Zaijian Jaranilla is a Filipino actor and model. He became well known when he played the role of Santino in the ABS-CBN television series May Bukas Pa. Jump to movie list.
Personal Information
Real Name –> Zaijian Geoffrey Jaranilla
Nickname –> Zai
Birth Date –> August 23, 2001 (age 21 years)
Birthplace –> Manila, Philippines
Hometown –> Marinduque, Philippines
Father –> Zenon Jaranilla
Mother –> Glendelle Lara-Jaranilla
Siblings –> Zymec Jaranilla, Zildjan Jaranilla
Height –> 5′2″
College –> Angelicum College
Love Life
Zaijian has a non-showbiz girlfriend.
Showbiz Career
In 2008 at the age of 7, Zaijian Jaranilla became a member of the children’s show Goin’ Bulilit. The following year, he gained widespread popularity by playing the role of a healing boy named Santino in the popular television series May Bukas Pa of the same network. Since then, he appeared in many television programs including anthologies such as Maalaala Mo Kaya, Wansapanataym, and Ipaglaban Mo.
Television Programs
2022 – Darna
2021 – The Broken Marriage Vow
2021 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Dialysis Machine
2020 – Almost Paradise
2020 – Ipaglaban Mo! Kuya
2020 – Ang Sa’yo ay Akin
2020 – Story of My Life (iWant Series)
2020 – Ipaglaban Mo! Budol
2019 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Wheelchair
2019 – Ipaglaban Mo! Kuya
2018 – Bagani
2017 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gown
2016 – The Story of Us
2015 – Ang Probinsyano
2015 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sketch Pad
2014 – Hawak Kamay
2014 – Ikaw Lamang
2013 – Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alitaptap
2013 – Juan De La Cruz
2011 – Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig
2010 – Noah
2009-Present – ASAP Natin ‘To
2009 – May Bukas Pa
2008 – Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony
2008 – I Love Betty La Fea
Movie List
2021 – Keys To The Heart
2020 – Boyette: Not a Girl Yet
2020 – Spirit Warriors Club
2015 – Hamog
2012 – 24/7 in Love
2011 – Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!
2010 – RPG Metanoia
Awards
2010 – Natatanging Gawad TANGLAW para sa Sining ng Telebisyon by 8th Gawad Tanglaw Awards
2009 – Best New Male TV Personality for May Bukas Pa by 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV
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See also: List of Famous Filipino Actors