:Xian Lim
{{Short description|Filipino-American actor (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Xian Lim
| image = XIAN LIM (40393132714) (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Lim in 2018
| birth_name = Alexander Xian Cruz Lim-Uy{{cite web|url=http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/alexander_xian_lim_born_1989_19296487|title=The Birth of Alexander Lim|publisher=Californiabirthindex.org|access-date=August 25, 2015}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|7|12}}
| birth_place = San Francisco, California, U.S.
| occupation = Actor
| years active = 2008–present
| agent = Star Magic
(2008–2018)
Viva Artists Agency
(2018–present)
TV5
(2021)
GMA Network
(2021–present){{cite web|title=Xian Lim officially signs a contract with GMA-7 as his new network; VIVA remains his manager|url=https://www.facebook.com/gmanews/videos/3048473275387845/?app=fbl/|website=PEP.ph |date=25 May 2022}}
| partner = Kim Chiu (2011–2023)
|height=6 ft 2 in
}}
Alexander Xian Cruz Lim-Uy{{#tag:ref|Xian Lim was born in Daly City, California. He attended the Westmoor High School. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Cruz.|group = fn|name = sur}} ({{IPA|tl|ˈsijɐn lim|lang}}; born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network and GMA Pictures. He is best known for his roles in My Binondo Girl (2011), The Reunion (2012), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? (2013), Bride for Rent (2014), The Story of Us (2016) and Everything About Her (2016). Lim was a contract artist of Star Magic from 2008 to 2017, until signing a contract with Viva Artists Agency in January 2018, and he officially moved to GMA Network in 2022. Since 2012, Lim has notably hosted for many major televised events, particularly Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) annually, as well as Miss Grand International in Vietnam in 2017.
Early life
Born in San Francisco, California, Lim and his family moved back to Manila, Philippines six months after his birth. Following his parents' separation, he (age 10) and his mother relocated to Daly City, California. Raised by his mother, a former model turned piano teacher, resulted in Lim learning various musical instruments including piano, trombone, saxophone and guitar.{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/20512/xian-lim-channels-boys-over-flowers-for-cosmoph|title=Xian Lim channels Boys Over Flowers for Cosmo.ph|author=|date=November 17, 2009|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal}} He later joined a symphonic band before graduating high school at age 18.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/37635/xian-lim-speaks-on-stardom-and-kim-chiu|title=Xian Lim speaks on stardom and Kim Chiu|last1=Cruz|first1=Marinel|date=April 22, 2002|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}} He briefly studied psychology at Skyline College in San Bruno, California, until moving to the Philippines to attend college as a basketball varsity scholar at the University of the East in Manila.{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/22063/katorse39s-xian-lim-recalls-childhood-bonding-with-his-dad|title=Katorse's Xian Lim recalls childhood bonding with his dad|last1=Godinez|first1=Bong|date=June 14, 2009|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal}} However, he never played in the UAAP as he had to undergo two years of residency.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-06-10 |title=Before entering showbiz, Xian Lim planned to pursue basketball dream in the Philippines |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/834573/before-entering-showbiz-xian-lim-planned-to-pursue-basketball-dream-in-the-philippines/story/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}
Before attaining a degree, he became involved with modeling, and eventually, acting.{{Cite web |last=Salut |first=EJ |date=November 15, 2014 |title=Xian Lim: The Handsome Guy Next Door |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2014/11/15/fresh-scoops/xian-lim-the-handsome-guy-next-door-19972 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=PUSH}}
Acting career
Lim was cast in a few minor roles before landing a supporting role in Katorse in 2009.{{cite news |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21851/Xian-Lim-makes-his-bid-for-leading-man-status-in-%3Cem%3EKatorse%3C-em%3E|title=Xian Lim makes his bid for leading man status in Katorse|last1=de Calma|first1=Archie|date=May 23, 2009|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal}}
In 2010, he was part of the cast in the drama Rubi as Luis Navarro. Then, he guest starred in 100 Days to Heaven as Jojo Villanueva. He was a guest judge on Showtime and had one-episode appearances for Midnight DJ, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Wansapanataym and Your Song Presents: Andi.{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2010 |title=The devil's whisper in Midnight DJ |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2010/08/20/604135/devils-whisper-midnight-dj |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |last=Bardinas |first=Mary Ann |date=February 8, 2020 |title=Xian Lim's notable rise as a seasoned actor as seen in Kapamilya teleserye stints |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/lovethywoman/videos/xian-lims-notable-rise-as-a-seasoned-actor-as-seen-in-kapamilya-teleserye-stints-256185 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}} In 2011, after a special participation in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin portraying the young Joaquin del Tierro,{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1820130/epcast |title=Episodes cast for 'Minsan lang kita iibigin' |author= |publisher=IMDb }} he landed his first major lead role in My Binondo Girl top-billed by Kim Chiu. The romantic-comedy television drama was a nationwide success, garnering an average household TV rating of 28.2% provided by Kantar Media/TNS.
In early 2012, Lim signed a three-picture contract with Star Cinema{{cite web |url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/4351/xian-lim-signs-a-three-picture-contract-including-one-with-kim-chiu/ |title=Xian Lim signs a three-picture contract, including one with Kim Chiu |last1=Franco |first1=Bernie |date=July 1, 2012 |website=ABS-CBN }} and appeared in the film, My Cactus Heart. In the same year, he starred in a youth-oriented movie with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano, entitled The Reunion.{{cite web |url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/4367/enchong-dee-xian-lim-enrique-gil-and-kean-cipriano-gear-up-for-star-cinemas-the-reunion/ |title=Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Enrique Gil, and Kean Cipriano gear up for Star Cinema's 'The Reunion' |last1=Siazon |first1=Rachelle |date=November 1, 2012|website=ABS-CBN }} He was also back in primetime through the teleserye drama Ina, Kapatid, Anak with Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee. He also released his debut studio album So It's You under Star Records which reached a Gold Record status.{{cite web |url=http://theultimatefan.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/xian-lims-so-its-you-is-now-certified.html |title=Xian Lim's "So It's You" is now certified gold! |last1=Jose |first1=Noel |date=September 17, 2012 |website=Blogspot }}
In 2013, his film Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? with his onscreen and offscreen partner Kim Chiu earned Php 10.5 million in the first day of film showing alone, consequentially surpassing the P100 million mark at the box office for the year 2013 in three weeks time. From the outstanding box office sales, the pair obtained the nickname as the newest blockbuster royalties of their generation.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
In 2014, his second movie with Kim Chiu entitled Bride for Rent earned a whopping Php 21.2M on its first day and Php 100M in just 4 days. The movie eventually grossed Php 326,958,423 during its whole run in theaters which validated the KimXi tandem's box office draw.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
From 2015 to 2017, he has starred in a succession of roles, starting with his voice over for the Filipino release of Paddington, as well as leading and supporting film credits in All You Need Is Pag-ibig (2015), Everything About Her (2016) and Sin Island (2018).{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2015 |title=WATCH: Paddington Movie Trailer with our very own Xian Lim as the Voice of Paddington, opens on February 11 |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/starmagic/videos/watch_-padding-movie-trailer-with-our-very-own-xian-lim-as-the-voice-of-paddington-opens-on-277700 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2015-12-30 |title='All You Need is Pagibig' review: Love Overdose |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/117418-mmff-2015-all-you-need-is-pagibig-review/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Oggs |date=2016-01-29 |title='Everything About Her' Review: Heartfelt where it counts |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/120733-everything-about-her-vilma-santos-movie-review/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Glorioso |first=Bot |date=February 15, 2018 |title=Xian drops wholesome image in Sin Island |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/02/15/1787812/xian-drops-wholesome-image-sin-island |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Philstar.com}}
After Lim signed a contract with Viva Artists Agency months after his contract with Star Magic expired in mid-2017. He signed an exclusive contract with GMA Network in 2021.{{cite web|title=GMA-7 officially joins GMA Network as added roller costers of talent this 2022|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/162654/kim-chiu-xian-lim-transfer-gma-7-a4113-20211214/|website=PEP.ph |date=25 May 2022}}{{cite web|title=Xian Lim now officially a Kapuso|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/419840/xian-lim-now-officially-a-kapuso/|website=PEP.ph |date=25 May 2022}}
Other work
=Directing=
Lim's directorial debut was Tabon, which premiered at the Cinemalaya 2019.{{Cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/209457-xian-lim-directs-first-movie-in-cinemalaya-2019|title=Xian Lim will direct his first movie for Cinemalaya 2019|work=Rappler|access-date=September 1, 2018}} In 2022, Xian Lim directed an episode of Wish Ko Lang.{{cite web|title=GMA-7 actor Xian Lim to make TV directing debut on GMA Network|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/168010/xian-lim-wish-ko-lang-a5132-20220824/|website=PEP.ph |date=25 May 2022}} In 2023, he released his first commercial film Hello, Universe!.{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/08/11/2201710/janno-gibbs-anjo-yllana-adapt-modern-brand-comedy|last=Pagulong|first=Charmie|title=Janno Gibbs Anjo Yllana adapt to modern brand of comedy|website=The Philippine Star|date=August 11, 2022|access-date=January 17, 2024}}
=Activism=
Lim has participated in various charity games including annual birthday events at local missions foundations, performing at benefit concerts, an event in Iloilo under Star Magic{{cite news |author= |date=March 1, 2012 |title=Star Magic basketball team plays for a cause in Iloilo |url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/782237/star-magic-basketball-team-plays-cause-iloilo |work=The Philippine Star}} and San Juan City for the victims of Typhoon Sendong. In August 2012, he and Kim Chiu spearheaded a relief operation in Marikina for the city's flood-affected victims.{{cite web |last1=Siazon |first1=Rachelle |date=August 12, 2012 |title=Kim Chiu and Xian Lim join forces in packing and distributing relief goods |url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/8258/kim-chiu-and-xian-lim-join-forces-in-packing-and-distributing-relief-goods/ |website=ABS-CBN}}
During 2013, Lim joined the PETA Free Mali campaign along with Kim Chiu. Lim made a video plea for Mali asking that she be moved to a sanctuary for the sake of her well-being.{{cite web |author= |date=May 28, 2013 |title=Celebrities call for Mali's transfer |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/celebrities-call-for-mali-s-transfer-slideshow/xian-lim-photo--372711882.html |website=Yahoo}}
= Basketball =
Lim played for the amateur basketball club Mandaluyong El Tigre in the 2018–2019 MPBL season.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=July 5, 2018 |title=Dream come true as Xian Lim makes MPBL debut |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/dream-come-true-as-xian-lim-makes-mpbl-debut-with-mandaluyong-a795-20180705 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Personal life
Lim actively promotes living a healthy lifestyle and his interests include filmmaking, traveling and sports.{{cite news|work=SunStar|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/entertainment/2013/08/10/xian-lim-promotes-healthy-lifestyle-297049 |title=Xian Lim promotes healthy lifestyle | Sun.Star |access-date=September 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060110/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/entertainment/2013/08/10/xian-lim-promotes-healthy-lifestyle-297049 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 }} He is a self-professed health-buff, enjoys activities like running and exercises, with further intentions to someday joining a triathlon.{{cite web|url=http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/04/06/xian-lim-on-having-it-all-health-and-superman/ |title=Xian Lim on having it all, health and Superman|last1=De Leon|first1=Angela|access-date=September 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055007/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/04/06/xian-lim-on-having-it-all-health-and-superman/ |archive-date=September 21, 2013 }}
In 2011, Xian began courting fellow Star Magic artist and leading lady Kim Chiu.{{cite news |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/25/12/kim-tells-xian-konting-effort-pa |title=Kim tells Xian: 'Konting effort pa' |last1=Buan-Deveza |first1=Reyma |date=September 26, 2012 |work=ABS-CBN News}} Lim and Chiu began dating in 2012, which was confirmed in a 2013 episode of Kris TV.{{cite web |url=http://www.femalenetwork.com/celebrities/kim-chiu-and-xian-lim-admit-they-are-exclusively-dating |title=Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Admit They Are Exclusively Dating |author= |date=July 31, 2013 |website=Female Network }}{{cite news |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/40139/kim-chiu-promises-to-be-open-about-her-next-relationship |title=Kim Chiu promises to be open about her next relationship |last1=Pumaloy |first1=Rey |date=August 29, 2013 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal}} On November 15, 2018, Kim Chiu confirmed her relationship with Lim in an interview on Tonight with Boy Abunda.{{Cite web |last=ABS-CBN News |date=November 15, 2018 |title=WATCH: Kim Chiu finally confirms relationship with Xian Lim |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/18/watch-kim-chiu-finally-confirms-relationship-with-xian-lim}} On December 23, 2023, both Chiu and Lim confirmed their break up.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/12/23/23/end-of-a-love-story-kim-chiu-confirms-breakup-with-xian-lim|title='End of a love story': Kim Chiu confirms breakup with Xian Lim|work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 23, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/12/23/23/no-goodbyes-ill-see-you-around-xian-tells-kim-in-emotional-post|title='No goodbyes, I'll see you around,' Xian Lim tells Kim Chiu in emotional letter|work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 23, 2023}} In a May 2 Esquire Magazine cover interview, Lim confirmed that he is in a relationship with partner Iris Lee (b. 1991). Lee is a Chinese Filipino Senior Associate Producer at Viva Communications since October 2018, who was part of Hello, Universe! directed by Lim. Her siblings include Peidi, Liane Shaira and Celine Arian.{{cite news |last1=Eusebio |first1= Aaron Brennt |title=Meet Iris Lee, the new woman in Xian Lim's life|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/20330/meet-iris-lee-the-new-woman-in-xian-lims-life/photo|accessdate=May 3, 2024 |publisher= GMA Integrated News|date=May 3, 2024}}
In 2025, Lim earned his private pilot licence and epaulette from Topflite Academy in Pasay.{{cite news |last1= Reyes|first1= Juno|title=Xian Lim now a private pilot|url= https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/xian-lim-private-pilot/|accessdate=January 30, 2025 |work= |date=January 30, 2025}}
Filmography
=Film=
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008
| My Girl | Photographer | Cameo appearance | rowspan="3"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| 2008–2009
| Your Song Presents: My Only Hope | Enrico "Rick" Alejandro | Supporting role | ||||
| 2009–2010
| Katorse | Albert Arcangel | Lead role | ||||
| rowspan="3"|2010
| Luis | "JS Prom Nightmare" episode | TV5 | ||||
| rowspan="2"|Maynila
| Marc | "Makinig Ka, Puso" episode | rowspan="2"|GMA Network | ||||
| Lance
| "Hunky and Virile" episode | ||||
| 2010–2021
| ASAP | Himself | Co-host / performer | rowspan="3"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| rowspan="6"|2010
| Rubi | Luis Navarro / Luis N. Ferrer | Extended role | ||||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki
| Gabriel | Supporting role | ||||
| Midnight DJ
| Jake | "Bulong ng Demonyo" episode | TV5 | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Mark | "Marriage Contract" episode{{cite news |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/6950/xian-lim-and-jessy-mendiola39s-characters-get-married-in-mmk |title=Xian Lim and Jessy Mendiola's characters get 'married' in MMK |author= |date=October 6, 2010 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal}} | rowspan="4"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| Wansapanataym
| Aris | "Bandanang Itim" episode | ||||
| Your Song Presents: Andi
| Ralph | "Tell Me" episode | ||||
| rowspan="3"|2011
| Young Joaquin Del Tierro | Special participation | ||||
| Yamaha Yey
| Himself | Co-host | ||||
| 100 Days to Heaven
| Jojo Villanueva | Guest role | rowspan="6"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| 2011–2012
| Andrew "Andy" Wu | rowspan="2" | Lead role | ||||
| rowspan="2"|2012–2014
| William "Liam" Lagdameo | ||||
| I-Shine Talent Camp TV Seasons 1, 2 and 3
| Himself | Host | ||||
| rowspan="2"|2014
| rowspan="2" | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Maynard | "Gitara" episode | ||||
| Johnny Medrano
| "Saklay" episode | ||||
| 2015
| Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Piyano at Gitara | Himself | Guest performer | ||||
| rowspan="4"|2016
| Ferdinand "Macoy" Sandoval | Lead role | rowspan="2"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Raymond | "DJ" episode | ||||
| Doowee Hooper Beat Band Competition Season 3
| Himself | Host | S+A | ||||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Gabby | "Medical Result" episode | rowspan="4"|ABS-CBN | ||||
| rowspan="2"|2017
| Sebastian "Totoy" Cruz | Special participation | ||||
| rowspan="2" | Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Randy | "Kwek-kwek" episode | ||||
| 2019
| Bill Felisan | "Youth Citizen" episode | ||||
| 2020
| David Chao | Main role | ||||
| 2021
| 1000 Heartbeats: Pintig Pinoy | Himself | Host | TV5 | ||||
| 2022
|False Positive{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Jansen|title=First teaser of Glaiza De Castro and Xian Lim-starrer 'False Positive' intrigues fans|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/84184/first-teaser-of-glaiza-de-castro-and-xian-lim-starrer-false-positive-intrigues-fans/story|access-date=2022-01-13|website=www.gmanetwork.com|language=en}} |Edward Dela Guardia |Lead role | rowspan="4" |GMA Network | ||||
| 2022; 2023
| Himself | Guest Performer | ||||
| 2023
| Lawrence "Enzo" Razon | rowspan="2" | Main role | ||||
| 2024
| Bernardo "Bernard" Yuzon |
=Digital=
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||||
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! Production | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Parang Kayo Pero Hindi | Joaquin Escribo | Lead role | Viva Films |
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable" |
| Album
! Year ! Label ! Status |
|---|
| So It's You
| 2012 | rowspan=3|Star Music | Platinum |
| XL2
| 2014 | |
| Key of X
| 2017 | |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable" |
| TV series
! Song ! Year ! Label |
|---|
| My Binondo Girl theme song
|"Ako'y Sayo Lamang" | 2011 | rowspan=4| Star Music |
| Aryana theme song
|"Iibigin Kita" | rowspan=3| 2012 |
| rowspan=2| Ina, Kapatid, Anak soundtrack
|"Kung Di Sa 'Iyo" |
| "Alay Ko Sayo" (Liam and Celyn theme song) |
=Concerts=
| class="wikitable" |
| Title
! Date |
|---|
| A Date with Xian
| July 9, 2016 |
| Songs in the Key of X
| July 15, 2017 |
| Stronger Together: GMA Pinoy TV @ Expo Dubai 2020 Concert |
Awards, nominations and recognitions
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="5" style="background:LightSteelBlue;" | Awards and Nomination | ||||
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | New Movie Actor of the Year | Two Funerals | {{nom}} |
| rowspan=6 | 2012 | rowspan=2|Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | rowspan=3|My Binondo Girl | {{won}} |
| Love team of the Year (shared with Kim Chiu) | {{won}} | |||
| 43rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Actor of the Year | {{nom}} | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Pin-up Boy | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |
| ASAP 7th 24K Gold Awards | 24K Male Gold Awardee | So Its You | {{won}} | |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Host (shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) | Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=7 | 2013 | 61st FAMAS Awards | German Moreno Youth Achievement Award | {{N/A}} | {{won}} |
| 8th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |
| Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Award | Love Team of the Year (shared with Kim Chiu) | Ina Kapatid Anak | {{won}} | |
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Primetime Category) | {{N/A}} | {{Included}} | |
| 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music | New Male Recording Artist of the Year | So It's You | {{nom}} | |
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Host (shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) | Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp | {{nom}} | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Love Team (shared with Kim Chiu) | rowspan=2|Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=18 | 2014 | 62nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2|1st PEP List Awards | Fab Star (Male) | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |
| Celebrity Pair of the Year (shared with Kim Chiu) | rowspan=2|Bride for Rent | {{won}} | ||
| Yes! Magazine | 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Blockbuster King category) | {{won}} | ||
| 6th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Male Pop Artist of the Year | XL2 | {{nom}} | |
| 4th EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Film Actor | Bride for Rent | {{won}} | |
| 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Talent Search Program Host (shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) | Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp | {{nom}} | |
| 27th Aliw Awards | Best Emcee (Male) | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=10 |10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Male Artist | rowspan=2|XL2 | {{won}} | |
| Pop Album | {{nom}} | |||
| Pop Song | Pag May Time | {{nom}} | ||
| Pop Coverboy | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | ||
| Pop Selfie | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | ||
| Pop Instagrammer | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | ||
| Pop Instavideo | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} | ||
| Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Kim Chiu) | rowspan=3|Bride for Rent | {{won}} | ||
| Pop Loveteam (shared with Kim Chiu) | {{nom}} | |||
| Pop Movie (shared with Kim Chiu) | {{won}} | |||
| rowspan=4 | 2015 | 10th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ | {{N/A}} | {{nom}} |
| 46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2015 | Prince of Philippine Movies & TV | Bride for Rent | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|2nd PEP List Awards | Fab Star of the Year (Male) | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | |
| Celebrity Pair of the Year (shared with Kim Chiu) | {{N/A}} | {{won}} | ||
| rowspan=3 | 2016 | 6th EdukCircle Awards | Best Drama Actor | rowspan=2 | The Story of Us | {{won}} |
| rowspan=2 |30th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | {{nom}} | ||
| German Moreno Power Tandem (with Kim Chiu) | N/A | {{won}} | ||
| rowspan=6 | 2017 | 1st GEMS (Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students) Awards | rowspan=3 | Best Supporting Actor | rowspan=4 | Everything About Her | {{won}} |
| 15th Gawad Tanglaw | {{won}} | |||
| 1st EDDYS Entertainment Editors Awards | {{nom}} | |||
| 33rd Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | {{won}} | ||
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kwek-Kwek" Episode | {{nom}} | |
| Aliw Awards 2017 | Best Major Concert (Male) | Songs in the Key of X | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2 | 2018 | rowspan=2 |34th Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | rowspan=2 |Dear Other Self | {{nom}} |
| Male Star of the Night | {{won}} | |||
| 2020 | 2nd VP Choice Awards | TV Actor of the Year | Love Thy Woman | {{won}} |
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