James Blanco

James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino actor, singer, dancer, and model. He is known for his roles in Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001 – 2002), Rubi, Lorenzo's Time (2012), One More Chance (2007), Now and Forever: Ganti (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime Yagit as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows Click (1999 – 2002) and Kahit Kailan (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network.

Early life and background Blanco was born on June 15, 1981 in Manila, Philippines, the Filipino actor spent his early life in the capital. He attended AMA Computer University for his freshman year before choosing to put his education on hold to pursue a highly successful career in the entertainment industry.

Acting career Blanco known for his extensive work in both television dramas and films, his career highlights include a Best Actor win at the 20th Asian Film Festival and prominent roles in One More Chance (2007), Prima Donnas (2020–2022), and Forever Young (2024–2025).

Blanco is part of the ensemble cast in the 2026 Philippine television adaptation of the medical drama The Good Doctor.

In 2026, joined the GMA Public Affairs drama-musical series You're My Favorite Song, where he plays the character Enrico Monteverde. In this role, he portrays a grieving father who searches for his missing daughter by singing the song he wrote for her.

Personal life Blanco is previously married to Tania Creighton-Castillo and has three children.

Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2001 Cool Dudes 24/7 John Bahay ni Lola Neil 2002 Home Alone da Riber Vic 2004 Homecoming Kuya Vincent Sigaw Jude 2005 Lovestruck Kutob RJ 2006 I Will Always Love You Andrew 2007 One More Chance Kenneth Del Rosario 2012 Guni-Guni Angelo 2015 A Second Chance Kenneth Del Rosario 2016 Pilapil 2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Dr. Zacharias Rivera Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Abdul 2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Berting (segment: "Bahay") 2022 Family Matters Nelson 2023 The Monkey and the Turtle Manuel Palma 2024 Selda ng Kahapon ErnieOutside Diego 2025 Isla Babuyan David

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Accolades Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results200014th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityClick