James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. He is known for his roles in Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin (2001 – 2002), Rubi (2010), Lorenzo's Time (2012), One More Chance (2007), Now and Forever: Ganti (2005) and in the 2014 GMA afternoon primetime Yagit as Victor Guison. Blanco was also notable for his roles in the youth oriented shows Click (1999 – 2002) and Kahit Kailan (2002 – 2003), both on GMA Network.

James Blanco
Born
James Blanco Castillo

(1981-06-15) 15 June 1981 (age 45) [1]
Other namesJay, Jack, Jonathan
OccupationsActor, singer, model
Years active2000–present
AgentFreelancer (2000–present)
SpouseTania Creighton-Castillo (m. 2002-2026)
Children3

Early life and education

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Blanco he attended AMA Computer University, pursuing a freshman education before his career path pivoted fully toward the arts.

Career

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Blanco known for his extensive work in both television dramas and films, his career highlights include a Best Actor win at the 20th Asian Film Festival and prominent roles in One More Chance (2007), Prima Donnas (2020–2022), and Forever Young (2024–2025).

Personal life

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Blanco is previously married to Tania Creighton-Castillo and has three children.[2]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films or TV productions that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Title Role
2001 Cool Dudes 24/7 John
Bahay ni Lola Neil
2002 Home Alone da Riber Vic
2004 Homecoming
Kuya Vincent
Sigaw Jude
2005 Lovestruck
Kutob RJ
2006 I Will Always Love You Andrew
2007 One More Chance Kenneth Del Rosario
2012 Guni-Guni Angelo
2015 A Second Chance Kenneth Del Rosario
2016 Pilapil
2017 Mang Kepweng Returns Dr. Zacharias Rivera
Ang Guro Kong 'Di Marunong Magbasa Abdul
2021 Huwag Kang Lalabas Berting (segment: "Bahay")
2022 Family Matters Nelson
2023 The Monkey and the Turtle Manuel Palma
2024 Selda ng Kahapon Ernie
Outside Diego
2025 Isla Babuyan David

Television

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Year Title Role Ref.
2000–2002 Click Anton
2001–2002 Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Joseph Marcelo
2002 Pangako ng Lupa Paul
2002–2003 Kahit Kailan Victor
2003–2004 Narito ang Puso Ko Santiago "Santi" Tatlonghari
2004 Ikaw sa Puso Ko Alfie
2004–2005 Mulawin Aramis
2005 Sugo Topel
Bubble Gang Himself
Now and Forever: Ganti Luis
2006 Hongkong Flight 143 Andy
Noel
Komiks Presents: Inday sa Balitaw Cleto
Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Tricycle Driver
2007 Kemis: Ke Misis Umaasa
Your Song Presents: With You Ramil
Your Song Presents: Wishing Lampira Bob
2007–2008 Lastikman Albert "Alingasaw" Langitan
2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sanggol Francis
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Card Miguel
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bulaklak Arnel
Nasaan Ka Maruja? Caloy Ruedo
2010 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plane Ticket Young Tomas
Rubi Marco
Beauty Queen Young Virgilio
Magkaribal Young Manuel Abella
2010–2011 Inday Wanda Toryo
2011 Rod Santiago's The Sisters Dennis
Regal Shocker Presents: Espiritista Carlos
Mga Nagbabagang Bulaklak Eros
2012 Regal Shocker Presents: Gayuma Levi
Valiente Joel Gatchalian [3]
Wansapanataym Presents: Trick or Trixie Trixie's dad
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Upuan Angel
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Flyers Young Luis
Mundo Man ay Magunaw Young Dante Santos
Makapiling Kang Muli Emilio dela Rosa [4]
Lorenzo's Time Jonas Silvestre / Archimedes "Archie" Montereal [5]
2013 Wansanapanatym Presents: Tago, Diego, Tago! Tatay
Juan dela Cruz Emil
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Drawing Arnel
Kahit Konting Pagtingin Jacob Dimagiba
2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seashells Gardo
The Legal Wife Young Javier Santiago [6]
Mirabella Alfred Robles
Ipaglaban Mo: Hindi Ko Sinasadya, Yaya Jimmy
Magpakailanman: Habang Buhay Na Maghihintay - The Elvira Bolo Story Tirso
2014–2015 Yagit Victor Guison [7]
2015–2016 Marimar Rodolfo San Jinez [8]
2016 Dear Uge: Ang Tunay na Buhay ni Antonietta Rodrigo
The Millionaire's Wife Mark Crisostomo [9]
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Edwin Maniego
Ipaglaban Mo: Witness Raul
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Makeup Mark
Road Trip Himself / Guest
Dear Uge: Gate Crush Dave
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kakanin Edwin
2017–2018 Impostora Eric Espiritu
2018 Ipaglaban Mo: Ate Cardo
Magpakailanman: Tatay Ng Lansangan - The Butch Nerja Story Butch
Tadhana Tonyo
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapagkainan Robert
Ipaglaban Mo: Nars Glen
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Lason Raul
Onanay Mark
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Lipstick Mike
2019 Ipaglaban Mo: Apelyido Harry
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Family Portrait young Edong
Dragon Lady Bryan Atienza [10]
2019–2020 The Killer Bride Juan Felipe Dela Torre [11]
2020 Ipaglaban Mo: Tukso Gio
Beauty Queens Roger
2020–2022 Prima Donnas Ruben Escalante [12]
2021 Dear Uge: Masahe Is Key Bernard
Wish Ko Lang: Ghost Child Tom
2022 Wish Ko Lang: A Mother's Love Michael
2022–2025 Family Feud Himself / Guest Player
2024 Eat Bulaga! Himself / Guest
2024–2025 Forever Young Rigor Peralta [13][14]
2025 Slay Hector Baltazar [15]
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gumamela Albert [16]
2025–2026 Cruz vs Cruz Joselito
2026 Rainbow Rumble Himself / Contestant [17]
The Good Doctor [18]
You're My Favorite Song [19]

Awards and nominations

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YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
200014th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest New Male TV PersonalityClickWon[20]

References

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  1. Young actor maintains privacy despite popularity, ABS-CBN News
  2. "James Blanco admits being estranged from son Iñigo Jose and family: 'Sobrang sakit'". ABS-CBN. March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  3. Valiente returns this Monday on TV5 primetime Archived February 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.interaksyon.com September 2, 2012
  4. "Showbiz Central: Silipin ang first taping day ng Makapiling Kang Muli". GMA Network. April 8, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Lorenzo's Time Full Episodes". YouTube.
  6. Kristhoff Cagape (October 25, 2013). "'The Legal Wife 'is ABS-CBN's newest primetime offering". Push. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  7. Miralles, Nitz (July 17, 2014). "Richard pumayag maunahan nina Dennis at Derek". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  8. Mendoza, Ruel J. (July 18, 2015). "Alice Dixson copes with mother's death by keeping busy with Marimar". PEP. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  9. "Andrea Torres, palaban ang role sa The Millionaire's Wife". GMA Network. February 24, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  10. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (January 31, 2019). "In Photos: Meet the complete cast of Dragon Lady". GMA Network. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  11. "Maja, Geoff, Janella, and Joshua are taken over by love and fear in The Killer Bride". ABS-CBN Corporate. July 26, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  12. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 4, 2020). "James Blanco returns to GMA-7 after doing The Killer Bride on ABS-CBN". PEP. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  13. Anoc, Aimee (September 16, 2024). "Forever Young, mapapanood na sa GMA ngayong Oktubre". GMA Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  14. "Euwenn Mikaell fights for the good of the people in Forever Young". GMA Network. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  15. Anoc, Aimee (March 25, 2025). "Cast ng murder mystery series na Slay, kilalanin!". GMA Network. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  16. Studios, ABS-CBN (2025-06-02). "Off-cam moments from MMK "Gumamela" episode". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  17. Magbanua, Kyla Dennise (2026-03-31). "Paolo, James, Carlo, Luke, and Marcus square off in a thrilling battle of wits on "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  18. Marfori, MJ. "More than a medical drama: 'The Good Doctor Phl' to highlight healthcare and inclusivity". Philstar.com. Philstar. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  19. Carreon, Mark Joseph F. "Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales grateful for headlining 'You're My Favorite Song'". GMA Network.com. GMA Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
  20. "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
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