Jhong Hilario

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Viernesand the surname or paternal family name is Hilario.

Jhong Hilario
2019 campaign portrait
Member of the Makati City Council from the 1st district
In office June 30, 2016 –June 30, 2025
Personal details
Born	Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (1976-08-11) August 11, 1976 (age 49) Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines
Political party	Makatizens United Party
Other political affiliations	United Nationalist Alliance (2015–21)
Spouse	Michelle Westgate ​ ​ (m. 2005;div. 2024)​
Domestic partner	Maia Azores (2020–present)
Children	1
Residence	Makati
Alma mater	Arellano University (AB) World Citi Colleges (MPA)
Occupation	Actor, dancer, television host, politician

Virgilio "Jhong" Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976) is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group Streetboys. He served as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district from 2016 to 2025. ^[1] He is widely known for his antagonist roles in television; as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara (originally portrayed by Eruel Tongco from 1992 to 1996 and William Martinez for its movie version), and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano . ^[2] He currently appears as a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime.

Early life and education

Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996. ^[3] In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from the Arellano University earning a degree in political science. ^[4] In 2024, he finished his master's degree in public administration with highest merits from World Citi Colleges. ^[5]

Career

Film and television

Hilario started his career in 1993 as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He made his debut as an actor in 1996. ^[6]

As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami , released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002). ^[7]

In 2012, Hilario is part of ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime , starting as a judge until he became one of the hosts of the program.

In 2017, he was cast in the series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan, one of his best known roles. ^[2] In 2019, he left the series to focus on his re-election bid for Makati councilor during the 2019 midterm elections. ^[8]

In 2021, Hilario was chosen as one of the contestants of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar . However, after six weeks, including a win in the first two weeks, Hilario withdrawn from the competition for the safety of his family.

In It's Showtime's Magpasikat 2023, he won the grand prize of ₱300,000 with his team alongside Kim Chiu and Ion Perez. The prize money was subsequently donated to their chosen charity. ^[9]

In 2025, Hilario was appeared on an episode of the second season of Rainbow Rumble on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV, ^[10] which all of these channels are also airing It's Showtime with GMA Network, ^{[11] [12] [13]} where he won the total prizes of ₱87,000.

Politics

Hilario (right) with fellow Makati councilor Luis Javier Jr. (2nd from left), former Vice President Jejomar Binay (left), Makati Mayor Abigail Binay (3rd from right), and Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo (2nd from right) viewing the scale model of the Makati Intra-city Subway project in 2018

Hilario decided to run for councilor in the 1st district of Makati under United Nationalist Alliance and Abby Binay's ticket in 2016. In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who has served as a councilor from 2007 to 2016 and again since 2025, as his main inspiration to run for the council seat. ^[14] He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022, which was under Makatizens United Party. He was the top vote getter on all the aforementioned elections. He stepped down upon being term-limited in 2025.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999–2001	Rio Del Mar	Rodel
	Maynila	Various roles
2000–2001	GMA Telesine Specials
	Maalaala Mo Kaya		Episode: Wedding Cake
2002–2003	Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay	Ivan
2003–2004	Basta't Kasama Kita
2004	Spirits	Kuya Dong
2006	U Can Dance	Himself
	Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko	Ka Edgar
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Big Boy	Episode: Rugby
2007		Joel	Episode: Rehas
		Rex Ferrer	Episode: Tren
	Rounin	Venom
2008	Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal	Himself
	Kung Fu Kids	Kevin Marilao
2009	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Romualdo "Lolong" Rubi	Episode: Medal for Valor
2010	Showtime	Himself	Judge; voluntarily exited after 30 weeks
	Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo	Jason / Agustin
	Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla : Tonyong Bayawak	Nitoy
	Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010	Himself	Guest judge
2010–2011	Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara	Gary David	Main Role / Antagonist
2011	ASAP	Himself
	You Got It 2
	Gandang Gabi, Vice!		Guest
	Happy Yipee Yehey!		"Waka Waka guest host with John Prats"
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Sumalde	Episode: Bisikleta
	It's Showtime	Himself	Judge
	The Price Is Right		With Dimples Romana
	Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig	Alex
2012–present	It's Showtime	Himself	Host
2013	Juan dela Cruz	Poldo	Special Guest / Antagonist
	My Little Juan
	Little Champ	Lucas Caballero / Leon del Torro Jr.	Main Role / Anti-Hero
	Gandang Gabi, Vice!	Himself	Guest
2014	Ipaglaban Mo!	Erwin	Episode: Ako ang Biktima
2015	Matanglawin	Himself	Cameo
	Walang Iwanan	Kamlon Bautista	Supporting Role / Anti-Hero
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Agustin "Isong" Batucan	Episode: Sto. Niño
	Ipaglaban Mo!	Ely	Episode: Hinala
2017–2019	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan	Main Role / Antagonist
2019	Ipaglaban Mo!	Tony	Episode: Kalaguyo
2021	Your Face Sounds Familiar	Himself	Season 3, performer / contestant
2022	PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong		Guest co-host
	PIEnalo: Palong Follow		Featured celebrity content creator
	The Chosen One		Actor-Mentor
2024	Family Feud (Philippine game show)	Himself	Celebrity Contestant / Guest
2023, 2025–present	FPJ's Batang Quiapo	young Don Gustavo	Supporting role / Guest / Antagonist
2025	Rainbow Rumble	Himself	Contestant

Movies

Year	Title	Character/Role
1996	Istokwa	Nestor
1998	Sa Pusod ng Dagat	Luis
	José Rizal	Prisoner servant
1999	Muro Ami	Botong
2000	Spirit Warriors	Buboy
2001	Sa Huling Paghihintay
	La Vida Rosa	Boy Kulet
	Bagong Buwan	Jason
2002	Dekada '70	Willy
2003	Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut	Buboy
2004	Kulimlim	Ex-convict
2005	Nasaan Ka Man	Nardo
	D' Anothers	Gorio
2006	Sukob	Erning
2008	Caregiver	Joseph
	Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure)	Fernando
2009	Kinatay	Abyong
	Astig (Mga Batang Kalye)
	Lola	Bebong
2010	Noy	Adik 1
	Emir	Boyong
2011	Segunda Mano	Dindo
2012	The Healing	Dario
2013	Boy Golden
2016	The Super Parental Guardians	Val Santos
2017	Mang Kepweng Returns
	The Ghost Bride	Cameo
	Ang Panday	Sword guard
2019	3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!	Rigor
2024	And the Breadwinner Is...	Biboy Salvador

Personal life

He was previously married to theater actress Michelle Westgate, from 2005 to 2011. In 2024, their marriage ended in divorce. ^[15]

Hilario has a daughter named Sarina Oceania, with partner Maia Azores in March 2021. ^[16]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2000	48th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actor	Muro-Ami	Nominated	[17]
	23rd Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actor		Nominated	[18]
	16th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Best Supporting Actor		Won	[19]
	10th Young Critics Circle Awards	Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role		Nominated	[20]
2004	18th PMPC Star Awards	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yellow Baby	Nominated
2006	20th PMPC Star Awards	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka	Nominated
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piso	Nominated
2011	60th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor	Best Supporting Actor	Segunda Mano	Nominated	[21]
	25th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actor	Mara Clara	Nominated
2012	Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series		Nominated
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Reality and Game Show Host [a]	It's Showtime	Won	[22]
2014	37th Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actor	Best Actor	Badil	Nominated	[23]
	11th Golden Screen Awards	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role		Nominated	[24]
	24th Young Critics Circle Awards	Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role		Won	[25]
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Supporting Actor of the Year	Ang Probinsyano	Nominated	[26]
2018	32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television			Nominated	[27]
	8th EdukCircle Awards	Best Supporting Actor (TV Series)		Won	[28]
2019	Golden Laurel Lyceans' Choice Media Awards	Best Television Supporting Actor		Won	[29]
	3rd Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS)	Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role		Won	[30]
2020	4th Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS)	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Ipaglaban Mo: Kalaguyo	Won	[31]
2022	Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards	Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host	It's Showtime	Nominated	[32] [33]
2024	Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Supporting Actor	And the Breadwinner Is...	Nominated

Notes

1. Shared with It's Showtime hosts.

References

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External links

• Media related to Jhong Hilario at Wikimedia Commons
• Jhong Hilario at IMDb