Joross Gamboa
Joross Gamboa | |
|---|---|
 Gamboa in 2019 | |
| Born | John Ross Sanchez Gamboa November 28, 1984 |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse |
Kathy Kimberly Saga (m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor, comedian and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest.[1]
Career
[edit]After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, Joross Gamboa is asked to be released and signed a two-year contract under the management of Becky Aguila.[2] He was seen in the comedy segment Kaya Mo Ba To? in 2005 followed by Maynila in 2007 of the GMA Network, which became the reason for rumors of Joross Gamboa moving to the said Network. After signing a contract with Becky Aguila, he will stay with ABS-CBN as his new talent manager still has issues with GMA Network.
Ending the contract of Joross Gamboa with Becky Aguila, he is now under the management of Noel Ferrer since late 2009.[3] Noel Ferrer also manages other famous actors like Bayani Agbayani and Ryan Agoncillo who are both with TV5.[4] Currently a freelance artist, since he left his former Kapamilya network ABS-CBN, he is now open working with all networks.[5]
Right after doing a movie with Star Cinema last October 2010 My Amnesia Girl, Joross Gamboa was back December 2010, on ABS-CBN as the antagonist in the Kristine Series: The Second Book in December playing antagonist to Bangs Garcia's character and Zanjoe Marudo's character Bernard in the Hit Primetime Television Drama.[citation needed]
After doing shows for ABS-CBN and TV5, and after winning best supporting actor for Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino in Cinemalaya last year, he is now back doing movies with Star Cinema.[6]
In 2016, Gamboa transferred from ABS-CBN to its rival network GMA Network.[7] In 2017, he is now a freelance artist and he appeared as a supporting cast in ABS-CBN's La Luna Sangre and guest role in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[8]
Gamboa is part of the top three highest-grossing Filipino films of all time, namely "Rewind", "Hello Love Goodbye" and "The Hows of Us".[9]
Personal life
[edit]Gamboa wed Kathy Kimberly "Katz" Saga on November 29, 2014 in Alabang with two sons — Jace Kyler, 7, and John Kody, 6.[10] He opened their beach house in Sariaya, Quezon in January 2023.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Television
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Male TV Personality | SCQ Reload | Won |
| 2009 | 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bisikleta | Won |
| 2012 | 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino | Won |
| 2013 | 37th Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Deadma Walking | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "PEP: Joross Gamboa is newest Kapuso star". December 29, 2009.
- ^ Garcia, Rose. "Joross Gamboa signs two-year managerial contract with Becky Aguila". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (December 29, 2009). "PEP: Joross Gamboa is newest Kapuso star". GMA Network. PEP. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Borromeo, Eric. "Comedian Bayani Agbayani is back to Kapuso network". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick. "15 Kapamilya reality show graduates who transferred to GMA-7". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Abunda, Boy. "Second victory for Joross". Philstar Global Entertainment. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Ruiz, Marah (May 6, 2016). "Joross Gamboa, inakalang heavy drama ang 'Juan Happy Love Story'". GMA Network. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Espina, Cheska. "Joross, inamin ang panibagong aabangan sa 'La Luna Sangre!'". Star Cinema. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ "Joross Gamboa is part of top three highest-grossing PH films". CNN Philippines. January 26, 2024. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Joross Gamboa, wife Katz mark 8th wedding anniversary". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. December 1, 2022.
External links
[edit]
Media related to Joross Gamboa at Wikimedia Commons- Joross Gamboa at IMDb
- 1984 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Filipino male actors
- Filipino male child actors
- Filipino male television actors
- Bicolano actors
- Bicolano people
- Star Magic
- ABS-CBN personalities
- GMA Network personalities
- People from Camarines Norte
- Actors from San Juan, Metro Manila
- Star Circle Quest participants
- Filipino male comedians