John Eric Salvanera "Jeric" Gonzales (born August 7, 1992), (), is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. 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. Gonzales became David Pomeranz's opening act for the latter's concert in Manila. Gonzales joined the Ginoong Laguna 2012 and won 2nd Runner Up.
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 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..
In 2013, Gonzales appeared as a guest in sitcom Pepito Manaloto. Gonzales was also part of the prime time telenovela, Love and Lies.
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."Sunday All Stars" launches Jeric Gonzales, Abel Estanislao and Jak Roberto as boyband ‘3logy’Jeric doesn’t mind being part of 3Logy 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.
Personal life In 2019, Gonzales dated actress Klea Pineda. The former couple worked together in the drama series Ika-5 Utos.
He also dated former Miss Universe Philippines turned actress Rabiya Mateo. Gonzales and Mateo confirmed their relationship on March 16, 2022.
Filmography Television series Year Title Role 2012–13 Teen Gen Santiago "Tiago" Torres 2013 Love and Lies Ryan Alcantara Pyra: Babaeng Apoy Jeffrey Calida 2014 Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Edward 2014–15 Strawberry Lane George Bustamante 2015 Pari 'Koy Eli Marasigan 2015–16 Destiny Rose Vince 2016 Once Again Jared "JV" Sanchez Oh, My Mama! Zach Ynares 2017 Trops Richard Roxas Super Ma'am Isagani Dagohoy 2017–18 Kambal, Karibal Michael Roy "Makoy" Claveria 2018–19 Ika-5 Utos Brix Lorenzo 2019–21 Magkaagaw Jio Almonte 2021 Heartful Café Warren 2022 Start-Up PH Davidson "Dave" Navarro 2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Greg Sandoval2024 Widows' War Francis Castillo
Anthologies Year Title Role Ref. 2013 Magpakailanman: Flowers of Hope: The Rolando Niangar Story Rolando Niangar Maynila: Hate You, Love You Mauro Maynila: Recipe for Love Elmo 2014 Wagas: Lydia and Pongol Love Story Pongol 2015 Wagas: Lala and Ronnie Love Story Ronnie Magpakailanman: Ang Masuwerteng Pinay sa Brunei: The Kathelyn Dela Cruz Dupaya Story Mar Karelasyon: Kambal TJ Magpakailanman: Brother Na, Sister Pa: The Tubato Family Story Christine Tubato Alamat: Ang Mahiwagang Singsing Pedro Wish Ko Lang Jeremy Magpakailanman: Asawa ni Mister, Kabit ni Misis Junell Karelasyon: Apartment James Maynila: YOLO si Lola Moymoy Maynila: Flowers 4 U Alvin Maynila: Mahal Nga Kasi Kita Arlan Magpakailanman: Bingit ng Buhay: The Skyway Bus Tragedy Ryan 2016 Magpakailanman: Multo Ni Ella Elmer Maynila: Lovely Revenge Luigi Magpakailanman: Pikot In Love Alan Dear Uge: I Love You, Mars! Bong Magpakailanman: Ang Hinagpis Ng Isang Ina Hisham Go Dear Uge: Paano Mapansin Ni Crush? Rusty Karelasyon: Rehas Preso 2017 Karelasyon: Valentines Day Andy Magpakailanman: Sweet Smell of Success: The Donita Nose Story Ricky Magpakailanman: May Forever: The Ariel Cruz and Julieta Manuel Story Ariel Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Echoserang Senyorita at ang Pabibong Frog Fredrick Imbestigador: Nanlaban o Pinatay? Kian Loyd Delos Santos AHA!: Monsterfest: Bal-bal Baldo Dear Uge: Saklolo, Saklola Christian 2018 Magpakailanman: My Life as a Poser: The Roxanne Cana Story Jkarr Wagas: Ang Pilat ni Galea Eladio Elehiya Eric Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ibong Adarna Don Juan Magpakailanman: Our Crazy Love Gerald Dear Uge: Momshie & Me Erica Dear Uge: My Secret Love Junie Wagas: My Little Big Love Jamhel Maynila: Love Blends Andy 2019Magpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa SaudiJim2021Regal Studio Presents: Bros B4 RoseVincent
Various shows Year Title Role 2012 Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break Himself / Grand Winner 2012–13 Party Pilipinas Himself (performer) 2013 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento Ronnie Castro 2013–15 Sunday All Stars Himself (performer) 2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Christian 2016–17 Tsuperhero Danilo
Film Year Title Role Ref. 2014 Hustisya Michael Dementia Vincent 2016 Imagine You & Me Rudy2019Kiko en LalaSpa Boy #32022Broken BloomsJeremy GonzagaTBA
Discography +SinglesYearTitleFeatured artist(s)ComposerLabelNotesRef.2015"Pwede Ba"Jak Roberto and Abel EstanislaoMikoy MoralesGMA RecordsLocal theme from Pinocchio2019"Taksil"N/AGlen MapueGMA Music2020"Line To Heaven"Paco ArespacochagaOriginally performed by Introvoys2022"Hihintayin Kita"Louie IgnacioTheme from Broken Blooms
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated work Result 201411th Golden Screen AwardsOutstanding Breakthrough Performance by an ActorTeen Gen201531st PMPC Star Awards for MoviesNew Movie Actor of the YearDementia201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Single Performance by An ActorMagpakailanman: Male Sex Slave sa Saudi202112th PMPC Star Awards for MusicMale Acoustic Artist of the YearTaksil202217th Harlem International Film FestivalBest ActorBroken BloomsMokkho International Film FestivalCritics Choice for Best Actor in an IndieSaskatchewan International Film FestivalBest Actor (Full-Length Fiction)Tagore International Film FestivalOutstanding Achievements for Best Actor
References
External links
https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/jeric_gonzales