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Jacob Benedicto | |
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Born | Josemari Jacob K. Gayanelo April 29, 1992 Manila, Philippines |
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Labels | Star Music (2014–2015) |
Jacob Benedicto is a Filipino singer and actor born in Manila. He first gained recognition when he joined the blind auditions of The Voice of the Philippines . Although none of the judges' chairs turned, Benedicto dominated social media because of his good looks and soulful voice. The following year, in April 2014, he joined Pinoy Big Brother: All In . [1] Dubbed as the "Cutie Crooner ng Paranaque", [2] Jacob spent 5 weeks inside the house and was the 4th housemate to be evicted on the 3rd elimination night. [3]
Benedicto is currently a regular on the ABS-CBN series Dream Dad as Jaymart. His first single "Pagka't Ikaw" is also included in the newly launched 'OPM Fresh' album from Star Music. [4] [5]
Year | Title | Role |
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2015 | Baker King | Alex |
Ningning | Hope's boyfriend | |
Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself/Houseguest | |
Dream Dad | Jaymart | |
2014 | Ipaglaban Mo! "Akin Ka Lang" | James |
Maalaala Mo Kaya "Manika" | Albert | |
Pure Love | Diane's Classmate | |
Pinoy Big Brother: All In | Himself/Housemate | |
The Voice of the Philippines (season 1) | Himself/Contestant | |
2013 | Kanta Pilipinas |
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2014 | Past Tense | Diego |
Year | Title | Composer | Album | Label |
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2015 | Pagka't Ikaw | Jeffrey Hidalgo | OPM Fresh | Star Music |