Anthony Jennings (actor)

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Anthony Jennings
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Jennings in 2024
Born
Anthony Michael Jennings

(2000-11-01) November 1, 2000 (age 24)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • endorser
Years active2019–present
Agent(s) Star Magic
(2019-present)
Rise Artists Studio
(2020–present)

Anthony Michael Jennings (born November 1, 2000) [1] [2] is a Filipino actor. He gained mainstream recognition for his supporting role as Snoop Manansala in the ABS-CBN romantic drama series Can't Buy Me Love with his on-screen partner Maris Racal. [3]

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Early life

Anthony Michael Jennings grew up in Barangay Mambugsay, Cauayan, Negros Occidental with his grandparents. His father is British, and his mother is a Filipina. In an article, he describes his childhood years as constantly moving from one house to another due to financial problems. [2] [4] He also stated that he only finished second grade and was not able to learn how to read or write early on. When he was auditioning for a role in a show, he only knew how to read but didn't know how to write yet. He later learned to read and write. [2] [4] [5]

Acting career

Jennings was included in the pool of Star Magic actors and actresses in 2019, alongside Belle Mariano. He started his acting career in the film Hello, Love, Goodbye , and was also included in Love at First Stream and The House Arrest of Us . His first television appearance was on the romantic comedy series Make It with You , but the show was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. [2] [4]

After his stint in The Iron Heart , Jennings was cast in Can't Buy Me Love and played the character of Snoop Manansala, the street-smart best friend of Bingo Mariano (Donny Pangilinan) who has a sense of humor. [3]

Jennings was appointed as an endorser of Mang Inasal Pork barbecue alongside Maris Racal. [6] He also has a YouTube channel. [4]

Filmography

Movies

Key
Denotes film that has not yet been released
YearTitleRoleRef
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Eric Del Rosario
UnbreakableMark Salvador
2021 Love at First Stream Christopher "Tupe" Rodriguez [7]
2024 And the Breadwinner Is... [8]

TV & Web Series

Key
Denotes show that has not yet been released
YearTitleRoleRef.
2020 Make It with You Rhamboy de Asis
The House Arrest of Us Rufus de Guzman [9]
2022 My Papa Pi Harvee [10]
A Family Affair Dave Estrella (young)
Love Bites: Lost But FoundMacoy [11]
Tara, G! Rocky [12]
2022–2023 The Iron Heart Cronus Lopez [13]
2023–2024 Can't Buy Me Love Snoop Manansala [14] [15]
2025IncognitoTBA [16]

Web shows

YearTitleEpisodeRef.
2022 Dear MOR Celebrity SpecialsHeart Wrecker [17]
Boys After Darkall episodes [18] [19]
2024CBML All Access [20]
Bida/BidaLove Team Mo, Love Team Ko [21] [22]

Music videos

YearSongArtist
2021No Stopping You (Vertical MV) SB19
2022Tara,G! The Juans
2024Iyo (with Maris Racal) Darren Espanto

TVC/ Brand Endorsement

YearBrandProduct/ Promo
2019 Toyota Motor Philippines Toyota Innova a
2024 b Lay's Stax #LoveStax
Mang Inasal Pork Barbecue
San Mig CoffeeSan Mig Sugar Free Coffee

Notes:
^ a with Mulach family.
^ b all TVC with on-screen partner Maris Racal.

Discography

YearTitleMusic Label
2022Tara, G!
(cast version)
Star Music
2024BB Girl

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