James Blanco | |
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| Born | James Blanco Castillo (1979-06-15) 15 June 1979 1 |
| Other names | Jay, Jack, Jonathan |
| Occupations | Actor, singer, model |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Agent | Freelancer (2000–present) |
| Television | |
| Spouse | Tania Creighton-Castillo (m. 2002-2026) |
| Children | 3 |
James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1979), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known for his roles in Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001 – 2002), Rubi (2010), Lorenzo's Time (2012), One More Chance (2007), Now and Forever: Ganti (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime Yagit as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows Click (1999 – 2002) and Kahit Kailan (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network.
Early life and background
Blanco was born on June 15, 1979 in Manila, Philippines, the Filipino actor spent his early life in the capital. He attended AMA Computer University for his freshman year before choosing to put his education on hold to pursue a highly successful career in the entertainment industry.
Acting career
Blanco known for his extensive work in both television dramas and films, his career highlights include a Best Actor win at the 20th Asian Film Festival and prominent roles in One More Chance (2007), Prima Donnas (2020–2022), and Forever Young (2024–2025).
Blanco is part of the ensemble cast in the 2026 Philippine television adaptation of the medical drama The Good Doctor.
In 2026, joined the GMA Public Affairs drama-musical series You're My Favorite Song, where he plays the character Enrico Monteverde. In this role, he portrays a grieving father who searches for his missing daughter by singing the song he wrote for her.
Personal life
Blanco is previously married to Tania Creighton-Castillo and has three children.2
Acting credits
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cool Dudes 24/7 | John | |
| Bahay ni Lola | Neil | ||
| 2002 | Home Alone da Riber | Vic | |
| 2004 | Homecoming | ||
| Kuya | Vincent | ||
| Sigaw | Jude | 3 | |
| 2005 | Lovestruck | ||
| Kutob | RJ | ||
| 2006 | I Will Always Love You | Andrew | |
| 2007 | One More Chance | Kenneth Del Rosario | |
| 2012 | Guni-Guni | Angelo | 4 |
| 2015 | A Second Chance | Kenneth Del Rosario | 5 |
| 2016 | Pilapil | ||
| 2017 | Mang Kepweng Returns | Dr. Zacharias Rivera | 6 |
| Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa | Abdul | ||
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Lalabas | Berting (segment: "Bahay") | 7 |
| 2022 | Family Matters | Nelson | 8 |
| 2023 | The Monkey and the Turtle | Manuel Palma | |
| 2024 | Selda ng Kahapon | Ernie | |
| Outside | Diego | 9 | |
| 2025 | Isla Babuyan | David |
Television
| † | Denotes shows that have not yet been aired |
Accolades
| Year | Award giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | Click | Won27 |
References
References
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- Movie Queen Bea Alonzo returns for 'One More Chance' sequel. Starcinema.abs-cbn.com (October 9, 2015). Retrieved on November 29, 2015.
- "WATCH: Trailer of Vhong's 'Mang Kepweng' film released". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- Vibas, Danny (14 December 2021). "'Huwag Kang Lalabas': Kim Chiu's famous line now a movie". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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- "Maja, Geoff, Janella, and Joshua are taken over by love and fear in The Killer Bride". ABS-CBN Corporate. July 26, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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- Magbanua, Kyla Dennise (2026-03-31). "Paolo, James, Carlo, Luke, and Marcus square off in a thrilling battle of wits on "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- Marfori, MJ. "More than a medical drama: 'The Good Doctor Phl' to highlight healthcare and inclusivity". Philstar.com. Philstar. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- Carreon, Mark Joseph F. "Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales grateful for headlining 'You're My Favorite Song'". GMA Network.com. GMA Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
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