Philippine Actor - Jake Cuenca

Juan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca (born December 30, 1987) is of Filipino-Spanish descent (His father is Spanish while his mother is Filipino). He was born in San Jose, California but was raised inManila, Philippines. He is an actor and model of dual American and Filipino citizenship. He is also a football player who plays as a striker for Team Socceroo FC in the United Football League Division 2.

Entertainment career

At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by a talent scout for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, he made several television and print commercials including endorsements for SafeguardCoke and Globe Telecom. At age ten, he had a cameo role in the 1997 film version of Wansapanataym. It was followed byTakbo Barbara Takbo and Panday in 1998. All three films were under Star Cinema of ABS-CBN.

Cuenca (Board of Judges member, 2012Giant Lantern Festival)
In 2003, he returned to show business under GMA Network and appeared in the youth-oriented drama series, Click, where he was picked to be on the cast in its Batch 2. When the show went defunct, Cuenca began portraying varied roles and was cast in Hanggang KailanForever in My Heart and in the season 5 ofLove to Love. In 2005, he starred as Kahlil in the hit fantasy series Encantadia. He also appeared in the ninth season of Love to Love titled "Miss Match". In 2006, he starred as one of the wizards in the fantasy-themed television seriesMajika, which became his last TV series on GMA.
After transferring to ABS-CBN in 2006, he became part of the cast of the network's soap opera Sana Maulit Muli. It was his first primetime drama series on the network. He appeared in an episode of Love Spell, "Sweet Sixty". Later, he was cast on the fantasy series Lastikman. In 2008, he landed on the lead role in ABS-CBN's action series remake of Palos. In 2009, he starred in Tayong Dalawa. In the same year, he appeared on Precious Hearts Romances PresentsMy Cheating Heart. In 2010, he portrayed the role of Alejandro on the Filipino remake of Rubi.






Filmography

Films
YearFilmRole
1998Takbo Barbara TakboJordan
Hiwaga ng PandayDominic
2004Kilig... Pintig... Yanig...Juancho
Spirit of the GlassT.J.
2005Say That You Love MeEdward
2008For the First TimeJosh
2009Villa EstrellaAlex
Pangarap Kong Jackpot
Episode "Hawak Kita, Hawak Mo Ko"
2010H.I.V.: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si VVirgilio Bustamante
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe[1]Jeffrey "Amazing Jay"
2011In The Name Of LoveDylan Evelino
My Neighbor's WifeBullet Bernal
2013TuhogRenato 'Nato' Timbacaya
Lihis[citation needed]Cesar / Ka Jimmy
Status: It's ComplicatedManny
When the Love Is Gone
Television
YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
2004ClickTrykeRecurring Role (2002—2003)GMA Network
Hanggang KailanWarren RosalesRecurring Role
Forever in My HeartWilliamRecurring Role (2004—2005)
SOPHimself2004—2006
Love to LoveTreyEpisode "Love Blossoms"
2005EncantadiaKahlilRecurring Role
Love to LoveMigsEpisode "Miss Match"
2006MajikaTermanRecurring Role
Komiks PresentsPedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoNapoleon/Jaime GatchalianMain role (2006—2007)ABS-CBN
Love SpellJuanoEpisode "Home Switch Home"
Your SongEpisode "Silent Night"
ASAPHimself2006—present
2007Sana Maulit MuliBrandon JohnsonRecurring Role
Komiks Presents: Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoNapoleonMain Role
Your SongGinoEpisode "Very Special Love"
Love SpellBrianEpisode "Sweet Sixty"
Maalaala Mo KayaLt. Ariel ToledoEpisode "Application Form"
Sineserye PresentsNatutulog Ba Ang Diyos?Andrew AngelesMain Role
That's My DocJakeMain Role (2007—2008)
Mars Ravelo's LastikmanKenneth "Ken" MadrigalRecurring Role (2007—2008)
Your SongFrancis AguirreEpisode "Tuyo nang Damdamin"
2008PalosGiancarlo Caranzo / PalosMain Role
I Am KCJeremyEpisode "Bb. Palengke"
Your Song Presents: A Million Miles AwayKikoMain Role
Lovebooks Presents: Break-Up DiariesTreakMain role
Maalaala Mo KayaRoger UgnayEpisode "Sulat"
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's DragonnaEdgarMain Role (2008—2009)
2009Tayong DalawaLt. David "Dave" M. Garcia, Jr.Main Role
Kapamilya, Deal or No DealContestant20th Millionaire with Gerald Anderson
Precious Hearts Romances PresentsThe Bud BrothersVicente "Vince" BanaagMain Role
Maalaala Mo KayaArmanEpisode "Pregnancy Kit"
Your Song Presents: Sa KanyaJordanMain Role
Precious Hearts Romances PresentsMy Cheating HeartEmilio "Mio" Santa RomanaMain Role (2009—2010)
2010Maalaala Mo KayaFidelEpisode "Litrato"
RubiAlejandro CardenasMain Role
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Carlo J. Caparas' Elias PanikiElias Santamaria/Elias Paniki/ArmandoMain Role
Wansapanataym: Elena M. Patron's CaraLeandroMain Role
Your Song Presents: AndiAriesEpisode: "Tell Me"
2011Your Song Presents: KimMaxEpisode: "Till The End"
Green RoseEdward FuentebellaMain Role
ShowtimeHimselfSpecial Judge
Guns and RosesPaulo VenturaSpecial Participation
Wansapanataym: RR Marcelino's Darmo AdarnaDarioMain Role
Maalaala Mo Kaya (20th Anniversary)LouieEpisode "Susi"
100 Days to HeavenYoung Tagasundo
2012Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoPaulino "Paul" RaymundoMain Role
Kahit Puso'y MasugatanRafael de GuzmanMain Role (2012—2013)
2013Maria MercedesLuis SancuevasMain Role (2013—2014)

Awards and Nominations[edit]

  • 2012 PMPC Star Award for Movies - Best Supporting Actor for In the Name of Love alongside Baron Geisler

Sporting career[edit]

Jake Cuenca

Personal information
Full nameJuan Carlos Leveriza Cuenca
Date of birthDecember 30, 1987 (age 25)
Place of birthSan Jose, California
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing positionForward
Club information
Current club[[]]
Number9
Youth career
Southridge School
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011–2012Team Socceroo0(-)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02 April 2012.
† Appearances (Goals).
Cuenca is a sports enthusiast, even during his younger days. Due to a weight problem he encountered as a child, he was determined to play sports more when he grew up. Although he has done boxing andmixed martial arts, he is mainly a football player, playing twice a week.[2] As an elementary and high school student, Cuenca played as a football varsity player for PAREF Southridge School.
In October 2011, he signed up for Team Socceroo F.C., which at that time played as a guest club in the 2011–12 United Football Cup, and later entered in the United Football League Division 2. He is yet to play for the first team as showbiz commitments have not permitted him to do so.[3]
Cuenca has also shown interest to try out for the Philippines in international competitions.[4]

References

  1. Jump up^ Super Inday and the Magic Bibe entry for 2010 MMFF
  2. Jump up^ Mendoza-Dayrit, Mylene (2011-08-02). "Jake Cuenca: Abs-olutely fit for the role"Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  3. Jump up^ Jarloc, Glaiza (2011-10-12). "Celebrities to play in UFL Cup". Sun.Star Manila. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  4. Jump up^ "Azkals, bukas sa mga artistang nais pumasok sa team"ABS-CBNNews.com (in Filipino). Alto Broadcasting System-Chronicle Broadcasting Network. 2011-04-08. Retrieved 2012-04-02.

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