Tony Labrusca
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Tony Labrusca | |
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Born | Anthony Angel Jones Labrusca, Jr. August 7, 1995 |
Nationality | Filipino-American |
Other names | Thony Labrusca |
Occupation(s) | Actor, model, singer |
Years active | 2008 2016–present |
Agent | Star Magic (2016–present) |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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Anthony Angel Jones Labrusca, Jr. (born August 7, 1995 in Houston, Texas, United States) is a Filipino-American actor, recording artist and commercial model based in the Philippines. Labrusca first gained his popularity via a McDonald's Philippines TV ad in 2016, Tuloy Pa Rin.
In 2016, he joined the Filipino reality search Pinoy Boyband Superstar but failed to reach the grand finals. He was part of horror-fantasy drama series La Luna Sangre.[1][2][3] The trailer of his latest film Glorious reached more than 5 million views on its first day of release.[4]
Personal life
Labrusca is the son of Filipino actor Boom Labrusca and Filipina singer Angel Jones. He was born in Houston, Texas, United States and grew up in Los Angeles, California with his mother, step-father (Boom Dayupay; ex-Kulay member) and sister. When he was 9, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. He then flew to the Philippines to pursue his career in show business.
Career
Before Labrusca auditioned for Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was already a face of various TV commercials. He became more popular when he played the guy who broke a girl's heart (Elisse Joson) in the viral McDonald's TV ad entitled Tuloy Pa Rin in 2016.
During his audition in Pinoy Boyband Superstar, he was unexpectedly reunited with his biological father, model and actor Boom Labrusca. He successfully became one of the top contenders and went up to the Top 7 for the grand finals. Unfortunately, he did not make it to the Top 5 as the final member of BoybandPH.
He made his acting debut in 2017 via TV5's Wattpad Presents with Louise delos Reyes. Later, he joined La Luna Sangre considered as his first break playing the role of Jake Arguelles. His character was set to become a third person in the love triangle between him, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Citizenship Controversy
On January 3, 2019, Tony landed in Ninoy Aquino International Airport and was only given 30 days to stay by the Philippine immigration officials due to his inability to show proof of Philippine citizenship and is not accompanied by Filipino parents. There was a confrontation with the immigration supervisor and he insisted on extending his stay due his status as an actor. He then tweeted on Twitter that he was only given 30 days to stay in the Philippines.[5][6][7]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
2016–present | ASAP | Herself/Performer | |
2016–2017 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself | |
2017 | Wattpad Presents: I'm Making Out with the Playboy at School | Damon Lawrence | |
2017–2018 | La Luna Sangre | Jake Arguelles | |
2019 | Sino ang May Sala? | Andrei Joseph "Drei" Montelibano | |
2019 | Ipaglaban Mo: Saltik | Jerome | |
2019 | Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 3: The Real Untold Story of Josephine Bracken | José Rizal | |
2020 | 24/7 | Xavier Agbayani | |
2020 | I Am U | Kyle | |
2020 | Hello, Stranger! | Xavier | Black Sheep (Facebook and Youtube pages) |
2020 | Cara Y Cruz |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Production |
2020 | Love Lockdown | Darren | Dreamscape Entertainment |
Hindi Tayo Pwede | Gabriel F. Del Rosario | Viva Films | |
2019 | The Mall, The Merrier | Gardo | Star Cinema, Viva Films |
Ang Henerasyong Sumuko Sa Love | Kurt Adam Agapito | Regal Entertainment | |
2018 | Glorious | Niko | Dreamscape Digital Entertainment |
ML | Carlo | Cinemalaya official entry | |
Double Twisting Double Back | Cinema One Originals official entry | ||
2017 | Loving in Tandem | Star Cinema |
Awards and nominations
Year | Film awards/critics | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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2018 | MOR Pinoy Music Awards | MOR Best New Artist | Tanging Ikaw | Nominated |
2017 | PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | La Luna Sangre | Won |
See also
References
- ^ http://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/7/8/fresh-scoops/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-la-luna-sangres-t-164995
- ^ http://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/articles/5154/hottie-alert-tony-labrusca-the-la-luna-sangre-actor-who-trended-recently-is-definitely-a-looker
- ^ https://philnews.ph/2017/07/10/tony-labrusca-appalled-cyber-bullying
- ^ "WATCH: Tony Labrusca, Angel Aquino face challenges of May–December romance in steamy trailer". CNN Philippines. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/01/04/1882299/tony-labrusca-under-fire-allegedly-cursing-immigration-officers
- ^ https://www.rappler.com/nation/220287-bureau-immigration-limits-balikbayan-privilege-after-tony-labrusca-incident
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/news/72378/tony-labrusca-in-hot-water-after-alleged-shouting-cursing-incident-with-immigration-officers