Jay Gonzaga (born October 23, 1988) is a Filipino actor. He played the role as James Cordero in the action drama television series FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
Early life and education Since he was a child, Gonzaga dreamed of becoming an actor and singer, though he initially faced a fear of singing due to criticism from others. After graduating, he began his acting career in theater, notably performing with Dulaang UP in their 2010 production of Orosman at Zafira. This experience helped him develop essential performing skills before transitioning to television and film.
Career Gonzaga started his professional acting journey in theater with Dulaang UP's Orosman at Zafira in 2010. He has since appeared in numerous productions with major companies like the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and Gantimpala Theater Foundation, including Haring Lear and One More Chance: The Musical. He is a regular fixture in Philippine TV, notably starring in Ang Himala ni Niño (2024–2025) as Badong and FPJ's Batang Quiapo (2025–2026) as Emil Alfaro.
Personal life
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2007 Desperadas Model 2016 Always Be My Maybe Gay in the bar Ang Taba Ko Kasi Gordon Sakaling Hindi Nakarating Mark My Candidate JV Katipunan Best. Partee. Ever. Francis 2017 Triptiko Will Chedeng and Apple Adam 2018 My 2 Mommies Telenovela Driver Tres Para sa Broken Hearted Mr. Breakdown A Short History of a Few Bad Things Jay Mendoza 2019 Hellcome Home Benjie Sila-Sila Emman 2022 Labyu with an Accent Sandro 2023 Huling Palabas Broken Hearts Trip Benjie 2025 Care That Comes from the Heart Diego The Ride Goon
Television Year Title Role 2009Tayong Dalawa2nd Lieutenant2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoNBI AgentKokey at AkoHank2011Sinner or SaintAlbert2012My BelovedMikal2013Magpakailanman: The Lucy Aroma Story Toto2015Wansapanataym: I Heart Kuryente KidCesarMagpakailanman: Paskong Malamig ang Puso Joseph 2016Wansapanataym: TikboyongTikboyetMagpakailanman: Pinaghiwalay, Pinagtagpo ng Tadhana Young Arturo 2016–2017 Magpahanggang Wakas Engr. Comia2017Tabi PoLinares2017–2022FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoMajor James Cordero2018Ipaglaban Mo: HazingFrat MasterPrecious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi KidlatWansapanataym: Switch Be with YouKulotThe EndGardo 2019Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos Roy Nang Ngumiti ang Langit Ramon Ponce2020Almost ParadiseHotel Clerk 2022–2023The Iron HeartNico2023Love Bites (season 2)Ace Can't Buy Me Love Jaime De Guzman 2024–2025 Ang Himala ni Niño Badong 2025 Incognito CIB Agent Pagundayao Rainbow Rumble Himself / Contestant 2025–2026 FPJ's Batang QuiapoEmil Alfaro Sing Galing: SINGlebrity Edition Himself / Contestant 2026 My Bespren Emman Stephen
Accolades Award Year Category Nominated work Result Pinoy Rebyu Awards 2024 Best Ensemble Performance Huling Palabas 2nd Runner-Up 2026"Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo" Sing Galing: SingLebrity Edition
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