Joseph Emmanuel Bascon a.k.a. Impractical Jokers (born August 29, 1986), popularly known by the stage name Joem Bascon, is a Filipino actor.
Early life and background Bascon was born in Mandaluyong City, the Filipino actor spent his early years as an introverted child who preferred sketching at home over playing outdoors.
Acting career Bascon's first relevance in the entertainment industry came due to his supposed resemblance to established entertainers Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby. However, he has since tried to create his own image. Speaking to the Philippine Star Supreme, he says, "To be compared with Piolo and Sam is really flattering especially when I was just starting, but I want now to be known as myself, as Joem Bascon, to finally have my own identity.""Will the real Joem Bascon please stand up?" at the Philippine Star Supreme
Bascon is into weightlifting, boxing and kettle bell training.
Education He graduated from high school at Don Bosco Technical College in Mandaluyong, an exclusive school for boys. He served as a basketball varsity player then. After graduating from high school in 2003, he attended the University of Santo Tomas to study Electrical Engineering.
Personal life Meryll Soriano and Bascon became partners in 2008, separated but reunited in 2019. On January 1, 2021, Bascon and Soriano's baby Gido was born on New Year's Eve 2020 and was Baptized in December 2021.
Acting credits Film +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released + Year Title Role 2006 All About Love Ryan 2007 Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan Rico 2008 Adela Benjo 2009 A Journey Home Raffy Shake, Rattle & Roll 11 Father Paul I Love You, Goodbye Raul 2010 Noy Bong White House Dom 2011 The Adventures of Pureza, Queen of the Riles Gerald Tanderson Aswang Efren Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow TV Soap Actor 2012 24/7 in Love Benny 2013 Blue Bustamante George Bustamante The Bride and the Lover Mike 10,000 Hours young Dante Cristobal Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill Gangster 2014 Ang Bagong Dugo Emong She's Dating the Gangster Hairstylist The End Is Bigger than Love Dom Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo Emilio Jacinto Maria Leonora Teresa Don 2015 Heneral Luna Col. Francisco "Paco" Román Felix Manalo Lucio Silvestre Haunted Mansion Jaime 2016 Padre de Familia Job Ang Tulay ng San Sebastian Just the 3 of Us BJ Manalo Kusina Peles Siphayo Rolando The Super Parental Guardians Jake Alangkwenta Oro Elmer 2017 Across the Crescent Moon Jaypee Angeles Riding In Tandem Angeles Historiographika Errata Pepe 2018 Kasunduan Franco The Impossible Dream My 2 Mommies Ronnie Exes Baggage Migs Lakbayan Jose Double Twisting Double Back Wasi 2019 Pailalim Bangis The Gift Dennis Utopia Playboy The Annulment Sherwin Culion Kanor Write About Love Marco 2021 The Other Wife Ronnie 2022 Angkas Leo 'Satanas' Gamut 2024 Layás AtoyLolo and the KidAllan2025UntoldBenjieThe Delivery RiderBernard
Television +Key Denotes shows that have not yet been aired + Year Title Role 2005–2007 Let's Go! Bob 2006 Love Spell: Click na Click Harris Velasco2007Pinoy Mano Mano: Celebrity Boxing ChallengeHimself - ContestantGokada Go!BobPrinsesa ng BanyeraTeen SigmundWalang KapalitAnton2008Sineserye Presents: Patayin Sa Sindak Si BarbaraJohnLove Spell: The Credit CardObetMy GirlBogartKahit Isang SaglitYoung Ronaldo DimaandalHushHushAndyI Love Betty La FeaMario Calderon2009Precious Hearts Romances Presents: The Bud BrothersJuan Pedro "Pete" LabradorMaalaala Mo Kaya: "Bola/Ball"John Vincent GarazaDahil May Isang IkawRyan Fernandez2010Habang May BuhayNathaniel "Nathan" Corpuz / Raon2010–2011NoahJudah Mondragon2011Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Bianong BulagTesyo SantiagoMara Clara2011–2012Nasaan Ka, Elisa?Cristobal Rivas2012Precious Hearts Romances Presents: HiyasYoung BianoMaalaala Mo Kaya: Pulang LasoAlanWalang HangganTomas Alcantara2013Wansapanataym: Si Paolo at Si ApolloArcenonMaalaala Mo Kaya: IlogAlexMay Isang PangarapDanteMaalaala Mo Kaya: NotebookDanteMuling Buksan ang PusoYoung Bernardo2014The Legal WifeJavy SantiagoSana Bukas pa ang KahaponGerald†2015Pangako Sa 'YoCaloy MacaspacIpaglaban Mo: Tiwalang NasiraLeoningWalang IwananRoelFPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoRaymond2016Ipaglaban Mo: BayawAbnerMaalaala Mo Kaya: DrogaLarryMaalaala Mo Kaya: ArmasJohnny2017Ipaglaban Mo: PabayaDario2017–2018Pusong LigawCarlito "Caloy" Cervantes2018The Good SonSPO3 George EncarnacionIpaglaban Mo: PuriJonas Macaraeg2019Ipaglaban Mo: DepresyonLandoMaalaala Mo Kaya: Mansanas Emman2019–2020StarlaAtty. Dexter Soliman202024/7Hector PerezIpaglaban Mo: Yes SirRonald NaharoAng sa Iyo ay AkinFrancis Angeles2020–2021Ate ng Ate KoDr. Frank Sevilla2021My Sunset GirlElias2022The Broken Marriage VowEnzo TierraFlower of EvilDennis EspinosaMars Ravelo's DarnaDanilo CustodioThe Iron HeartHermes Nuevo / Jacob2023Dirty LinenYoung Alejandro IsidroTiktoClock Co-Host / PerformerBlack RiderJasper Alvarez2024Fast Talk with Boy AbundaGuest talk Family Feud ContestantAll-Out Sundays Guest player / PerformerMagpakailanman: Freedom to Love: The Loyda and Honnie Love Story Honnie2024–2025Asawa ng Asawa KoLeonardo "Leon" Lozano2025Mga Batang RilesDr. Gerald Kalinga Magpakailanman: Unbreakable: The Charm and John Rey Love Story John ReyMaalaala Mo Kaya: The Maguad Family StoryCruz MaguadIncognitoManuel Aguinaldo / Raven Tadhana: Pangarap na Pamilya Tonyo2025–2026 The Alibi Young Arthur Cabrera2026The Silent NoiseManu CortezBlood vs Duty Jovi Rosales Sigabo Young Mariano ZafraThe Loyalty Game Matt
Accolades Year Work Award Category Result 2008 Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan Golden Screen Awards for Movies Breakthrough Performance by an Actor 2011 Noy Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Luna Awards Best Supporting Actor Gawad Tanglaw Best Supporting Actor 2012 Ka Oryang Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor 2013 Qwerty Blue Bustamante Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Pulang Laso" PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Single Performance by an Actor 2014 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama Program 2016 Oro Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor 2017 Ang Tulay ng San Sebastian Young Critics Circle Awards Best Performance (Duo) - shared with Sandino Martin Historiographika Errata Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor Kusina Famas Awards Best Actor 2018 Double Twisting Double Back Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor 2019 Famas Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Supporting Actor of the Year Utopia Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Actor Write About Love Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Culion Special Jury Prize (Ensemble Performance)
References
External links
Joem Bascon at the Philippine Star Supreme