Jake Cuenca Biography, Age & Real Name
Jake Cuenca is a Filipino American actor and model known for featuring in teleseryes such as The Two of Us, No Greater Love, The Blood Sisters, Los Bastardos and Viral Scandal.
BIOGRAPHY
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Juan Carlos Leveriza Cuenca |
| Screen Name | Jake Cuenca |
| Nickname | Jake |
| Birthdate | December 30, 1987 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Father | Juan Tomas Cuenca |
| Mother | Rachele Leveriza |
| Siblings | Rufo and Bea |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Profession | Actor and Model |
| Years Active | 1993–present |
| Agent(s) | GMA Artist Center (1994–2006) Star Magic (2006–present) Viva Artists Agency (2013–present) Regal Entertainment (2010–present) Dreamscape Entertainment Television (2007–present) RGE Unit (formerly RSB Drama Unit) (2012–present) Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (2009–present) TV5 Network (2020–2021) |
Education
He was also once a student of PAREF Southridge, a school for boys in Muntinlupa.
Career
At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by the talent scout Arvin Bentonon for Cosmo Modeling Agency. Soon after, he made several television and print commercials including endorsements for Safeguard, Coke and Globe Telecom.
At age ten, he had a cameo role in the 1997 film version of Wansapanataym. It was followed by Takbo Barbara Takbo and Panday in 1998. All three films were under Star Cinema of ABS-CBN. He starred as Kahlil in the hit fantasy series Encantadia. He also appeared in the ninth season of Love to Love titled “Miss Match”. In 2006, he starred as one of the wizards in the fantasy-themed television series, Majika, which became his last TV series on GMA. After transferring to ABS-CBN in 2006, he appeared in an episode of Love Spell, “Sweet Sixty”.
In 2009, he starred in Tayong Dalawa alongside, Kim Chiu where he gained recognition from audience and criticism. In 2014, he starred as the main antagonist by playing the role of Franco in the epic drama series Ikaw Lamang with an ensemble cast. Since then it’s being one success after another for Jake and he has featured in popular teleseryes such as Blood Sisters, Los Bastardos and Viral Scandal.
Love Life
Jake was the boyfriend of the 2016 Miss International Kylie Versoza.
TELEVISION PROGRAMS FEATURED
| Year(s) | Television Program |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Viral Scandal |
| 2021 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Blouse |
| 2020 | Walang Hanggang Paalam |
| 2020 | Ate ng Ate Ko (TV5) |
| 2019–2020 | The Haunted |
| 2018 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos |
| 2018 | Alamat Ng Ano |
| 2018 | The Blood Sisters |
| 2017 | Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin |
| 2016 | FPJ Ang Probinsyano |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang |
| 2013–2014 | Maria Mercedes |
| 2011 | Green Rose |
| 2011 | Showtime |
| 2011 | Guns And Roses |
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli |
| 2006–Present | ASAP Natin ‘To |
| 2003–2004 | Click |
FILMS FEATURED
He has been featured in more than 20 films since 1997. Take a look at the catalogue of films he has been featured in since he started acting.
| Year | Film Title |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Sitsit |
| 2020 | Love Lockdown |
| 2019 | Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity |
| 2019 | Kontradiksyon |
| 2019 | Eerie |
| 2017 | Ang Panday |
| 2016 | Mulat / Awaken |
| 2016 | Mano Po 7: Tsinoy |
| 2016 | Foolish Love |
| 2014 | El Brujo |
| 2013 | When the Love Is Gone |
| 2013 | Status: It’s Complicated |
| 2013 | Lihis |
| 2013 | Nuwebe / Termitaria |
| 2013 | Tuhog |
| 2011 | My Neighbor’s Wife |
| 2011 | In the Name of Love |
| 2010 | Super Inday and the Golden Bibe |
| 2010 | H.I.V.: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V |
| 2009 | Episode “Hawak Kita, Hawak Mo Ko” |
| 2009 | Pangarap Kong Jackpot |
| 2009 | Villa Estrella |
| 2008 | For the First Time |
| 2005 | Say That You Love Me |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass |
| 2004 | Kilig… Pintig… Yanig… |
| 1998 | Hiwaga ng Panday |
| 1998 | Takbo Barbara Takbo |
| 1997 | Wansapanataym |
AWARDS
He has received numerous award nominations in career. Here are some awards he won over the years.
| Year | Award | Film/Program | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | World Cinema Festival, Copacabana, Brazil |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | 7th Ani Ng Dangal Awards |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | 5th Inquirer Indie Bravo Awards |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Mulat (Awaken) | International Film Festival Manhattan |
| 2014 | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | In The Name of Love | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies |
| 2014 | Male Kontrabida of the Year | Ikaw Lamang | Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards |
| 2014 | Pinakang Katuwang na Aktor | When The Love Is Gone | 16th Gawad PASADO Awards |
