Slater Young

Jan Slater Lee Young (born December 19, 1987) is a Filipino entrepreneur, actor, engineer, model and television personality from Cebu. Young is best known for winning Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited in 2012.

Early life and education Young was born on December 19, 1987 to a Chinese-Filipino family. He is the eldest among four children – having a brother and two sisters. His father, John Young was involved in a steel building manufacturing company based in Mandaue.

Young attended the Sacred Heart School-Jesuit (now Ateneo de Cebu) for his elementary and high school studies.

Entertainment career Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited Slater Young who has been accompanying his father working in the construction industry considered starting a career in showbusiness. Young signed with Cornerstone Talent Management Center and underwent an workshop witn Pen Medina for six weeks. Cornerstone manager Erickson Raymundo encouraged Young to try to get selected as a housemate for Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited

Post-Big Brother Weeks after his winning, Young made several guest appearances in the network and with the premier of the new season of Pinoy Big Brother only a week after his victory, speculations rose that he is pressured of debuting quickly to the entertainment industry. On April 13, Young played his first acting role as a guest star in the series finale of E-Boy opposite Jessy Mendiola. On April 28, Young continued his acting stint via the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya as Andrei with veteran actress, Dimples Romana, and PBB: Unlimited's 4th Big Placer, Paco Evangelista.

Young has since retired from showbiz and decided to focus on his own business, manufacturing lightweight concrete called LiteBlock.

Engineering career Young was involved in the designing of the mountainside condominum The Rise at Monterrazas in Cebu City a project that raised concerns of flooding by environmental groups. The project also won the Architizer A+ jury award in 2024.

Personal life On February 28, 2018, Young became engaged to his girlfriend, author and blogger Kryz Uy. The couple married nearly a year later, on February 17, 2019, during a luxurious but intimate ceremony at Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa in Cebu. On December 1, 2019, they announced on social media that they were expecting their first child. Scott Knoa was born on June 2, 2020, Sevi was born on May 25, 2022 and underwent inguinal hernia surgery. Saxon Kent was born on June 23, 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2012 Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme Cameo Role The Reunion Bryan

Television Year Title Role 2011–2012 Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited Housemate/Big Winner 2012 E-Boy Miyo (adult) Pinoy Big Brother: Uber 2012 Regular Guest Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kape Andrei Matanglawin Guest hostSarah G. Live Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes Announcer A Beautiful Affair Harry Reyes 2012–2013 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Antonio Lagdameo Jr. 2013–2014 Umagang Kay Ganda Guest host Maalaala Mo Kaya: Walis Pinky's husband Juan dela Cruz Tony ASAP Himself / Co-host / Performer Pinoy Big Brother: All In: Ubertime Online Host 2021 Pinoy Big Brother: Connect Mentor

Awards and nominations Year Organization Category Work Results Ref. 2011 Big Winner Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited 2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Wansapanataym: Magic Shoes