Jake Vargas

For his performance in Asintado, Vargas won the rising star award at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2015 FAMAS Awards, and Movie Supporting Actor of the Year at the 2015 PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

• Name — Jake Vargas • Birth Name — Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas • Born — 9 July 1992 • Birthplace — Olongapo, Philippines • Years Active — 2008–present • Agent — * German Moreno (2008–2016) • Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2008–present) • Occupation — * Actor • musician • Height — 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)

Vargas commenced his career in 2008 after being discovered by television presenter German Moreno, who subsequently served as his talent manager. He then joined the cast of the variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, where he stayed for six years. In February 2010, he landed his first lead role in the television drama series First Time alongside Bea Binene. In September, he gained wider recognition after joining the ensemble cast of youth-oriented television series Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts as Jacob Vergara. In August 2011, he became part of the main cast in the teen comedy film adaptation Tween Hearts: Class of 2012 as Jepoy. That same year, he appeared in episode roles on the television anthology series Maynila. In September, he took on the role of Luke Velasco in the drama series Pahiram ng Isang Ina. In December, he further gained recognition for his role as Chito Manaloto in the sitcom series Pepito Manaloto, starring alongside Michael V., Manilyn Reynes, and Angel Satsumi. In January 2012, he joined the cast of the fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis as Ace Fernandez, again with Bea Binene. In March, he appeared in the romantic comedy film My Valentine Girls, alongside Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, and Bea Binene. In October, he joined the supporting cast of the television drama series Cielo de Angelina, portraying Marco Sevilla. In December, he continued making episode roles in the anthology series Magpakailanman. He then joined the lead cast of the 2013 drama fantasy series Home Sweet Home as Benjie Caharian and later appeared in the supporting cast of the 2014 drama series Strawberry Lane as Gabriel "Gabo" Valentino. Following the success of his early projects, Vargas transitioned to more mature and diverse roles, appearing in drama series such as Buena Familia (2015) as Kevin Acosta Vergara, Oh, My Mama! (2016) as Julio Sta. Ana, Encantadia (2016–2017) as Gilas, Ika-5 Utos (2018) as Carlo Manupil, and Ang Dalawang Ikaw (2021) as Lucas Javier. In 2022, he appeared as young Mark in a guest role in the drama series The Fake life. In addition to acting, Vargas is a musician and singer. He released a self-titled album in 2010.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. References • 2008–2016 — Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman — Himself (performer) • 2008 — Joaquin Bordado — Baloy • Gagambino — Peter's son • 2009 — Sine Novela: Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? — Elmer Ramos • Stairway To Heaven — young Tristan • 2009–2010 — SOP Fully Charged — Himself (performer) • 2010 — First Time — Sebastian "Baste" Luna • Ilumina — Eliseo Montero • 2010–2013 — Party Pilipinas — Himself (performer) • 2010–2012 — Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts — Jacob Vergara • 2011 — Captain Barbell — Alden / Spin • Pahiram ng Isang Ina — Luke Velasco • 2011–present — Pepito Manaloto — Chito Manaloto • 2012–2013 — Cielo de Angelina — Marco Sevilla • 2012 — Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis — Ace Fernandez • 2013 — The Ryzza Mae Show — Himself (guest) • Home Sweet Home — Benjie Caharian • 2013–2015 — Sunday All Stars — Himself (performer) • 2014–2015 — Strawberry Lane — Gabby "Gabo" Valentino • 2015 — The Ryzza Mae Show — Himself (guest) • Buena Familia — Kevin Acosta • Beautiful Strangers — Aldrin Frestame • 2016 — Laff Camera Action — Himself (presenter) • Lip Sync Battle Philippines — Himself (contestant) — Episode: "Jake Vargas vs. Ken Chan" • Oh, My Mama! — Julio Sta. Ana • 2017 — Encantadia — Gilas • 2018 — All-Star Videoke — Himself (contestant) • Kambal, Karibal — Darren Olivar • 2018–2019 — Ika-5 Utos — Carlo Manupil • 2021 — Ang Dalawang Ikaw — Lucas Javier • 2022 — The Fake Life — young Mark — Special participation Anthology performances • Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. Reference(s) • 2009 — Dear Friend — Otep — Episode: "My Christmas List" • 2011 — Spooky Nights — Himself — Episode: "Bahay ni Lolo: A Very Spooky Night" • 2011–2018 — Maynila — Luke — Episode: "Affairs of the Past" • Ed — Episode: "Biyaheng Puso" • Andrew — Episode: "I Love You and I Know It" • Tonix — Episode: "Txtm8, Luvm8" • King — Episode: "Prinsesa ng Pag-ibig" • Anton — Episode: "Music and Miracles" • Lucky — Episode: "Bagong Taon, Bagong Puso" • Kenjie — Episode: "GF for Rent" • Reggie — Episode: "Love Pretends" • Migo — Episode: "Scared to Love" • Jeric — Episode: "Love by Blood" • Kent — Episode: "Wrong Text" • Lyndon — Episode: "Hope for a New Life" • 2012–2017 — Magpakailanman — John Edric — Episode: "Sa likod ng mga ngiti: The Stories of John Edric Ulang and Jaylord Casino" • Jam Sebastian — Episode: "One Last Chance: The Jam and Michelle Story" • Alvin — Episode: "Kapatid sa Ina: The Jason Delgado and Alvin Fontanilla Story" • Jeyrick Sigmaton — Episode: "Ang Real Carrot Man: The Jeyrick Sigmaton Story" • Jon — Episode: "I Will Follow You: The Popular Story of Jon Gutierrez and Jelai Andres" • 2016 — Dear Uge — Marvin — Episode: "Ang lihim ni Kelly" • 2017 — Tsuperhero — Baste — Episode: "Ex Problems" • Wagas — Emerson — Episode: "Ang Boyfie kong Beki" • 2018 — Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko — Jack — Episode: "Si Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk" • 2019 — Stories for the Soul — Jessie — Episode: "Bespren"

• Album — Tracks — Year — Records • Ngiti — * "Ngiti" (First Time – TV Soundtrack) * "Kahit Umiwas Pa" (Dong Yi – TV Soundtrack) * "Basta't Kasama Kita" (Secret Garden – TV soundtrack) * "Miss You Like Crazy" * "When I Look into Your Eyes" * "Maghihintay Sa'yo" (The Baker King – TV soundtrack) * "Sana'y Ako Na Lang" * "Can Be Mine" * "Kiss Me, Kiss Me" * "Ngiti" (Acoustic) — 2010 — Dyna Records