Jin Macapagal
Jin Macapagal | |
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| Born | Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal July 29, 1995 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
Jindric Sagalongos Macapagal (born July 29, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model and dancer. In 2019, he was named as the ABS-CBN Ultimate BidaMan on the It's Showtime segment BidaMan.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Macapagal was born on July 29, 1995, in Cebu City. He is the youngest of three children of Carlo Macapagal, a Manileño, and Agnes Sagalongos, a Cebuana.[3] His first name Jindric is derived from his elder brothers' names. Their names are Jin and Cydric.
In 2017, he graduated with a major in physical therapy from Cebu Doctors' University.[4]
Career
[edit]2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar
[edit]In 2016 (as Jindric Macapagal), he auditioned at ABS-CBN's competition on search for the newest boyband in the Philippines Pinoy Boyband Superstar where he got 95% of the votes from the all-girl audience on the first round. He made it at the Top 20 but did not make it at the Top 12 stage.[5]
2019–2023: It's Showtime and ASAP Natin 'To
[edit]In 2019, Macapagal auditioned on It's Showtime's segment BidaMan, a search for newest leading man in the Philippines. He was renamed as Jin Macapagal. On March 23, 2019, he was the Week 2 winner.
On August 10, 2019, at the grand finals, he was hailed as the Ultimate BidaMan.[6][7]
From 2019 to 2023, he became a regular dance performer on ASAP Natin 'To.
2024–present: GMA Network
[edit]In 2024, Macapagal transferred to GMA Network. He is currently an artist of Sparkle GMA Artist Center.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
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| 2018 | ML | independent film | |
| Double Twisting Double Back | man trying the slackline | Cinema One Originals | |
| 2019 | Damaso: The Musical | Crisostomo Ibarra | Regis Films & Reality Entertainment |
| Wild Little Love | Jake's brother | iWant, Dreamscape Entertainment & Lonewolf Films | |
| The Mall, The Merrier | Ewan (tongue-tied boyfriend of Morissette Molina) | Star Cinema/Viva Films | |
| 2020 | Us Again | Paulo | Regal Entertainment |
| Suarez: The Healing Priest | young Father Fernando Suarez | Saranggola Media Productions | |
| 2021 | Hello Stranger: The Movie | James | Black Sheep Productions |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tren | Dale | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Himself/contestant | |
| 2019–2023 | ASAP Natin 'To | Himself/dance performer | A2Z ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel TV5 |
| 2019–2020 | It's Showtime | Himself/Ultimate BidaMan/dance performer | A2Z ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
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| 2022 | 52 Weeks | Gab | TikTok |
Accolades
[edit]Movies
[edit]| Year | Category | Movie | Organization | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | New Movie Actor of the Year | Damaso: The Musical | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Nominated | [9] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Category | TV Program | Organization | Result | Reference |
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| 2021 | New Male TV Personality | It's Showtime | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Nominated | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jin Macapagal".
- ^ "'It's Showtime' names Cebu's Jin Macapagal as first winner of 'BidaMan'". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Jin Macapagal: From the shy guy to Ultimate BidaMan". Cebudailynews.inquirer.net. 10 August 2019.
- ^ "TWBA Throwback: Jin Macapagal worked as a stretch therapist before becoming the first Ultimate BidaMan". ABS-CBN Entertainment. August 25, 2022. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Meet BidaMan grand finalist Jin Macapagal". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "Meet Jin Macapagal, the Ultimate BidaMan". The Philippine STAR. 13 August 2019.
- ^ "TNTV expands roster of artists, renames as Polaris". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "Former 'It's Showtime' contestant Jin Macapagal is now a Kapuso!". GMA Entertainment.
- ^ "'Hello, Love, Goodbye', 'Unforgettable' lead PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominations". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "34th Star Awards for Television: Complete List of Official Nominees". Philnews.ph. 20 July 2021.