Jay Ilagan

Julius Angel Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1955 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. He hosted Stop, Look and Listen and starred in My Son, My Son and Goin' Bananas, and starred and participated in a number of movies.

Born Julius Abad Ilagan on January 20, 1955, he starred in the films Maruja (1967), Tubog Sa Ginto (1970), Pinoy Crazy Boys (1974), and Hinog Sa Pilit. Jay won a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, Kisapmata, another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in Sister Stella L., and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in Maging Akin Ka Lamang.

He also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside dramatic films.

Personal life The son of Sampaguita Pictures star Corazon Noble and director Angel Esmeralda started out as a child actor, originally using "Angel" as his screen name.

At the age of 18, he married actress Hilda Koronel, a protégé of director Lino Brocka. The couple initially kept their marriage private, but it later became public knowledge after their separation. During their relationship, they adopted children and had one biological daughter together.

In 1983, Ilagan began a relationship with actress Amy Austria. The two lived together from that year until Ilagan’s death on February 4, 1992.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1961Walang Duwag na Lalaki1963Callejon 11 1964 Moro Witch Doctor Mahmud 1970 Santiago! Danilo 1971 Tubog sa Ginto Santi 1973 Carmela 1973 Ato ti Bondying Bondying his 1st comedy movie 1975 Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa Noni 1975 Kaming Matatapang Ang Apog 1975 Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Husband of Esperanza - 2nd Episode ("Esperanza") 1976 Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin 1976 Daigdig ng Lagim 1976 Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Bonifacio Santos 1977 Tisoy! Boy 1979 Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan 1979 Salawahan 1979 Coed 1980 Aguila Osman Águila 1980 Kasal? 1980 Kakabakaba Ka Ba? First collaboration with Mike de Leon. 1980 Brutal Tato 1981 Pabling 1981 Kisapmata Noel ManalansanSecond collaboration with Mike de Leon.1982Mga Hiwaga ng Pag-asa 1983 M.I.B.: Men In Brief Anthony Phillips 1983 Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing 1983 Sana Bukas ang Kahapon Ramon 1984 Soltero Crispin Rodriguez 1984 Sister Stella L. Nick FajardoThird collaboration with Mike de Leon. 1984 Mga Batang Yagit 1985 Bituing Walang Ningning Zosimo Blanco 1985 Sa Totoo Lang Ipe His last comedy movie 1986 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas 1987 Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier 1987 Maging Akin Ka Lamang Ernie Balboa 1988 Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas 1990 Nagsimula sa Puso Jim 1992 Alyas Pogi 2 Jimboy Final film role

Television Title Year Role Network 1977–1980 Prinsipe Abante GMA Network 1986–1991 Goin' Bananas Host IBC ABS-CBN

Death On February 4, 1992, in Quezon City, Jay's motorcycle was hit from behind by a drunk driver who was arguing with his girlfriend which resulted in him being thrown off and falling head first. He died due to the severity of his injuries. He was not wearing a protective helmet. He was 37 years old.

Ilagan is buried at Loyola Memorial Park beside mother Corazon Noble, Leslie Angel A. Ilagan and Lourdes S. de Asis.

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