Elias J TV
Elias J TV | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elias Lintucan Jr. May 11, 2000 |
| Genres | Reggae, Visayan music |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer, content creator |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Spouse | Abegail Cariquitan |
Elias Gabonada Lintucan Jr. (born May 11, 2000) also known as Elias J TV is a Filipino reggae singer and content creator from Magpet, Cotabato. Lintucan is a popular local Facebook reggae artist and the main video entertainer on Facebook Live. He gained local attention due to his musical videos, the fact which leads his into travelling on several places around.[1]
Early life
Born and raised in Magpet, Cotabato May 11, 2000 Elias Gabonada Lintucan Jr’s parents are Nenita and Elias Lintucan Sr. Prior to pursuing a career in music he did nothing but help his father tap trees and get nuts to earn for schooling. He graduated from college in Criminology.[2]
Career
Lintucan began producing dance videos and sings along with videos that he posted to his Facebook page starting in 2025, using the name "Elias J TV". He is accompanied by members of Elias J. TV Band, the band in which he sings and whose music he identifies as tribal reggae from the Bisaya regions.
On Jan 2026, Elias J TV guested on Boy Abunda’s show Fast Talk which is airing on GMA Network.[3] In March 2026, he was cast as a guest actor in the television series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
Elias J TV has planned shows for its fans in United Arab Emirates on 9 January in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai on 11 January for the Filipino community.[4]
He was meant to have a tour in the US in September 2025, but was canceled as a result of legal battle with his manager and also because of visa issues.[5][6]
Legal dispute
In August 2005, Lintucan and the rest of the band sued their manager Beverly Labadlabad at Kidapawan City Regional Trial Court.[7] The legal battles meant a number of their concerts in their home state of New Jersey as well as their U.S. Gigs were called off, and in September 2025, a judge ruled in favor of Lintucan, granting him a preliminary injunction against the manager, banning him from representing the band.
In a press release issued days before the concert, Paduk Entertainment LLC announced that the tour had been postponed without giving any official explanation.[8]
Personal life
Elias J TV is hitched with a delightful spouse known as Abegail Cariquitan with whom he a youngster.[9]
Discography
- "Puhon" (2025)
- "Ohahay" (2025)
- "Lipad" (2025)
References
- ↑ Nepales, Janet Susan R. (June 29, 2025). "Elias J: From rubber tree tapping to performing on the global stage". GMA News Online.
- ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (June 30, 2025). "Who is Pinoy reggae sensation Elias J. Tv.?". PEP.ph (in Filipino).
- ↑ "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda: Elias J. TV (Full Episode 776)". YouTube. GMA Network. January 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Viral sensation Elias J.TV Band delivers fresh, reggae-infused OPM to Abu Dhabi and Dubai". The Filipino Times. January 12, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Filipino reggae singer Elias J TV to launch first US tour in September". The Manila Times. July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ Requintina, Robert (July 2, 2025). "Filipino reggae artist Elias J TV to embark on inspiring U.S. tour this September". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Civil complaint filed vs Elias J. TV Band manager". MindaNews. August 8, 2025.
- ↑ Mercado, Josh (September 20, 2025). "Elias J. TV's US tour not cancelled but rescheduled — promoter". ABS-CBN.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Tribune, Daily (January 27, 2026). "Quiet stardom, loud dreams: Elias J TV on fame, family and finding his place". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 30, 2026.