Jacob Benedicto Explained

Jacob Benedicto
Birth Date:29 April 1992
Birth Place:Manila, Philippines
Birth Name:Josemari Jacob K. Gayanelo
Years Active:2012–present
Agent:
  • FameFactory, Inc. (2012–present)
    Star Magic (2014–2015)
  • Active Social Management (2015–present)
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Label:Star Music (2014–2015)
Years Active:2014–present

Jacob Benedicto is a Filipino singer and actor born in Manila. He first gained recognition when he joined the blind auditions of The Voice of the Philippines. Although none of the judges' chairs turned, Benedicto dominated social media because of his good looks and soulful voice. The following year, in April 2014, he joined .[1] Dubbed as the "Cutie Crooner ng Paranaque",[2] Jacob spent 5 weeks inside the house and was the 4th housemate to be evicted on the 3rd elimination night.[3]

ABS-CBN Career

Benedicto is currently a regular on the ABS-CBN series Dream Dad as Jaymart. His first single "Pagka't Ikaw" is also included in the newly launched 'OPM Fresh' album from Star Music.[4] [5]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2015 Baker KingAlexTV5
NingningHope's boyfriendABS-CBN
Houseguest
Dream Dad Jaymart
2014 Ipaglaban Mo! "Akin Ka Lang"James
Maalaala Mo Kaya "Manika"Albert
Pure LoveDiane's Classmate
Himself
The Voice of the Philippines (season 1)Himself
2013Kanta PilipinasHimself TV5

Film

Discography

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet the new housemates of 'Pinoy Big Brother'; Entertainment – . abs-cbnnews.com . 2014-04-24 . 2015-03-19.
  2. Web site: Jacob Benedicto: "Cutie Crooner" PBB All In Profile Bios, Photos & Video; Entertainment – . philnews.ph . 2014-04-30 . 2015-03-25.
  3. Web site: Jacob evicted from 'PBB'; Entertainment - . abs-cbnnews.com . 2014-05-31 . 2015-03-19.
  4. Web site: Introducing OPM Fresh; Latest News - . starcinema.abs-cbn.com . 2015-02-28 . 2015-03-19.
  5. Web site: Star Music showcases fresh OPM talents; Entertainment - . philstar.com . 2015-05-03 . 2015-05-06.