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