Jake Vargas#Filmography
{{Short description|Filipino actor (born 1992)}}
{{Philippine name|Cunanan|Vargas}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Jake Vargas
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| birth_name = Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|07|9}}
| birth_place = Olongapo, Philippines
| yearsactive = 2008–present
| agent = {{Plainlist|
- German Moreno (2008–2016)
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2008–present)
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|musician}}
| height = 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
| module = {{infobox musical artist
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| label = Dyna Records{{Cite web |last=Acar|first=Aedrianne|title=Jake Vargas to showcase his guitar skills for next album |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/12916/jake-vargas-to-showcase-his-guitar-skills-for-next-album/story?amp |date=January 30, 2015 |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=GMA Network}}
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Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992),{{Cite web |last=Sialo |first=Dorcas |date=2023-05-17 |title=15 hottest male celebrities in the Philippines as of 2023|url=https://kami.com.ph/112305-hottest-male-celebrities-philippines.html |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=KAMI |language=en}} better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor and musician. He is notable for his appearances in television series such as Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (2010), Pepito Manaloto (2010–present), and Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis (2012). He also appeared in films such as Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (2011), My Kontrabida Girl (2012), and Asintado (2014).
For his performance in Asintado, he won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAMAS Awards,{{Cite web|title=FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-famas-awards-2015|access-date=November 22, 2021|website=Rappler|date=September 20, 2015 |language=en}} and Movie Supporting Actor of the Year at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.{{Cite web|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/full-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2015|access-date=November 22, 2021|website=Rappler|date=March 8, 2015 |language=en}}
Career
Vargas’s career began in 2008 when he was discovered by television presenter German Moreno, who also became his manager.{{Cite web |title=The saddest and happiest times in Jake Vargas' life |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/news/10339/the-saddest-and-happiest-times-in-jake-vargas-life/story?amp |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=GMA Network}}{{Cite web |last=Llanes|first=Rommel|title=Jake Vargas denies neglecting manager-mentor German Moreno |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/55050/jake-vargas-denies-neglecting-manager-mentor-german-moreno |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |language=en}} He then joined the cast of the variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, where he stayed for six years.{{Cite web |title=“Sobra akong nagpapasalamat kay Tatay” – Jake Vargas on German Moreno |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/walang_tulugan_with_the_master_showman/9863/sobra-akong-nagpapasalamat-kay-tatay-jake-vargas-on-german-moreno/story?amp |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=GMA Network}} In February 2010, he landed his first lead role in First Time alongside Bea Binene. In September, he gained wider recognition after joining the ensemble cast of youth-oriented television series Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts as Jacob Vergara.{{cite web |title=Kapuso Teen Stars steal the spotlight in 'Reel Love presents Tween Hearts'|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/7457/kapuso-teen-stars-steal-the-spotlight-in-reel-love-presents-tween-hearts/story?amp |website=GMA Network |access-date=November 24, 2021}} In August 2011, he became part of the main cast in the teen comedy film adaptation Tween Hearts: Class of 2012 as Jepoy.{{cite web |title=Meet Tween Academy: Class of 2012 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2011/08/15/716557/meet-tween-academy-class-2012/ |website=The Philippine Star |date=August 15, 2011 |access-date=November 24, 2021}} That same year, he appeared in episode roles on the television anthology series Maynila. In September, he took on the role of Luke Velasco in the drama series Pahiram ng Isang Ina.{{Cite web |last=Geli |first=Bianca |date=June 29, 2025 |title=Panoorin sina Carmina Villaroel, Bea Binene, at Jake Vargas sa 'Pahiram ng Isang Ina' (Children in My Heart) |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/65417/panoorin-sina-carmina-villaroel-bea-binene-at-jake-vargas-sa-pahiram-ng-isang-ina-children-in-my-heart/story?amp |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=GMA Network}} In December, he further gained recognition for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom Pepito Manaloto, starring alongside Michael V., Manilyn Reynes, and Angel Satsumi. In January 2012, he joined the cast of the fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Ace Fernandez, again with Bea Binene.{{Cite web |date=2012-01-09 |title=Bea Binene leads “Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis” on Kapuso Network’s Afternoon Prime |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2012/01/bea-binene-leads-alice-bungisngis-and-her-wonder-walis-on-kapuso-networks-afternoon-prime/ |access-date=2025-05-29 |language=en-US}} In March, he appeared in the romantic comedy film My Valentine Girls, alongside Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, and Bea Binene.{{cite web |title=My Kontrabida Girl|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/films/films/42/my-kontrabida-girl |access-date=November 24, 2021 |website=GMA Network |language=en}} In October, he joined the supporting cast of the television drama series Cielo de Angelina, portraying Marco Sevilla.{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2012 |title=Kapuso Tween Stars Bea Binene and Jake Vargas reunite via GMA's newest morning drama CIELO DE ANGELINA |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/8095/kapuso-tween-stars-bea-binene-and-jake-vargas-reunite-via-gmas-newest-morning-drama-cielo-de-angelina/story?amp |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=GMA Network}} In December, he continued making episode roles in the anthology series Magpakailanman. He then joined the lead cast of the 2013 fantasy series Home Sweet Home as Benjie Caharian{{Cite web |date=July 18, 2013 |title='Home Sweet Home' Live Chat with Jake Vargas and Bea Binene |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/home_sweet_home/1156/home-sweet-home-live-chat-with-jake-vargas-and-bea-binene/photo?amp |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=GMA Network}} and later appeared in the supporting cast of the 2014 drama series Strawberry Lane as Gabriel "Gabo" Valentino.{{Cite web |last=Noguera |first=Al Kendrick |date=October 17, 2014 |title=Killer kindat ni Jake Vargas, pinakilig ang 'Strawberry Lane' viewers! |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/12063/killer-kindat-ni-jake-vargas-pinakilig-ang-strawberry-lane-viewers/story?amp |access-date=June 6, 2025 |website=GMA Network}}
Following the success of his early projects, Vargas transitioned to more mature and diverse roles, appearing in drama series such as Buena Familia (2015) as Kevin Acosta Vergara, Oh, My Mama! (2016) as Julio Sta. Ana, Encantadia (2016–2017) as Gilas, Ika-5 Utos (2018) as Carlo Manupil, and Ang Dalawang Ikaw (2021) as Lucas Javier. In 2022, he appeared as young Mark in a guest role in the drama series The Fake life.
In addition to acting, Vargas is a musician and singer. He released a self-titled album in 2010.{{Cite web |title=Jake Vargas |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/jakevargas |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=Sparkle GMA Artist Center |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209185237/https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/jakevargas |url-status=live }}
Filmography
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Discography
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Awards and nominations
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=2981962}}
- [https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/jakevargas Sparkle GMA Artist Center profile]
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Category:Filipino male television actors
Category:Filipino male child actors
Category:21st-century Filipino male singers
Category:Male actors from Zambales
Category:GMA Network (company) people
Category:Filipino television variety show hosts