | Didi | |
| Fidel | Goonie | |
| Bala Bala: Maniwala Ka | ||
| 69 1/2 | Wiley Kamote | |
| Luna Lucis | Joaquin | |
| 2010 | Donor | Bosco |
| Working Girls | Leon Arnaldo | |
| HIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si V | ||
| Hungkag | Caloy | |
| Pilantik | ||
| 2011 | Tumbok | Benjie |
| 2012 | Balang Araw | |
| Limang Dipang Tao | Chester | |
| Larong Bata | ||
| 2013 | Guerilla Is a Poet | |
| Jumbo Jericho | ||
| Isang Araw | ||
| 2014 | Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak | Ongkoy's assassin 1 |
| Kamandag ni Venus | ||
| 2015 | Manila's Finest | Rico |
| 2016 | Vampires' Transformation: #UsapangVampire Na 'Yan! | Waiter at resort |
| Bumulakabataan... Bulalakaw Waves | Waiter at Bar | |
| Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros | University Security Guard | |
| 2017 | Pagpag: Larawang Kupas | |
| 2021 | Paraluman | Peter |
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Television
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Television
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| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Pacer 3 |
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References
References
- "Instagram post by Jao Mapa • Feb 9, 2018 at 11:57pm UTC".
- "PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | PEP Finder | Finding Jao Mapa".
- "Jao Mapa: Second time around | Homes and Family | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz".
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