Jay Sonza
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Jay Sonza | |
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Born | Jose Yumang Sonza September 20, 1955 newscaster |
Political party | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (2009–2010) |
Other political affiliations | BATAS (2007–2009) Aksyon Demokratiko (until 2007) |
Spouse | Ma. Thelma Hernandez |
Children | 5 |
Jose Yumang Sonza (born September 20, 1955), more commonly known as Jay Sonza, is a
Early life and education
Sonza was born on September 20, 1955, in
He finished both elementary and high school in Bansalan.
Media career
At his teenage years, Sonza worked at
He became part of
He worked at
Sonza, together with
Since 2005, he became station manager of
He also became part of radio station DZRH in 2000.[11][16]
Also worked for publications, Sonza became a People's Daily Forum editor and a correspondent of the Philippine News Agency and two Mindanao-based periodicals. He also worked for The Manila Times, Hot News, Abante,[6] and Abante Tonite.[6][5][10]
It was during his career when he won several awards, among them the
Sonza was among the witnesses presented by the prosecution during the
Political career
Sonza worked for Commission on Population–Davao Region as an information officer.[5][10] He also worked at the provincial government of Davao del Sur,[5][15] being an administrator for six years;[11] as well as at the Ministry of Social Services Development for eleven years as a youth development officer for the Bureau of Youth Welfare.[15]
Sonza reportedly had been interested in
During the administration of Rodrigo Duterte, Sonza, known for being a self-confessed supporter, was widely criticized for spreading fake news and rumors against the government's critics, one of them then vice president Leni Robredo.[10] His various remarks and social media posts even became the subject of fact-checking.[22][23]
Business career
At a time, Sonza, also a farmer,[13] had three business enterprises. Being into agribusiness, his family had a fruit and animal farm in Bansalan in the 1990s.[4] He was also managing his own restaurant, Retro Bar and Restaurant, in Quezon City.[4][11] He put up his own production company named after his Tapatan television program.[4]
Legal issues
Complaint against ABS-CBN
On April 30, 1996, Sonza filed a complaint against ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation before the
Complaint by ABS-CBN vs. Sonza et al
A
The cases were dismissed by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) in 1998; the ruling was affirmed by the CA on August 6, 2003.[27]
Complaint filed by Julia Barretto
On September 25, 2020, actress Julia Barretto filed a complaint against Sonza before the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) Cybercrime Division in connection with his social media post claiming that she was pregnant.[23][28]
2023 arrest
Sonza was arrested and detained by the
His arrest was confirmed on August 15 by both BI,[22] NBI,[29] and BJMP.[30][22] It was later confirmed that Quezon City RTC Branches 215 and 100 dismissed the illegal recruitment cases; the latter "provisionally" dismissed the case citing the complainants' failure to appear before the court.[31]
On August 18, Sonza pleaded not guilty before the RTC Branch 77 for a separate, 2007 libel case; charges of estafa before the Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 135 are also pending.[32] He was released from detention on August 22 after posting bail of ₱270,000 for both cases.[33]
Personal life
Sonza was formerly married to a woman with whom he has five children.[1][5] His marriage was annulled[1] in 1999.[11]
Sonza admitted in a 2010 pre-election interview being a heavy smoker while he was active in media career.[1]
Programs
- Dear Deejay Jay (1981–1985) (DZMB)
- Mel & Jay (1989–1996) (ABS-CBN)
- Mel & Jay sa DZMM (1988–1996) (DZMM)
- Pulis, Pulis Kung Umaksiyon, Mabilis (1993–1995) (DZMM)
- UNTV)
- Tapatan with Jay Sonza Radio Edition (1995–2010) (DZBB/DZRH/DZXL/DZIQ)
- Partners Mel and Jay (1996–2004) (GMA Network)
- Saksi (1998–1999) (GMA Network)
- Newscenter Balita (2000–2004) (DZRH)[16]
- Damdaming Bayan (2000–?) (DZRH)[16]
- Balitang Balita (2000–2001) (ABC)
- Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba? (2005–2007) (UNTV)
- Hataw Balita (Primetime) (2007) (UNTV)
- Ito Ang Balita (2007–2010) (UNTV)[6][34]
- Get it Straight (2008–2010) (UNTV)
- Good Morning Kuya (UNTV)[6]
- Jay On Board Tapatan (2021–2023) (via streaming)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2000 | 14th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Hosts[a][b] | GMA-7 ) |
Won | [35] |
2001 | 15th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Celebrity Talk Show Host[a] | Won | [36] | |
Notes:
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See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "The Vote 2010: Jose 'Jay' Yumang Sonza". The Philippine Star. May 1, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Echeminada, Perseus (May 1, 2010). "A day in the life... of Jay Sonza". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ "AnakTV bares temporary changes in leadership". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 19, 2009. Archived from the original on September 27, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Salazar, Marlet (May 12, 2000). "Jay Sonza's ventures into entrepreneurship". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. C1–C2. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Capuno, Jims Vincent (April 27–28, 2012). "Davao journalists making it big to the national scene". Edge Davao (Special issue). pp. S2, S6. Retrieved March 2, 2024 – via Issuu.
- ^ a b c d Lo, Ricky (May 23, 2002). "Jay Sonza new RMN head?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Salterio, Leah (August 6, 2007). "Jake Maderazo back at DZXL". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jay Sonza sa RMN News". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog). June 9, 2001. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Remember TV Personality-Turned-Troll Jay Sonza? He's Now Been Detained and Arrested". Esquire Philippines. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Salterio, Leah (July 31, 2000). "Showbiz Tidbits: Jay Sonza says he wants to marry Mel Tiangco". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. B9. Retrieved February 27, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d e Valle, Jocelyn (April 1, 2000). "Mel and Jay, 12 years later". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 39B. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d Jimenez, Alex (November 18, 1996). "Tandems and trios are here to stay". Manila Standard. p. 42B. Retrieved February 27, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b Japitana, Norma (July 1, 1996). "Scenes: Jealousy". Manila Standard. p. 39B. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ GMA News Online. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "DZRH advertisement". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Makati. February 14, 2000. p. 19. Retrieved November 22, 2023 – via Google News Archive.
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- ^ Citations (2004 elections):
- Pazzibugan, Dona (December 23, 2003). "Biazon, Chavez, Yasay head Roco's Senate slate". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A2. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google Books.
- Pazzibugan, Dona (January 8, 2004). "FVR dashes daughter's Senate hopes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. A1, A4. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google Books.
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- GMA News Online. December 1, 2009. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- GMA News Online. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Bolledo, Jairo (August 15, 2023). "Ex-broadcaster Jay Sonza arrested over estafa, illegal recruitment cases". Rappler. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Malasig, Jeline (August 15, 2023). "Julia Barretto's pic filing complaint vs Jay Sonza resurfaces amid his arrest". Interaksyon. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ G.R. No. 138051 (June 10, 2004), Jose Y. Sonza, petitioner, vs. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, respondent (Decision), retrieved August 18, 2023
- ^ G.R. No. 200434 (December 6, 2021), Carmela C. Tiangco, petitioner, vs. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, respondent (Decision), retrieved August 18, 2023
- Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (August 11, 2004). "ABS-CBN appeal on Mel-Jay case junked". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. C1, C7. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Julia Barretto files complaint vs Jay Sonza: 'Hindi ko na pinapalampas yung mga bagay na ganito'". Rappler. September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ GMA News Online. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (August 17, 2023). "Jay Sonza cleared of illegal recruitment, but still in jail due to other cases". Rappler. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ Cabrera, Romina; Cariaso, Bella (August 19, 2023). "Sonza fails to post bail for estafa, libel". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ Vibas, Danny (September 12, 2007). "Jay Sonza is alive and newscasting". The Manila Times. p. C2. Retrieved March 1, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV". The Philippine Star. October 9, 2000. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "15th Star Awards for TV: And the winners are... them again!". The Philippine Star. October 8, 2001. Retrieved February 25, 2024.