Jeric Gonzales

Jeric Gonzales
Born
John Eric Salvanera Gonzales

(1992-08-07) August 7, 1992 (age 31)
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active2011–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɛɾik gɔnˈsalɛs]), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.[1] He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, Protégé, a reality based artista search, created by GMA Network.[2][3][4] Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila.[5] Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up.[6][7]

He is known for his leading roles in Magkaagaw and Start-Up PH.

Education and career[edit]

Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang[8] and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé.

At the end of the competition, Gonzales was announced as the "Ultimate Male Protégé." Gonzales' female counterpart in winning the competition is Thea Tolentino who is also from Calamba.

Gonzales became part of the now defunct Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas with the other top six finalists. Also after winning Protégé, Jeric was signed, with Thea Tolentino, to be part of Teen Gen, a sequel of the teen oriented show of the 1990s, T.G.I.S..[8]

In 2013, Gonzales appeared as a guest in sitcom Pepito Manaloto. Gonzales was also part of the prime time telenovela, Love and Lies.[9]

In 2014, Gonzales became part of the cast of Hustisya and in Nora Aunor's Dementia. The same year, Gonzales became a member of the musical trio 3LOGY with Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto.[10][11] Their first song is the revival of Jolina Magdangal's hit Maybe It's You.

In 2022, Gonzales, along with Alden Richards, Bea Alonzo, and Yasmien Kurdi joined the cast of the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Start-Up, where he played the role of Davidson "Dave" Navarro. he considered it a biggest break in his career.[12]

Filmography[edit]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012–13 Teen Gen Santiago "Tiago" Torres[13] GMA Network Main Role
2013 Love and Lies Ryan Alcantara Supporting Cast
Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Jeffrey Calida Main Cast
2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Edward (Young) Guest Cast
2014–15 Strawberry Lane George Bustamante Supporting Cast
2015 Pari 'Koy Eli Marasigan
2015–16 Destiny Rose Vince
2016 Once Again Jared "JV" Sanchez
Oh, My Mama! Zach Ynares Main Cast
2017 Trops Richard Roxas Guest Cast
Super Ma'am Isagani Dagohoy
2017–18 Kambal, Karibal Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria Supporting Cast
2018–19 Ika-5 Utos Brix Lorenzo
2019–21 Magkaagaw Jio Almonte Main Cast
2021 Heartful Café Warren Guest Cast
2022 Start-Up PH Davidson "Dave" Navarro Lead Cast
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Greg Sandoval Supporting Cast
2024 Widows' War Joshua

Anthologies[edit]

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2013 Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope: The Rolando Niangar Story Rolando Niangar (Teen) GMA Network
Maynila: Hate You, Love You Mauro
Maynila: Recipe for Love Elmo
2014 Wagas: Lydia and Pongol Love Story Pongol GMA News TV
2015 Wagas: Lala and Ronnie Love Story Ronnie
Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei: The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya Story Mar (Young) GMA Network
Karelasyon: Kambal TJ
Magpakailanman: Brother Na, Sister Pa: The Tubato Family Story Christine Tubato
Alamat: Ang Mahiwagang Singsing Pedro (Voice)
Wish Ko Lang Jeremy
Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis Junell
Karelasyon: Apartment James
Maynila: YOLO si Lola Moymoy
Maynila: Flowers 4 U Alvin
Maynila: Mahal Nga Kasi Kita Arlan
Magpakailanman: Bingit ng Buhay: The Skyway Bus Tragedy Ryan
2016 Magpakailanman: Multo Ni Ella Elmer
Maynila: Lovely Revenge Luigi
Magpakailanman: Pikot In Love Alan
Dear Uge: I Love You, Mars! Bong
Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang Ina Hisham Go
Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush? Rusty
Karelasyon: Rehas Preso
2017 Karelasyon: Valentines Day Andy
Magpakailanman: Sweet Smell of Success: The Donita Nose Story Ricky
Magpakailanman: May Forever: The Ariel Cruz and Julieta Manuel Story Ariel (Young)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog Fredrick[14]
Imbestigador: Nanlaban o Pinatay? Kian Loyd Delos Santos[15]
AHA!: Monsterfest: Bal-bal Baldo
Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola Christian
2018 Magpakailanman: My Life as a Poser: The Roxanne Cana Story Jkarr
Wagas: Ang Pilat ni Galea Eladio GMA News TV
Elehiya Eric GMA Network
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ibong Adarna Don Juan
Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love Gerald
Dear Uge: Momshie & Me Erica
Dear Uge: My Secret Love Junie
Wagas: My Little Big Love Jamhel GMA News TV
Maynila: Love Blends Andy GMA Network
2019 Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi Jim [16]
2021 Regal Studio Presents: Bros B4 Rose Vincent

Various shows[edit]

Year Title Role Network
2012 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Himself / Grand Winner GMA Network
2012–13 Party Pilipinas Himself (performer)
2013 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Ronnie Castro
2013–15 Sunday All Stars Himself (performer)
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Christian
2016–17 Tsuperhero Danilo[17]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Hustisya Michael
Dementia Vincent
2016 Imagine You & Me Rudy
2019 Kiko en Lala Spa Boy #3
2022 Broken Blooms Jeremy Gonzaga [18]

Discography[edit]

Singles
Year Title Featured artist(s) Composer Label Notes Ref.
2015 "Pwede Ba" Jak Roberto and Abel Estanislao Mikoy Morales GMA Records Local theme from Pinocchio [19]
2019 "Taksil" N/A Glen Mapue GMA Music [20]
2020 "Line To Heaven" Paco Arespacochaga Originally performed by Introvoys [21]
2022 "Hihintayin Kita" Louie Ignacio Theme from Broken Blooms [22]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2014 11th Golden Screen Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Teen Gen Nominated
2015 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year[23] Dementia Nominated
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by An Actor Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi Won
2021 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music Male Acoustic Artist of the Year[24] Taksil Won
2022 17th Harlem International Film Festival Best Actor Broken Blooms[18][25] Won
Mokkho International Film Festival Critics Choice for Best Actor in an Indie Won
Saskatchewan International Film Festival Best Actor (Full-Length Fiction) Won
Tagore International Film Festival Outstanding Achievements for Best Actor Won

References[edit]

  1. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "LOOK: Jeric Gonzales is the new face of local clothing brand". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2012). "Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino declared winners of Protege: The Battle For The Big Artista Break". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  3. ^ "Meet the Protégé male and female battle champs". The Philippine Star. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013.
  4. ^ "Jeric, Thea win in 'Protégé'". Malaya. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013.
  5. ^ Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon, Jocelyn Dimaculangan (August 5, 2012). "Protégé Season 2 Reveals Its Top 20". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  6. ^ Garcia, Rose (August 8, 2012). "GMA-7 reveals Top 10 male contenders of Protégé". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on January 13, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
  7. ^ Nardo, Jun (August 9, 2012). "No plans to enter politics-- Dingdong". Journal Online. Archived from the original on August 14, 2012.
  8. ^ a b Introducing Jeric Gonzales, The Coco Martin Lookalike Among The Proteges
  9. ^ "Teen stars, thrilled for their roles in 'Love and Lies'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Sunday All Stars" launches Jeric Gonzales, Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto as boyband ‘3logy’
  11. ^ Jeric doesn’t mind being part of 3Logy Archived February 11, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "Jeric Gonzales considers role in 'Start-Up PH' his biggest break | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  13. ^ Rula, Gorgy. "Jodi, malaki ang kontribusyon kay Jolo". Abante Tonite. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  14. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Kate Valdez, isang echoserang senyorita?". GMA Network. GMA. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  15. ^ "Kaso ni Kian Loyd delos Santos, sisiyasatin sa 'Imbestigador'". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  16. ^ "Magpakailanman presents "Male Sex Slave sa Saudi"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  17. ^ Acar, Aedrianne. "Ano ang role ang gagampanan ni Jeric Gonzales sa 'Tsuperhero?'". GMA Network. GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  18. ^ a b Wang, Nickie (October 10, 2022). "Pandemic movie 'Broken Blooms' hauls multiple accolades in international fests". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Mikoy Morales bothered by Willie Revillame's offer to Thea Tolentino: "Regardless of the intention... maaapektuhan pa rin ako."". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  20. ^ Taksil | Jeric Gonzales | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO, retrieved November 9, 2022
  21. ^ "Jeric Gonzales malalim ang hugot sa 'Line To Heaven'". INQUIRER.net. March 9, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "Jeric Gonzales releases new single 'Hihintayin Kita' composed by Direk Louie Ignacio". GMA News Online. March 10, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  23. ^ "Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015". Rappler. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  24. ^ "Jeric Gonzales, Garrett Bolden, and other Kapuso stars honored at 12th Star Awards for Music". Manila Bulletin. October 13, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  25. ^ "Jeric best actor sa Harlem Int'l Film Fest". www.abante.com.ph. May 23, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

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