Jao Mapa
| Jao Mapa | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jose Vicente P. Mapa III February 11, 1976 Philippines |
| Occupation | Actor, model and painter |
| Years active | 1992-present |
Jose Vicente P. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 11, 1976), is a popular actor in the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter known by the name Jao Mapa, and also he's a former member of teen boy trio group The Gwapings.
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 (variety show). He first starred in the movie 'Pare Ko' in 1995.
In 2000, he decided to take 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. Jao is expected to be back on television screen via Sine Novela:Trudis Liit aired on GMA Network. His life story was feature in TV5's Star Confessions, was portrayed by Martin "Mart" 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.[1][2]
Paintings
Television
Filmography
- Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2016) as University Security Guard
- Bumulakabataan...Bulalakaw Waves (2016) as Waiter at Bar
- Vampires' Transformation: #UsapangVampire na 'yan! (2016, Short Films) as Waiter at Resort
- Manila's Finest (2015)
- Kamandag ni Venus (2014)
- Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina At Mga Anak (2014)
- Isang Araw (2013)
- Jumbo Jericho (2013)
- Guerilla Is A Poet (2013)
- Larong Bata (2012)
- Limang Dipang Tao (2012) as Chester
- Balang Araw (2012)
- Pacer 3 (2012, TV Movie)
- Tumbok (2011) ....Benjie
- Pilantik (2010)
- Hungkag (2010, Short Films) as Caloy
- HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V (2010)
- Working Girls (2010) as Leon Arnaldo
- Donor (2010)
- Luna Lucis (2009, Short Films) as Joaquin
- 69 1/2 (2009) as Wiley Kamote
- Bala Bala: Maniwala ka (2009)
- Fidel (2009) as Goonie
- I Love Dreamguyz (2009) as Didi
- Pasang krus (2009)
- Medalya (2009) as Efren
- Miss Taken (2008) (V) as Bryan
- Baler (2008) as Mauro
- Huling Pasada (2008)
- Dollhouse (2008) as Red ..Lihim ng Dapit Hapon (2008, Letran Short Films) ....
- Condo (2008) as Ricky
- Sisa (2008) as Crisostomo Ibarra
- Motorcycle (2008) as Romus
- Ay ayeng (2008)
- Xerox Copy (2007)
- Super Noypi (2006)
- You Are the One (2006) .... Venjamin Garcia
- Illusyon (2005) as Artist
- Cut (2005/II)
- Tunay na mahal (2000)
- Tugatog (2000) as Jake
- A Date with Jao Mapa (1999) (V) .... Jao Mapa
- Babae (1997) as Victor
- Matrikula (1997) as Eddie Boy
- Dahil tanging ikaw (1997)
- Asero (1995) as Troy
- Hataw na! (1995) as Nico Torres
- Pare ko (1995) as Chipper
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) as Jerry
- Nag-iisang Bituin (1994)
See also
- Tau Gamma Phi, for their Notable Alumni.
References
External links
- Jao Mapa at the Internet Movie Database
- Labandera painting on PEP
