Jay-R Siaboc

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Eduardo "Jay-R" Siaboc
Birth nameEduardo Siaboc Jr.
Also known asJay-R
Born (1987-01-21) January 21, 1987 (age 37)
Manila, Philippines
OriginToledo, Cebu, Philippines
GenresOPM, Pinoy rock, Pop rock
Occupation(s)
Years active2006–present

Eduardo Siaboc Jr. (born January 21, 1987), also known as his stage name Jay-R Siaboc, is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He started as a student of Pinoy Dream Academy and became a first runner-up next to the grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino.

Early life[edit]

Eduardo Siaboc Jr. was born on January 21, 1987, where he was raised by his father Eduardo Siaboc Sr. The youngest of five siblings, Siaboc grew up having not much. He was forced to quit school to help out his parents. Siaboc lived in Manila with his uncle who introduced him to the band scene, however he was too young to work in a band and returned to Cebu. Siaboc pursued his dream and became the vocalist of Scrambled Eggs.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

He first appeared on television on Your Song and then won the role of Jeffrey in the prime time TV series Pangarap na Bituin. He also starred in the action TV series entitled Palos portraying the role of Agent Enzo, together with Jake Cuenca.[1]

He made quite a stir in the music scene leaving such memorable hits as "Hiling" and "May Tama Rin Ako" .[2]

Personal life[edit]

Siaboc has one daughter with his current partner Trisha May Varga. On July 13, 2016, Siaboc, together with his cousins went to the police authorities in his hometown in Toledo, Cebu to clear his name in the station's watchlist due to allegations that he was involved in illegal drugs, as opposed to earlier reports of "surrendering".[3] Siaboc admitted that he was previously using illegal drugs, but denied the claim that he is selling them or dealing with illegal drug transactions.[4]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role
2023 Battle of the Judges Contestant
2015 It's Showtime (Philippine TV program) Guest Performer
2011 Imortal Journalist Reporter
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Kapitan Inggo[5] Jun–Jun Ramirez
Your Song: Kim Guest Actor
2010 Wansapanataym: Ali Badbad en da Madyik Banig Sali Badbad
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bag Guest Actor
2009 Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat Benjie Quizon
Kambal sa uma Paco
2008 Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom Lance (Kapitan Boom's alter-ego)
Palos Enzo[6]
Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara Dale
2007 Pangarap na Bituin Jeffrey Tuazon[7]
Your Song: Minsan Lang Angelo
Your Song: Cool Off Allen
2007–2014 ASAP Himself
2006 Pinoy Dream Academy Scholar

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Results
2008 Awit Awards Best Regional Recording "Maanyag Ka" Nominated
"Naglibog" Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] PEP.Ph Jay-R Siaboc is included in the cast of Palos.
  2. ^ "Jay-R Siaboc – Hiling". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Former PDA singer Jay-R Siaboc surrenders to authorities". Manila Bulletin. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "Cebuano Pinoy Dream Academy runner up 'surrenders' to police in Toledo City". Cebu Daily News. July 13, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  5. ^ "Jolo Revilla will be paired with Rima Ostwani in ABS-CBN's Kapitan Inggo". PEP.ph.
  6. ^ "Philippine Entertainment Portal | Jake Cuenca leads cast with Bangs Garcia in ABS-CBN's action-packed "Palos"".
  7. ^ Pangarap na Bituin at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata

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