Eduardo "Jay-R" Siaboc | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Eduardo Siaboc Jr. |
| Also known as | Jay-R |
| Born | January 21, 1987 Manila, Philippines |
| Origin | Toledo, Cebu, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, Pinoy rock, Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Eduardo Siaboc Jr. (born January 21, 1987), also known as his stage name Jay-R Siaboc, is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He started as a student of Pinoy Dream Academy and became a first runner-up next to the grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino.
Early life
Eduardo Siaboc Jr. was born on January 21, 1987, where he was raised by his father Eduardo Siaboc Sr. The youngest of five siblings, Siaboc grew up having not much. He was forced to quit school to help out his parents. Siaboc lived in Manila with his uncle who introduced him to the band scene, however he was too young to work in a band and returned to Cebu. Siaboc pursued his dream and became the vocalist of Scrambled Eggs.
Career
He first appeared on television on Your Song and then won the role of Jeffrey in the prime time TV series Pangarap na Bituin. He also starred in the action TV series entitled Palos portraying the role of Agent Enzo, together with Jake Cuenca.[1]
He made quite a stir in the music scene leaving such memorable hits as "Hiling" and "May Tama Rin Ako" .[2]
Personal life
Siaboc has one daughter with his current partner Trisha May Varga. On July 13, 2016, Siaboc, together with his cousins went to the police authorities in his hometown in Toledo, Cebu to clear his name in the station's watchlist due to allegations that he was involved in illegal drugs, as opposed to earlier reports of "surrendering".[3] Siaboc admitted that he was previously using illegal drugs, but denied the claim that he is selling them or dealing with illegal drug transactions.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Battle of the Judges | Contestant |
| 2015 | It's Showtime (Philippine TV program) | Guest Performer |
| 2011 | Imortal | Journalist Reporter |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo[5] | Jun–Jun Ramirez | |
| Your Song: Kim | Guest Actor | |
| 2010 | Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig | Sali Badbad |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag | Guest Actor | |
| 2009 | Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat | Benjie Quizon |
| Kambal sa uma | Paco | |
| 2008 | Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom | Lance (Kapitan Boom's alter-ego) |
| Palos | Enzo[6] | |
| Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara | Dale | |
| 2007 | Pangarap na Bituin | Jeffrey Tuazon[7] |
| Your Song: Minsan Lang | Angelo | |
| Your Song: Cool Off | Allen | |
| 2007–2014 | ASAP | Himself |
| 2006 | Pinoy Dream Academy | Scholar |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Regional Recording | "Maanyag Ka" | Nominated |
| "Naglibog" | Nominated |
References
- ↑ PEP.Ph Jay-R Siaboc is included in the cast of Palos.
- ↑ "Jay-R Siaboc – Hiling". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Former PDA singer Jay-R Siaboc surrenders to authorities". Manila Bulletin. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Cebuano Pinoy Dream Academy runner up 'surrenders' to police in Toledo City". Cebu Daily News. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Jolo Revilla will be paired with Rima Ostwani in ABS-CBN's Kapitan Inggo". PEP.ph.
- ↑ "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Jake Cuenca leads cast with Bangs Garcia in ABS-CBN's action-packed "Palos"".
- ↑ Pangarap na Bituin at IMDb
External links
- Jay-R Siaboc at IMDb