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Jeric Gonzales
Jeric Gonzales
Born	John Eric Salvanera Gonzales; August 7, 1992 (age 32); Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Occupations	Actor; singer; model;
Years active	2011–present
Agent	Sparkle GMA Artist Center
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɛɾik gɔnˈsalɛs]), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.^[1] He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, Protégé, a reality based artista search, created by GMA Network.^[2]^[3]^[4] Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila.^[5] Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up.^[6]^[7]

He is known for his leading roles in Magkaagaw and Start-Up PH.

Education and career

Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang^[8] and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé.

At the end of the competition, Gonzales was announced as the "Ultimate Male Protégé." Gonzales' female counterpart in winning the competition is Thea Tolentino who is also from Calamba.

Gonzales became part of the now defunct Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas with the other top six finalists. Also after winning Protégé, Jeric was signed, with Thea Tolentino, to be part of Teen Gen, a sequel of the teen oriented show of the 1990s, T.G.I.S..^[8]

In 2013, Gonzales appeared as a guest in sitcom Pepito Manaloto. Gonzales was also part of the prime time telenovela, Love and Lies.^[9]

In 2014, Gonzales became part of the cast of Hustisya and in Nora Aunor's Dementia. The same year, Gonzales became a member of the musical trio 3LOGY with Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto.^[10]^[11] Their first song is the revival of Jolina Magdangal's hit Maybe It's You.

In 2022, Gonzales, along with Alden Richards, Bea Alonzo, and Yasmien Kurdi joined the cast of the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Start-Up, where he played the role of Davidson "Dave" Navarro. he considered it a biggest break in his career.^[12]

Filmography

Television series

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
2012–13	Teen Gen	Santiago "Tiago" Torres^[13]	GMA Network	Main Role
2013	Love and Lies	Ryan Alcantara		Supporting Cast
2013	Pyra: Babaeng Apoy	Jeffrey Calida		Main Cast
2014	Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw	Edward (Young)		Guest Cast
2014–15	Strawberry Lane	George Bustamante		Supporting Cast
2015	Pari 'Koy	Eli Marasigan
2015–16	Destiny Rose	Vince
2016	Once Again	Jared "JV" Sanchez
2016	Oh, My Mama!	Zach Ynares		Main Cast
2017	Trops	Richard Roxas		Guest Cast
2017	Super Ma'am	Isagani Dagohoy		Guest Cast
2017–18	Kambal, Karibal	Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria		Supporting Cast
2018–19	Ika-5 Utos	Brix Lorenzo		Supporting Cast
2019–21	Magkaagaw	Jio Almonte		Main Cast
2021	Heartful Café	Warren		Guest Cast
2022	Start-Up PH	Davidson "Dave" Navarro		Lead Cast
2023	Mga Lihim ni Urduja	Greg Sandoval		Supporting Cast
2024	Widows' War	Francis Castillo		Supporting Cast

Anthologies

Year	Title	Role	Network	Ref.
2013	Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope: The Rolando Niangar Story	Rolando Niangar (Teen)	GMA Network
	Maynila: Hate You, Love You	Mauro
	Maynila: Recipe for Love	Elmo
2014	Wagas: Lydia and Pongol Love Story	Pongol	GMA News TV
2015	Wagas: Lala and Ronnie Love Story	Ronnie	GMA News TV
	Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei: The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya Story	Mar (Young)	GMA Network
	Karelasyon: Kambal	TJ
	Magpakailanman: Brother Na, Sister Pa: The Tubato Family Story	Christine Tubato
	Alamat: Ang Mahiwagang Singsing	Pedro (Voice)
	Wish Ko Lang	Jeremy
	Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis	Junell
	Karelasyon: Apartment	James
	Maynila: YOLO si Lola	Moymoy
	Maynila: Flowers 4 U	Alvin
	Maynila: Mahal Nga Kasi Kita	Arlan
	Magpakailanman: Bingit ng Buhay: The Skyway Bus Tragedy	Ryan
2016	Magpakailanman: Multo Ni Ella	Elmer
	Maynila: Lovely Revenge	Luigi
	Magpakailanman: Pikot In Love	Alan
	Dear Uge: I Love You, Mars!	Bong
	Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang Ina	Hisham Go
	Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush?	Rusty
	Karelasyon: Rehas	Preso
2017	Karelasyon: Valentines Day	Andy
	Magpakailanman: Sweet Smell of Success: The Donita Nose Story	Ricky
	Magpakailanman: May Forever: The Ariel Cruz and Julieta Manuel Story	Ariel (Young)
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog	Fredrick^[14]
	Imbestigador: Nanlaban o Pinatay?	Kian Loyd Delos Santos^[15]
	AHA!: Monsterfest: Bal-bal	Baldo
	Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola	Christian
2018	Magpakailanman: My Life as a Poser: The Roxanne Cana Story	Jkarr
	Wagas: Ang Pilat ni Galea	Eladio	GMA News TV
	Elehiya	Eric	GMA Network
	Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ibong Adarna	Don Juan
	Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love	Gerald
	Dear Uge: Momshie & Me	Erica
	Dear Uge: My Secret Love	Junie
	Wagas: My Little Big Love	Jamhel	GMA News TV
	Maynila: Love Blends	Andy	GMA Network
2019	Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi	Jim		^[16]
2021	Regal Studio Presents: Bros B4 Rose	Vincent

Various shows

Year	Title	Role	Network
2012	Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break	Himself / Grand Winner	GMA Network
2012–13	Party Pilipinas	Himself (performer)
2013	Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento	Ronnie Castro
2013–15	Sunday All Stars	Himself (performer)
2016	A1 Ko Sa 'Yo	Christian
2016–17	Tsuperhero	Danilo^[17]

Film

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2014	Hustisya	Michael
2014	Dementia	Vincent
2016	Imagine You & Me	Rudy
2019	Kiko en Lala	Spa Boy #3
2022	Broken Blooms	Jeremy Gonzaga	^[18]

Discography

Singles
Year	Title	Featured artist(s)	Composer	Label	Notes	Ref.
2015	"Pwede Ba"	Jak Roberto and Abel Estanislao	Mikoy Morales	GMA Records	Local theme from Pinocchio	^[19]
2019	"Taksil"	N/A	Glen Mapue	GMA Music		^[20]
2020	"Line To Heaven"		Paco Arespacochaga		Originally performed by Introvoys	^[21]
2022	"Hihintayin Kita"		Louie Ignacio		Theme from Broken Blooms	^[22]

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Nominated work	Result
2014	11th Golden Screen Awards	Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor	Teen Gen	Nominated
2015	31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies	New Movie Actor of the Year^[23]	Dementia	Nominated
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Single Performance by An Actor	Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi	Won
2021	12th PMPC Star Awards for Music	Male Acoustic Artist of the Year^[24]	Taksil	Won
2022	17th Harlem International Film Festival	Best Actor	Broken Blooms^[18]^[25]	Won
	Mokkho International Film Festival	Critics Choice for Best Actor in an Indie		Won
	Saskatchewan International Film Festival	Best Actor (Full-Length Fiction)		Won
	Tagore International Film Festival	Outstanding Achievements for Best Actor		Won