Jameson Blake

Jameson Blake
Born
Jameson Andrew Blake[fn 1]

(1997-06-17) June 17, 1997 (age 27)
Hong Kong
NationalityFilipino-American
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • model
Years active2015–present
AgentStar Magic (2015–present)
Known forHashtags
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]

Jameson Andrew Blake [fn 1](born June 17, 1997) is a Filipino-American actor, dancer, and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for his roles in the films 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten (2016), So Connected (2018), and Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi (2018).

Early life

Jameson Andrew Blake was born in Hong Kong[2] on June 17, 1997,[3] to a Filipina mother Clarissa Gibbs and an American father Robin Blake.[4] He has an older brother and a younger sister.[2] Blake's parents separated, with his father staying in Hong Kong, and he and his siblings moving to the Philippines with his mother.[5]

Career

Blake first appeared in TV Commercials like Bingo Cookie Sandwich, Coca-Cola, and Jollibee.[6]

In 2015 Blake auditioned as a teen housemate for the ABS-CBN Reality TV Show Pinoy Big Brother (aka Pinoy Big Brother: 737). He became part of the second leg of that season, the Regular Edition. Blake entered the house on day 81 and was evicted on day 112.[7]

Later that year, he became part of the all-male dance group Hashtags formed by the noontime variety show It's Showtime.[8]

For his role in the 2016 film 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten, he was named "Best Supporting Actor" at the 12th Cinema One Originals Film Festival.[9][10]

Blake has also had roles in Haunted Forest (2017), Mama's Girl (2018), and So Connected (2018).

Filmography

Television / Digital

Year Title Role Network Ref.
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Himself - Housemate ABS-CBN
2015–2021 It's Showtime Himself
2016 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Ring Xavier
2017 Wansapanataym: My Hair Lady Ruben
My Dear Heart Dominic Divinagracia
A Love to Last Andres Bonifacio "Fort" Gonzales
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Hazing Alvin
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ukelele Boom
Home Sweetie Home Luke
2018–2019 Ngayon at Kailanman Oliver "Oli" Cortes
2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dance Floor RJ Cunanan
2020 24/7 Young Claudio
Loving Emily Vince iWantTFC
Bawal Na Game Show Himself / Player TV5
2020–present ASAP Natin 'To Himself / Performer Kapamilya Channel
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Planner Gerard Santos
My Sunset Girl Lucas iWantTFC
2021–2022 Viral Scandal Axel Matteo Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / TV5
2022 A Family Affair Drew Estrella
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Engagement Ring Nick Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2023 The Chosen One Himself / Host PIE Channel
Jack and Jill sa Diamond Hills Asyong TV5
It's Showtime Himself / Performer Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / GTV
2024 Padyak Princess Wesley TV5 [11]
2025 How to Spot a Red Flag JR Viu

Film

Year Title Role Studio
2016 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Maximilian "Maxim" Snyder Cinema One Originals
VY/AC Productions [12][13]
2017 Nabubulok Paul Harper Cinemalaya [14]
Nay Francis Cinema One Originals[15]
Unexpectedly Yours Kurt Star Cinema[16]
Haunted Forest RJ Regal Entertainment[17]
2018 Mama's Girl Zak Montañez Regal Entertainment[18]
So Connected Karter Calma Regal Entertainment[19]
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi Aristotle "Aris" Miller October Train Films
The IdeaFirst Company [20]
2019 Hello, Love, Goodbye Edward Del Rosario Star Cinema[21]
G! Dom Cineko Production [22]
The Mall, The Merrier Tanacio Molina Star Cinema
Viva Films[23]
2020 My Lockdown Romance Tom Amorado Star Cinema[24]
Four Sisters Before the Wedding Jeremy Yulo Star Cinema
SCX [25]
2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Jeric (segment: Hotel) Obra Cinema Cineko Productions
2025 Co-Love [26]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result Source
2016 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Won [citation needed]
2017 PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Nominated [12]
Nay Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Nominated [27]
2019 Ngayon at Kailanman Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Star for Television Won [28]
G! Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Best Supporting Actor Nominated [29]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Jameson Blake was born in Hongkong. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Gibbs.

References

  1. ^ "Jameson Blake". Star Magic. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Mendoza, Mylene (December 25, 2020). "Jameson Blake Didn't Originally Plan on Auditioning for PBB". Candymag.com. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "RAWR Mag: Jameson Blake surprisingly likes science". LionhearTV. April 17, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Abunda, Boy (June 7, 2018). "Things you didn't know about Jameson". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  5. ^ "Jameson Blake is one of today's most in-demand young actors". LionhearTV. May 24, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Jameson Blake Says He's Not Really Looking for Loveteam". Push.abs-cbn.com. November 9, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "Kapampangan teen joins 'PBB 737'". ABS-CBN News. September 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  8. ^ "PBB737 ex-housemates Jimboy Martin, Zeus Collins, Jameson Blake join It's Showtime's all-male dance group, Hashtags". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  9. ^ "Full lineup: Cinema One Originals Festival 2016". Rappler. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  10. ^ "Jameson Blake Talks Winning Best Supporting Award for '2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten' | Star Cinema". Star Cinema. February 26, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  11. ^ Iglesias, Iza (June 8, 2024). "Miles Ocampo – from child star to leading lady". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "PMPC names nominees for 33rd Star Awards for movies | Inquirer Entertainment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 18, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  13. ^ Selim, Chandral (March 3, 2017). "Jameson Blake Talks About Sexy '2 Cool' Scene". Star Cinema. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Jameson Blake, JC Santos to Star in the Indie Film 'Nabubulok'". Push.abs-cbn.com. July 19, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  15. ^ Calderon, Ricky (November 17, 2017). "'Nay'—an 'Aswang' with a Heart". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  16. ^ Wabe, Hannah Victoria (December 7, 2017). "Unexpected Life Lessons from 'Unexpectedly Yours'". SunStar. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "What Challenges did Jameson Blake Face in 'Haunted Forest'?". Push.abs-cbn.com. December 20, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  18. ^ "Jameson Blake, Bagong Lucky Charm ni Mother Lily?". pep.ph. January 16, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  19. ^ "Why Janella and Jameson are So Connected". The Philippine Star. May 21, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  20. ^ Wang, Nickie (August 13, 2018). "Can a Person be Allergic to WiFi?". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  21. ^ "Jameson Blake, Ibinahagi ang Dream Role sa Pelikula" (in Tagalog). ABS-CBN News. July 18, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  22. ^ Daria, Edo (September 12, 2018). "REVIEW: 'G!' Movie's McCoy De Leon, Jameson Blake, Mark Oblea, and Paulo Angeles are Definitely the New 'Tropa Goals'". Push. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "'The Mall The Merrier'". The Manila Times. December 22, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  24. ^ Brosas, Alex (November 3, 2020). "Jameson Blake 'Doesn't Feel That Much Pressure' in His First BL Movie". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  25. ^ Penilla, Doreen (December 15, 2020). "13 Easter Eggs You Probably Missed from 'Four Sisters Before the Wedding'! | Star Cinema". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  26. ^ "CinemaBravo - KDLEX MOVIE ALERT EXCLUSIVE: #KDLex to star in 'Co-Love,' an official entry to the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad are joined by Jameson Blake and Kira Balinger. Directed by Jill Singson Urdaneta. Written by Joni Mones Fontanos. #CinePanalo2025 runs March 14 to 25, 2025. | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  27. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (August 5, 2017). "Jameson Blake on Doing Daring Scenes: "I think I Can Pull iIt Off."". pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  28. ^ "Kathniel, Fantastica stars lead 50th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards winners". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  29. ^ Olea, Jerry (September 16, 2019). "PPP 2019 Best Actress Angie Ferro Asks for more Theaters for Best Picture Lola Igna". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 29, 2020.