Jameson Blake

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Jameson Blake
Born
Jameson Andrew Blake [fn 1]

(1997-06-17) June 17, 1997 (age 28)
Nationality Filipino-American
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2015–present
Agent Star Magic (2015–present)
Known for Hashtags
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]

Jameson Andrew Blake [fn 1] (born June 17, 1997) is a Filipino-American actor, dancer, and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for his roles in the films 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten (2016), So Connected (2018), and Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi (2018).

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Early life

Jameson Andrew Blake was born in Hong Kong [2] on June 17, 1997, [3] to a Filipina mother Clarissa Gibbs and an American father Robin Blake. [4] He has an older brother and a younger sister. [2] Blake's parents separated, with his father staying in Hong Kong, and he and his siblings moving to the Philippines with his mother. [5]

Career

Blake started out by appearing in television commercials for brands such as Bingo Cookie Sandwich, Coca-Cola, and Jollibee. [6]

In 2015, he auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother: 737 as a teen housemate. [7] He joined the second leg of the season, the Regular Edition, under the moniker "Ang Responsible Son ng Pampanga." [8] Blake entered the house on Day 81 and was evicted on Day 112. [9] Later that year, Blake became a member of the all-male dance group Hashtags, formed by the noontime variety show, It's Showtime . [10]

In 2016, Blake made his film debut in the coming-of-age movie 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten . For his portrayal of Maxim, he won Best Supporting Actor at the 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival [11] [12] and received a nomination for New Movie Actor of the Year at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies. [13]

In 2017, Blake was part of the 13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry Nabubulok, where he portrayed Paul Harper. [14] He shared in an interview that the role was somewhat less daring compared to his previous ones. [15] That same year, he starred in Kip Oebanda's horror film Nay, which was an official entry to the 13th Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival. [16] Blake also appeared in the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival entry Haunted Forest , as RJ. [17]

Blake has also had roles Mama's Girl (2018), and So Connected (2018).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Maximilian "Maxim" SnyderCinema One Originals Digital Film Festival entry [18] [19]
2017NabubulokPaul Harper13th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry [14] [15]
NayFrancisCinema One Originals Digital Film Festival entry [16]
Unexpectedly Yours Kurt [20]
Haunted Forest RJ43rd Metro Manila Film Festival entry [17]
2018 Mama's Girl Zak Montañez [21]
So Connected Karter Calma [22]
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFiAristotle "Aris" Miller [23]
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Edward Del Rosario [24]
G!Dom3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino entry [25]
The Mall, The Merrier Tanacio Molina45th Metro Manila Film Festival entry [26]
2020My Lockdown RomanceTom Amorado [27] [28]
Four Sisters Before the Wedding Jeremy Yulo [29] [30]
2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas JericSegment: "Hotel"; 47th Metro Manila Film Festival entry [31] [32]
2024 Hello, Love, Again Edward Del Rosario [33]
Guilty PleasureMatthew [34]
2025Co-LoveClyde CinePanalo Film Festival entry [35] [36]
Flower Girl Dick New York Asian Film Festival entry [37] [38]
Kontrabida AcademyArnaldo [39]

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Himself - Housemate
2015–2021 It's Showtime Himself
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Ring Xavier
2017 Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady Ruben
My Dear Heart Dominic Divinagracia
A Love to Last Andres Bonifacio "Fort" Gonzales
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Hazing Alvin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukelele Boom
Home Sweetie Home Luke
2018–2019 Ngayon at Kailanman Oliver "Oli" Cortes
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dance Floor RJ Cunanan
2020 24/7 Young Claudio
Loving EmilyVince
Bawal Na Game Show Himself / Player
2020–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Planner Gerard Santos
My Sunset Girl Lucas
2021–2022 Viral Scandal Axel Matteo
2022 A Family Affair Drew Estrella
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Engagement Ring Nick
2023The Chosen OneHimself / Host
Jack and Jill sa Diamond HillsAsyong
2023–2025 It's Showtime Himself / Performer
2024 Padyak Princess Wesley [40]
2025 How to Spot a Red Flag JR


Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Box Office Entertainment Awards 2019 Most Promising Male Star for Television Ngayon at Kailanman Won [41]
2017 Most Popular Recording/Performing Group Hashtags Won [42]
Cinema One Originals Film Festival 2016Best Supporting Actor 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Won [43]
2017NayNominated [44]
CinePanalo Film Festival 2025 2025Best ActorCo-LoveNominated [45]
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 Best Supporting ActorG!Nominated [46]
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2016 Dance Album of the YearHashtagsWon [47]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2017 New Movie Actor of the Year 2 Cool 2 Be 4gottenNominated [18]
2019Glowing Guy of the NightWon [48]
PMPC Star Awards for Television 2019 Best Drama Supporting ActorNgayon at KailanmanNominated [13]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Jameson Blake was born in Hongkong. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Gibbs.

References

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