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Jeric Gonzales
Born
John Eric Salvanera Gonzales

(1992-08-07) August 7, 1992
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active2011–present
AgentSparkle GMA Artist Center
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɛɾik gɔnˈsalɛs]), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model.[1] He is known as one of the winners of the second season of the reality show, Protégé, a reality based artista search, created by GMA Network.[2][3][4] Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila.[5] Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up.[6][7]

He is known for his leading roles in Magkaagaw and Start-Up PH.

Education and career

Gonzales was a nursing graduate from Calamba Doctors' College in Parian who has temporarily set aside taking the board exams to pursue a showbiz dream. Born and raised in Barangay Halang[8] and was mentored by the Southern Luzon mentor Gina Alajar. Gonzales was originally a protégé of Alajar but due to a twist of the show, Alajar had to let go one of her protégés and mentor Jolina Magdangal chose Gonzales as her new protégé.

At the end of the competition, Gonzales was announced as the "Ultimate Male Protégé." Gonzales' female counterpart in winning the competition is Thea Tolentino who is also from Calamba.

Gonzales became part of the now defunct Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas with the other top six finalists. Also after winning Protégé, Jeric was signed, with Thea Tolentino, to be part of Teen Gen, a sequel of the teen oriented show of the 1990s, T.G.I.S..[8]

In 2013, Gonzales appeared as a guest in sitcom Pepito Manaloto. Gonzales was also part of the prime time telenovela, Love and Lies.[9]

In 2014, Gonzales became part of the cast of Hustisya and in Nora Aunor's Dementia. The same year, Gonzales became a member of the musical trio 3LOGY with Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto.[10][11] Their first song is the revival of Jolina Magdangal's hit Maybe It's You.

In 2022, Gonzales, along with Alden Richards, Bea Alonzo, and Yasmien Kurdi joined the cast of the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Start-Up, where he played the role of Davidson "Dave" Navarro. He considered it the biggest break in his career.[12]

Personal life

In 2019, Gonzales dated actress Klea Pineda.[13] The former couple worked together in the drama series Ika-5 Utos.[14]

He also dated former Miss Universe Philippines turned actress Rabiya Mateo.[15] Gonzales and Mateo confirmed their relationship on March 16, 2022.[16]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRole
2012–13Teen GenSantiago "Tiago" Torres[17]
2013Love and LiesRyan Alcantara
Pyra: Babaeng ApoyJeffrey Calida
2014Paraiso Ko'y IkawEdward (Young)
2014–15Strawberry LaneGeorge Bustamante
2015Pari 'KoyEli Marasigan
2015–16Destiny RoseVince
2016Once AgainJared "JV" Sanchez
Oh, My Mama!Zach Ynares
2017TropsRichard Roxas
Super Ma'amIsagani Dagohoy
2017–18Kambal, KaribalMichael Roy "Makoy" Claveria
2018–19Ika-5 UtosBrix Lorenzo
2019–21MagkaagawJio Almonte
2021Heartful CaféWarren
2022Start-Up PHDavidson "Dave" Navarro
2023Mga Lihim ni UrdujaGreg Sandoval
2024Widows' WarFrancis Castillo

Anthologies

YearTitleRole Ref.
2013Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope: The Rolando Niangar StoryRolando Niangar (Teen)
Maynila: Hate You, Love YouMauro
Maynila: Recipe for LoveElmo
2014Wagas: Lydia and Pongol Love StoryPongol
2015Wagas: Lala and Ronnie Love StoryRonnie
Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei: The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya StoryMar (Young)
Karelasyon: KambalTJ
Magpakailanman: Brother Na, Sister Pa: The Tubato Family StoryChristine Tubato
Alamat: Ang Mahiwagang SingsingPedro (Voice)
Wish Ko LangJeremy
Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni MisisJunell
Karelasyon: ApartmentJames
Maynila: YOLO si LolaMoymoy
Maynila: Flowers 4 UAlvin
Maynila: Mahal Nga Kasi KitaArlan
Magpakailanman: Bingit ng Buhay: The Skyway Bus TragedyRyan
2016Magpakailanman: Multo Ni EllaElmer
Maynila: Lovely RevengeLuigi
Magpakailanman: Pikot In LoveAlan
Dear Uge: I Love You, Mars!Bong
Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang InaHisham Go
Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush?Rusty
Karelasyon: RehasPreso
2017Karelasyon: Valentines DayAndy
Magpakailanman: Sweet Smell of Success: The Donita Nose StoryRicky
Magpakailanman: May Forever: The Ariel Cruz and Julieta Manuel StoryAriel (Young)
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong FrogFredrick[18]
Imbestigador: Nanlaban o Pinatay?Kian Loyd Delos Santos[19]
AHA!: Monsterfest: Bal-balBaldo
Dear Uge: Saklolo, SaklolaChristian
2018Magpakailanman: My Life as a Poser: The Roxanne Cana StoryJkarr
Wagas: Ang Pilat ni GaleaEladio
ElehiyaEric
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ibong AdarnaDon Juan
Magpakailanman: Our Crazy LoveGerald
Dear Uge: Momshie & MeErica
Dear Uge: My Secret LoveJunie
Wagas: My Little Big LoveJamhel
Maynila: Love BlendsAndy
2019 Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi Jim [20]
2021 Regal Studio Presents: Bros B4 Rose Vincent

Various shows

YearTitleRole
2012Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista BreakHimself / Grand Winner
2012–13Party Pilipinas Himself (performer)
2013Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na KuwentoRonnie Castro
2013–15Sunday All Stars Himself (performer)
2016A1 Ko Sa 'YoChristian
2016–17TsuperheroDanilo[21]

Film

YearTitleRole Ref.
2014HustisyaMichael
DementiaVincent
2016Imagine You & MeRudy
2019 Kiko en Lala Spa Boy #3
2022 Broken Blooms Jeremy Gonzaga [22]
TBA Graduation Day † [23]

Discography

Singles
Year Title Featured artist(s) Composer Label Notes Ref.
2015 "Pwede Ba" Jak Roberto and Abel Estanislao Mikoy Morales GMA Records Local theme from Pinocchio [24]
2019 "Taksil" N/A Glen Mapue GMA Music [25]
2020 "Line To Heaven" Paco Arespacochaga Originally performed by Introvoys [26]
2022 "Hihintayin Kita" Louie Ignacio Theme from Broken Blooms [27]

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResult
2014 11th Golden Screen Awards Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor Teen Gen Nominated
2015 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year[28] Dementia Nominated
2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by An Actor Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi Won
2021 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music Male Acoustic Artist of the Year[29] Taksil Won
2022 17th Harlem International Film Festival Best Actor Broken Blooms[22][30] Won
Mokkho International Film Festival Critics Choice for Best Actor in an Indie Won
Saskatchewan International Film Festival Best Actor (Full-Length Fiction) Won
Tagore International Film Festival Outstanding Achievements for Best Actor Won

References

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  3. "Meet the Protégé male and female battle champs". The Philippine Star. October 23, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. "Jeric, Thea win in 'Protégé'". Malaya. October 23, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  9. "Teen stars, thrilled for their roles in 'Love and Lies'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  10. "Sunday All Stars" launches Jeric Gonzales, Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto as boyband ‘3logy’
  11. Jeric doesn’t mind being part of 3Logy Archived February 11, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  12. "Jeric Gonzales considers role in 'Start-Up PH' his biggest break | GMA Entertainment". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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  15. "Rabiya Mateo shuts down breakup rumors with Jeric Gonzales, says she unfollowed BF due to 'topak'". GMA Network. September 24, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
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  17. Rula, Gorgy. "Jodi, malaki ang kontribusyon kay Jolo". Abante Tonite. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  18. Acar, Aedrianne. "Kate Valdez, isang echoserang senyorita?". GMA Network. GMA. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  19. "Kaso ni Kian Loyd delos Santos, sisiyasatin sa 'Imbestigador'". GMA News. GMA Network, Inc. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  20. "Magpakailanman presents "Male Sex Slave sa Saudi"". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  21. Acar, Aedrianne. "Ano ang role ang gagampanan ni Jeric Gonzales sa 'Tsuperhero?'". GMA Network. GMA Network, Inc. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  22. Wang, Nickie (October 10, 2022). "Pandemic movie 'Broken Blooms' hauls multiple accolades in international fests". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  23. "Happening now: Story Con for the upcoming movie "GRADUATION DAY" starring: Ms. Elizabeth Oropesa, Jeric Gonzales, Aidan Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Rico Barrera and Angelie Sanoy". Bentria Production. February 28, 2025. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  24. "Mikoy Morales bothered by Willie Revillame's offer to Thea Tolentino: "Regardless of the intention... maaapektuhan pa rin ako."". PEP.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  25. Taksil | Jeric Gonzales | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO, November 27, 2019, retrieved November 9, 2022
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  27. "Jeric Gonzales releases new single 'Hihintayin Kita' composed by Direk Louie Ignacio". GMA News Online. March 10, 2022. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  28. "Winners, Star Awards for movies 2015". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  29. "Jeric Gonzales, Garrett Bolden, and other Kapuso stars honored at 12th Star Awards for Music". Manila Bulletin. October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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