Jhong Hilario

Virgilio "Jhong" Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976) is a Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is a member of the Filipino dance group Streetboys. He served as a councilor of Makati from its 1st district from 2016 to 2025. He is widely known for his antagonistic roles in television, such as Gary David in the 2010 remake of Mara Clara and as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2017–2019). He has co-hosted ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime since 2012.

Early life and education Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. was born on August 11, 1976, in Asingan, Pangasinan. He attended primary school at Bangkal Elementary School II in Makati and secondary school at South Eastern College in Pasay from 1991 to 1995. He availed a high school home study program from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1996. In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from the Arellano University, earning a degree in political science. In 2024, he finished his master's degree in public administration with highest merits from World Citi Colleges.

Career Film and television Hilario started his career in 1993 as a member of the dance group Streetboys. He made his debut as an actor in 1996.

As an actor, Hilario has acted in movies such as Muro Ami, released in 1999, in which he portrayed Butong; D' Anothers (2005), and Dekada '70 (2002).

In 2012, Hilario is part of ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime, starting as a judge until he became one of the hosts of the program.

In 2017, he was cast in the series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano as Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan, one of his best known roles.

In 2021, Hilario was chosen as one of the contestants of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar. However, after six weeks, including a win in the first two weeks, Hilario withdrew from the competition for the safety of his family.

In It's Showtime'''s Magpasikat 2023, he won the grand prize of with his team alongside Kim Chiu and Ion Perez. The prize money was subsequently donated to their chosen charity.

In 2025, Hilario appeared on an episode of the second season of Rainbow Rumble on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV, all of which also airing It's Showtime with GMA Network, where he won the total prize of .

Politics

Hilario decided to run for councilor in the 1st district of Makati under United Nationalist Alliance and Abby Binay's ticket in 2016. In an interview, Hilario credited his father, Virgilio Sr., who has served as acting vice mayor of Makati in 2015 and a councilor from 2007 to 2016 and again since 2025, as his main inspiration to run for the council seat. He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022, which was under Makatizens United Party. He was the top vote getter on all the aforementioned elections. He stepped down upon being term-limited in 2025.

Personal life Hilario married British dresser Michelle Westgate on October 11, 2005, in a civil ceremony officiated by then-Makati mayor Jejomar Binay. They met while working at a West End production of Miss Saigon in London, where Hilario joined the cast ensemble. Hilario and Westgate separated in June 2011. They eventually filed for divorce in England since divorce is not recognized in the Philippines. A Makati court recognized their foreign divorce in July 2024.

In 2014, Hilario revealed that he had been dating Maia Azores since 2011. The two had met on the set of Mara Clara'' in 2010, where Azores was completing her on-the-job training. They have a daughter who was born in March 2021.

Filmography Television

Movies

Accolades Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2000 48th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting ActorMuro-Ami 23rd Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor 16th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actor 10th Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role 2004 18th PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yellow Baby 2006 20th PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka 2007 21st PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piso 2011 60th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor Segunda Mano 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama ActorMara Clara 2012 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality and Game Show Host It's Showtime 2014 37th Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actor Best ActorBadil 11th Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 24th Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role 2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Supporting Actor of the YearAng Probinsyano 2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television 8th EdukCircle Awards Best Supporting Actor (TV Series) 2019 Golden Laurel Lyceans' Choice Media Awards Best Television Supporting Actor 3rd Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role 2020 4th Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) Best Single Performance by an Actor Ipaglaban Mo: Kalaguyo 2022 Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host It's Showtime 2024Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor And the Breadwinner Is...