Jao Mapa
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Jose Vicente P. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name
Stage name
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 Jao Mapa (born 1976), is a popular actor
Actor
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 in the Philippines
Philippines
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. He is also an accomplished painter
Painting
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 known by the name Jao Mapa.

Acting career

Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertisement. He started a modeling career in the late 1990s, and co-hosted television variety shows like Eat Bulaga and ASAP (variety show)
ASAP (variety show)
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He first starred in the movie 'Pare Ko' (1994).
In 2000, he decided to take a break from his showbiz career and went back to school to earn his degree in Fine Arts (major in Advertising) at the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
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. Jao is expected to be back on television screen via Sine Novela
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:Trudis Liit
Trudis Liit
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 aired on GMA Network
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His life story was feature in TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
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's Star Confessions, was portrayed by Martin "Mart" Escudero
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Personal life

He graduated at the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...

 with a degree in Fine arts, majoring in advertising. He is married to Cecille and has three children, namely, Benjamin, Caleb and Amber Marie.

Paintings


Television

Bagets: Just Got Lucky
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TV5
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2011 Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face  TV5
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2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Precious Hearts Romances Presents
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: Alyna
Alyna (TV series)
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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2010 Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...

: Trudis Liit
Trudis Liit
Trudis Liit is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network, and part of that station's Sine Novela series. Trudis Liit marks the 21st and final installment of the Sine Novela series based on the works by Mars Ravelo...

GMA Network
GMA Network
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2009 Daisy Siete: Kambalilong
Daisy Siete
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GMA Network
GMA Network
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2009 Komiks
Komiks
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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2008 Warriors: Celebrity Boxing Challenge  RPN 9
2006 Baywalk
Baywalk
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GMA Network
GMA Network
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2005 Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman
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GMA Network
GMA Network
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2005 Maynila  GMA Network
GMA Network
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2005 Wag Kukurap
Wag Kukurap
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GMA Network
GMA Network
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2005 Kakabaka-Boo  GMA Network
GMA Network
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2005 Extra Challenge
Extra Challenge
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GMA Network
GMA Network
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2003 Hawak Ko Ang Langit
Hawak Ko Ang Langit
Hawak Ko Ang Langit is a Philippine television series produced by TAPE, Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, Hawak Ko Ang Langit is a compelling tale of love, deception and vengeance.-Plot:...

GMA Network
GMA Network
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2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya
Maalaala Mo Kaya
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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2000 GMA Telecine Specials GMA Network
GMA Network
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2000 Super Klenk  GMA Network
GMA Network
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2000 Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw
Di Ba't Ikaw is a drama series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. It was launched May 1999 and replaced Del Tierro in Telebabad block.- Synopsis :...

 
GMA Network
GMA Network
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1999 Maynila  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1999 Dear Mikee  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1999 Star Drama Theatre  ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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1997 Growing Up  ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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1997 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...

 
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 ...

1997 Campus Romance  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1995 Sine Siyete  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1995 Mikee  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1995 Music Bureau
Music Bureau
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TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
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1995 Love Notes  TV5
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1995 Eat Bulaga  GMA Network
GMA Network
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1993 Palibhasa Lalake
Palibhasa Lalake
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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1992 Ang TV
Ang TV
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ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
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Filmography

  1. Pilantik (2010)
  2. Working Girls
    Working Girls (2010 film)
    Working Girls is a 2010 Filipino comedy film remake starring Eugene Domingo, Jennylyn Mercado, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Bianca King, Eula Valdez and Ruffa Gutierrez...

     (2010)
  3. Luna Lucis (2009)
  4. Dollhouse (2008) as Red ..Lihim ng Dapit Hapon (2008, Letran Short Films) ....
  5. Ay ayeng (2007)
  6. Xerox Copy (2007)
  7. Super Noypi (2006)
  8. You Are the One (2006) .... Venjamin Garcia
  9. Cut (2005/II)
  10. Tunay na mahal (2000)
  11. Tugatog (2000)
  12. A Date with Jao Mapa (1999) (V) .... Jao Mapa
  13. Babae (1997)
  14. Matrikula (1997)
  15. Dahil tanging ikaw (1997)
  16. Asero (1995)
  17. Hataw na! (1995)
  18. Pare ko (1994)

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