Jao Mapa

Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 17, 1976), is a Filipino actor. He is also an accomplished painter.

Acting career Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertisement. He started a modeling career in the late 1990s, and co-hosted television variety shows like Eat Bulaga! and ASAP. He first starred in the movie Pare Ko in 1995, and left show business in 2000 to study art. He expected to be back on television screen via Sine Novela: Trudis Liit aired on GMA Network.

Painting career In 2000, he took a break from his showbiz career and went back to school to earn his degree in Fine Arts (major in Advertising) at the University of Santo Tomas. He graduated in 2003 and continued to paint. He had his first major show at Grey Gallery in Antipolo, Rizal in 2012.

Portrayals in media Mapa's life story was feature in TV5's Star Confessions, was portrayed by Martin Escudero.

Personal life He graduated at the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine Arts, majoring in advertising. His younger brother, Diego Mapa, is also a known musician and plays for the bands Monsterbot, Pedicab and Cambio. He is married to Cecille and has three children, namely, Benjamin, Caleb and Amber Marie.

Paintings

Pamilya Basurero Inuman Jusinera Minotour Umaga Labandera Pista

Filmography Film Year Title Role 1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Jerry Nag-iisang Bituin Danny 1995 Pare Ko Chipper Hataw Na! Nico Torres Asero Troy 1997 Dahil Tanging Ikaw Edong Matrikula Eddie Boy Babae Victor 1999 A Date with Jao Mapa Jao Mapa 2000 Tugatog Jake Tunay Na Mahal Alex 2005 Cut Illusyon Artist 2006 You Are the One Venjamin Garcia Super Noypi Henry 2007 Xerox Copy 2008 Ay Ayeng Motorcycle Romus Sisa Crisostomo Ibarra Condo Ricky Dollhouse Red Huling Pasada Baler Mauro Miss Taken Bryan 2009 Medalya Efren Pasang Krus Guiller I Love Dreamguyz Didi Fidel Goonie Bala Bala: Maniwala Ka 69 1/2 Wiley Kamote Luna Lucis Joaquin 2010 Donor Bosco Working Girls Leon Arnaldo HIV: Si Heidi, si Ivy at si V Hungkag Caloy Pilantik 2011 Tumbok Benjie 2012 Balang Araw Limang Dipang Tao Chester Larong Bata 2013 Guerilla Is a Poet Jumbo Jericho Isang Araw 2014 Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at mga Anak Ongkoy's assassin 1 Kamandag ni Venus 2015 Manila's Finest Rico 2016 Vampires' Transformation: #UsapangVampire Na 'Yan! Waiter at resort Bumulakabataan... Bulalakaw Waves Waiter at Bar Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros University Security Guard 2017 Pagpag: Larawang Kupas 2021 Paraluman Peter

Television Year Title Role 1993 Ang TV Guest (second season) 1993–1998 Palibhasa Lalake Jao 1993–2001 Star Drama Presents 1995 Love Notes Gwapings Live! Host Eat Bulaga! GMA Telecine Specials Music Bureau Mikee Sine Siyete 1995–1999 ASAP Natin 'To Host 1997 Campus Romance Growing Up 1999 Star Drama Theatre Dear Mikee Maynila 2000 Di Ba't Ikaw Victor "Junie" Montecillo Jr. Super Klenk GMA Telecine Specials 2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Hawak Ko ang Langit 2005 Extra Challenge Kakabaka-Boo Wag Kukurap Maynila Magpakailanman 2006 Baywalk 2008 Warriors: Celebrity Boxing Challenge 2009 Komiks Daisy Siete: Kambalilong 2010 Sine Novela: Trudis Liit Catalino "Lino" Capili Goin' Bulilit Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna Reynaldo "Naldo" Natividad 2011 Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face Bagets: Just Got Lucky Jules and Ace's father 2012 Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto Ramon Flores 2013 Star Confessions Samuel Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Picture 2014 It's Showtime Magpakailanman 2015 Sabado Badoo Boys Ride Out FPJ's Ang Probinsyano 2016 Wish Ko Lang: Silang Mga Naulila Wansapanataym: ParangNorman Activity Naku, Boss Ko! 2017 Dear Uge 2018 Inday Will Always Love You 2019 Tadhana 2020 I Can See You 2022 The Broken Marriage Vow 2023 Pira-Pirasong Paraiso young Daniel Paraiso

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