Jao Mapa

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Jose Vicente D. Mapa III,^[1] who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa (born February 11, 1976), is a Filipino actor from the Philippines. He is also an accomplished painter.

Acting career[]

Mapa is best known for his Pepsi-Cola advertisement. He started a modeling career in the late 1990s, and co-hosted television variety shows like Eat Bulaga and ASAP (variety show). He first starred in the movie 'Pare Ko' in 1995, and left showbusiness in 2000 to study art. Jao is expected to be back on television screen via Sine Novela:Trudis Liit aired on GMA Network.

Painting career[]

In 2000, took a break from his showbiz career and went back to school to earn his degree in Fine Arts (major in Advertising) at the University of Santo Tomas. He graduated in 2003 and continued to paint. He had his first major show at Grey Gallery in Antipolo, Rizal in 2012.

Portrayals in media[]

Mapa's life story was feature in TV5's Star Confessions, was portrayed by Martin "Mart" Escudero

Personal life[]

He graduated at the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Fine arts, majoring in advertising. His younger brother, Diego Mapa, is also a known musician and plays for the bands Monsterbot, Pedicab and Cambio. He is married to Cecille and has three children, namely, Benjamin, Caleb and Amber Marie.^[2][3]

Paintings[]

• Pamilya
• Basurero
• Inuman
• Jusinera
• Minotour
• Umaga
• Labandera [1]
• Pista

Filmography[]

Film[]

1. Pagpag: Larawang Kupas (2017)
2. Fruits N' Vegetables: Mga Bulakboleros (2016) as University Security Guard
3. Bumulakabataan...Bulalakaw Waves (2016) as Waiter at Bar
4. Vampires' Transformation: #UsapangVampire na 'yan! (2016, Short Films) as Waiter at Resort
5. Manila's Finest (2015)
6. FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015)
7. Kamandag ni Venus (2014)
8. Sa Ngalan Ng Ama, Ina At Mga Anak (2014)
9. Isang Araw (2013)
10. Jumbo Jericho (2013)
11. Guerilla Is A Poet (2013)
12. Larong Bata (2012)
13. Limang Dipang Tao (2012) as Chester
14. Balang Araw (2012)
15. Pacer 3 (2012, TV Movie)
16. Tumbok (2011) ....Benjie
17. Pilantik (2010)
18. Hungkag (2010, Short Films) as Caloy
19. HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at Si V (2010)
20. Working Girls (2010) as Leon Arnaldo
21. Donor (2010)
22. Luna Lucis (2009, Short Films) as Joaquin
23. 69 1/2 (2009) as Wiley Kamote
24. Bala Bala: Maniwala ka (2009)
25. Fidel (2009) as Goonie
26. I Love Dreamguyz (2009) as Didi
27. Pasang krus (2009)
28. Medalya (2009) as Efren
29. Miss Taken (2008) (V) as Bryan
30. Baler (2008) as Mauro
31. Huling Pasada (2008)
32. Dollhouse (2008) as Red ..Lihim ng Dapit Hapon (2008, Letran Short Films) ....
33. Condo (2008) as Ricky
34. Sisa (2008) as Crisostomo Ibarra
35. Motorcycle (2008) as Romus
36. Ay ayeng (2008)
37. Xerox Copy (2007)
38. Super Noypi (2006)
39. You Are the One (2006) .... Venjamin Garcia
40. Illusyon (2005) as Artist
41. Cut (2005/II)
42. Tunay na mahal (2000)
43. Tugatog (2000) as Jake
44. A Date with Jao Mapa (1999) (V) .... Jao Mapa
45. Babae (1997) as Victor
46. Matrikula (1997) as Eddie Boy
47. Dahil tanging ikaw (1997)
48. Asero (1995) as Troy
49. Hataw na! (1995) as Nico Torres
50. Pare ko (1995) as Chipper
51. Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994) as Jerry
52. Nag-iisang Bituin (1994)
53. Paraluman (2021)

Television[]

See also[]

• Tau Gamma Phi, for their Notable Alumni.

References[]

External links[]

• Jao Mapa at IMDb
• Labandera painting on PEP [2]