Jomari Yllana

Jomari Yllana
Member of the Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Personal details
Born
José María Garchitorena Yllana

(1976-08-16) August 16, 1976 (age 44)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (formerly)
Spouse(s)
(m. 2000⁠–⁠2003)
Domestic partnerJoy Reyes (sep. 2018)
Priscilla Almeda (since 2019)
Children3
RelativesAnjo Yllana (brother)
Robbie Yllana (1969–2010; brother)
Paulie Yllana (brother)
Ryan Yllana (brother)
OccupationActor, Model, Concert Producer and Promoter, Race Car Driver, City Councilor

José María Garchitorena Yllana, also known as Jomari Yllana, (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, race car driver, concert producer, promoter and politician.

He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group "Gwapings" together with Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and later with Jao Mapa.

Two of his films, Diliryo (Delirium) and Sa Pusod ng Dagat (The Heart of the Sea) were presented at the 1997 and 1998 Toronto International Film Festival respectively. Diliryo was released through MAQ Productions, directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, and starred Giselle Toengi as Yllana's leading lady. Sa Pusod ng Dagat starred Marilou Diaz Abaya, Elizabeth Oropesa, and Chin Chin Gutierrez.

Career

Yllana appeared in several TV shows for ABS-CBN and GMA networks. In 2009, Yllana starred in Zorro, and became a contestant in Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition. Also, Yllana played Alex Dorantes in Rosalinda opposite with Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann and starred in the movie Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie with Michael V., Ogie Alcasid and ex-wife Aiko Melendez.

Currently, Yllana remains a freelance actor.

Other works

Aside from being an actor, Yllana also was a successful commercial and promotional model for the Bench clothing line.

Currently, Yllana together with controversial politician Ronald "Ronnie" Singson, heads the Fearless Productions, a joint business venture which produces and promotes concerts in the Philippines for international and local artists.[1]

Politics

In the 2016, Yllana ran for councilor of 1st District of Parañaque and won. He was re-elected in 2019.

Personal life

Yllana has brothers in showbiz: comedian-actors Anjo (older brother) and Ryan (younger brother). Yllana the ex-husband of actress/politician Aiko Melendez and they have a son, Andrei. He and Melendez remain good friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship.[2]

Yllana's ex-girlfriends include Priscilla Almeda, Ara Mina and Pops Fernandez. Yllana and Almeda reunited in 2019.[3]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Type of Role(s) Network
2014–2015 The Half Sisters Benjamin 'Benjie' Valdicañas / Mang Tonyo and Noli de Santos Main Cast / Protagonist GMA Network
2013 Juan Dela Cruz Young Julian "Lolo Juls" dela Cruz Special Participation ABS-CBN
Kakambal ni Eliana Emmanuel "Eman" Dominguez Main Cast / Protagonist GMA Network
Indio Young Tarong Special Participation
2012 E-Boy Miguel Villareal Main Cast / Protagonist / Antagonist ABS-CBN
2010 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo Carlos Salazar Main Cast
Imortal Roman Rodriguez Supporting Cast
Claudine: Present Madrasta Alejandro GMA Network
2009 Sana Ngayong Pasko Young Pablo
Rosalinda Alex Dorantes
Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition Himself / Contestant
Zorro Diego Dela Vega
2008 Lovebooks Presents Various TV5
Philippines Scariest Challenge Host
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dagat Freddie ABS-CBN
Palos Alessandro Canavaro
2007 Mars Ravelo's Lastikman Mang Ninoy / Morphino
2005 Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba Martin De Vega
2004 Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Rodelio GMA Network
2003 Hawak Ko ang Langit Julian
2002 Sana ay Ikaw na Nga Paulo
2001 Kool Ka Lang Bal
2000 Kiss Muna Third
Eat Bulaga! Himself / Co-Host
1995–2000 ASAP Himself / Co-Host / Performer
1992 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Payaso ???? ABS-CBN
1991–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Jomari

Movies

  • The Healing (2012) as Robert
  • Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (2011) as Dr. Joey Lucas
  • Yaya and Angelina: The Spoiled Brat Movie (2009) as Mr. A
  • Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend (2007) as Jose Rizal
  • Sigaw (2004) as Bert
  • Minsan Pa (2004) as Jerry
  • Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway (2001)
  • Katayan (2000)
  • Most Wanted (2000)
  • Mahal Kita, Walang Iwanan (2000) as Bodgie
  • Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) as Ed
  • Warat: Bibigay Ka Ba? (1999) as Rex
  • Banatan (1999)
  • Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo (1998) as Ramoncito
  • Sagad Sa Init (1998)
  • Sa Pusod ng Dagat (1998) as Pepito
  • Diliryo (1997)
  • Kahit Kailan (1997)
  • Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon (1996) as Nico
  • Kabilin-bilinan Ng Lola (1996)
  • Taguan (1996) as Serge
  • Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi (1995)
  • Pare Ko (1995) as Mackie
  • The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana'y Mapatawad Mo (1994) as Francis
  • Sobra Talaga...Over (1994)
  • Gwapings Dos (1993) as Dennis
  • Dino... Abangan Ang Susunod Na... (1993)
  • Bulag, Pipi at Bingi (1993)
  • Secret Love (1993) as Jodi
  • Gwapings: The First Adventure (1992) as Mike
  • Mahal Kita Walang Iba (1992) as Ruben
  • Shake, Rattle & Roll III: Ate (1991) as Delinquent
  • Emma Salazar Case (1991) as Leo
  • Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991) as Young Gabriel
  • Regal Shocker The Movie: Aparador (1989)

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Work Result
1996 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Kakit Kailan: Love Forgives[4] Won

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ "Aiko Melendez, humiling ng isa pang baby sa ex-husband na si Jomari Yllana?". GMA News Online.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-03-22. Retrieved 2010-10-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:1996". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.

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