John James Uy

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John James Uy
Born (1987-09-13) September 13, 1987 (age 34)
Mountain View, California
Occupation Actor, Artist, Host, Model
Years active2007-present
Agent Star Magic
Viva Artists Agency

John James Uy [fn 1] is a Filipino-American, artist, host and model.

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Biography

John James Uy was born on September 13, 1987 in Mountain View California. In 2007, he won 2nd runner-up in the Be Bench / The Model Search. A year after, he was picked to do hosting jobs for myx North America/Myx International. [1] In the same year, he starred in his first regular TV stint in Pieta.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Be Bench / The Model Search Himself
Love Spell: Cindy-rella Prince William
2008 Pieta [1] Frank
ASAP Himself
myx North America VJ John/host
2009 Your Song: Gaano Kita Kamahal Ferds
Tayong Dalawa Edward
The Wedding SamGuest, 1 episode
George and Cecil Dr. MenesesGuest, 1 episode
2010Everybody HapiDuane DyGuest, 1 episode
Your Song: Love Me, Love You Kyle
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak Gino
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Series Guest actor
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim Pierre
Reputasyon Randy Villamayor
2012 Miss World Philippines 2012 Co-Anchor
2014 Wattpad Presents: His Secretary Dale

Films

YearTitleRoleProduction Company
2012Rigodon [2] Riki Reality Entertainment
2014 Trophy Wife Johnboy Viva Films
2016The Escort Regal Entertainment

Notes

  1. John James Uy was born in the United States. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is de Guzman.

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References

  1. 1 2 Sibonga, Glen P. (2008-10-03). "Star Magic talent John James Uy gets VJ stint in MYX International". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
  2. http://pep.ph/news/36563/john-james-uy-is-very-happy-to-star-in-his-first-movie-after-being-in-showbiz-for-five-years/1/9 [ dead link ]