CJ Navato

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Christianne Jose "CJ" Navato
Born
Christianne Jose B. Navato

(1996-09-13) September 13, 1996 (age 27) [1]
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma mater De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Singer
Years active2004–present
Agent Star Magic (2004–present)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Christianne Jose B. Navato (born September 13, 1996) [2] is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

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He made his first television appearance at the age of seven ever since joining ABS-CBN's talent search Star Circle Quest: Kids Edition in 2004, where he got in "Magic Circle of 5" and became the fourth placer. [3]

Biography

Early days

CJ Navato was born on September 13, 1996, in the Philippines. He attended Elizabeth Seton School in Las Piñas City during his elementary years. He also had experienced travelling to Germany with his mother and grandmother at a young age. Since childhood, he is known to have talents in dancing, singing, and doing Martial Arts (Taekwondo). Before joining the entertainment world, he had joined spelling and singing contests. [1]

2004: Star Circle Quest

In 2004, Navato joined the reality-based talent competition named Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. Together with the other contestants, Navato had undergone talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. [3] His reason for joining the said talent show was because he wanted to be an artist, an actor, and to improve his skills and talent. During this period, he admires Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Rico Yan, and Kyla. [1] He managed to be in the "Magic Circle of 5" with fellow competitors Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, and Mikylla Ramirez. During the "Grand Questors Night held in June 2004 in Araneta Coliseum, Navato placed fifth. [4] Since then, he became a part of Star Magic with an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

2005: Goin' Bulilit

In February 2005, Navato was cast in the newly-launched sketch comedy gag show, Goin Bulilit , featuring children in various comedic situations. [5] [6] He was a main cast until 2008 where he graduated with Kathryn Bernardo, Steven Fermo, Jane Oineza, and Mikylla Ramirez. The "Fifth Batch Graduates" left because the show is for kids, while they are already growing up older. [7]

2012–2016: Luv U

In February 2012, Navato became a part of the main cast of ABS-CBN's teen comedy series named Luv U . [8] He portrays Boom Enriquez, a teenage school boy who is partnered opposite April Muñoz, portrayed by Angeli Gonzales. After his graduation, it was announced that his father forced Boom to enter the Philippine Military Academy. The show enables the cast to create a real-life friendship as Navato states that they "work as a team". [9]

2021: Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 3)

In 2021, Navato became a part of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar , with the moniker The Viral Crooner. He placed 6th in the said season.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

YearStudioTitleCharacter/Role
2013 Star Cinema and Regal Films Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay Justin
2017T-Rex Entertainment Class of 2018 Migs

Television series

YearTitleCharacter/RoleNetwork
2004 Krystala young Igo ABS-CBN
2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin young Third
Mga Anghel na Walang Langit Jerome
Vietnam Rose young Tam
Nginiig
2007Salam Ato
Maging Sino Ka Man young Eli
2008 Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony Waluigi
Ligaw na Bulaklak young Ronel
2010 Juanita Banana Young Joaquin Buenaventura
2011 Reputasyon Teen Henry
2012–2016 Luv U Boom Enriquez
2012 Wansapanataym: Gising Na, Omar Rommel
2014 Wansapanataym: Witch-A-Makulit Yano
Forevermore Dexter
2017–2020 Dok Ricky, Pedia Thor
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar 3 Himself / Contestant Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2022 Run to Me Dranreb Uy iWantTFC
2023 Dirty Linen Dennis Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
TV5

Maalaala Mo Kaya episodes

YearNetworkNotesCharacter/Role
2004 ABS-CBN "Billy Crawford story"young Billy
2005"Rico Barrera story"young Rico
2007"Joseph Impreso story"young Joseph
2011"Make-up"Glenn
2012"Polo Shirt"Ivan
2013"Picture Frame"Claire's brother
2014"Itak"; "Bolo"Henry
2014"Cellphone"Julius
2014"Selfie"Wendell
2022 Kapamilya Channel "Silver Medal"Carlo Paalam

Reality/Variety shows

YearNetworkTitle
2004 ABS-CBN Star Circle Quest
2005 Goin' Bulilit
Note: Guest appearances in shows are not included.

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