Christianne Jose B. Navato (born September 13, 1996) "CJ Navato: Biography". IMDB. Retrieved April 23, 2014. is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
Early life and education CJ Navato was born on September 13, 1996, in the Philippines. He attended Elizabeth Seton School in Las Piñas City during his elementary years. He also had experienced travelling to Germany with his mother and grandmother at a young age. Since childhood, he is known to have talents in dancing, singing, and doing Martial Arts (Taekwondo). Before joining the entertainment world, he had joined spelling and singing contests.
Career Acting debut He made his first television appearance at the age of seven ever since joining ABS-CBN's talent search Star Circle Quest: Kids Edition in 2004, where he got in "Magic Circle of 5" and became the fourth placer.
2004: Star Circle Quest In 2004, Navato joined the reality-based talent competition named Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN. Together with the other contestants, Navato had undergone talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. His reason for joining the said talent show was because he wanted to be an artist, an actor, and to improve his skills and talent. During this period, he admires Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Rico Yan, and Kyla. He managed to be in the "Magic Circle of 5" with fellow competitors Nash Aguas, Sharlene San Pedro, Aaron Junatas, and Mikylla Ramirez. During the "Grand Questors Night held in June 2004 in Araneta Coliseum, Navato placed fifth.The Grand Questors Night. Manila. June 2004. Event. Since then, he became a part of Star Magic with an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.
2005: Goin' Bulilit In February 2005, Navato was cast in the newly-launched sketch comedy gag show, Goin' Bulilit, featuring children in various comedic situations."Goin Bulilit". IMDB. Retrieved April 23, 2014. He was a main cast until 2008 where he graduated with Kathryn Bernardo, Steven Fermo, Jane Oineza, and Mikylla Ramirez. The "Fifth Batch Graduates" left because the show is for kids, while they are already growing up older."Goin Bulilit About" . Goin Bulilit. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
2012–2016: Luv U In February 2012, Navato became a part of the main cast of ABS-CBN's teen comedy series named Luv U.Luv U. Dir. Edgar Mortiz and Frasco Mortiz. Perf. Miles Ocampo, Kiray Celis, Angeli Gonzales, Marco Gumabao, Igi Boy Flores and CJ Navato. ABS-CBN, 2012. TV Series. He portrays Boom Enriquez, a teenage school boy who is partnered opposite April Muñoz, portrayed by Angeli Gonzales. After his graduation, it was announced that his father forced Boom to enter the Philippine Military Academy. The show enables the cast to create a real-life friendship as Navato states that they "work as a team"."Luv U: Lessons in young love". Philstar. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
2021: Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 3) In 2021, Navato became a part of the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar, with the moniker The Viral Crooner. He placed 6th in the said season.
Filmography Film Year Title Role2013Pagpag: Siyam na BuhayJustin 2016 Kusina Teen Peles2018Class of 2018Migs
Television Year Title Role 2004 Krystala young Igo Star Circle Quest Himself 2004–2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various role2005 Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akinyoung ThirdMga Anghel na Walang LangitJeromeVietnam Roseyoung TamNginiig 2005–2008Goin' Bulilit Himself 2007 Salam AtoMaging Sino Ka Manyoung Eli2008 Komiks Presents: Tiny TonyWaluigiLigaw na Bulaklakyoung Ronel 2010 Juanita BananaYoung Joaquin Buenaventura 2011ReputasyonTeen Henry 2012–2016Luv UBoom Enriquez 2012 Wansapanataym: Gising Na, Omar Rommel2014 Wansapanataym: Witch-A-Makulit YanoForevermore Dexter 2017–2020 Dok Ricky, Pedia Thor 2021 Your Face Sounds Familiar 3 Himself / Contestant 2022Run to MeDranreb Uy2023Dirty Linen Dennis2025 Incognito VinceIt's Okay to Not Be Okaya nurse
Theater Year Title Role 2019 Charot Millennial Boy 2024 One More Chance, The Musical Popoy 2025 Kislap at Fuego Ezequiel Liwanag sa Dilim Cris Side Show (Philippines) Terry Connor
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