Taneo Sebastian

Brylle Jordan Sebastian Uyam (born May 31, 2000), known by his stage name Taneo and professionally credited as Taneo Sebastian, is a Filipino-American actor, singer, dancer, and model. On February 14, 2021, he debuted as the leader of the Philippine boy band Alamat. Their debut song "Kbye" peaked at number two on Billboard 's Next Big Sound rankings, making Alamat the second P-pop group to ever enter the American chart.

Sebastian made his film debut in 2022, as troublemaker student Leung in the film Expensive Candy. He also played the role of Joey in Marita (2023), a horror film about a theater troupe that is being haunted by a ghost, and appeared in the 2024 romance drama film Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko . He is set to portray Ryosuke Sato in the second season of Ang Mutya ng Section E . In September 2026, Sebastian was cast as Toma in the film Hum, his first starring role.

Early life and education Brylle Jordan Sebastian Uyam was born on May 31, 2000. His family is from Tabuk, Kalinga. He grew up in the United States and graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in accountancy. He is of Ilocano and Kalinga descent.

Career 2020-present: Joining Alamat, acting, modeling Sebastian auditioned for Viva Records' new boy band project in 2020. The members underwent intensive training for nine months, which encompassed singing, dancing, physical fitness, and personality development. Their training also included acting workshops. Sebastian was appointed as the leader of the group.

In March 2022, Sebastian completed Viva Artists Agency's Basic Acting Workshop for Film and TV. He made his film debut in the 2022 romantic drama film Expensive Candy as Leung, one of Toto (Carlo Aquino)'s troublemaker students.

In January 2023, Sebastian starred in the music video for "Maharani", a single by Alamat. In the video, he and the other members of Alamat are classmates rehearsing a singkil performance with their classmate, portrayed by Jhoanna Robles of Bini. Sebastian is Prince Bantugan and Robles is Princess Gandingan, the main couple of the Maranao epic poem usually portrayed in singkil performances, Darangen . As they continue to practice the dance, a spark grows between Sebastian and Robles. Nylon Manila 's Rafael Bautista remarked that "it felt correct seeing them as the lead couple of the video", pointing out that Robles and Taneo are both the official leaders of their respective pop groups.

In May, Sebastian posed for the Philippine magazine Parcinq 's fashion feature, styled by Bryan Laroza. Hans Ethan Carbonilla wrote that Sebastian's "ethereal sun-kissed glow" perfectly captured the essence of a summer day in the countryside. Sebastian walked the runway at BYS Fashion Week 2023 in October, modeling pieces by Antonina. That year, he also starred as Joey in Marita. In 2024, Sebastian had a supporting role in the romantic drama film Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko . On August 15, 2025, he was announced as a cast member on Ang Mutya ng Section E , as Yuri's rival Ryosuke Sato.

In September 2026, Deadline confirmed that Sebastian will star in Hum as Toma, a young cowboy in Benguet. It is his first lead role.

Discography

Filmography

Television Year Title Role 2022, 2024 Family Feud Himself (contestant) 2025 Ang Mutya ng Section E Season 2 Ryosuke Sato

Film Year Title Role 2022 Expensive Candy Leung 2023 Marita Joey 2024 Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko Gary TBA Hum Toma

Music videos Year Title Artist Director 2023 "Maharani" Alamat Jason Paul Laxamana