CJ Navato

Christianne Jose B. Navato (born September 13, 1996) is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

Early life and education CJ Navato was born on September 13, 1996, in the Philippines. He attended Elizabeth Seton School in Las Piñas City during his elementary years. He also had experienced travelling to Germany with his mother and grandmother at a young age. Since childhood, he is known to have talents in dancing, singing, and doing Martial Arts (Taekwondo). Before joining the entertainment world, he had joined spelling and singing contests.

2004: Star Circle Quest In 2004, Navato joined the reality-based talent competition named Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. Together with the other contestants, Navato had undergone talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. Since then, he became a part of Star Magic with an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.

2005: Goin' Bulilit In February 2005, Navato was cast in the newly-launched sketch comedy gag show, Goin' Bulilit, featuring children in various comedic situations. He was a main cast until 2008 where he graduated with Kathryn Bernardo, Steven Fermo, Jane Oineza, and Mikylla Ramirez. The "Fifth Batch Graduates" left because the show is for kids, while they are already growing up older.

2012–2016: Luv U In February 2012, Navato became a part of the main cast of ABS-CBN's teen comedy series named Luv U. He portrays Boom Enriquez, a teenage school boy who is partnered opposite April Muñoz, portrayed by Angeli Gonzales. After his graduation, it was announced that his father forced Boom to enter the Philippine Military Academy. The show enables the cast to create a real-life friendship as Navato states that they "work as a team".

2021: Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 3) In 2021, Navato became a part of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar, with the moniker The Viral Crooner. He placed 6th in the said season.

Filmography Film

Television

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