Jhong Hilario
{{short description|Filipino actor, dancer and politician (born 1976)}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Philippine name|Viernes|Hilario}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| title = Member of the Makati City Council from the 1st district
| term_start = June 30, 2016
| term_end =
| name = Jhong Hilario
| image = Hon. Virgilio V. Hilario, Jr.png
| alt =
| caption = 2019 campaign portrait
| birth_name = Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|08|11}}
| birth_place = Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines
| death_date =
| death_place =
| alma_mater = Arellano University (AB)
World Citi Colleges (MPA)
| nationality = Filipino
| occupation = Actor, dancer, television host, politician
| known_for =
| notable_works =
| spouse = {{marriage|Michelle Westgate|2005|2024|end=div.}}
| partner = Maia Azores (2020–present)
| children = 1
| party = Makatizens United Party
| otherparty = United Nationalist Alliance (2015–21)
| residence = Makati
| website =
}}
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), known professionally as Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group Streetboys. He is currently serving as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district since 2016.{{cite web |last =Reyes |first =William |title = HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO, JR. - Makati Portal |publisher =City Government of Makati City |url =http://www.makati.gov.ph/portal/main/index.jsp?main=4&content=0&menu=0 |access-date =October 7, 2016}} He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.{{Cite web|last=Garzon|first=Van|date=February 16, 2019|title=ANG PROBINSYANO: Jhong Hilario As Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan|url=https://philnews.ph/2019/02/16/ang-probinsyano-jhong-hilario-homer-alakdan-adlawan/|access-date=September 10, 2020|website=Philippine News|language=en-US}} He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime.
Early life and education
Virgilio Viernes Hilario, Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996.{{cite web|url=https://www.makati.gov.ph/cms/the-city/city-government/78?content=2224|title=Hon. Virgilio V. Hilario, Jr.|website=Makati Web Portal|accessdate=May 31, 2021}} In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from the Arellano University earning a degree in political science.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-06-15 |title=Jhong Hilario graduates magna cum laude |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/15/23/jhong-hilario-graduates-magna-cum-laude |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}} In 2024, he finished his master's degree in public administration with highest merits from World Citi Colleges.{{Cite web |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=2024-08-29 |title=Jhong Hilario finishes Masters degree in Public Administration with highest merits |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/29/jhong-hilario-finishes-masters-degree-in-public-administration-with-highest-merits-1940 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}
Career
=Film and television=
Hilario started his career in 1993 as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He made his debut as an actor in 1996.{{cite web |last =Reyes |first =William |title =Actor-dancer Jhong Hilario tries singing in musical film Emir |publisher =PEP.ph |date =June 10, 2010 |url =http://www.pep.ph/news/25842/Actor-dancer-Jhong-Hilario-tries-singing-in-musical-film-Emir |access-date =November 6, 2010}}
As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami, released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).[http://people.theiapolis.com/actor-237M/jhong-hilario/ Jhong Hilario], people.theiapolis.com
In 2012, Hilario is part of ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime, starting as a judge until he became one of the hosts of the program.
In 2017, he was cast in the series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan, one of his best known roles. In 2019, he left the series in order to focus on his re-election bid for councilor during the 2019 midterm elections.{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/entertainment/03/27/19/watch-jhong-hilario-exits-ang-probinsyano-ahead-of-election-campaign-start|title=WATCH: Jhong Hilario exits 'Ang Probinsyano' ahead of election campaign start|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date= March 27, 2019|access-date=April 2, 2020}}
In 2021, Hilario was chosen as one of the contestants of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. However, after 6 weeks, including a win in the first two weeks, Hilario withdrawn from the competition for the safety of his family.
In the recent Magpasikat 2023, he won the grand prize of {{Philippine peso|300,000|link=yes}} with his team, including Kim Chiu and Ion Perez. The prize money was subsequently donated to their chosen charity.{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Team Jhong-Kim-Ion wins Magpasikat 2023 on 'It's Showtime' |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/11/team-jhong-kim-ion-wins-magpasikat-2023-on-it-s-showtime-1824}}
=Politics=
Hilario decided to run for councilor in the 1st district of Makati under United Nationalist Alliance and Abby Binay's ticket in 2016. In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who served as a councilor from 2007 to 2016, as his main inspiration to run for the council seat.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/entertainment/10/12/15/jhong-hilario-run-councilor-makati|title=Jhong Hilario to run for councilor in Makati|publisher=ABS-CBN News|last=Buan-Deveza|first=Reyma|date=October 13, 2015|access-date=March 22, 2016}} He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022. He was the top vote getter on all the aforementioned elections.
Filmography
=Television=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes | ||
| rowspan="2"|1999–2001
| Rodel | | ||
| Maynila
| rowspan="2"|Various roles | | ||
| rowspan="2"|2000–2001
| GMA Telesine Specials | | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
| | Episode: Wedding Cake | ||
| 2002–2003
| Ivan | | ||
| 2003–2004
| | | ||
| 2004
| Spirits | Kuya Dong | | ||
| rowspan="3"|2006
| Himself | | ||
| Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko
| Ka Edgar | | ||
| rowspan="3"|Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Big Boy | Episode: Rugby | ||
| rowspan="3"|2007
| Joel | Episode: Rehas | ||
| Rex Ferrer
| Episode: Tren | ||
| Rounin
| Venom | | ||
| rowspan="2"|2008
| Himself | | ||
| Kung Fu Kids
| Kevin Marilao | | ||
| 2009
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Romualdo "Lolong" Rubi | Episode: Medal for Valor | ||
| rowspan="4"|2010
| Himself | Judge; voluntarily exited after 30 weeks | ||
| Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
| Jason / Agustin | | ||
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak
| Nitoy | | ||
| Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010
| Himself | Guest judge | ||
| 2010–2011
| Gary David |Main Role / Antagonist | ||
| rowspan="8"|2011
| ASAP | rowspan="4"|Himself | | ||
| You Got It 2
| | ||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice!
| Guest | ||
| Happy Yipee Yehey!
| "Waka Waka guest host with John Prats" | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Sumalde | Episode: Bisikleta | ||
| It's Showtime
| rowspan="2" | Himself | Judge | ||
| The Price Is Right
| With Dimples Romana | ||
| Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig
| Alex | | ||
| rowspan="1"|2012–present
| Himself |Host | ||
| rowspan="4" |2013
| rowspan="2" | Poldo | rowspan="2" | Special Guest / Antagonist | ||
| My Little Juan | ||
| Little Champ
| Lucas Caballero / Leon del Torro Jr. | Main Role / Anti-Hero | ||
| Gandang Gabi, Vice!
| Himself | Guest | ||
| 2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Erwin
| Episode: Ako ang Biktima |
| rowspan="2"|2015
| Himself | Cameo | ||
| Walang Iwanan
| Kamlon Bautista | Supporting Role / Anti-Hero | ||
| rowspan="2" |2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya
| Agustin "Isong" Batucan | Episode: Sto. Niño | |
| Ipaglaban Mo!
| Ely | Episode: Hinala | ||
| 2017–2019
| Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan | Main Role / Antagonist | ||
| 2019
| Ipaglaban Mo! | Tony | Episode: Kalaguyo | ||
| 2021
| rowspan="4" | Himself | Season 3, performer / contestant | ||
| rowspan="3"|2022
| PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong | Guest co-host | ||
| PIEnalo: Palong Follow
| Featured celebrity content creator | ||
| The Chosen One
| Actor-Mentor | ||
| 2024
|Family Feud (Philippine game show) |Himself |Celebrity Contestant / Guest | ||
| 2023, 2025–present
|young Don Gustavo | Supporting role / Guest / Antagonist |
=Movies=
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! Year ! Title ! Character/Role |
| 1996
| Istokwa | Nestor |
| rowspan="2"| 1998
| Luis |
| José Rizal
| Prisoner servant |
| 1999
| Muro Ami | Botong |
| 2000
| Buboy |
| rowspan="3"|2001
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | |
| La Vida Rosa
| Boy Kulet |
| Bagong Buwan
| Jason |
| 2002
| Willy |
| 2003
| Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut | Buboy |
| 2004
| Kulimlim | Ex-convict |
| rowspan="2"|2005
| Nardo |
| D' Anothers
| Gorio |
| 2006
| Sukob | Erning |
| rowspan="2"|2008
| Joseph |
| Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)
| Fernando |
| rowspan="3"|2009
| Kinatay | Abyong |
| Astig (Mga Batang Kalye)
| |
| Lola
| Bebong |
| rowspan="2"|2010
| Noy | Adik 1 |
| Emir
| Boyong |
| rowspan="1"|2011
| Dindo |
| 2012
| Dario |
| 2013
| |
| 2016
| The Super Parental Guardians | Val Santos |
| rowspan=3|2017
| |
| The Ghost Bride
| Cameo |
| Ang Panday
| Sword guard |
| 2019
| 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Rigor |
| 2024
| Biboy Salvador |
Personal life
He was previously married to theater actress Michelle Westgate, from 2005 to 2011. In 2024, their marriage ended in divorce.{{cite news|first=Arniel C.|last=Serato|title=Jhong Hilario seeks legal recognition of divorce from ex-wife|date=July 26, 2024|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/181986/jhong-hilario-divorce-ex-wife-a718-20240726?s=8vucb6lr0tb84p3rbud5e39tva|website=pep.ph|access-date=July 27, 2024}}
Hilario has a daughter named Sarina Oceania, with partner Maia Azores in March 2021.{{cite news|title=Jhong Hilario welcomes first child|date=March 27, 2021|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/27/21/jhong-hilario-welcomes-first-child|access-date=May 30, 2021}}
Accolades
=Awards and nominations=
Notes
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References
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Category:Filipino male television actors
Category:Filipino male dancers
Category:Filipino male comedians
Category:Male actors from Makati
Category:People from Pangasinan
Category:Makati City Council members
Category:GMA Network (company) people
Category:Filipino male film actors
Category:Filipino television variety show hosts
Category:Filipino actor-politicians
Category:United Nationalist Alliance politicians
Category:Arellano University alumni