Jake Cuenca
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Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca (born December 30, 1987) is a Spanish-Filipino actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

 and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....

. He started as a GMA
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...

.

Early life

Cuenca was born in December 30, 1987 in San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...

, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

, where he grew up. His father is of Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....

 descent and is from Valencia, Spain, and his mother is of Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 descent from Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south...

. He has two siblings, Rufo and Bea. He was also once a student of PAREF Southridge, a school for boys in Muntinlupa City
Muntinlupa City
The City of Muntinlupa is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de...

.

Career

At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by a talent scout for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, he made several television and print commercials including endorsements for Safeguard
Safeguard (Soap)
Safeguard is an antibacterial soap of P&G registered with the Food and Drug Administration and is sold in the United States, Mexico, Ukraine, Latvia, Canada, Egypt, China, Pakistan, India and the Philippines.-Advertising History:...

, Coke
Coca-Cola
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 and Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom , commonly known as Globe, is a telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe provides mobile, fixed line, and broadband Internet services.- History :In 1928, Congress passed Act No...

. At age ten, he had a cameo role in the 1997 film Wansapanataym. It was followed by Takbo Barbara Takbo and Panday in 1998. All three films were under Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

 of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

.

In 2003, he returned to show business under GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 and appeared in the youth-oriented drama series, Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

, in which he was picked to be one of the casts on its Batch 2. When the show was defunct, Cuenca began portraying varied roles and was casted in Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan or Circle of Hearts is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mark Reyes.- Synopsis :...

, Forever in My Heart
Forever In My Heart
Forever In My Heart is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Mark Reyes and Phil Noble. This drama series revolves around Angeline, Michael and Raphael.....

and in the season 5 of Love to Love. In 2005, he starred as Kahlil in the fantasy series, Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...

. He also appeared in the ninth season of Love to Love entitled "Miss Match". In 2006, he starred as one of the wizards in the fantasy-themed television series, Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...

, which became his last TV series on GMA.

After transferring to ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

 in 2006, he became part of the cast of the network's soap opera, entitled Sana Maulit Muli
Sana Maulit Muli
Sana Maulit Muli is a Filipino primetime soap opera produced by ABS-CBN. It was considered as one of the most watched television shows in the Philippines for 2007. Its name is roughly translated in English: "I Wish It Could Happen Again"...

. It was his first primetime drama series on the network. He also appeared in an episode of Love Spell
Love Spell
This article is about a television show and not about the topic.Love Spell is a fantasy and romance-based program airing on ABS-CBN that tells a different love story each season with a new couple...

, entitled "Sweet Sixty". Later, he was cast on the fantasy series Lastikman
Lastikman (TV series)
Lastikman is an action, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet...

. In 2008, he landed on the lead role in ABS-CBN's action series remake of Palos
Palos (TV series)
Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....

. In 2009, he appeared in Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5...

. In the same year, he starred on Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: My Cheating Heart
My Cheating Heart
My Cheating Heart is the fourth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. It is also the remake of the pocket book "Sweetheart" of the Precious Hearts Romances series.-Plot:...

. In 2010, he portrayed the role of Alejandro on the Filipino remake of Rubi
Rubi (Philippine TV series)
Rubi was a television series in the Philippines that is a remake of Televisa's Rubí and produced by ABS-CBN which premiered February 15, 2010.-Beginning:...

.

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Notes
1998 Takbo Barbara Takbo Jordan
Hiwaga ng Panday Dominic
2004 Kilig... Pintig... Yanig... Juancho
Spirit of the Glass T.J.
2005 Say That You Love Me Edward
2008 For the First Time
For the First Time (2008 film)
For The First Time is a 2008 Filipino romantic film produced by Star Cinema. It stars Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion. The film was shot in the Philippines and in Santorini, Greece.-Synopsis:...

Josh
2009 Villa Estrella
Villa Estrella
Villa Estrella is a 2009 Philippine horror-drama film produced by Star Cinema for its 16th anniversary offering, It stars Maja Salvador, Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann and Shaina Magdayaoin the lead role, and is Directed by Rico Maria Ilarde.-Overview:...

Alex
Pangarap Kong Jackpot Episode "Hawak Kita, Hawak Mo Ko"
2010 H.I.V.: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010...

Jeffrey "Amazing Jay"
2011 In The Name Of Love
In the Name of Love (film)
In The Name of Love is a 2011 Filipino romantic drama film starring Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin and Jake Cuenca. The film is a special presentation for Star Cinema's 18th anniversary. The film premiered nationwide on May 11, 2011...

Dylan Evelino
My Neighbor's Wife Bullet Bernal

Television
Year Title Role Notes Network
2004 Click
Click (Philippine TV series)
Click was a teen/youth dramedy show produced and aired in the Philippines from 1999 to 2004 that was platform to the launch of current top young actors...

Tryke Recurring role (2002—2003) GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan
Hanggang Kailan or Circle of Hearts is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and Mark Reyes.- Synopsis :...

Warren Rosales Recurring role
Forever in My Heart
Forever In My Heart
Forever In My Heart is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Mark Reyes and Phil Noble. This drama series revolves around Angeline, Michael and Raphael.....

William Recurring role (2004—2005)
SOP
SOP (Sobrang Okey Pare)
SOP was a Philippine noontime music/variety show aired by GMA Network. The show airs from 12pm-3pm on Sundays. The show is broadcast from Studio 4 at the GMA Network Studios. The show title stands for "Sobrang Okey, Pare!" a Filipino expression which connotes enjoyment and appreciation of a...

Himself 2004—2006
Love to Love Trey Episode "Love Blossoms"
2005 Encantadia
Encantadia
Encantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...

Kahlil Recurring role
Love to Love Migs Episode "Miss Match"
2006 Majika
Majika
Majika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...

Terman Recurring role
Komiks Presents
Komiks (TV series)
Komiks is a Filipino fantasy-drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network on February 4, 2006. The series features popular local comic book stories and airs on Saturday evenings....

: Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao is the fifth season of Komiks. and is the second installment of the Pedro Penduko comics series. In this story, Pedro will not be the only one who will fight the evil Kalagua...

Napoleon/Jaime Gatchalian Main role (2006—2007) ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

Love Spell
Love Spell
This article is about a television show and not about the topic.Love Spell is a fantasy and romance-based program airing on ABS-CBN that tells a different love story each season with a new couple...

Juano Episode "Home Switch Home"
Your Song
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Episode "Silent Night" ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...

Himself 2006—present
2007 Sana Maulit Muli
Sana Maulit Muli
Sana Maulit Muli is a Filipino primetime soap opera produced by ABS-CBN. It was considered as one of the most watched television shows in the Philippines for 2007. Its name is roughly translated in English: "I Wish It Could Happen Again"...

Brandon Johnson Recurring role
Komiks Presents:
Komiks (TV series)
Komiks is a Filipino fantasy-drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network on February 4, 2006. The series features popular local comic book stories and airs on Saturday evenings....

 Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao
Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao is the fifth season of Komiks. and is the second installment of the Pedro Penduko comics series. In this story, Pedro will not be the only one who will fight the evil Kalagua...

Napoleon Main role
Your Song
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Gino Episode "Very Special Love"
Love Spell
Love Spell
This article is about a television show and not about the topic.Love Spell is a fantasy and romance-based program airing on ABS-CBN that tells a different love story each season with a new couple...

Brian Episode "Sweet Sixty"
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

Lt. Ariel Toledo Episode "Application Form"
Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents
Sineserye Presents is a primetime show broadcast by ABS-CBN. It literally means a film serialized to a TV series which is the show's concept.-Origins:...

: Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?
"Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" was the fourth installment of Sineserye Presents, an ABS-CBN production. It is based on the 1988 film, "Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos" , which, in turn, is based on the original novel of the same name by Ruben R...

Andrew Angeles Main role
That's My Doc
That's My Doc
That's My Doc was a weekend comedy sitcom led by actor Aga Muhlach on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It ended on October 4, 2008 and was replaced by Banana Split.-Sypnopsis:...

Jake Main role (2007—2008)
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman
Lastikman (TV series)
Lastikman is an action, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro played the title role. The story follows Miguel who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet...

Kenneth "Ken" Madrigal Recurring role (2007—2008)
Your Song
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Francis Aguirre Episode "Tuyo nang Damdamin"
2008 Palos
Palos (TV series)
Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....

Giancarlo Caranzo/Palos Main role
I Am KC
I Am KC
I am Paula is the first drama anthology series of KC Concepcion. It premiered on March 29, 2008 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida Sabado. In this show, KC showcases her different talents in acting.-Bb.Palengke:...

Jeremy Episode "Bb. Palengke"
Your Song Presents: A Million Miles Away
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Kiko Main role
Lovebooks Presents: Break-Up Diaries
Lovebooks Presents
Lovebooks Presents is a weekly drama series in TV5 that is shown monthly. Airing Tuesdays at 7:00pm. It premiered last August 12, 2008. Some of their seasons are based on the chick literature titles of Summit Books-Have Baby, Will Date:* Month: August 2008...

Treak Main role
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

Roger Ugnay Episode "Sulat"
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Dragonna Edgar Main role (2008—2009)
2009 Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5...

Lt. David "Dave" M. Garcia, Jr. Main role
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: The Bud Brothers
Vicente "Vince" Banaag Main role
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

Arman Episode "Pregnancy Kit"
Your Song Presents: Sa Kanya
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Jordan Main role
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents is an ABS-CBN program mainly focusing on adaptations of the best-selling pocketbooks distributed by company holder, Precious Hearts Romances.-Bud Brothers:-Ang Lalaking Nagmahal Sa Akin:-Somewhere In My Heart:...

: My Cheating Heart
My Cheating Heart
My Cheating Heart is the fourth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. It is also the remake of the pocket book "Sweetheart" of the Precious Hearts Romances series.-Plot:...

Emilio "Mio" Santa Romana Main role (2009—2010)
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

Fidel Episode "Litrato"
Rubi Alejandro Cardenas Main role
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...

  Carlo J. Caparas' Elias Paniki
Elias Paniki
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Elias Paniki, more popularly known as simply Elias Paniki is the fourth installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on May 29, 2010...

Elias Santamaria/Elias Paniki/Armando Main role
Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Atty. Dalisay Guest star
Wansapanataym: Elena M. Patron's Cara
Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...

Leandro Main role
Your Song Presents: Andi
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Aries Episode: "Tell Me"
2011 Your Song Presents: Kim
Your Song (TV series)
Your Song is a weekly musical anthology series of ABS-CBN in the Philippines, broadcast every Sunday after ASAP. The show premiered on February 12, 2006....

Max Episode: "Till The End"
Green Rose
Green Rose (Philippine TV series)
Green Rose is a critically acclaimed Philippine television drama that aired on ABS-CBN. It is a remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS.-Adaptation:...

Edward Fuentebella Main Role
Showtime Himself Special Judge
Guns and Roses
Guns and Roses (TV series)
Guns and Roses is a Philippine action drama romance series currently airing on ABS-CBN starring Robin Padilla, Bea Alonzo and Diether Ocampo....

Paulo Ventura Special Participation
Wansapanataym: RR Marcelino's Darmo Adarna
Wansapanataym
Wansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...

Dario Main Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya (20th Anniversary) Louie Episode "Susi"
100 Days To Heaven
100 Days to Heaven
100 Days to Heaven is a Philippine inspirational family television series previously airing on ABS-CBN starring Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat...

Young Tagasundo Guest Cast
2012 Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Doha (TV series)
Doha is an upcoming Philippine drama teleserye to air on ABS-CBN starring the actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cuenca. -Cast:* Shaina Magdayao* Jake Cuenca* Bangs Garcia* Christopher de Leon* Sandy Andolong* Rica Peralejo* Vivian Velez...

Main Role

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