About Jairus

Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino is a Filipino Film/TV teen actor and model. He appeared in several Television advertisements before joining the cast of ABS-CBN's TV Series Super Inggo. The series became a nationwide success earning him the household name “Pareng Jomar”. Since then, he’s doing several roles both in Film and Television.

Career

With encouragement from friends and family support, Aquino began his career as a commercial model at the age of 4. He appeared in several advertisements both for print, media and apparel before he stopped short after his parents became concerned of him being at work at an early age.

Super Inggo Series: 2006–2007

At the age of 7, He resumed his career and auditioned for a role in ABS-CBN's series Super Inggo where He was given the role of “Jomar”. The series became a nationwide success earning him a household name of “Pareng Jomar – Ang pambansang Bestfriend ng Pilipinas”.

The popularity of his tandem with Makisig Morales in Super Inggo made him co-host for ABS-CBN’s Little Big Superstar as well as his inclusion in the release of Little Big Star’s debut album - Lucky Me. It was then followed by another release after he joined the kiddie boy band group, Mak and the Dudes. Their debut album, Oldies But Kiddies, was released by Star Records.[2]

Following the end of the first season of the Super Inggo series, Aquino was offered to join the cast of Rounin, an ABS-CBN Philippine drama dubbed as tele-epiko or TV epic.[3] He played the young version of "Mythos" where he trained kick boxing for two weeks in preparation for his role. He also appeared as a young version of “Miguel” in ABS-CBN’s adaptation of Lastikman. These two were his longest cameo primetime appearances during his early career.

During the same year, He did several roles both for film and Television before reuniting with the cast of Super Inggo for the sequel Ang bagong bangis.

He also did his first voice acting project for Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa – an animated version of the series where he voiced the character of “Jomar” .

2008 - Present

In 2008, Aquino became part of the cast of Kung Fu Kids as “Lem” following the end of Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis. He also made his first afternoon television drama series Pieta which was starred by Ryan Agoncillo.[1]

It was also the same year where he did his first comedy sitcom - That's My Doc with Aga Muhlach which was then followed in 2010 by M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop) together with Ms. Ai Ai delas Alas. In 2008, He signed a contract with Star Magic.

Aquino appeared in several films playing cameo roles since his early career. His first appearance was in Star Cinema’s romantic comedy film, D' Lucky Ones. He also appeared in several MMFF Film Entries such as Resiklo, Wapakman, Shake Rattle and Roll XI and Super Inday and the Golden Bibe.

He did also a few short films. His first independent film Ang Asawa kong si Nikulet gained a positive response. He also starred in short films such as Project Noel - A film which was produced by Miss Earth Foundation.

His most notable film collaboration was when he voiced the character of "Bryan/Mang Ernie" in the MMFF 2010 Entry RPG: Metanoia. The film won 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival’s 3rd Best Picture, Best Sound Recording and Best Original Theme Song and nominated in Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

In 2011, After his two years of absence in the Primetime, He showed again his acting prowess in the ABS-CBN adaptation of Mutya where He played the role of “Aries”.

His last Primetime appearance was in Kahit Puso'y Masugatan – a Philippine drama where he played the role of Young Balong.

He currently stars as Frederick Drake Lagdameo in the second season of Luv U.

Personal life

Aquino enjoys his time with his family and friends. He spends most of his time playing Basketball and Online games. He balances his time between work and school by being enrolled in a Home Schooling program. He also allotted time visiting his Facebook and Twitter account to reach out his fans.

Filmography

List of acting performances for Television
Title Year Role Produced by Notes
, Super InggoSuper Inggo 2006 Jomar ABS-CBN TV Series
, Love Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa KoLove Spell Presents: Pasko Na, Santa Ko 2006 Boni ABS-CBN TV Series
, Little Big SuperstarLittle Big Superstar 2006 Himself / Co-host ABS-CBN Variety Show
, RouninRounin 2007 young Mythos ABS-CBN TV Series
, YsabellaYsabella 2007 young Andrew / Albert Amarillo ABS-CBN TV Series
, Mars Ravelo's LastikmanMars Ravelo's Lastikman 2007 young Miguel / Eskappar ABS-CBN TV Series
, Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSuper Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis 2007 Jomar ABS-CBN TV Series
, Goin' BulilitGoin' Bulilit 2007 Himself / Guest ABS-CBN Comedy Show
, Your Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay KoYour Song Presents: Superstar Ng Buhay Ko 2008 Macoy ABS-CBN TV Series
, Kung Fu KidsKung Fu Kids 2008 Waldo "Lem" Ramos Jr./Fei/Fish Boy ABS-CBN TV Series
, Your Song Presents: I'll Take Care Of YouYour Song Presents: I'll Take Care Of You 2008 Harvie ABS-CBN TV Series
, That's My DocThat's My Doc 2008 Jai ABS-CBN Sitcom
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sanggol"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Sanggol" 2008 Russel ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Pietà Pietà 2008 Toto ABS-CBN TV Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wheelchair"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Wheelchair" 2009 Mark ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Laruan"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Laruan" 2009 Marco ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Everybody HapiEverybody Hapi 2009 Santiny TV5 Sitcom
, Nasaan Ka MarujaNasaan Ka Maruja 2009 Young Gabriel ABS-CBN TV Series
, May Bukas PaMay Bukas Pa 2009 young Enrique Gunsalvo ABS-CBN TV Series
, Nagsimula sa PusoNagsimula sa Puso 2009 young Carlo ABS-CBN TV Series
, Lovers In ParisLovers In Paris 2009 young Martin ABS-CBN TV Series
, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating HeartPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: My Cheating Heart 2009 young Harry ABS-CBN TV Series
, Super Inggo At Ang Super TropaSuper Inggo At Ang Super Tropa 2009 Jomar (voice) ABS-CBN Animated Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kariton"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kariton" 2010 Isko ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Tonyong BayawakTonyong Bayawak 2010 Student (Cameo role) ABS-CBN mini Series
, Goin' BulilitGoin' Bulilit 2010 Guest as Nono Pinuno ABS-CBN Comedy
, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only MinePrecious Hearts Romances Presents: You're Mine, Only Mine 2010 Raymond ABS-CBN TV Series
, Elias PanikiElias Paniki 2010 young Elias ABS-CBN mini series
, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: ImpostorPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor 2010 young Anthony Florencio ABS-CBN TV Series
, M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop)M3 (Malay Mo Ma-develop) 2010 Marcus ABS-CBN Sitcom
, NoahNoah 2010 young Gabriel Perez ABS-CBN TV Series
, ImortalImortal 2010 young Mateo ABS-CBN TV Series
, Kokey @ AkoKokey @ Ako 2010 young Roland Reyes ABS-CBN TV Series
, Wansapanataym: "Valentina"Wansapanataym: "Valentina" 2010 young Robert ABS-CBN TV Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Plane Ticket"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Plane Ticket" 2010 young Jerry ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Pablo S. Gomez's MutyaPablo S. Gomez's Mutya 2011 Aries ABS-CBN TV Series
, Wansapanataym: "Swap"Wansapanataym: "Swap" 2011 Rayne ABS-CBN TV Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Tulay"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Tulay" 2011 young Nikko Mataro ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Guns and RosesGuns and Roses 2011 preteen Abel Marasigan ABS-CBN TV Series
, I Dare YouI Dare You 2011 Himself ABS-CBN Reality Show
, Wansapanataym: "Mga Alipin Ng Lumang Aklatan"Wansapanataym: "Mga Alipin Ng Lumang Aklatan" 2011 Miko ABS-CBN TV Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Itak"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Itak" 2011 young Rene ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Wansapanataym: "My Gulay"Wansapanataym: "My Gulay" 2011 Popoy ABS-CBN TV Series
, Real Confessions: "Sulat Sa Langit"Real Confessions: "Sulat Sa Langit" 2011 Ralph TV5 Drama Anthology
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "School Uniform"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "School Uniform" 2012 Johnray ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bahay"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Bahay" 2012 Special Role: "Young Tikboy" ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Kahit Puso'y MasugatanKahit Puso'y Masugatan 2012 Preteen Balong ABS-CBN TV Series
, Precious Hearts Romances Presents: PintadaPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada 2012 Bordy ABS-CBN TV Series
, Wansapanataym: "Jingle's Bell"Wansapanataym: "Jingle's Bell" 2012 Robert ABS-CBN TV Series
, Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Football"Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Football" 2013 Mige ABS-CBN Drama Anthology
, Luv ULuv U (season 2) 2013 Frederick Drake Lagdameo ABS-CBN Comedy
, Wansapanataym: OMG! (Oh My Genius)Wansapanataym: OMG! (Oh My Genius) 2013 Archie ABS-CBN TV Series
 
List of acting performances for Film
Title Year Role Produced by Notes
, D' Lucky OnesD' Lucky Ones 2006 Young Lucky Boy Star Cinema Film
, ResikloResiklo 2007 Arkin Imus Productions Entry to 2007 MMFF
, SupahpapaliciousSupahpapalicious 2007 Cameo Role Star Cinema Film
, Ang asawa kong si NikuletAng asawa kong si Nikulet 2009 Noknok Star Cinema Independent Film
, OMG (Oh, My Girl!)OMG (Oh, My Girl!) 2009 Young Biboy Regal Entertainment Film
, WapakmanWapakman 2009 Dingdong Meneses Solar Entertainment Entry to 2009 MMFF
, Shake Rattle and Roll XIShake Rattle and Roll XI 2009 Cameo Role Regal Entertainment Entry to 2009 MMFF
, Project NoelProject Noel 2010 Noel Miss Earth Foundation Short Film
, White House (film)White House (film) 2010 LJ Regal Entertainment Film
, Super Inday and the Golden BibeSuper Inday and the Golden Bibe 2010 Francis Regal Entertainment Entry to 2010 MMFF
, RPG: MetanoiaRPG: Metanoia 2010 Bryan/Mang Ernie (Voice) Star Cinema Entry to 2010 MMFF
, Way Back HomeWay Back Home 2011 Junior Bartolome Star Cinema Film
, Biyaheng Kariton KlasromBiyaheng Kariton Klasrom 2012 Bogs CamErrol Productions Independent Film
, AmorosaAmorosa 2012 Jun Skylight Films & Star Cinema Film

Discography

Album Year of release Track Listing
Little Big Superstar
(Makisig with Sarah Geronimo, Lucky Me Kids and LBS Kids)
2007
Sisikat 'Din Ako

All you need is Love

Araw 'natin Toh|

Lucky, Lucky Me
Oldies But Kiddies
(Mak and the Dudes)
2007
Breaking up is hard to do

Oh! Carol

Stand By Me

Runaway

Diana

Ang cute ng ina mo

Araw 'natin Toh!(Abs-Cbn Summer Station ID)