Joross Gamboa
{{Short description|Filipino actor}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=April 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Joross Gamboa
| image = Joross Gamboa Solo.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Gamboa in 2019
| birth_name = John Ross Sanchez Gamboa
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|28|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Talisay, Camarines Norte, Philippines
| spouse = {{marriage|Kathy Kimberly Saga|2014}}
| children = 2
| yearsactive = 2004–present
| height = 170 cm
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|comedian|model}}
}}
John Ross Sanchez "Joross" Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest.{{cite web | url=http://www.gmanews.tv/story/180438/pep-joross-gamboa-is-newest-kapuso-star | title=PEP: Joross Gamboa is newest Kapuso star | date=December 29, 2009}}
Career
After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, Joross Gamboa is asked to be released and signed a two-year contract under the management of Becky Aguila.{{cite web|last1=Garcia|first1=Rose|title=Joross Gamboa signs two-year managerial contract with Becky Aguila|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/15938/joross-gamboa-signs-two-year-managerial-contract-with-becky-aguila|website=PEP.ph|access-date=October 6, 2017}} He was seen in the comedy segment Kaya Mo Ba To? in 2005 followed by Maynila in 2007, both aired on GMA Network, which became the reason for rumors of Joross Gamboa moving to the said Network. After signing a contract with Becky Aguila, he will stay with ABS-CBN as his new talent manager still has issues with GMA Network.
Ending the contract of Joross Gamboa with Becky Aguila, he is now under the management of Noel Ferrer since late 2009.{{cite web|last1=Garcia|first1=Rose|title=PEP: Joross Gamboa is newest Kapuso star|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/pep/180438/pep-joross-gamboa-is-newest-kapuso-star/story/|website=GMA Network|date=December 29, 2009 |publisher=PEP|access-date=October 6, 2017}} Noel Ferrer also manages other famous actors like Bayani Agbayani and Ryan Agoncillo who are both with TV5.{{cite web|last1=Borromeo|first1=Eric|title=Comedian Bayani Agbayani is back to Kapuso network|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/24011/comedian-bayani-agbayani-is-back-to-kapuso-network|website=PEP.ph|access-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828090301/https://www.pep.ph/news/24011/comedian-bayani-agbayani-is-back-to-kapuso-network|archive-date=August 28, 2018|url-status=dead}} Currently a freelance artist, since he left his former Kapamilya network ABS-CBN, he is now open working with all networks.{{cite web|last1=Anarcon|first1=James Patrick|title=15 Kapamilya reality show graduates who transferred to GMA-7|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/26538/15-kapamilya-reality-show-graduates-who-transferred-to-gma-7|website=PEP.ph|access-date=October 6, 2017}}
Right after doing a movie with Star Cinema last October 2010 My Amnesia Girl, Joross Gamboa was back December 2010, on ABS-CBN as the antagonist in the Kristine Series: The Second Book in December playing antagonist to Bangs Garcia's character and Zanjoe Marudo's character Bernard in the Hit Primetime Television Drama.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
After doing shows for ABS-CBN and TV5, and after winning best supporting actor for Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino in Cinemalaya last year, he is now back doing movies with Star Cinema.{{cite web|last1=Abunda|first1=Boy|title=Second victory for Joross|url=http://www.philstar.com:8080/entertainment/2012-08-11/837064/second-victory-joross|website=Philstar Global Entertainment|access-date=October 6, 2017}}
In 2016, Gamboa transferred from ABS-CBN to its rival network GMA Network.{{cite web|last1=Ruiz|first1=Marah|title=Joross Gamboa, inakalang heavy drama ang 'Juan Happy Love Story'|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/565287/joross-gamboa-inakalang-heavy-drama-ang-juan-happy-love-story/story/|website=GMA Network|date=May 6, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2017}} In 2017, he is now a freelance artist and he appeared as a supporting cast in ABS-CBN's La Luna Sangre and guest role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.{{cite web|last1=Espina|first1=Cheska|title=Joross, inamin ang panibagong aabangan sa 'La Luna Sangre!'|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2017/9/21/news/joross-inamin-ang-panibagong-aabangan-sa-la-luna-30352|website=Star Cinema|access-date=October 6, 2017}}
Gamboa is part of the top four highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, namely Hello, Love, Again, Rewind, Hello, Love, Goodbye and The Hows of Us.{{Cite web|url= https://www.cnnphilippines.com/videos/2024/1/26/Joross-Gamboa-is-part-of-top-three-highest-grossing-PH-films.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240126062959/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/videos/2024/1/26/Joross-Gamboa-is-part-of-top-three-highest-grossing-PH-films.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= January 26, 2024 | title=Joross Gamboa is part of top three highest-grossing PH films |website=CNN Philippines|date=January 26, 2024}}
Personal life
Gamboa wed Kathy Kimberly "Katz" Saga on November 29, 2014 in Alabang. Together, they have two sons: Jace Kyler, and John Kody.{{Cite web|url= https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/01/22/joross-gamboa-wife-katz-mark-8th-wedding-anniversary| title=Joross Gamboa, wife Katz mark 8th wedding anniversary|website=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=December 1, 2022}} A practising Evangelical Christian, in 2025, Gamboa graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies from the divinity school of Colorado-based Global Life University in Pasig.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/9/joross-gamboa-proudly-graduates-with-a-degree-in-biblical-studies-1435 | title=Joross Gamboa proudly graduates with a degree in Biblical Studies: ‘All Glory to God!’ |first=Rhea Manila |last=Santos |website=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|date=June 9, 2025}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2005 | Can This Be Love | Jed |
| D' Anothers | Xavier | |
| rowspan="2" | 2008 | A Very Special Love | John Rae |
| One Night Only | Nestor | |
| 2009 | You Changed My Life | John Rae |
| 2010 | My Amnesia Girl | Jan |
| 2011 | Babang Luksa | Don Don |
| rowspan="3" | 2012 | Every Breath U Take | Jack |
| Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | Bertong Baka | |
| Suddenly It's Magic | Sam | |
| rowspan="2" | 2013 | The Fighting Chefs | Master Chef's Group |
| It Takes A Man And A Woman | John Rae | |
| rowspan="2" | 2014 | Starting Over Again | Ali |
| Dilim | Danny | |
| 2015 | I Love You. Thank You | Paul |
| 2016 | Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako | |
| rowspan="3" | 2017 | My Ex and Why's | Mustang |
| Can't Help Falling in Love | Nilo/Alpen Rose | |
| Deadma Walking | John "Dying Diva" Samson/Yolly Redgrave | |
| rowspan="4" | 2018 | Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | Gary Reyes |
| Three Words to Forever | Paeng | |
| BuyBust | Manok | |
| The Hows of Us | Buyer | |
| rowspan="3" | 2019 | Allergy in Love | |
| Hello, Love, Goodbye | Jhim Gabriel | |
| The Panti Sisters | Zernan | |
| 2020 | Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim | Maximus Tolonges |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Dave |
| 2023 | Rewind | Lucas |
| 2024 | Hello, Love, Again'' | Jhim Gabriel |
=Television=
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | SCQ Reload | {{won}} |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | {{won}} |
| 2012 | 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | rowspan=2|Best Supporting Actor | rowspan=2 | Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | {{won}} |
| 2013 | 37th Gawad Urian Awards | {{nom}} | ||
| 2017 | | 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Deadma Walking | {{nom}} |
References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|1714943}}
{{Star Circle Quest}}
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Category:21st-century Filipino male actors
Category:Filipino male child actors
Category:Filipino male television actors
Category:GMA Network (company) people
Category:People from Camarines Norte
Category:Actors from San Juan, Metro Manila
Category:Star Circle Quest participants