| Jay Ilagan | |
| Birth Date: | 20 January 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Manila, Philippines |
| Death Place: | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting Place: | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila |
| Years Active: | 1964–1992 |
| Birth Name: | Julius Angel Abad Ilagan[1] |
| Occupation: | Actor |
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Julius Angel Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1955 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look and Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin' Bananas, and starred and participated in a number of movies.
Born Julius Abad Ilagan on January 20, 1955, his good looks eventually made him a matinee idol, starring in the films Maruja (1967), Tubog Sa Ginto (1970), Pinoy Crazy Boys (1974), and Hinog Sa Pilit. And because the looks came with deep talent, Jay survived the transition from teen star to adult actor - winning a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, Kisapmata, another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in Sister Stella L., and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in Maging Akin Ka Lamang.
His acting range was versatile as he has also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside critically acclaimed dramatic films.
The son of Sampaguita star Corazon Noble and director Angel Esmeralda[2] started out as a child actor, originally using "Angel" as his screenname. He was married to fellow actor, Hilda Koronel, they eventually separated, and he and another fellow actor Amy Austria would live-in together. Jay had remained with Amy until his sudden death on February 4, 1992.
| Year 1963 | Title callejon 11 | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Moro Witch Doctor | Mahmud | ||
| 1970 | Santiago![3] | Danilo | ||
| 1971 | Tubog sa Ginto | Santi | ||
| 1973 | Carmela[4] | |||
| 1973 | Ato ti Bondying | Bondying | his 1st comedy movie | |
| 1975 | Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa | Noni | ||
| 1975 | Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog | |||
| 1975 | Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | Husband of Esperanza - 2nd Episode ("Esperanza") | ||
| 1976 | Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin | |||
| 1976 | Daigdig ng Lagim | |||
| 1976 | Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo | Bonifacio Santos | ||
| 1977 | Tisoy! | Boy | ||
| 1979 | Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan | |||
| 1979 | Salawahan | |||
| 1979 | Coed | |||
| 1980 | Aguila[5] | Osman Águila | ||
| 1980 | Kasal? | |||
| 1980 | Kakabakaba Ka Ba? | First collaboration with Mike de Leon. | ||
| 1980 | Brutal | Tato | ||
| 1981 | Pabling | |||
| 1981 | Kisapmata | Noel Manalansan | Second collaboration with Mike de Leon. | |
| 1982 | Mga Hiwaga ng Pag-asa | |||
| 1983 | M.I.B.: Men In Brief | Anthony Phillips | ||
| 1983 | Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing | |||
| 1983 | Sana Bukas ang Kahapon | Ramon | ||
| 1984 | Soltero[6] | Crispin Rodriguez | ||
| 1984 | Sister Stella L. | Nick Fajardo | Third collaboration with Mike de Leon. | |
| 1984 | Mga Batang Yagit | |||
| 1985 | Bituing Walang Ningning | Zosimo Blanco | ||
| 1985 | Sa Totoo Lang | Ipe | His last comedy movie | |
| 1986 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | |||
| 1987 | Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier[7] | |||
| 1987 | Maging Akin Ka Lamang[8] | Ernie Balboa | ||
| 1988 | Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas | |||
| 1990 | Nagsimula sa Puso | Jim | ||
| 1992 | Alyas Pogi 2 | Jimboy | Final film role |
| Title | Year | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1980 | Prinsipe Abante | GMA Network | ||
| 1986–1991 | Goin' Bananas | Host | IBC ABS-CBN |
On February 4, 1992 in Quezon City, Jay’s motorcycle was hit from behind by a drunk driver who was arguing with his girlfriend which resulted in him being thrown off and falling head first. He died due to the severity of his injuries. He was not wearing a protective helmet. He was 37 years old.[9]
Ilagan is buried at Loyola Memorial Park beside mother Corazon Noble, Leslie Angel A. Ilagan and Lourdes S. de Asis.