Jeyrick Sigmaton

Jeyrick Sigmaton
Born (1994-02-15) February 15, 1994 (age 30)
Barlig, Mountain Province, Philippines
Other namesCarrot Man
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • endorser
Years active2016–present
Known forCarrot Man guest in KMJS
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)

Jeyrick Sigmaton (born February 15, 1994), better known as Carrot Man,[1] is a Filipino actor and model.[2][3][4][5] He went viral in 2016 and was discovered by guesting in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.[6][7]

Personal life and career

Sigmaton is a native Igorot of Ekachakran tribe from Mountain Province and his only livelihood, before he was discovered and went viral through guesting in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, was lifting baskets of carrots to be delivered by trucks; thus he was called 'Carrot Man'.[8] And when he was asked which celebrity he wanted to see, he answered the new host in GMA, Willie Revillame, then he guested on Revillame's show in GMA, Wowowin.[9]

On 2021, Sigmaton won the Best Actor award for the Short Film category at the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) Autumn 2021 in New York.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Jeyrick "Carrotman" Sigmaton Biography, Latest". PeoPlaid. May 12, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Limos, Mario Alvaro (May 23, 2020). "Where Is Carrot Man Now?". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Roque, Nika (October 27, 2021). "Jeyrick Sigmaton aka 'Carrot Man' wins Best Actor award in New York filmfest". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Dayacap, Patricia (April 14, 2016). "'Carrot Man' Jeyrick Sigmaton Is Now A Model!". COSMO.PH. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  5. ^ "Viral Carrot Man is now a product endorser". The Summit Express. April 12, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Jeyrick 'Carrot Man' Sigmaton, hindi alam na sikat na siya sa social media". GMA News Online. February 26, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "NO GIRLFRIEND SINCE BIRTH: Jeyrick 'Carrot Man' Sigmaton reveals the qualities of his dream girl". GMA News Online. February 29, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Sebastian, Mirex (February 28, 2016). "Watch: Jeyrick Sigmaton 'Carrot Man' on Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho | Zeibiz". Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  9. ^ "'Carrot Man' touches netizens' hearts after crying on 'Wowowin'". GMA News Online. March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "Jeyrick Sigmaton, a.k.a 'Carrot Man,' wins Best Actor in New York". Manila Bulletin. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Malasig, Jeline (October 27, 2021). "Fans call for more projects for 'Carrot Man' after his acting award at int'l film fest". Interaksyon. Retrieved October 28, 2021.