Jhong Hilario

Jhong Hilario
2019 campaign portrait
Member of the Makati City Council from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025
Personal details
BornVirgilio Viernes Hilario Jr.
(1976-08-11) August 11, 1976
Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines
PartyMakatizens United Party
Other political
affiliations
United Nationalist Alliance (2015–21)
Spouse
Michelle Westgate
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​
(m. 2005; div. 2024)​
Domestic partner
Maia Azores (2011–present)
Children1
EducationArellano University (AB)
World Citi Colleges (MPA)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • television host
  • politician

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.[1] 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).[2] 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.[3] In 2023, he graduated magna cum laude from the Arellano University, earning a degree in political science.[4] In 2024, he finished his master's degree in public administration with highest merits from World Citi Colleges.[5]

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.[6]

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).[7]

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.[2] In 2019, he left the series to focus on his re-election bid for Makati councilor during the 2019 midterm elections.[8]

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 ₱300,000 with his team alongside Kim Chiu and Ion Perez. The prize money was subsequently donated to their chosen charity.[9]

In 2025, Hilario appeared on an episode of the second season of Rainbow Rumble on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and All TV,[10] all of which also airing It's Showtime with GMA Network,[11][12][13][14] where he won the total prize of ₱87,000.

Politics

Hilario (right) with fellow Makati councilor Jojo Javier (2nd from left), former vice president Jejomar Binay (left), Makati mayor Abby Binay (3rd from right), and vice mayor Monique Lagdameo (2nd from right) viewing the scale model of the Makati Intra-city Subway project in 2018

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.[15] 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.[16] 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.[17]

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.[18]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999–2001 Rio Del Mar Rodel
Maynila Various roles
2000–2001 GMA Telesine Specials
Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: Wedding Cake
2002–2003 Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay Ivan
2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita
2004 Spirits Kuya Dong
Maalaala Mo Kaya Apl.de.ap Episode: Jacket
2006 U Can Dance Himself
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Ka Edgar
Maalaala Mo Kaya Big Boy Episode: Rugby
2007 Joel Episode: Rehas
Rex Ferrer Episode: Tren
Rounin Venom
2008 Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal Himself
Kung Fu Kids Kevin Marilao
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya Romualdo "Lolong" Rubi Episode: Medal for Valor
2010 Showtime Himself Judge; voluntarily exited after 30 weeks
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Jason / Agustin
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Tonyong Bayawak Nitoy
Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Himself Guest judge
2010–2011 Emil Cruz Jr.'s Mara Clara Gary David Main Role / Antagonist
2011 ASAP Himself
You Got It 2
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Guest
Happy Yipee Yehey! "Waka Waka guest host with John Prats"
Maalaala Mo Kaya Sumalde Episode: Bisikleta
It's Showtime Himself Judge
The Price Is Right With Dimples Romana
Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig Alex
2012–present It's Showtime Himself Host
2013 Juan dela Cruz Poldo Special Guest / Antagonist
My Little Juan
Little Champ Lucas Caballero / Leon del Torro Jr. Main Role / Anti-Hero
Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself Guest
2014Ipaglaban Mo!Erwin Episode: Ako ang Biktima
2015 Matanglawin Himself Cameo
Walang Iwanan Kamlon Bautista Supporting Role / Antagonist / Anti-Hero
2017Maalaala Mo Kaya Agustin "Isong" Batucan Episode: Sto. Niño
Ipaglaban Mo! Ely Episode: Hinala
2017–2019 FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan Main Role / Antagonist
2019 Ipaglaban Mo! Tony Episode: Kalaguyo
2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar Himself Season 3, performer / contestant
2022 PIEnalo: Pera o Bayong Guest co-host
PIEnalo: Palong Follow Featured celebrity content creator
The Chosen One Actor-Mentor
2024 Family Feud (Philippine game show) Himself Celebrity Contestant / Guest
2023–2026 FPJ's Batang Quiapo young Don Gustavo Guerrero Supporting role / Guest / Antagonist
2025 Rainbow Rumble Himself Contestant
Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 4) Host
2026 Sigabo Django Machica Antagonist

Movies

Year Title Character/Role
1996 Istokwa Nestor
1998 Sa Pusod ng Dagat Luis
José Rizal Prisoner servant
1999 Muro Ami Botong
2000 Spirit Warriors Buboy
2001 Sa Huling Paghihintay
La Vida Rosa Boy Kulet
Bagong Buwan Jason
2002 Dekada '70 Willy
2003 Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut Buboy
2004 Kulimlim Ex-convict
2005 Nasaan Ka Man Nardo
D' Anothers Gorio
2006 Sukob Erning
2008 Caregiver Joseph
Iskul Bukol 20 Years After (Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure) Fernando
2009 Kinatay Abyong
Astig (Mga Batang Kalye)
Lola Bebong
2010 Noy Adik 1
Emir Boyong
2011 Segunda Mano Dindo
2012 The Healing Dario
2013 Boy Golden Guido Perez
2016 The Super Parental Guardians Val Santos
2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Vladimir
The Ghost Bride Cameo
Ang Panday Sword guard
2019 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! Rigor
2024 And the Breadwinner Is... Biboy Salvador

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2000 48th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor Muro-Ami Nominated [19]
23rd Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor Nominated [20]
16th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actor Won [21]
10th Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nominated [22]
2004 18th PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Yellow Baby Nominated
2006 20th PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bangka Nominated
2007 21st PMPC Star Awards Best Single Performance by an Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: Piso Nominated
2011 60th FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actor Segunda Mano Nominated [23]
25th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor Mara Clara Nominated
2012 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Reality and Game Show Host[a] It's Showtime Won [24]
2014 37th Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actor Best Actor Badil Nominated [25]
11th Golden Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Nominated [26]
24th Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Won [27]
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Supporting Actor of the Year Ang Probinsyano Nominated [28]
2018 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [29]
8th EdukCircle Awards Best Supporting Actor (TV Series) Won [30]
2019 Golden Laurel Lyceans' Choice Media Awards Best Television Supporting Actor Won [31]
3rd Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role Won [32]
2020 4th Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students (GEMS) Best Single Performance by an Actor Ipaglaban Mo: Kalaguyo Won [33]
2022 Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards Favorite Musical/Variety Show Host It's Showtime Nominated [34][35]
2024 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor And the Breadwinner Is... Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Shared with It's Showtime hosts.

References

  1. ↑ Reyes, William. "HON. VIRGILIO V. HILARIO, JR. - Makati Portal". City Government of Makati City. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Garzon, Van (February 16, 2019). "ANG PROBINSYANO: Jhong Hilario As Homer "Alakdan" Adlawan". Philippine News. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Hon. Virgilio V. Hilario, Jr". Makati Web Portal. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Jhong Hilario graduates magna cum laude". ABS-CBN News. June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ Felipe, MJ (August 29, 2024). "Jhong Hilario finishes Masters degree in Public Administration with highest merits". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ Reyes, William (June 10, 2010). "Actor-dancer Jhong Hilario tries singing in musical film Emir". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  7. ↑ Jhong Hilario, people.theiapolis.com
  8. ↑ "WATCH: Jhong Hilario exits 'Ang Probinsyano' ahead of election campaign start". ABS-CBN News. March 27, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Team Jhong-Kim-Ion wins Magpasikat 2023 on 'It's Showtime'". 2023.
  10. ↑ "WATCH: Showtime fam, may hatid na good vibes sa "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. July 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ "[ANALYSIS] A new era of noontime TV: GMA-7 takes in ABS-CBN's 'It's Showtime'". Rappler. April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "'It's Showtime' surprises viewers with sudden broadcast on AllTV". LionhearTV. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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  15. ↑ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (October 13, 2015). "Jhong Hilario to run for councilor in Makati". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ Mateo, Pilar (April 20, 2007). "Streetboys member Jhong Hilario talks about his British wife". PEP. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Jhong Hilario divorced na sa iyang British ex-wife" [Jhong Hilario is now divorced from his British ex-wife]. Cebu Daily News (in Tagalog). July 28, 2024. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  18. ↑ Nocon, Norah. "Jhong Hilario and Maia Azores celebrate their 15th anniversary in Hong Kong with daughter Sarina". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on July 4, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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  20. ↑ "Gawad Urian(2000)". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  21. ↑ "PMPC Star Awards". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ "10th Young Critics Awards(2000)". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  23. ↑ "FAMAS Awards (2011)". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  24. ↑ "PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012 List of Nominees". Philnews. November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  25. ↑ "FAMAS Awards (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  26. ↑ "11th Golden Screen Awards(2014)". PhilStar. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  27. ↑ "24th Young Critics Awards(2014)". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  28. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 29, 2017). "31st Star Awards for TV nominees revealed; JoshLia, JakBie to receive special awards". PEP. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  29. ↑ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  30. ↑ "The 8th EdukCircle Awards". Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  31. ↑ "Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2019". Lyceum of the Philippines University–Batangas. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
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  33. ↑ "3ABS-CBN and DZMM shine at 4th GEMS Awards as TV station and Radio Station of the Year". February 14, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  34. ↑ "AJeepney TV Favorite Awards Announce Nomination In Hosting Categories". Lionheartv. August 2, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Kathryn and Daniel win big at Jeepney TV Fan Favorite Awards". Manila Bulletin. October 23, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
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