Joseph Benedict Aquino Magsaysay, also known as JB Magsaysay (born July 6, 1980), is a Filipino actor, a politician, a businessman and was one of the 13 housemates of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother, Season 1.[1] He was the second evicted housemate on his 35th day in Pinoy Big Brother's house.

JB Magsaysay
JB Magsaysay in 2020
Born
Joseph Benedict Aquino-Magsaysay

(1980-07-06) July 6, 1980 (age 44)
San Juan, La Union, Philippines
Occupation(s)Actor, politician, and businessman
Years active2001; 2005–2010
SpouseMaria Paz "Maripaz" Ortega
RelativesColeen Garcia (stepdaughter)

Magsaysay was born in San Juan, La Union; he is a grand nephew of former Philippine president Ramon Magsaysay, and also the first cousin of the late Ram Revilla. He graduated with a college degree at the Philippine School of Business Administration in Quezon City. He entered politics for his hometown on May 14, 2007 local elections but he lost.

Career

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After his second eviction from Big Brother house. JB was first TV guesting on ABS-CBN programs Nginiig, Ok Fine Whatever, Private Conversation with Boy Abunda, Y Speak, Star Magic Presents and others.

His cameo role as an antagonist in an action-packed TV series Palos with Cesar Montano and Jake Cuenca.

Then his first movie co-starrer with Bong Revilla Jr. in an action-adventure movie of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2009 Ang Panday.

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2010 Ang Darling Aswang Pinoy Dracula TV5
2009 Lipgloss Joel
Maynila Mark GMA-7
2008 Palos Dr. Samuel Chan ABS-CBN
2006 Star Magic Presents: Miss... Mistress Governor
Your Song Presents: Can't Let You Go Jason
Komiks: Inday bote Various
2005 Nginiig
Pinoy Big Brother Himself / Housemate
2001 Subic Bay Houseboy IBC

Movies

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Year Title Role Movie Studios
2009 Ang Panday Benito GMA Films and Imus Productions Inc.

References

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  1. ^ Salonga, Bianca R. (May 5, 2006). "RP REALITY SHOW: BIG BROTHER JB MAGSAYSAY". Philippine Headline News. Retrieved June 28, 2011.