Jericho Rosales

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Vibar and the surname or paternal family name is Rosales.

Jericho Vibar Rosales (Tagalog: [ˌd͡ʒɛː.ɾɪˈxo ɾoˈsaː.lɛs]; born September 22, 1979),^[1] also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter and film producer. Known primarily for his leading man roles in romantic drama, he has starred in some of the most distributed Philippine series around the world. His accolades include a Guam International Film Festival Award, two Newport Beach Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian Award, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards and four Star Awards for Movies, including nominations for an ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards, six FAMAS Awards and four Luna Awards.

Jericho Rosales
Born	Jericho Vibar Rosales (1979-09-22) September 22, 1979 (age 45) Quezon City, Philippines
Other names	Echo
Years active	1996–present
Agent(s)	Star Magic Manila Genesis Cornerstone Entertainment
Spouse	Kim Jones ​ ​ (m. 2014; sep. 2019)​
Children	1
Website	jerichorosales.com

At age 17, Rosales began his career after winning the pageant "Mr. Pogi" in 1996, a segment in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He was launched the following year as one of Star Circle's fourth batch members by talent agency Star Magic. He rose to stardom after playing Angelo Buenavista in the romantic drama Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000), and has since starred in International Emmy-nominated series such as Kahit Isang Saglit (2008), Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2010), The Legal Wife (2014) and Bridges of Love (2016). His other starring roles in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003), Panday (2005), Green Rose (2011) and Halik (2018) established him as a leading actor in soap operas.

Dubbed as the "Asian Drama King", Rosales is one of the most successful Filipino actors in Asia. In 2012, he received an Achievement in Acting award at the Guam International Film Festival and won Best Actor at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2013. He received his first Gawad Urian for Best Actor for his role in the film Alagwa (2012). For his portrayal in the romantic comedy Walang Forever (2015), he won the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actor. His portrayals in the biographical film Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) and romantic war drama Baler (2008) earned him the Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year.^[2]

Career

1996-2009: Early roles and breakthrough

Rosales gained international stardom in several countries (Malaysia, China, Ghana,^[3] Cambodia,^[2] Peru, Colombia, and many others) for his primetime soaps such as Pangako Sa 'Yo (2000–2002), Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (2003–2004) and Dahil May Isang Ikaw (2009–2010), all co-starring Kristine Hermosa. Since its original release, Pangako Sa 'Yo has aired in over 20 foreign territories, with the Cambodian Television Network ordering a local remake in 2013.^[4] In Peru, Rosales is known for his role in the series Bridges of Love ("Puentes de Amor"), the first Filipino drama to air in the country and the Latin American market.^[2] Similarly, The Legal Wife (2014), which also stars Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin, have gained much popularity in the African and Balkan regions.^[2] In 2006 he portrayed Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in Pacquiao: The Movie, and bagged two Best Actor trophies for his work. He repeated this in 2008, when he won two more Best Actor awards for his role in the film Baler, opposite Anne Curtis.

2010s: Career expansion

In February 2011, Rosales starred in the remake of the Korean drama, Green Rose. The same year, he appeared in two productions. He starred in his first international film, Subject: I Love You.^[5] He then starred in the family drama Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow which premiered at the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival. While it became the festival's least performing film at the box office with earnings of ₱10.6 million, his performance was met with critical praise.^[6] In March 2012, he starred with in the political drama Dahil sa Pag-ibig. The finale episode drew 33.9 percent national ratings.^[7] In 2013, Rosales starred as Jesse Robredo in the anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. According to Kantar Media, the episode received 31.9 percent household ratings.^[8] In January 2014, he starred with Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador in the romantic drama The Legal Wife. His portrayal received praises from critics and was one of the most watched television shows of 2014.^[9][10] The following month, he starred in the adaptation of Bob Ong's fictional memoir ABNKKBSNPLAko?!. Abigail Mendoza of Philippine Entertainment Portal commended his "natural" approach to his character in the film.^[11] He later played a supporting role in the historical drama Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo as Dr. Jose Rizal.^[12]

Rosales appeared in two major projects in 2015. He starred with Maja Salvador and Paulo Avelino in the romantic drama Bridges of Love. The series was a success, receiving a national rating of 28.3% at peak and earned a nomination at the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela.^[13] In December 2015, Walang Forever premiered at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival. The film was a box-office success, grossing ₱100 million throughout its run.^[14] In September 2016, Rosales starred with Arci Muñoz and John Estrada in the revenge drama Magpahanggang Wakas.^[15] The series received its highest national rating of 29% in one of its episodes.^[16] He then played a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy film Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2: #ForeverIsNotEnough. The following year, he played Diego in the romantic drama Siargao, directed by Paul Soriano. In August 2018, Rosales starred in the drama Halik.^[17] According to Kantar Media, the series achieved its highest national television rating of 30.3% in its finale episode and was ranked among the most watched television shows of 2018 in the Philippines.^[18][19] In December 2018, The Girl in the Orange Dress was released as one of the entries of the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival where he starred opposite Jessy Mendiola.^[20] In 2019, he starred in a short film by Eileen Cabiling called Basurero.

2020s: Established actor

After a four-year hiatus, Rosales made his acting comeback in May 2023 through his theatrical debut as Tony Javier in Ryan Cayabyab's Ang Larawan: The Concert.^[21] Recent highlights include his performance in the TV series Lavender Fields which aired in 2024, and the highly anticipated action series Sellblock, for which principal photography wrapped in April 2024.He is also set to star as President Manuel L. Quezon in the 2025 biopic Quezon, directed by Jerrold Tarog and produced by TBA Studios.

Reception

Rosales is often dubbed as the "Asian Drama King" by various sources.^[22][23][24] He is regarded as one of the most sought after leading men and has been cited as the greatest movie leading actor from 2000 to 2020 by PEP.ph.^[25][26] He has gained massive following and popularity in Asian and African countries for the widespread success of his soap operas.^[27][28] Writing for Esquire magazine, Paul John Caña stated that Rosales is "a superstar of the highest order, not just in the Philippines but in many other places around the world".^[29] In a 2018 review, Ferdinand Topacio of The Philippine Star stated that Rosales is a combination of Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz and Alden Richards.^[30] Oggs Cruz of Rappler stated that Rosales is mainly known for "playing characters whose struggles in either love or life are laced with all manners of desperation."^[31] A critic from The Hollywood Reporter also praised his portrayal in the horror drama Alagwa, stating that he conveyed his role expertly and emphasized his natural chemistry and spontaneity with co-actor Bugoy Cariño.^[32]

Rosales has earned international acclaim for his film work.^[33] He starred alongside Briana Evigan and Dean Cain in the film Subject: I Love You. It became the first Filipino film to be shown in a festival where over 400 American and international films are screened.^[34] His role in Alagwa (2012), earned him a Best Actor win at the Guam International Film Festival and a nomination at the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards in the same category. He also won Best Actor twice at the Newport Beach Film Festival for his roles in Subject: I Love You (2011) and Alagwa (2012). His film Basurero (2010) had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival and later competed at the Tampere Film Festival.^[35] The film earned him a Best Actor nomination at the New Filmmaker Los Angeles Awards.^[36] He also starred in the Malaysian television series Kusinero Cinta with Aaron Aziz and Tiz Zaqyah and starred opposite Carmen Soo in the series Kahit Isang Saglit, which was aired in Malaysia and Singapore.^[37] In 2011, Yes! magazine ranked among the biggest celebrity endorsers in the Philippines.^[38] In 2023, Tatler magazine named him one of the most stylish personalities in Asia.^[39]

Philanthropy and activism

In February 2014, Rosales was involved in a campaign "Free Mali", the lonely elephant who has been living in a small, concrete enclosure at the Manila Zoo for 35 years.^[40] The campaign is led by animal rights group PETA. In February 2020, Rosales launched an eco-friendly tote bags named "Echo Bags". Portions of the proceeds went to "Waves 4 Water", a non-profit organization which helps people around the world get access to clean water.^[41] In April 2020, Rosales auctioned some of his items in an online bidding for the benefit of "Lockdown Cinema Club", which supports 1,500 film workers displaced by the ongoing Luzon lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[42] In November 2020, Rosales donated 400 food packs in Marikina for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses through the organization "I Am Hope" headed by Bea Alonzo.^[43] In October 2021, Rosales spearheaded a 20-unit housing project in Baggao, Cagayan, with ex-wife Kim Jones and manager Marinez Elizalde for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses.^[44]

Personal life

Rosales was born in Quezon City, but was raised in Bula, Camarines Sur^[45] where he learned to speak Rinconada Bikol.

Santino Rosales (born 2000), Jericho's son with ex-partner Kai Palomares, is a model and football player currently with Maharlika Taguig.^[46]

Rosales and Kristine Hermosa were in a relationship from 2000 to 2004.^[47]

He married Kim Jones in a beach wedding ceremony in Boracay on May 1, 2014.^[48] On January 29, 2024, Rosales and Jones announced their separation after being married for 10 years. Their godfather, Ricco Ocampo, stated that they had been separated since 2019.^[49]

In August 2024, Rosales announced he is dating actress Janine Gutierrez.^[50]

Acting credits

Television

Key

†	Denotes shows that have not yet been aired

Jericho Rosales's television credits with year of release, title(s) and role

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
1997	Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV			[51]
	Esperanza	Buboy		[52]
	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Stopwatch"	[53]
	Star Drama Theater Presents: Angelika		Episode: "Anyone You Love"	[54]
1998	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Celeste"	[55]
	!Oka Tokat	Jeremy		[56]
	Richard Loves Lucy			[57]
1999	Wansapanataym		Episode: "Si San Miguel at Si Lucifer"	[58]
	Ang Munting Paraiso	Alberto Dionisio		[59]
2000	Pangako sa 'Yo	Angelo Buenavista		[60]
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas	Christian Soriano		[61]
	Masayang Tanghali Bayan	Host		[62]
2004	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Erik Santos		[63]
2005	Bora: Sons of the Beach	Alon		[64]
	Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday	Tristan		[65]
2007	Love Spell Presents: Ellay Enchanted	Elloy		[66]
	Pangarap na Bituin	Terrence Rodriguez		[67]
2008	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Johnny	Episode: "Gayuma"	[68]
	Kahit Isang Saglit	Francisco 'Rocky' Santillan Jr.		[69]
2009	I Love Betty La Fea	Aldo		[70]
	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Miguel Ramirez		[71]
2011	Green Rose	Jerome Delgado		[72]
	I Dare You	Host		[73]
	100 Days to Heaven	Tagabantay		[74]
2012	Dahil sa Pag-Ibig	Oliver Falcon		[75]
2013	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Jesse Robredo	Episode: "Tsinelas"	[76]
2014	The Legal Wife	Adrian De Villa		[77]
	Kusinero Cinta	Fredo		[78]
2015	Bridges of Love	Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil		[79]
2016–2017	Magpahanggang Wakas	Ronualdo "Waldo" Del Mar		[80]
2018–2019	Halik	Catalino "Lino" Bartolome		[81]
2024–2025	Lavender Fields	Tyrone De Vera / Arthur Pelaez		[82]
2025	The Accused†			[83]
TBA	Sellblock†			[84]

Film

Jericho Rosales's film credits with year of release, film titles and roles

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
1997	Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy	Robert		[85]
	Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin?	Jojo		[86]
1998	Magandang Hatinggabi	Darwin		[87]
1999	Wansapanataym: The Movie	Michael Arcangel		[88]
	Suspek			[89]
2000	Tanging Yaman	Rommel		[90]
2001	Trip	Erwin		[91]
	Bagong Buwan	Lieutenant Ricarte		[92]
2002	Forevermore	Anton		[93]
	Kailangan Kita	Abel		[94]
2003	Ngayong Nandito Ka	Rocky		[95]
	Noon at Ngayon	Levi		[96]
2004	Santa Santita	Mike		[97]
2005	Nasaan Ka Man	Joven		[98]
2006	Pacquiao: The Movie	Manny Pacquiao		[99]
	Bilut	Gabriel		[100]
2008	Baler	Celso Resurrecion		[101]
2010	I'll Be There	Tommy Santibañez		[102]
2011	Subject: I Love You	Victor		[103]
	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Jacob		[104]
2012	Alagwa	Robert Lim		[105]
2014	ABNKKBSNPLAko? The Movie	Roberto		[106]
	Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo	José Rizal		[107]
2015	#Walang Forever	Ethan Isaac		[108]
2016	Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2: Forever is Not Enough	Jericho Rosales (Fictionalized)		[109]
2017	Luck at First Sight	Joma		[110]
	Siargao	Diego		[111]
2018	The Girl in the Orange Dress	Rye Del Rosario		[112]
TBA	Quezon†	President Manuel L. Quezon		[113]

Awards and nominations

Major associations

Awards and nominations received by Jericho Rosales

Award[a]	Year[b]	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Awit Awards	2013	Song of the Year	Paboritong Tag-ulan	Nominated	[114]
ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards	2013	Best Actor	Alagwa	Nominated	[115]
Box Office Entertainment Awards	2000	Prince of RP Movies	Himself	Won	[116]
		Most Popular Loveteam (with Kristine Hermosa)	Pangako Sa 'Yo	Won
	2010	Promising Male Recording/Performer of the Year	Change	Won	[117]
	2016	Film Actor of the Year	#WalangForever	Won	[118]
	2017	TV Actor of the Year	Magpahanggang Wakas	Won	[119]
FAMAS Awards	2001	Best Supporting Actor	Tanging Yaman	Nominated	[120]
	2006	Best Actor	Nasaan Ka Man	Nominated	[121]
	2007		Pacquiao: The Movie	Nominated	[122]
	2009		Baler	Nominated	[123]
	2012	Best Theme Song	In the Name of Love ("Naaalala Ka")	Nominated	[124]
	2013	Best Actor	Alagwa	Nominated	[125]
Gawad Genio Awards	2009	Best Actor	Baler	Won	[126]
Gawad Pasado Awards	2007	Best Actor	Pacquiao: The Movie	Nominated	[127]
	2009		Baler	Won	[128]
Gawad Tanglaw Awards	2013	Best Actor	Alagwa	Won	[129]
	2019	Best Actor (Drama series)	Halik	Won	[130]
Gawad Urian Awards	2001	Best Supporting Actor	Tanging Yaman	Nominated	[131]
	2004		Noon at Ngayon	Nominated	[132]
	2013	Best Actor	Alagwa	Won	[133]
	2015		Red	Nominated	[134]
	2016		#WalangForever	Nominated	[135]
Golden Screen Awards	2007	Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama)	Pacquiao: The Movie	Nominated	[136]
	2009		Baler	Nominated	[137]
	2013		Alagwa	Nominated	[138]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series	Dahil sa Pag-ibig	Nominated	[139]
		Outstanding Original Reality/Competition Program Host	I Dare You	Nominated
Guam International Film Festival	2013	Achievement in Acting	Alagwa	Won	[140]
Luna Awards	2005	Best Actor	Santa Santita	Nominated	[141]
	2011		Baler	Nominated	[142]
	2012	Best Supporting Actor	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Nominated	[143]
	2018	Best Actor	Siargao	Nominated	[144]
Metro Manila Film Festival	2011	Best Actor	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Nominated	[145]
	2015		#WalangForever	Won	[146]
	2017		Siargao	Nominated	[147]
	2018		The Girl In the Orange Dress	Nominated	[148]
		Male Star of the Night	Himself	Won
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Awards	2022	Best Actor	Basurero	Nominated	[149]
Newport Beach Film Festival	2011	Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting	Subject: I Love You	Won	[150]
	2013	Outstanding Achievement in Acting	Alagwa	Won	[151]
Star Award for Movies	2007	Movie Actor of the Year	Pacquiao: The Movie	Won	[152]
	2009		Baler	Won	[153]
	2010	Male Star of the Night	Himself	Won	[154]
	2012	Movie Actor of the Year	Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow	Nominated	[155]
	2013		Alagwa	Nominated	[156]
	2014	Dekada Award	Himself	Won	[157]
	2016	Movie Actor of the Year	#WalangForever	Nominated	[158]
	2018		Siargao	Nominated	[159]
Star Award for Music	2010	Song of the Year	Pusong Ligaw	Won	[160]
	2019	Male Pop Artist of the Year	Hardin	Nominated	[161]
Star Award for Television	1998	Best New Male TV Personality	Himself	Won	[162]
	2000	Best Single Performance by an Actor	Maalaala Mo Kaya ("Pasa")	Won	[163]
	2012	Best Drama Actor	Dahil sa Pag-ibig	Won	[164]
	2019		Halik	Won	[165]
Young Critics Circle	2000	Best Performance	Tanging Yaman	Won	[166]

Other accolades

Awards and nominations received by Jericho Rosales

Award	Year	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Alta Media Icon Awards	2019	Best Drama Actor for TV	Halik	Won	[167]
Anak TV Awards	2017	Makabata Star	Himself	Won	[168]
	2019			Won	[169]
EdukCircle Awards	2018	Most Influential Male Endorser of the Year	Himself	Won	[170]
	2019	Best Actor in a Television Series	Halik	Won	[171]
Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards	2022	Favorite Love Triangle[c]	The Legal Wife	Won	[172]
Kabantugan Awards	2019	Most Favorite TV Actor	Halik	Won	[173]
		Most Favorite Movie Actor		Won
People Asia Awards	2018	Men Who Matter	Himself	Won	[174]
Star Magic Awards	2013	Icon Award	Himself	Won	[175]

Discography

Studio album

List of studio albums, with sales figures and certifications

Title	Album details	Sales	Certifications
Kristine/Jericho	Released: 2002[176] Label: Star Records	—	—
Loose Fit	Released: August 28, 2006[177] Label: EMI Philippines	—	—
Jericho Rosales	Released: 2008[178] Label: EMI Philippines	—	—
Change	Released: 2009[179] Label: Star Records	PHI: 20,000	PARI: Platinum
Korona	Released: 2012[180] Label: Star Records	—	—

See also

• Philippines portal
• Biography portal

• Cinema of the Philippines
• List of Filipino male actors
• Television in the Philippines

Notes

1. Awards, festivals, honors and other miscellaneous organizations are listed in alphabetical order.
2. Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
3. shared with Angel Locsin and Maja Salvador