Jett Pangan | |
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| Pangan performing onstage | |
| Born | Reginald Jose Pangan June 21, 1968 Manila, Philippines |
| Other names | Jet Pangan |
| Education | De La Salle University–Manila |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Tirona (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pinoy rock |
| Instruments |
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| Labels | |
| Member of | The Dawn |
| Formerly of | The Jett Pangan Group |
Reginald Jose Pangan (born June 21, 1968), better known as Jett Pangan, is a Filipino singer, musician, actor, and theater performer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the Filipino rock band the Dawn and for his work in musical theater and film. [1] Pangan has also released solo music and led the now-defunct Jett Pangan Group, earning recognition as one of the Philippines’ most versatile performers.
Reginald Jose Pangan was born on June 21, 1968 in Manila, Philippines. He attended his grade school and high school years in San Beda College and attending college at De La Salle University–Manila where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering, briefly working in the field before fully committing to a career in music. Pangan's formal education and early career transition reflect his blend of academic discipline and creative ambition.
Pangan has appeared in numerous television and film roles. His film appearances include " Tulad ng Dati " (2006), a musical drama centered on the Dawn's story, as well as roles in " Paano Kita Iibigin " (2007), " Halik sa Hangin " (2015), " The Breakup Playlist " (2015), "Historiographika Errata" (2017), and others. Pangan has also made guest and supporting appearances in Philippine television series such as " FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ", " Born for You ", " Wildflower ", " Marry Me, Marry You ", " Flower of Evil ", " Lyric and Beat ", " Black Rider ", " Prinsesa ng City Jail ", and " Sins of the Father ".
Pangan's music career began in 1985, he was approached to audition for a band that would later become one of the most successful rock bands in the Philippines, The Dawn alonside Teddy Diaz, JB Leonor, and Clay Luna. The band quickly rose to prominence in the Philippine Original Pilipino Music (OPM) scene with classic hits such as " Salamat ", " Enveloped Ideas ", and "Iisang Bangka Tayo". Their debut album The Dawn was released in 1986, followed by several albums through the early 1990s.
After the disbandment of the Dawn in 1995, the band would later on hold a sold-out reunion concert at the ULTRA basketball stadium in 1997, an event that didn't prove to be the spark that would ignite a re-grouping. However, in 1999, the band members were unanimous in taking the Dawn back on the road.
With The Dawn, Pangan has toured widely and celebrated milestones such as their Almost 40 concert in 2025, showcasing longevity in the rock music landscape. He has also released solo material, including the single "Lipad" in 2018.
When the Dawn disbanded in 1995, Pangan moved on to work as a recording company executive and was later persuaded to release the solo album, Spell. [2] Pangan formed the Jett Pangan Group, releasing two albums including The Jett Pangan Group and Daylight. They disbanded in 2001 after which Pangan rejoined The Dawn in 1999 and has continued to perform with the band across multiple decades. [3]
In between touring and recording, Pangan finds time to act in musical theater that he made his muscial theater debut in 2000. [4] In 2001, his first musical theater involvement was in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar as the role of Pontius Pilate together with fellow musicians Rico Blanco and Noel Cabangon. He was also involved in local productions such as tick, tick… BOOM! (2002), Jekyll and Hyde , Nine , Next to Normal , and Beauty and the Beast that he played as Beast. [5] He would later play the lead role in an international musical production of Stephen Soundheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as Sweeney Todd in 2019 alongside actress/singer Lea Salonga. [6]
Pangan is married to Elizabeth Tirona on June 18, 1994. [7] They have two children: Erica Ramone and Rafael (Rafi). [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Olongapo: The Great American Dream | Himself | First movie appearance (with The Dawn) | [9] |
| 1991 | Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal | Man of Tonton | First movie appearance (solo) | [10] |
| 1994 | Mama's Boys 2 (Let's Go Na!) | Himself | [11] | |
| 2006 | Tulad ng Dati | [12] | ||
| 2007 | Paano Kita Iibigin | Mon | [13] | |
| 2015 | Halik sa Hangin | Rene | [13] | |
| The Breakup Playlist | Lester | [13] | ||
| 2017 | Historiographika Errata | Andrés Bonifacio | [13] | |
| 2023 | What If? | Enrico Neri | [14] | |
| 2024 | Fuchsia Libre | Raymond Crisologo | [15] | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Voltes V Evolution | Draco | Voice-over | [16] [5] |
| 2007 | BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad | Saitou Ken'ichi | [17] | |
| 2015 | Mac and Chiz | Mak | 1 episode | [13] |
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Edson Lee | Guest role / Antagonist | ||
| 2016 | Born for You | Marcus | Supporting role | |
| 2016–2017 | Hahamakin ang Lahat | Charlie Ke | Supporting role / Protagonist | |
| 2017 | Wildflower | Gov. William Alvarez | Supporting role / Antagonist (in season 1) | |
| A Love to Last | Smith | Special participation / Protagonist (in Chapter 2, uncredited) | [18] [19] | |
| 2021 | Babawiin Ko ang Lahat | Akira Tanaka | Guest role / Antagonist | [20] |
| 2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Michael "Myke" Jacinto | Supporting role / Protagonist | [21] |
| 2022 | Flower of Evil | Gerry Payumo | ||
| Lyric and Beat | Peter | |||
| 2023–2024 | Black Rider | Richard Uy | Guest role / Protagonist (credited as Jet Pangan) | [22] |
| 2025 | Prinsesa ng City Jail | Benhur Torres-Cristobal | Supporting role / Protagonist | |
| Sins of the Father | Pol. General Joel Balagtas | Guest cast / Protagonist | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bagman | Big Boy | Guest role | [13] |
| 2021 | Afterlife | Peter Ong | Main role / Anti-hero | [13] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Himig Handog 2013 | Himself / Judge | |
| 2015 | ASOP Music Festival Year 4 Grand Finals Night | [23] | |
| 2019 | D'Academy Asia (season 5) | ||
| 2021 | Lunch Out Loud (now Tropang LOL) | Himself / Guest Judge | |
| 2023 | It's Showtime | Himself / Magpasikat Judge | [24] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pepito Manaloto | James | Himself / Guest role (credited as Jet Pangan) | [25] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2019 | Myx Live! | Himself / Host | He was replacing Bernard Palanca and Rico Blanco | [5] [26] |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Orly | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Sumpaan" | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Martin After Dark | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | |
| 1994 | 1st NU Rock Awards | Himself / Performer | [27] | |
| 1997 | SOP | Himself / Guest Performer | [28] | |
| 1999 | 6th NU Rock Awards | Himself / Presenter | (with The Dawn's Atsushi Matsuura and JB Leonor) (credited as Jet Pangan) | [29] |
| 2000 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest Performer | (together with Cooky Chua, Joey de Leon, Allan K., Mike Hanopol, Pepe Smith, Jun Lopito, Louie Talan and Miguel Ortigas) | [30] |
| 2006 | All-Star K! | Himself / Guest | ||
| Cheers to '07 Countdown: The GMA New Year Countdown Special | Himself / Performer | |||
| 2007 | The ARAW Values Advertising Awards | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | |
| Celebrity Duets: Philippine Edition | Himself / Celebrity Partner | |||
| MYX Music Awards 2008 | Himself / Performer | (tribute for MYX Magna Gary Valenciano, together with Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Vina Morales, Janno Gibbs, Kyla, Jaya, Ebe Dancel and Aia de Leon, and his sons Paolo and Gab) | [31] | |
| 2008 | Pinoy Idol Extra | Himself / Guest | ||
| 2009 | Wowowee | Himself / Performer | (together with Rachel Alejandro, Dingdong Avanzado, Geneva Cruz, Chad Borja and Richard Reynoso) | [32] |
| Are You the Next Big Star? | (credited as Jet Pangan) | |||
| 2014 | The Ryzza Mae Show | Himself / Guest | (with Cooky Chua) | |
| 2015 | The Singing Bee | Himself / Challenger | (with co-challenger Gino Padilla and Richard Reynoso) | [33] |
| Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal | Himself / Briefcase No. 6 | |||
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | [34] | |
| Binibining Pilipinas 2015: The Road to the Crown - Pre-Pageant Special | ||||
| 2016 | NET25 Letters and Music | (with The Dawn's Rommel "Sancho" Sanchez) | [35] | |
| Unang Hirit | (with The Dawn) | |||
| It's Showtime | [36] | |||
| Superstar Duets | (credited as Jet Pangan) | |||
| 2017 | Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Guest Player | as a segment of Jackpoy en Poy | |
| Himself / Guest Performer | as a segment of Broadway Boys | [37] | ||
| Magandang Buhay | Himself / Guest | [38] | ||
| I Can See Your Voice | (in Season 1) | [39] | ||
| 2018 | ASAP | Himself / Guest Performer | (together with Kean Cipriano, Teddy Corpuz, Yeng Constantino, and KZ Tandingan) | [40] |
| Himself / Performer | as a segment of ASAP Versus (together with Ato Arman) | [41] [42] | ||
| 2019 | Studio 7 | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | |
| as a segment of Duet with Me (with contestants Nef Medina and Neil Pedrosa) | [43] | |||
| Umagang Kay Ganda | Himself / Guest | [44] | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | [45] | |
| 2020 | ASAP | For his then-upcoming concert, “90s Frontment Acousticized” (together with Kapamilya Divas, Basti Artadi, Dong Abay and Wency Cornejo) | [46] | |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Celebrity Judge | as a segment of Bawal Judgmental | [47] | |
| It's Showtime | Himself / Celebrity Singer | as a segment of Hide and Sing | [48] | |
| Chika, Besh! | Himself / Guest | (with Wency Cornejo) | ||
| 2021 | Mars Pa More (now Mars) | [49] | ||
| Lunch Out Loud (now Tropang LOL) | Himself / Guest Player | (with co-challenger Ariel Rivera) | ||
| Himself / Guest Performer | (together with Ariel Rivera) | [50] | ||
| At Home with GMA Regional TV | Himself / Guest | as a segment of Biztalk | [51] | |
| GMA Regional TV Early Edition | [52] | |||
| LSS: The Martin Nievera Show | [53] | |||
| Tulong-Tulong sa Pag-ahon | Himself / Performer | [54] | ||
| ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2021 | [55] | |||
| 2022 | Family Feud | Himself / Guest Player | (with The Dawn's Rommel "Sancho" Sanchez & Francis Reyes and Carlo Orosa) | [56] |
| 2023 | Tropang LOL | as a segment of Swap Test (with his daughter Erica Pangan) | ||
| It's Showtime | Himself / Guest Performer | (with The Dawn) | [57] | |
| 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup: Opening Ceremony | Himself / Performer | (with The Dawn, Sarah Geronimo, JRoa, Ben&Ben and Alamat) | [58] | |
| 2024 | Family Feud | Himself / Guest Player | [59] | |
| 2025 | Fast Talk with Boy Abunda | Himself | (with Ayen Munji-Laurel) | [60] |
| Eat Bulaga! | Himself / Performer | (with The Dawn) | ||
| All-Out Sundays | ||||
| The Clash (season 7) | (with contestant Juary Sabith) | |||
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | Jett's Talk Show...Sort of | [61] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SoundTrip | Himself | [62] | |
| 2024 | 9th Wish Music Awards | Himself / Presenter | (with Francis Reyes) | [63] |
| Year | Title | Director | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Salamat" | ||
| 1992 | "Iisang Bangka Tayo" | ||
| 2002 | "Paano Naman Kami" | ||
| 2004 | "Harapin ang Liwanag" | ||
| "Change (is Breaking Us Apart)" | |||
| 2005 | "Tulad ng Dati" | ||
| 2006 | "Ang Iyong Paalam" | ||
| 2008 | "Message in a Bottle" | ||
| 2009 | "Hatak" | ||
| 2016 | "The Way It Turns" | ||
| "Paraisong Tanso" | |||
| 2017 | "MerryGoRound" | ||
| 2018 | "Segurista" | ||
| "Lipad" | |||
| 2020 | "Belong" | ||
| 2021 | "Andito Tayo Para sa Isa't Isa" | ||
| Year | Title | Label | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Dawn | OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records) | N/a |
| 1988 | I Stand with You | ||
| 1989 | Beyond the Bend | ||
| 1990 | Heart's Thunder | ||
| 1992 | Abot Kamay | ||
| 1994 | Puno't Dulo | ||
| 2000 | Prodigal Sun | Sony BMG Music | |
| 2004 | Harapin | Warner Music Philippines | |
| 2006 | Tulad ng Dati | ||
| 2008 | The Later Half of Day | MCA Music Philippines | |
| 2009 | Sound the Alarm | Sony Music Philippines | |
| 2018 | Ascendant | Solstice Ventures Inc. | |
| Year | Title | Label | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Spell | Viva Records | N/a |
| Year | Title | Label | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Jett Pangan Group | Orbit Music | N/a |
| 1999 | Daylight |
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Iisang Bangka Tayo | OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records) |
| 1997 | The Dawn: OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series | OctoArts-EMI Music (now PolyEast Records) |
| 2001 | The Story of The Dawn: The Ultimate OPM Collection | EMI Philippines (now PolyEast Records) |
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Dawn: Live | OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records) |
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Simulan Na Natin (CD, iTunes) | Solstice Ventures Inc. |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "She Won't Be Waiting" | Spell |
| "Ayoko" | ||
| "Don't Do This to Me" | ||
| "Ngayon Gabi" | ||
| "Isipin Mo" | ||
| "Spell" | ||
| "Ang Luho Mo, Babe" | ||
| "Thought About You" | ||
| "Banat" | ||
| "Kerubin" | ||
| 2012 | "As Long As" | Songs to Slash Your Wrist By |
| 2015 | "Strong" | Mercy and Compassion: Songs for Pope Francis |
| 2018 | "Lipad" | Non-album singles |
| 2020 | "Belong" | |
| "Liliwanag Muli" (with Aicelle Santos) | Liliwanag Muli | |
| Year | Song | Film/Show | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Lisensyadong Kamao" (with Nasty Mac) | Lisensyadong Kamao | |
| 2006 | "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang" (with Agot Isidro) | Tulad ng Dati | |
| "Hindi Iyo" | First Day High | ||
| "Bawat Bata" (with The Dawn) | Kami nAPO Muna | ||
| 2007 | "Jimmy Antiporda - Dalawang Dekada" (with Freddie Aguilar, Kuh Ledesma, Joey Ayala and Cookie Chua) | GMA News & Public Affairs (now GMA Integrated News) | [64] |
| 2010 | "Ako ang Bayani" | RPG Metanoia | |
| 2019 | "Lipad" | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Youth Center | |
| Code Name: Terrius | |||
| Year | Awards ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Results | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NU Rock Awards | Vocalist of the Year | N/a | Nominated | [65] |
| 2005 | N/a | Nominated | [66] | ||
| 2007 | Golden Screen Awards | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Tulad ng Dati | Nominated | [67] |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Nominated | [67] | ||
| 2017 | C1 Originals Award | Best Supporting Actor | Historiographika Errata | Nominated | [67] |