Jake Macapagal

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Jake Macapagal

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Jake Macapagal is a highly sought-after Filipino actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his natural talent and dedication to his craft. With over 35 years of experience on stage and screen, Jake has become known for his ability to bring depth and nuance to every role he takes on.

One of his standout performances was in the critically acclaimed film, Metro Manila, which garnered international recognition and earned him a nomination for Most Promising Newcomer at the BIFA Awards. Jake has also appeared in a variety of other notable projects, including HBO Asia's Halfworlds and Ben Rekhi's Watch List.

With his captivating presence and dynamic range as an actor, Jake has become a sought-after talent both in the Philippines and internationally. He continues to push himself and explore new opportunities, and his upcoming role in the Paramount+ original U.K. drama series No Escape is sure to further cement his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.

ActorFilipino
Place of residence Manila (PH)
Place of birthManila Philippines
Housing optionsBerlin (DE)
AssociationsEquity (British trade union)
Driver's licensesCar class
Other licensesInstructor
Eye colorbrown
Hair colorgray
Height (cm)178
Weight (in kg)72
LanguagesEnglish(native-language)Filipino(native-language)German
DialectsLow German
AccentsAmerican
SportYoga
DanceMusical theaterChoreography
PitchBaritone
SingingMusical
Special skillsEntertainer
Training
Other professional training
2010
National Institute of Dramatic Art
Awards
2013
BIFA Most Promising Newcomer for Metro Manila (nominated) (Cinema film)
Film
2021 – 2022
Triangle of Sadness picture
Triangle of Sadness (Feature film)
Casting Director Philippines (Ot)
Ruben Östlund Erik Hemmendorff Philippe Bober A24, Searchlight Pictures/Hulu, Focus Features and Sony Pictures Classics Jake Macapagal / Bianca Balbuena Philippines Ruben Östlund
2018 – 2020
Watch List picture
Watch List (Feature film)
Ventura (MR)
Ben Rekhi Reality Entertainment BRON Studios Ben Rekhi Ben Rekhi, Rona Sales
2010 – 2013
Metro Manila picture
Metro Manila (Feature film)
Oscar Ramirez (MR)
Sean Ellis Chocolate Frog Films Independent Film Company Sean Ellis Sean Ellis
Television
2022 – 2023
No Escape picture
No Escape (Series)
Colonel Reyes (MR)
Hans Herbots, Kasia Adamic New Pictures and Viacom International Studios Paramount+ Paramount Global Gary Davy Kris Mrksa
2009 – 2010
Halfworlds 2 picture
Halfworlds 2 (Series)
Kaprey (MR)
Ekachai Uekrongtham HBO Asia HBO Asia Original Series HBO Go Erika North Collin Chang
Theater
1994 – 1999
Miss Saigon Musical picture
Miss Saigon Musical (Operetta)
GI/Vietnamesische Soldaten (Ot)
Mitch Lemsky Stella GmbH Musical Hall Stuttgart CML Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.