AJ Perez
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Years active | 2006–2011 |
Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈpɛrɛs]; February 17, 1993 – April 17, 2011)[1] was a Filipino actor. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic in Batch 13. He portrayed one of the lead characters in the 2009 miniseries Your Song Presents: Underage. In 2010, he played his first main role on primetime in the television series, Sabel. He died aged 18, in a vehicular accident in Moncada, Tarlac, on midnight of April 17, 2011.[1]
Early life
Antonello Joseph Sarte Perez was born on February 17, 1993, to a
Career
Perez was discovered by ABS-CBN in a TV commercial for Milo. He attended self-enhancement workshops with ABS-CBN Talent Center and was one of the new talents launched by Star Magic on its 13th anniversary in 2006.[4]
The same year, Perez, along with the rest of Star Magic Batch 13, made a cameo appearance in the
In 2007, Perez's Josh Smith was promoted to a lead character in Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv and subsequently crossed over to
In December 2007, Perez appeared in
In 2008,
Perez appeared in the
His last TV appearance was in the "Tsinelas" episode of the drama
Perez had earlier appeared as a guest judge in
Death
On April 17, 2011, Perez had just finished a show in
Perez's funeral was held at La Salle Green Hills chapel on April 17–18 before he was transferred in The Christ the King Parish along Greenmeadows Avenue in Quezon City on April 19–26, 2011.[26] President Benigno Aquino III paid his respects on the final night of Perez's wake.[27]
Perez was buried at the
ABS-CBN filed a case of reckless imprudence on the driver of the van that carried Perez and four others. The driver was an employee of Southbend Express Services, Inc., a service contractor of ABS-CBN.[29]
Perez's family wanted to donate his corneas to blind singer Fatima Soriano after his mother saw her interview with Boy Abunda on The Bottomline with Boy Abunda. However, Soriano's doctor explained this was not possible because Soriano's problem was her retinas, and only corneas can be transplanted.[30] Perez's corneas were eventually donated to a 28-year-old man and an 8-year old-boy.[31]
In August 2011, the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines posthumously honored Perez as the foundation's poster boy. The event was attended by the Perez family and the recipients of the actor's corneas.[32]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2006 | Komiks Presents: Bampy | Boyet Olayta | Episode: "Bampy 1&2" | |
2006 | Star Magic Presents: All About A Girl | Egay | [5] | |
2006–07 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv
|
Josh Smith | [6][8] | |
2007–08 | Star Magic Presents: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2
|
Josh Smith | [8] | |
2007–11 | ASAP | Himself / Host / Performer | Segments: "Gigger Boys", "Dynamite Dance Crew" | [10] |
2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Haay...School Lyf | Tyler | ||
2008 | Star Magic Presents: Astigs in Luvin' Lyf | Wave | ||
2008 | Kelly! Kelly! (Ang Hit na Musical) | Wesley | TV movie | [10][11] |
2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Harold | Episode: "Dalandan" | [33] |
2008 | Lobo | Bayani "Yani" Mendoza | ||
2008 | Love Spell Presents: Bato | Rico | Episode: "Bato" | |
2008 | Iisa Pa Lamang | Young Rafael Torralba | ||
2008 | Your Song Presents: Impossible | Vince | ||
2009 | Your Song Presents: Underage | Gary | [13] | |
2009 | Your Song Presents: Boystown
|
Ricky | [12] | |
2009 | Maynila
|
Billy | Episode: "Picture Perfect" | |
2009 | Maynila | Andy | Episode: "Chances at Love" | |
2009 | Midnight DJ | Baste | Episode: "Lingkis ng Taong Ahas" | |
2010 | Wansapanataym | Jeffrey | Episode: "Kakambal Ko'y Manika" | |
2010–11 | Sabel | Candido "Dido" De Dios | ||
2011 | Showtime
|
Himself / Guest Judge | Special Guest Judge | |
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Edgar | Episode: "Tsinelas"
Last TV appearance |
[17][18][19][34] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Otap | [7] | |
2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Otap | ||
2007 | Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
|
Daniel | [9] | |
2008 | Magkaibigan | Joni | ||
2009 | BFF (Best Friends Forever)
|
Miguel | [11] | |
2009 | Ang Tanging Pamilya: A Marry Go Round
|
Ernie | [11] | |
2010 | Babe, I Love You | Gian | [14] | |
2010 | Cinco | Andrew | Episode: "Braso" | [15] |
2010 | Mamarazzi | Dingdong | Last film appearance | [16] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Tsinelas" | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Actor AJ Perez Killed in Tarlac Highway Accident". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "'We are graduating together ': AJ Perez's brother Angello dedicates second college degree to late actor". www.philstar.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b c Lo, Ricardo F. "AJ Perez: The Last Picture, the Last Interview". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ a b Marasigan, Jaser A. (20 April 2011). "Goodbye, AJ". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Gone before 30: Stars dying young". Multimedia/Gallery. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b Lim, Candice Anne (21 November 2011). "19 Star Magic Stars in 'Abt Ur Luv'". Guide/Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b Paredes, Andrew and Erwin Santiago (17 April 2011). "AJ Perez: ABS-CBN's Next Big Thing". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Erece, Dinno (4 October 2007). "Young Stars Come and Go in ABS-CBN Teen Show "Abt Ur Luv"". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b Erece, Dinno (26 November 2007). "Maricel Soriano Okay with Change of Playdate of "Bahay Kubo"". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Mendoza, Ruel J. (8 May 2011). "Ms. Gloria Romero also Affected by Death of AJ Perez, a Very Close Friend of her Grandson Chris Gutierrez". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Reyes, William (27 April 2011). "AJ Perez's Passing is a Great Loss, Say Kapamilya Bosses and Director". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Gigger Boys Immerse Themselves in Boystown". Guide/Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (20 February 2009). "AJ Perez Plays a Gay Role in Your Song Presents: Underage". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b Orosa, Rosalinda L. (29 March 2010). "Sam, Anne Team up in Babe, I Love You". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ a b Quintos, Napoleon (22 May 2010). "AJ Perez top-bills the new horror film 'Cinco'". Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b Luciano, Elvin (24 August 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Mamarazzi Packs Laughter that's More than Enough for Everyone". Guide/Movies. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b c "AJ Perez's MMK episode to Air on April 30". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ a b Reyes, William R. (30 April 2011). "Child actor Bugoy Cariño Recalls How It was Working with AJ Perez in Maalaala Mo Kaya". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ^ a b Luciano, Elvin (27 April 2011). "AJ Perez Gave His Last and Greatest Performance as an Actor in Maalaala Mo Kaya". News. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Late actor AJ Perez Nominated in Golden Screen Awards for Television". Guide / Television. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ Castro, Roldan (25 April 2011). "AJ Perez Remained a True and Loyal Friend Till the End". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ Quintos, Napoleon (21 April 2011). "ABS-CBN.com/Push.com.ph Takes a Look Back on AJ Perez's Movies". Features. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ MyChos (23 July 2011). "Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes Portray Sisters in Way Back Home". Guide / Movies. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
- ^ Ramirez, Patty (17 April 2011). "Young Actor AJ Perez Passes Away". ABS-CBN, Push.com. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Sanchez, Rowena Joy (26 April 2011). "AJ Perez Laid to Rest Tuesday". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "AJ's Non-showbiz GF Shares Thoughts". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ "PNoy visits AJ's wake". ABS-CBN News. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Young actor AJ Perez laid to rest". ABS-CBN News. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
- ^ "ABS-CBN to Sue Van Driver in AJ's death". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ "AJ's Eyes Can't Go to Fatima, Says Doctor". ABS-CBN Corporation News. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ "Recipients of AJ's Corneas Grateful". ABS-CBN News. 21 April 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ "AJ Perez is Eye Bank's New Poster Boy". Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation News. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ "Dalandan". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Tsinelas". Maalaala Mo Kaya. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
External links
- AJ Perez at IMDb